8 weeks 5 days and symptoms have significantly lessened and I’m worried
Hi everyone,
I’m currently 8 weeks and 5 days pregnant, and since about 2 days ago, all of the symptoms I was previously experiencing have not necessarily disappeared completely, but they’ve significantly lessened. For example, I’m way way less nauseous, my breasts aren’t as sore and sensitive, I was getting these sinus headaches that have basically disappeared, and my super sense of smell is not nearly as prominent. I am still quite exhausted and tired, however. I am freaking out that this could mean my HCG is no longer rising and that something is wrong.
I had my first scan last week at 7 weeks 5 days, and baby was measuring exactly 7 weeks 5 days and there was a heartbeat, so no concerns there. I know I should probably just be grateful that I’m starting to feel more functional, but I can’t help but worry that something is wrong. I took a pregnancy test this morning, and it obviously came back positive, but the test line was significantly lighter than the last few times I took a test. I’m freaking out.
I guess I am really hoping for reassurance that this is normal, but I also want to know if this is a reason to contact my midwife. I have heard of a missed miscarriage and I’m so worried that may be happening. My next scan is in a few weeks when I’m 12 weeks along, and waiting until then to get clarity feels like torture. I do also have a tendency towards health anxiety, and I find it so difficult to discern when I’m just anxious versus when I really should take action because it’s a legit concern.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!