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I woke up this morning with no spotting and no soreness. I'm glad, since I start classes today, I didn't want to worry about any extra stress!

So I decided to weigh myself since my belly is swollen to the size of Texas right now. I counted calories before I got pregnant and upped them from 1600 to 2100. However, if I am hungry I eat more. Anyway, I thought for sure I had gained at least 5 pounds because of this and maybe bloating. Well, not I'm not so sure that this is bloating because I haven't gained anything...I am the same weight I was before I got pregnant yet here I am with a big belly. Crazy stuff.

@megz06: It is crazy! I know many people who don't gain much but basically it moves from other areas to their belly.

@dandelion: I'm so glad for your no-spotting morning. I'm keeping such good thoughts for you!

Sorry I've been a little MIA. I'm going to catch up on this thread today while I think happy thoughts

@megz06: Ugh, I'm currently wearing my s t r e t c h y "skinny jeans" which were a little too big in the waist anyway. They are saving my life right now. I don't FEEL that bloated, but the idea of anything tight is not appealing to me.

@Dandelion: Yay for no spotting! Have a great first day of classes! Stay hydrated!

@T.H.O.U.: Maybe you're just one of those lucky ones! Or it just hasn't hit yet?! I keep thinking of those shows on TLC, "I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant"... apparently, that happens? (I think it's bogus, but it happens enough to make a show about it?!) So maybe this will be another easy one for you!

@Dandelion: glad to hear your spotting stopped! I had reddish-brown spotting (only when I went to the bathroom) with my first until about week 10. My doctor told me its totally normal, although I can't remember why she said it happens. As long as there aren't bad cramps, baby should be a-OK.

@T.H.O.U.: I don't have any symptoms other than fatigue either!! That was the same with my first, so maybe we are just lucky ladies who don't get sick? I had super sore boobies by week 6 with my first, and this time none at all, and I'm WAY more emotional this time around. Like seriously, I've already cried three times this morning. One- because we were out of coffee; 2- because DH joked that DS might be bi-polar because he was crying and then he was able to make him giggle right after (seriously??? Not cool to joke about that!!) and 3- Because I was cranky in the car on the way to work (no coffee!!!) and DH said, "You are acting so pregnant right now!!".
Like, give me a break. I am pregnant. I haven't had any coffee, and I can't control my emotions. It's not like its fun.
Anyway, yaaaaay pregnancy!!!

@PEAPIE: Definitely with you on all the time hunger but nothing sounds good. I've been eating a lot of hawaiian sweet rolls. Filling enough and they usually sound edible.

@PEAPIE: I think I might actually starve if I were gluten free right now. Bread products are almost all that sounds good. And cheese. I've eaten a lot of cheese.

@Dandelion: no, they didn't. Though, it was a few days after a TV. ultrasound, and I had been straining to use the bathroom. So, either one may have been the culprit. I had more this morning, and the circumstances are similar. Still scary, but I'm trying not to freak out about it. I'm glad yours stopped!

@T.H.O.U.: you're 5 weeks? I think I saw on here somewhere that symptoms can disappear between the initial cramping/discomfort and 6 weeks. But I agree, I hope your appointment gets here soon!

@megz06: lucky duck-I am definitely up a few pounds. I suspect that is mostly from constipation, pelvic rest (so no exercise), and the fact that much of what tastes good to me is bread. But now that my body has decided that eating is for chumps, my guess is that it evens out. And my belly is getting bigger ,too...I can feel it getting harder and rounder in spots...it is crazy!

@sweetkeight: thinking happy thoughts with you, love!

@PEAPIE: too big, stretchy skinny jeans are the only pants I like that aren't yoga pants! And food is gross. It is so sad.

@Torchwood: I'm sorry about DH. Bloat is just super uncomfy-if I owned them, I would be in maternity pants right now!

@Pink Champagne: I agree, someone needs to get you some coffee, stat!

So I wrote about it in the miscarriage fears thread, but I will post here too: I had a pretty rough night last night. I came to the realization that while I know that I am pregnant, I'm not sure I believe that means I'm carrying a baby that I will someday get to meet. Instead, I think I'm convinced that I'm carrying a bay that I'm waiting to lose and mourn its loss. I keep having these intrusive thoughts about loss and miscarriage, not seeing a HB and needing a d&c. It is scary and exhausting, and I know it worries DH to no end. I know I should be thrilled that we have seen a heartbeat twice, but I just can't help but think of the next time there will be an opportunity to find out it isn't there.

So, I think it i time for me to go back to counseling. I don't know that I ever fully worked through what was a pretty traumatic spring/early summer, and while it kills me to admit it, my depression is not something I used to have in the past. It is here now, and I have to deal with it. It is super scary, but it has to be done.

And on that note, I hope you all are well.

@Pink Champagne: I hope I'm luck and maybe it means another girl?

@LovelyPlum: Yes I'm 5 weeks. I hope thats why the symptoms go away. There is enough that I know I don't feel normal or 100% but not enough to convince me I'm pregnant.

@PEAPIE: My sister in law had severe celiac, and couldn't even touch gluten. Then when she had her daughter somehow being pregnant cured it. She can eat whatever she wants now. So fingers crossed that maybe your allergy will get better too! ^_^

@PEAPIE: Yep. I'm honestly not sure I'd even believe it if I hadn't known her both before and after. It seems so bizarre! But I've watched her down pizza and bread like crazy, and my niece is almost 3 with no regression.

@chibee: My doctor prescribed progesterone and folic acid (she wants me to take a TON), but not prenatals. Possibly because I was already taking them? I'm taking some from Whole Foods that are plant based.

@tessabella76: Congrats and welcome! So happy you got pregnant, and I hope that this baby sticks. I bet the bleeding is scary, but it sounds like you are in good hands. Thinking of you!

@tessabella76: Welcome and congrats!!

@LovelyPlum: You've been through a lot! I'm sure therapy would be a good thing. It would help you to heal and reclaim your joy! You deserve happiness lady!

@tessabella76: What a journey you've had! Welcome and congratulations!

Feeling pretty awful today & really having trouble eating. I got sick during the night and didn't sleep well. I really want to tell my parents in a fun way but may have to just call my mom & tell her because I'm just an emotional mess!! I hope tomorrow is better.

@jhd: I'm so sorry, honey. That is the worst. I told my mama because I needed her (well, and because she called me on it, lol). If you need her, do it. And hang in there. I hope you get some relief. Are you doing anything for the nausea?

Oy, double post because I swear it wasn't showing no matter what I did!

Also, I feel like I'm not really contributing to this thread except to update about myself. I just don't really have much to offer the ones who are struggling, and my only experience with spotting/bleeding was a loss, so no one wants to hear that. Though for what it's worth, mine was not much like any that I've seen mentioned on here. So, sorry I'm not bringing much.