Should I be having symptoms?

Question

This is my 6 pregnancy (3 living children, 3 losses).  I am currently 5 weeks and 4 days but I have ZERO pregnancy symptoms. I’ve been testing every 48-72 hours to see if my test lines are getting darker because I don’t want another miscarriage. They seem to be getting darker slowly but I’m not confident.  I requested a repeat HCG with my doctor to see if my numbers are rising like they should. At the 5 week mark my HCG was 399. Do you think I should be having more pregnancy symptoms?

Answer

Symptoms really don't mean much. I'm 8w2d today and I don't really have many symptoms, mostly sore boobs and bloating. I didn't really have any the last 3-4 weeks either. I tested because my period was 9 days late. If you are getting positive tests, you are pregnant. Congratulations.

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Also, I went back in to do another HCG test and my numbers only went from 399 on 3/14/2023 to 674 on 3/20/2023. This doesn’t seem like they’re doubling at all. I’m definitely concerned.

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Every pregnancy is different. As long as your numbers are doubling over 48-72 hours, you’re good

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I think you’re doing great! I did the same with my third after my third loss. It gives you peace of mind. Looks like you got the inexpensive strips and you got your lab work 👍🏼🫶 you’re good!

Should I be having symptoms?

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