May Bus

@SmileyT So sorry for your loss lovely I mustve missed that in this thread when I wasnt well for a few days 💜 I think I'm the same as u this time around, gonna be super conscious with scans etc. Youl be same as me though youl be high risk so will get a 6 week scan from the NHS x

@gb000 That's a very clear positive & well the digital just confirms it, would be hard to see line progression since your using different brand tests. Congratulations 👶💜

@Panda789 I can definitely see a line & isnt even a squinter. When is your AF due? Congratulations lovely 💜

@babyG123 I was the complete opposite I literally took one test after my periods being a week late, was positive & that was it 😂 went to midwife & only had my 12 week & 20 week scan, my pregnancy was a breeze & I just enjoyed every second of it, this time around I'm gonna be crazy physco I know it 🤪😂

@Ltay2 yeah I've considered this about knowing but having had a MC in March I just don't know if I'm emotionally stable enough to deal with a CP yet 🙁

@babyG123 I was only 9.5 weeks when I lost my last pregnancy but had already had 2 scans. I think you have to do whatever makes you feel comfortable and for me that'll probably be weekly scans in the next pregnancy 🙈

Thanks all. I'm the first to admit I was a psycho with DS1 pregnancy.

He was a wonderful surprise baby so I didn't find out until 7 weeks which was a bit of a blessing to miss this stage.

I had monthly private scans as was so worried if he was ok aswell as the nhs scans. And bought a monitor to hear his little heart. Trying to sort myself out this time round 🤣😱

@SmileyT Oh that's interesting about the potential referrals. Could be useful to test early in that case and know whether you had a CP, aside from the obvious emotional torment of knowing rather than being oblivious.

@babyG123 I believe that they class it as a chemical pregnancy if you have a loss in the first 3 weeks from ovulation, normally 5 weeks of pregnancy (so up to a week after your period if you have a 28day cycle). It isn't a false positive though as the egg was fertilised and had to implant but implantation isn't successful. For some they may want to note these as you can get a referral for additional tests if you have 3, as may indicate an issue with uterus lining. I'm not a Dr but this is the info I've gathered from a bit of reading xx

Just catching up with the thread... Congratulations @Panda789 and @gb000!
How exciting!
I had a bit of a slump the last two days AF is just an irritating reminder that I'm not pregnant...but I wallowed and now I'm bouncing back. Hormones 🙄
Excited to read about your baby wish lists and do some research.

And with Panda and GB's news it just reminds me one day that will be me showing you all 😂

@KateColx I know it's scary, haven't even told OH that I've ordered any pregnancy tests and I don't plan in telling him about any BFPs until I've confirmed them for myself first by multiple tests 🙈 maybe selfish, but just to protect him really. I am going to try my best to wait until 8th May to test. AF is due 7th May so if I've had no symptoms of AF arrival by the day it's due I may test then as I usually have a lot of cramping upcoming to the due day so if I don't that will be strange.

@Ltay2 aw I know how you feel! Starts to feel a bit real when you buy the tests doesn't it. I've decided to wait until at least Sunday when I'll be 11DPO. I'm telling myself I'll wait to see if AF arrives but I know what I'm like 😂

@babyG123 As far as I can gather, positives can show up early and then disappear again due to the CP, but if you test when AF is late then it's more accurate? I think it's best to wait wherever possible just from the emotional sense as the chance of CP is so high.

Thanks @Ltay2 I havent heard of zoom baby before, shall look it up 😊

Just clarifying something.

So the false positive/ chemical.... can this only happen before AF due?

Just thinking for my own sanity id rather wait until it's defo missed if I'm lucky 🤞🏼 .... Then do a test than go through am I arent I? Stress panic etc etc And find patience within 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️

@DKDK123 Welcome! I ordered some tests from Zoom Baby yesterday and they arrived today so worth a look if you want some earlier 😊

Congrats @Panda789 that's a nice strong line 🙌🏾 false positives are pretty rare so try and enjoy it. I'd give it a few days and then test again (ideally with the same brand) exciting to get a couple BFPs in the May thread before it's even May 🤗🤗🤗

Jumping on the May bus, tho I've not too long to wait, AF due 1st May. This will be my 8th month of TTC baby number 2. I'm usually a POAS addict and just order a batch of the cheapies off amazon for next day delivery the week before I'm due. Didnt even cross my mind that with lockdown I wouldn't get them next day, now got a 5 day wait for them to arrive and really want to start testing imagining I have every early pregnancy symptom going.....wishful thinking I'm like that every month so annoying that most symptoms are similar to AFs arrival! Ah well maybe it'll teach me some patience! Sending babydust to all on the May bus, goodluck to us all! x

Thanks @smileyt, that's kind. Am going to try to step away from the tests...

@panda, I see a line! How exciting!!

My tests have arrived 😬 still only 5DPO so too early yet but excited/nervous!

@KateColx thank you!!! Will see what shows in a few days time.

@Ltay2 as its soo early, I'll try my best not too!! Got everything crossed it will still show in a few days x

@Panda789 I would say try not to get your hopes up until you test again. Easier said than done I know! Ooo good luck 💕💕

@Panda789 eek I can definitely see a faint line there!! Exciting 🥰

@Ltay2 @babyG123 Eeek hopefully!! I'm still shaking.. thank you!! I'm so worried about getting my hopes up for it to show negative in a few days. I'll test again over the next few days. Yeah just a normal boots one. I got a clear blue to try in a few days x

@Panda789 I too see a faint line congratulations!

Is this just a normal boots test too?

@Panda789 I can see a faint line although I don't know a lot about testing. Looks promising though! 🤞🏼🤞🏼

Omg girls.. I was going to wait until my AF was due to do a test but something told me to try this morning. I'm currently 12dpo and the instructions say to do another in 48 hours so don't want to get my hopes up yet. What do you girls think?? X

Hi @gb000 congratulations 🥳 Personally I'd stop testing once you have two positive tests which you had on Sunday 🙌🏾 testing with different brands and trying to see line progression can drive people mad. Take your folic acid and enjoy being pregnant, I know it can be a nervous time and if you have any concerns go to your GP and get them to confirm pregnancy or book an early scan for when you are 6 weeks to confirm the pregnancy is where it should be. Congrats again. xx