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JDecember21 · 2024-11-08T09:00:46+00:00

Hi all just looking for some advice really feeling very anxious. Yesterday at only 10dpo I got 4 positive tests including one clear blue digital it said Pregnant 1-2 weeks. then this morning I took a pregnancy test that was extremely cheap (pack of 3) with only a 20ml HCG sensitivity and the line was BARELY visable. This was with first morning urine! So I instantly thought I was having a chemical. i went to the shop and got a more sensitive clear blue test. And it’s come back positive straight away - but in your opinion is the line colour ok for 11dpo? As getting mixed signals on the cheap tests - not sure if I should be concerned. A doctor won’t see me will they? thanks Jess

Brownbottle · 06/01/2025 23:35

Hello, how is everyone feeling? I’m absolutely bricking it about scan on Thursday, my symptoms have lessened and I’m so worried in case something has gone wrong. These few days can’t come soon enough! Hope you are all managing ok!

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JDecember21 · 25/12/2024 21:53

Look at that perfect baby!! @sellingupslow 🎄🎄

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sellingupslow · 25/12/2024 21:38

Merry Christmas everyone!!

@JDecember21 look at that 🥹 so glad you got to have another scan and that you're feeling reassured!

I can't believe we're all on the 9th Jan!! Can't wait to see all the scans!

My DH gifted me a scan (🤣🙃) which I had done yesterday so also feeling really happy, I think we'll announce on the 10th which is DH's bday!

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JDecember21 · 24/12/2024 22:46

Hi @Brownbottle so glad this was an error!!! Hope you’re ok!!. I’m waiting for my bloods as well it’s really nerve wracking I’ve realised I hate anything medical!!

@sellingupslow / @Brownbottle guess what my 12 week scan is on the 9th Jan too😂 planning to do the big social media announcement that day lol.

thought I’d update you all, I had another little bit of spotting on 21st December (my bday) lol, of course - ended up paying for a private scan to check everything was ok but it was the best money I ever spent… pic below, she said everything is absolutely perfect and nothing at all to worry about she said if the spotting comes back just to ignore it if it’s not too heavy. She can’t see a reason for it at all! So maybe just hormonal.

hope you all have a great Christmas I’m still feeling awful with sickness and exhaustion praying it calms down soon, thinking maybe this means I’m having a girl?! lol

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Brownbottle · 21/12/2024 14:21

my thyroid result came back as normal so previous high reading must have been error! So relieved

Brownbottle · 21/12/2024 10:07

That’s ok @sellingupslow thanks for reply. The midwife antibody results come up on an app automatically with no explanation of what they mean or next steps which isn’t especially helpful. The tests were done 14th and they started appearing on the app throughout last week. Nobody has replied to my email yet and there’s no phone number 🤷‍♀️

For my thyroid I’ve had a repeat blood test in case it was a lab error and hopefully will get result on Monday and can have meds adjusted if needed. If it is high again I probably will get another scan maybe 31st as I’m so worried about MMC! If it’s fine then I’ll hold out til 9th.

Understand your partner’s banning another as it is an expensive cost Nice we have 12 week scan on same day! Mine is at 10:30.

@Runsandbuns aw I hope telling them all goes well! Lovely to do over Christmas. My mum has known since near beginning as was staying with her and hard to hide symptoms. Planning to tell my sister later today, am with wider family over Christmas but won’t tell them until after 12 weeks. I have told a few close friends as wanted the support and wouldn’t want to hide a miscarriage from them anyway.

sellingupslow · 20/12/2024 18:26

@Runsandbuns how exciting! That'll be such a lovely Christmas present for al of them!

We're already told all close friends and family, feels different with your second child!

sellingupslow · 20/12/2024 18:25

@Brownbottle

Sorry I can't help with those results, did they email them to you or call? When did you have the bloods?

I'm also feeling completely fine to be honest apart from being exhausted so I understand to worry ❤️

My 12 week scan is on Jan 9th too! How exciting! I'm also tempted to book another scan but I'm being forbidden by my partner due to the cost (£90 here!)

Let us know if you do book one but I'm sure everything is ok ❤️

Runsandbuns · 20/12/2024 08:42

How's everyone doing?x
Are any of you planning on telling close family at Christmas? Think we are going to tell mine and DH'a parents and our siblings

Brownbottle · 19/12/2024 23:27

How is everyone doing?

I’ve had some of my midwife bloods back with the below on antibodies - I have some idea of what it means now but no clue on next steps. Emailed midwives yesterday morning but no reply.
Anti-E detected

Probable R1R1(C+D+E-c-e+) Patient is K (Kell) Antigen POSITIVE

My thyroid TSH level seems to have shot up too which puts me at increased risk of miscarriage by quite a bit I think so I’m fairly worried Might try and get another scan after Christmas. 12 week scan is on 9th Jan. I don’t feel as nauseous though food aversions still very strong, my boobs aren’t as sore. Much more emotional and prone to tears this week. Feel tired but have had Covid and flu jabs in last week plus a cold. Gahhhh stressful!

Hope everyone else is a bit more calm!

Brownbottle · 19/12/2024 23:23

MyPinkFish · 13/12/2024 20:26

Awh congrats on another little girl. We have a little girl too, she's 2 in March. My scan went great, measuring a few days ahead, 9 weeks and 3 days 🥰 xxx

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Sorry missed this, lovely scan! Glad all is going well

MyPinkFish · 13/12/2024 20:26

sellingupslow · 13/12/2024 18:59

Congrats everyone!! So lovely to see! @MyPinkFish let us know how yours went!

@Runsandbuns I've been so so poorly this week too and so has my daughter- it's been rough! I feel the same as you; the only symptoms I have that I feel sure of are the massive boobs!! I do agree though, your body will be doing an amazing job protecting baby ❤️

Also letting you all know we found out we are having a second little girl 🥹❤️

Awh congrats on another little girl. We have a little girl too, she's 2 in March. My scan went great, measuring a few days ahead, 9 weeks and 3 days 🥰 xxx

sellingupslow · 13/12/2024 18:59

Congrats everyone!! So lovely to see! @MyPinkFish let us know how yours went!

@Runsandbuns I've been so so poorly this week too and so has my daughter- it's been rough! I feel the same as you; the only symptoms I have that I feel sure of are the massive boobs!! I do agree though, your body will be doing an amazing job protecting baby ❤️

Also letting you all know we found out we are having a second little girl 🥹❤️

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JDecember21 · 13/12/2024 16:14

Thanks so much @MyPinkFish

ah no @Runsandbuns so sorry to hear your poorly!!! In my opinion it probably makes sense that you’re not noticing the pregnancy symptoms anymore cos the other symptoms are so over bearing! If I were you and if you’re worried you could always contact your Gp and see if they recommend anything?

or could you go for another reassurance scan? My symptoms come and go and are different every day so I’m sure everything is fine!! Your body will be doing everything it can to protect the baby xx feel better soon!!

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Runsandbuns · 13/12/2024 15:24

Ah so happy to hear such positive news all round - some healthy looking beans too! Sorry about the 2nd sac @JDecember21 but I think this may be a slight blessing.

I was hoping to get a bit of advice from you all. I've been completely knocked sideways with the flu the last few days, proper cough blocked up and headachy, fortunately been taking paracetamol last few days so been able to manage my temp but I am feeling so so anxious for the baby. I also cant tell if I've lost any pregnancy symptoms because I've got such strong flu symptoms, feel maybe I'm less nauseous but maybe it's in my head. Just wondering if anyone's had anything similar or if you think I should go the early pregnancy unit? Just looking for a bit of a sounding board as I'm so nervous and stressed

MyPinkFish · 13/12/2024 14:57

JDecember21 · 13/12/2024 14:53

Hi everyone so sorry for the radio silence so glad everyone’s scans have been going well and best wishes to everyone who’s still waiting! It’s deffo been a nervous wait the last few weeks. We went in and they’ve confirmed that we have one healthy baby, with a heartbeat, moving around measuring at 8w 5 days which is exactly what it always should have been.

The other twin sac unfortunately never developed its still completely empty and has shrunk so just hoping my body absorbs it which it seems to be doing. I’m feeling quite relieved about it to be honest as was quite daunted with the idea!!

@sellingupslow @MyPinkFish @Brownbottle

I was so concerned that you hadn't posted. So glad to hear about your healthy bean 🥰🥰 xx

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JDecember21 · 13/12/2024 14:53

Hi everyone so sorry for the radio silence so glad everyone’s scans have been going well and best wishes to everyone who’s still waiting! It’s deffo been a nervous wait the last few weeks. We went in and they’ve confirmed that we have one healthy baby, with a heartbeat, moving around measuring at 8w 5 days which is exactly what it always should have been.

The other twin sac unfortunately never developed its still completely empty and has shrunk so just hoping my body absorbs it which it seems to be doing. I’m feeling quite relieved about it to be honest as was quite daunted with the idea!!

@sellingupslow @MyPinkFish @Brownbottle

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Brownbottle · 13/12/2024 13:57

MyPinkFish · 13/12/2024 13:35

Lovely news 🥰 my scan is at half 4, I'm 9 weeks today can't wait xx

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Good luck, will be thinking of you!

MyPinkFish · 13/12/2024 13:35

Brownbottle · 13/12/2024 12:48

Scan went well! Measuring right on dates at 8 weeks 4 days ish, heartbeat strong at 176 which I thought is at upper end though? Saw little stubs of arm and leg wriggling around…all very surreal. Know it’s just a snapshot and still really early but relieved that as far as you can see everything is as good as it can be! Thanks for support ladies

Hope everyone else who was having scans went ok x

Lovely news 🥰 my scan is at half 4, I'm 9 weeks today can't wait xx

Brownbottle · 13/12/2024 12:48

Scan went well! Measuring right on dates at 8 weeks 4 days ish, heartbeat strong at 176 which I thought is at upper end though? Saw little stubs of arm and leg wriggling around…all very surreal. Know it’s just a snapshot and still really early but relieved that as far as you can see everything is as good as it can be! Thanks for support ladies

Hope everyone else who was having scans went ok x

Runsandbuns · 13/12/2024 09:58

Good luck with all the scans today ladies!
Please keep me updated on here x

MyPinkFish · 13/12/2024 09:06

@JDecember21 how did it go lovely 😍 xx

sellingupslow · 12/12/2024 11:58

@Brownbottle

Aww sorry to hear you're feeling so nervous. It's a private scan right? From my experience all my private scans have been lovely. The ladies are generally really kind and reassuring.

At 8+4 you should be able to see a tiny little baby ❤️

This was mine at 7+6 (measuring 8+0) so I'm hopeful you'll get a nice clear scan ❤️

Let us know after but I 100% know how crippling the anxiety is. My 4 year old has just been poorly and it's been mentally exhausting for me, the anxiety is awful!

Sending lots of love xxx

Brownbottle · 12/12/2024 11:52

And good luck to others with scans tomorrow, let us know how they go

Brownbottle · 12/12/2024 11:52

sellingupslow · 12/12/2024 07:21

Good luck with all the scans tomorrow everyone ❤️ let us know how they go xxx

Thanks, I’m really bloody nervous to be honest, it’s my first one and no idea what to expect and if there’s going to be anything to see, if the person doing it will be nice… Will have partner with me but just feels overwhelming. Was up in the night with nausea so knackered today which doesn’t help!