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Secretsquirrelisfedup · 02/02/2021 10:13

Hi, does anyone want to come and keep me company? Currently ttc#3 and I don’t know how many dpo I am as my cycles have been a bit unpredictable for the last year but I’d say between 8 and 12 dpo at a guess. I had a chemical in September and a miscarriage at about 6 weeks in early November. This month has been the first month we started trying again and I wasn’t going to test early but after feeling knackered and iffy all weekend I did an impulsive test last night before bed and got the faintest squinter ever. This morning I tested again and got a faint but definitely there positive that my phone camera managed to pick up 😬.

I don’t even want to tell DP yet as the last 2 BFPs didn’t stick. I don’t know what do do with myself today in between homeschooling and the kids have picked today to be really motivated and not needing much help from me.

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Secretsquirrelisfedup · 13/02/2021 13:20

I’m not sure yet. I think if I’m feeling pregnant and there are no signs that anything is wrong then I might just wait for my dating scan at 12 weeks. I’ve never had an early scan because at the point it would have reassured me they wouldn’t be able to see much and by the time they would be able to find a heart beat etc I’ve really felt pregnant so not needed as much reassurance.

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daisyorange2 · 13/02/2021 13:11

Are you going to have an early scan @Secretsquirrelisfedup? I’ve got one at 8 weeks, time is creeping!

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Secretsquirrelisfedup · 13/02/2021 13:07

@daisyorange2 I think I’m roughly 5 weeks today (+/- 2 days).

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daisyorange2 · 13/02/2021 12:57

Me too @Secretsquirrelisfedup

My symptoms seem to be starting now, kind of overnight. I slept 12 hours, my boobs are sore and I feel nauseous today for the first time. Exactly 5 weeks Monday so I hope that’s a good thing 🤞🏼

How far along are you all now?

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Secretsquirrelisfedup · 13/02/2021 12:04

I’m starting to get flashes of real excitement now, like I can actually let myself believe this is really happening. I don’t know what to do with myself though.

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Secretsquirrelisfedup · 13/02/2021 09:13

Morning everyone.

@Lilbambinoplz I don’t really get sweaty but I do get ridiculously hot. I’m like a radiator at night and even with the windows open and a lighter quilt on I’m struggling to sleep. It’s driving me mad.

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Lilbambinoplz · 12/02/2021 18:12

Hi ladies

Just gonna put this out there is it just me or are any of u ladies experiencing night sweats I've had it the last 2 nights I wake on in middle of night all clammy...... 🙈

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Secretsquirrelisfedup · 12/02/2021 17:31

@englishgirlinscotland lovely to see you got your 2-3 digital. Don’t worry about being insensitive, it’s funny. They are more matronly than jordanly this time round. I’ll be fine once I get a decent bra though 😁.

@Leonberger fingers crossed it eases off and it’s just a sign of normal pregnancy stretching and stuff. If it’s still mild and there’s no blood that’s a good sign. Maybe ring the EPU if it’s still really bothering you tomorrow?

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Leonberger · 12/02/2021 17:15

@englishgirlinscotland thank you! Hope your doing well.

I was going to get an early scan at around 7 weeks anyway but I’m just so worried about this one! I don’t have a clue why, I’m not normally irrational I promise!
I’m going to try and bath and see if it eases up, it’s very much like a mild period cramp or an ache but it’s gone on all afternoon now! When I’ve had it previously it’s been a few minutes then gone!

englishgirlinscotland · 12/02/2021 17:12

Oh sorry to hear that @Leonberger - try not to panic though, from what I've read cramping is super common and most of the time isn't anything to worry about? I've definitely had cramps/random pains too!

Leonberger · 12/02/2021 16:51

I’ve had horrible annoying cramp all afternoon, no bleeding but I’m really worried now Sad

englishgirlinscotland · 12/02/2021 16:45

Ah, although read your post properly @Secretsquirrelisfedup and my comment is actually a bit insensitive - i'm sorry! Hope some nice comfy new bras will help you feel more comfortable

englishgirlinscotland · 12/02/2021 16:42

Happy Friday ladies! According to Natural Cycles I'm exactly 4 weeks today - took another CB this morning and was very happy to see it has ticked over to the next weeks segment.

I always thought I'd be quite logical about the early stages knowing how common miscarriages are but it's like a switch has been flipped - im so anxious and can't stop googling statistics and signs. Need to try and reign it in.

Very jealous of the boobs @Secretsquirrelisfedup 😂, I've just been so crashingly tired this week, I can't stop napping!

I've been thinking about whether or not to pay for an early reassurance scan at 7/8 weeks - are any of you ladies planning to go for one?

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Secretsquirrelisfedup · 12/02/2021 10:19

Thanks @daisyorange2 comfort is number 1 priority so I’ll definitely have a look. The bloat is real, 5 year old patted my tummy this morning and said “oh mummy I wish that was a baby in there not just food.” She is brutal. Can’t wait to tell her she’s going to be a big sister though. 😁

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Leonberger · 12/02/2021 09:57

Congrats @whitershadeofpale!!

I’m also really bloated! I’m not sure if I’ve just put weight on from having to self isolate for 2 weeks though Grin

daisyorange2 · 12/02/2021 09:33

Congrats @whitershadeofpale great news!!

@Secretsquirrelisfedup also have a look at Sloggi, they’re not the prettiest but they’re super comfy. I also like H&M.

Got a bit of a bloat going on today and my jeans are prettttttty tight but I think they were that way before thanks to lockdown 🤣

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Secretsquirrelisfedup · 12/02/2021 08:28

Thanks @whitershadeofpale they look amazing I will definitely give them a go 😁.

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whitershadeofpale · 12/02/2021 08:20

Thanks @Secretsquirrelisfedup I had such an awful night's sleep and am so relived, I keep looking at it to make sure I didn't dream it!

I get all my bras from Bravissmo (although I've mainly been wearing their pajama tops with built in support during lockdown) but I've heard good things about Molke.

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Secretsquirrelisfedup · 12/02/2021 08:16

Excellent news @whitershadeofpale I’m so pleased for you 😁

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Secretsquirrelisfedup · 12/02/2021 08:15

Good morning everyone.

In my list of mixed blessings today, my boobs have inflated so much already that none of my bras fit properly. Very reassuring but so uncomfortable and a few years of gravity since last time they were this big is doing nothing for my self esteem 😖.

Has anyone got any comfy bra recommendations for big cup sizes with smallish back sizes that actually offer some support without a wire?

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whitershadeofpale · 12/02/2021 08:06

So after a terrible night’s sleep I took another test with FMU today. And the line is back and darker than when I first tested positive (top test is 10dpo, today is 12dpo). I’m so relieved. Just hoping to get to Monday which is the day AF is due now.

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Secretsquirrelisfedup · 11/02/2021 18:00

Congrats @dippyegg32.

Hope everyone has had a good day. I got all excited about how beautiful the day looked and took the kids for a walk in the woods once they finished their stuff for school. We nearly turned into icicles 🥶.

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daisyorange2 · 11/02/2021 17:05

Congrats and welcome @dippyegg32

daisyorange2 · 11/02/2021 17:05

@whitershadeofpale the tests I did without a 48 hours between didn't have much difference. Definitely better to wait. I know it’s difficult but it’s very early days x

dippyegg32 · 11/02/2021 15:21

Hi all I'm 7dpo and got a bfp today. I'll wait another week and test again then.

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