a few small worries...

Hi All
I have a few small worries, and I am just hoping you will all tell me it is normal and that I am being silly (WHICH I PROBABLY AM!)
1. Havent felt baby move yet - ok maybe thats not too bad, maybe I am just a late starter

2. Havign different sorts of tummy pains in the past 2 weeks - mostly cramps but today I feel a few stabbling type pains, not severe or anything but not nice, mostly in the exact same spot (well the one pain came at about lunch time and was there for about 10 seconds and now is back for a few more little stabs but isnt constant)

3. My belly hasnt popped - I mean i have a fat layer (nice!) but nothin rounded or coming out - I hope baby is growing in there I sure am eatign a lot to try and help it along)

4. I have been feeling nausious off and on, i know morning sickness can come back but...
None of these things on their own would usually worry me i guess it's just all of them together - i have my midwifes appt on Tuesday next week so hopefully she will tell me all is ok then, but i dont want to ring her for every silly little hunch I have...

I feel so stupid I know I am being paranoid but it doesnt stop me from worrying - aaaahhhhhhh I am a crazy lady with these hormones, I hate it!

Things are most likely ok arent they? These things shouldnt add up to anythign big to worry about should they?

Hey there, first babies usually start moving around the 20 week mark, it will feel like flitters/flutters to start off with then they slowly progress into kicks.  I wouldn't start to panic just yet hun, u may actually be getting the flitters now but u don't realise it.  Morning sickness, I hate to say, can stay right throughout pregnancy, some woman are just unfortunate to have this happen to them.

If you're concerned about the pains or they get worse, call the midwife.  Your belly should start to pop out soon, don't panic too much.  From here on, start taking belly pics for each month eg. 5mths, 6mths etc and measure the tummy around if u want to see if it is growing, but do this weekly (I did with my first child).

You're not paranoid, ur at that unsure stage as u have nothing to compare it too.

Best wishes, Gaye

hope this helps!!!!

1. It's fairly normal not to feel Bubs moving until closer to 22 weeks, first time round.

2. I've been having stabbing pains too... my hubby and I think its a combination of baby sitting on a nerve, and a partially full bladder.

3. First time round, it's not unusual not to show for a while! I didn't even know I was pregnant with Kiya until I was 18-20 weeks, and didn't really look pregnant for another couple of weeks.

4. I had morning sickness most of my pregnancy with Josiah, and am still getting it on and off this time.

I had the most chronic tummy pains yesterday, similar to what you described. They were so bad I had to crawl out of the car. Poor old Maya didn't know what was going on. But it was just good old wind - once I managed to get it out I felt muuuuuch better!

yeah feeling ok thanks James, but have to remember to not let my crazy hormone worries run away with me LOL!

owww that used to happen to me at work (worked upto 27 weeks) its horrable but your body is growing a human being and it hard work so take it easy and rest up while u can!!!!!!