6 weeks pregnant but no symptoms?

[Slm123-]

I got my BFP on the 20th but I’m so anxious and can’t stop worrying that it’ll be bad news at my scan which is booked in next week. I did have some cramping on and off and my boobs are slightly sore but only when I poke/prod them. I have felt a bit more tired but not anymore. Tbh I feel better than normal and this has started to make me feel like I’m no longer pregnant. Has anyone else felt this way at 6 weeks? I think I was expecting to feel more “pregnant” by now and as I’m not I’m automatically thinking the worst. Would love to hear some positive stories to keep me going whilst I wait for my visibility scan next week. Thank you 🙏🏽

[Mercury363]

I had zero symptoms and wouldn't have known I was pregnant until I started showing at 6 months. Try not to worry and just look after yourself. Good luck for your scan x

[Slm123- in reply to Mercury363]

Thank you. It’s crazy how everyone is so different isn’t it. I am extremely lucky to have a son who is nearly 5 from a fresh transfer. I do remember feeling extreme fatigue and I had headaches and sore boobs in the early days. I was lucky that I never had any sickness and as long as I ate in the morning the nausea went away. This time I have nothing. Im actually feeling really good and it’s freaked me out. Apart from the odd cramp/back ache which seemed to have stopped now completely I just don’t feel pregnant. I’m finding this wait for my scan harder than the 2ww. X

[raverg]

For most women, symptoms start about now and gradually increase, but not everyone feels miserable in their first trimester. At this point, I had sore breasts but only to touch, I think I felt a bit more hungry, and towards end of week 6 I had one day of slight nausea but then it went away for a few days. I think that I also had this feeling of uterus fullness / heaviness like before the period. Symptoms come and go as well, so if you do feel something one day, don’t panic if it goes away the next day. Good luck for your viability scan!

[Slm123- in reply to raverg]

Thanks for your response. Lots of people are saying about feeling more hungry and feeling bloated but I’m not noticing any of those 🥺. My last pregnancy which resulted in my son (he’s nearly 5) I felt extreme fatigue and I had headaches. Just wish I’d feel something as this wait for my scan is harder than the 2ww. I did have some slight cramps and back ache but literally nothing now for a week and it’s sending me crazy thinking the pregnancy might have stopped progressing 🥺. This whole journey is such a worry isn’t it x

[raverg in reply to Slm123-]

I’m sorry your body isn’t giving you any clear feedback yet. It’s not necessarily a bad sign, especially as there’s no bleeding, but if you really can’t wait, you can just go and get a same-day hcg test, and then for even more peace of mind, another one 2 days later to compare. That’s when you’ll be able to know for sure and stop worrying. But you’re right, it’s a stressful journey, especially that early. The very best of luck!

[Forevertrying2]

Morning, I think you are a couple of days in front of me. I’m 5 week +5 and had lots of symptoms initially (increased hunger, bloating, and nausea) which have all gone now I have put ‘symptoms’ down to medication and not really pregnancy symptoms. My hcg has risen well so I’m not worried about the lack of symptoms I think all pregnancies are different. I’m very worried about bad news at my scan next week as well and it’s completely natural. Wishing you good luck for your scan x

[Slm123- in reply to Forevertrying2]

Hi, congratulations on your BFP. I feel sad that Iv spent the whole time worrying ever since my OTD. I am actually 6 weeks 4 days today and iv not felt any different really apart from the odd cramp/back ache which has seemed to completely stop now. Iv had no nausea or feeling hungrier and I definitely don’t feel bloated which I thought I would by now. Have you kept testing or had your bloods done? My clinic don’t do bloods so iv been testing quite a bit. Still getting positives for now so 🤞🏻. Thanks for the good luck wishes. I really appreciate it. I’m wishing you lots of positive vibes and luck for your scan next week too xx

[Forevertrying2 in reply to Slm123-]

I know what you mean, I have felt the same just constant worry as this is my first ever pregnancy and last embryo. I had hcg bloods done at 10dp5dt, which were 93 if over 80 my clinic don’t have you in for another test just booked 6 week scan. I was testing 1-2 weeks on clear blue at 10dp, a few days later I was 2-3 weeks so I know it raised. I did a clear blue at 5 week 2 days and that showed 3+. It’s the only reassurance I had that it’s rising well. Probably shouldn’t test as much as I do or rely or clear blue but it keeps me going and eases the worry for a day or two. Thank you, I’m hoping if everything is ok with the viability scan I might relax a bit xx

[Slm123-]

Ah I really do hope this is your time. This is my last embryo too for a sibling for my little one so I’m also really anxious and nervous as there’s alot to lose 😢. I guess we should be happy that we’ve got this far but it’s still such a rollercoaster isn’t it.

Ah well done, that’s amazing you got to 3+ weeks. I got 1-2 weeks on the clear blue digital on 2 days after OTD. Iv not had bloods and im too scared to do another digital one as iv heard they can cause more worry than it’s worth so iv stayed away but I have had strong line progression so that’s given me some reassurance. Im the same as you though, won’t relax until my scan confirms everything’s ok which I really hope it is 😞. What day is your scan next week? I will be thinking of you x

[Forevertrying2 in reply to Slm123-]

I think staying away from the clear blue digi is a wise move, I won’t test again now I have seen that. It could just as easily not progressed and everything be ok. Oh bless you, my friend went through the same thing trying for sibling and the pressure was immense. My scan is Monday and it really can’t come quick enough. When is your sca. ? Xx

[Slm123- in reply to Forevertrying2]

Yeah that’s it but it’s still great that you’ve got 3+ and that it’s given you the reassurance whilst waiting for the scan. Good luck on Monday I will be thinking of you. Mine is on Thursday xx

[Forevertrying2 in reply to Slm123-]

Good luck for Thursday too, let me know how you get on xx

[Slm123- in reply to Forevertrying2]

Hey how did you get on yesterday? 🤞🏻🫶 xxx

[Forevertrying2 in reply to Slm123-]

Morning, it went well and pregnancy confirmed ☺️. We saw the heartbeat flashing but the embryo was tucked away so they found it difficult to count consistently, the nurse said at 6 weeks they happy to just see the flashing heart beat and not to worry. Still no real symptoms to speak of anymore other than boobs are feeling a little tender. I feel so relieved. Only a couple of days till yours now. How are you feeling ? Xx

[Slm123- in reply to Forevertrying2]

Aww that’s amazing news. I’m so relieved and happy for you 🥹. It’s reassuring aswell as I still have no symptoms other than boobs feel a bit heavy and tender too and I’d say iv started to feel a bit hungrier the last few days. I’m 7 weeks today if all is going well and my scan is Thursday. Feeling very anxious and time is going so slow 😞. It’s painful xx

[Forevertrying2 in reply to Slm123-]

Oh I know it really drags doesn’t it, we both cried with relief when they found and confirmed the pregnancy. I’m sure you will be the same. Only today and tomorrow to go then you will have peace of mind. If I could sum up fertility treatment in one word it would be anxiety ! Message and let me know how you get on please xx

[Slm123- in reply to Forevertrying2]

Oh that’s so lovely. I can just imagine the sense of relief. Really hoping it’s the same for us on Thursday 🤞🏻. Oh gosh yes, I’m riddled with anxiety since starting ivf. I’m sure it’ll see me through my pregnancy too as I won’t relax until my baby is in my arms (hopefully). I will do. 2 more sleeps x

[Slm123- in reply to Forevertrying2]

Hey ☺️. Just letting you know that we also had some good news today. We seen the heartbeat fluttering away and I’m currently 7 weeks 4 days pregnant 😬🥰. We had a little cry of relief and are over the moon. I hope all is well with you xx

[Forevertrying2 in reply to Slm123-]

Hey, I thought of you today ! Oh that is amazing news ☺️ congratulations xxx

[Crazycatlady007]

just wanted to say you’re not alone in these crazy feelings - I was exactly the same. Also just wanted to say please please please don’t read too much into other posts like mine (if you have!) and let it cause you too much worry. We’re all different and just because some of us have had rubbish luck and sad stories it doesn’t mean you will. Wishing you ALL the luck! Xxxx

[Slm123- in reply to Crazycatlady007]

Thank you for your kind message and good luck. I really do find this platform amazing for support but it can be a worry when there’s so much heartache too 😔. You start to think why would it work out for some and not others. Seems so unfair. I’m so sorry about what you’ve been through and I hope you’ve had lots of support around you. Big hugs to you xxx

[K_LNB]

I remember thinking much the same thing… until the nausea hit me around week 7 and I would have given anything to have my earlier symptom free self back!

[Rcs11]

I had zero symptoms all preg until about 32 weeks & I got heartburn. It’s ironic because I think us ivf mums want everything going, I was willing myself to feel sick just so I knew things were ok! I did crave carbs & ate a beige diet for about 3 weeks 7-10 weeks ish, other than that zilch. I had scans at 6+5 then 8+5, then 10+5 & 12+5 which helped with anxiety (I’m a midwife so so colleagues sorted this for me, but I would have paid for them if not as it REALLY helped me) xx

[Slm123- in reply to Rcs11]

Thats it, as much as it’s not nice I just want to feel some side effects to give me some reassurance but iv not had any other than sore boobs (to touch). I think if all goes well on my scan next week I will book in for a couple of private scans also. Like you I think il be seeking further reassurance. Xx

[Christianbaby]

The waiting between a positive test and the first scan can be so tough, and it’s easy to overthink every little symptom or lack of them. It’s actually really normal for symptoms to come and go, and cramping can be part of everything stretching and growing. I remember feeling exactly the same at 6 weeks, thinking I’d feel more pregnant but wondering why I didn’t. It's hard not to worry, but lots of people feel like this and go on to have healthy pregnancies. Sending positive vibes your way. xx

[Slm123- in reply to Christianbaby]

Thank you for your message. It’s what I needed to hear today. Xx

[Mallorca89]

Hello 😊

I was the same as you, I’m currently 7 weeks pregnant from IVF and when I first found out I had headaches and really heavy boobs. I still have the headaches but the heavy boobs have gone so I felt super nervous having my 7 week scan yesterday. But all was fine, and we saw the little heartbeat 💓 I asked the clinic about my boobs and they said that’s totally normal and that everyone’s symptoms are different, so try not to worry.

Wishing you lots of luck for your scan 🥰

X

[Slm123-]

Im so pleased for you that you saw the heartbeat. Wishing you all the best through the rest of your pregnancy!

I had headaches and sore boobs and extreme tiredness on my son who’s nearly 5 now but this time iv just has sore/heavy boobs. Nothing else and the lack of symptoms is just making me panic. I hope I get some positive news on Thursday for my scan. The waiting is painful xxx

[JB124]

so glad I’ve come across this post. I’m feeling exactly how you were feeling but I’m currently 5w5day. So anxious but felling better after reading the replies x