Hi everyone, I'm pretty new here so excuse me if I'm posting this in the wrong place or use the wrong terms :)! I found out a couple of days ago that I am pregnant. Clear blue digital says between 1-2 weeks since conception yet my AF tracker app says 5 weeks obviously counting from the first day of my missed period.
To say I'm anxious about the whole thing is an understatement.
I'm nauseous all the time and have a bloated heavy feeling in my stomach (also have tingling sensation in my boobs is this normal? I've never been pregnant before so I have no idea what I'm meant to feel 😂)
Anybody else going through a huge anxiety spike?
Sorry if this is a bit dreary, I'm just panicking I think, long road ahead!
I'm just overly cautious to be excited about the whole thing. I'm even doubting whether my lines are progressing etc... so any advice or reassurance would be greatly appreciated!
Test 1: 17/5/20
Test 2: 18/5/20
Test 3: 19/5/20
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Early pregnancy anxiety
LouMorgan97 · 20/05/2020 15:50
Hi guys thank you for replying!
This is actually my first pregnancy ever, i think the fear comes from both my mother and sister struggling to carry, kind of convinced myself I will too  trying to enjoy it day by day as I'm sure symptoms are a good sign things are going well? They do seem to come and go in waves though I'm not sure if that's good or not?
@Lottie3093 can not believe we have the same test dates! I was exactly the same in regards to not believing it at first, I think day by day as things get stronger it really starts to hit home 
keep me updated with your progress? Nice to know someone's kinda feeling the same way I am and at the same stage too!
@Violetlilac the whole experience adds to anxiety when you already suffer from it in my opinion 
I suffer with anxiety in day to day life but never this badly! I'm sorry to hear your going through the same, it really is stressful. Fingers crossed for you, spotting can be normal from what I've read so like you say easier said than done but try to think of the positives x
@loumorgan97 yeah I initially only had positives on a Frer but ive now got positives on cheap ones so im finding it more real now. Ive let me gp know and a midwife is ringing me next week. Im telling my parents too tomorrow so definitely starting to feel more real. Im still scared though and keep checking to make sure AF hasnt just done turned up 
Yeah definitely! Keep me up to date on yours too!
@Lottie3093 the idea of telling your parents it so exciting! I've not even considered telling my mum yet, no white sure what she will think! I'm honestly still struggling to believe it all myself 😂! I've not rang my GP yet, kind of assumed I would be phoning too early? Would you recommend calling now?
@Violetlilac I've not even started thinking about the massive life change 😂 I can't imagine what life will be like with a little mini me! Try to stay calm, how far along are you? x
@Lottie3093 oh I see! Probably best to let the parents know first 
I'm sure they will be thrilled for you! Thankfully I'm not in a situation where I need to tell my mum yet, honestly don't know how. Good luck with yours though, let me know how you get on!
That's a good point gp wise, I'm debating letting mine know within the next couple of weeks, sooner the better I suppose? I've started taking folic acid supplements anyway, though I wonder if there are any really good pregnancy vitamins that give you everything you need in one go?x
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