Baby bump seems smaller & tons of energy..worried

[ampreg07]

Hi,

I was just wondering if you can not feel pregnant and have tons of energy all the sudden and baby still be ok. Im 17 wks and after feeling fatigue (especially in the late afternoon, early evening)..I feel great, no more dizziness and out of breathlessness...and my bump looks smaller. Im just worried..and I dont have another u/s until Aug 13th. H/B check only in a week.
I woke up with a tummy ache. But just worry is this normal to feel not pregnant???
Hope someone has similar experience...

Or can the baby just move down lower so that the bump moves down lower or the uterus drops lower (to make my bump look smaller?)...
Just worried...

Ann

[SC-Impatient_in_VA]

You're nicely into the 2nd trimester now, so it's normal for all the pesky side effects of the first trimester to be gone.

And for the size of the bump, yes, the baby can flip around and make your bump change size and location too.

If you are really stressing about it, call your OB's office and ask if someone can see you a little earlier. Most places are sympathetic if you're willing to squeeze in.

[ampreg07]

Thanks for your comforting words..and wow, I didnt know the baby could actually alter the tummy appearance...Ill just wait it out I guess.. 7 more days!

[SC-Impatient_in_VA]

Yup because he/she can be head up, head down, or totally sideways, squishing your belly all around.

[ampreg07]

Wow.....well put! You even made a rhyme! LOL!

[SC-Impatient_in_VA]

Hahaha!! I did.

I'm a poet and don't know it

[DMS721]

It's totally normal for your baby bump to change shape/size. It all depends on the position on the baby.

Also since you are in the second trimester, it is likely you will start to feel better. Typically the fatigue will come back in the 3rd trimester, so try to get as much done while you are feeling good!

Dawn

[ampreg07]

Dawn, Thanks...no kidding...get it all done while I still can!

Funny though, as Ive been on these and other threads all morning...Im starting to feel tired again and got a headache...so maybe it just comes and goes...I had a week of energy for work and now the wknds here and Im tired again..LOL its should be just the reverse! ha ha!