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11DPO positive - but concerned

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JDecember21 · 08/11/2024 09:00

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

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JDecember21 · 28/11/2024 19:34

@sellingupslow @Runsandbuns hey guys. I’ve had no bleeding at all today which is fab and also been doing a bit of research and by the sounds of it bleeding is (unfortunately) very common in the first trimester? It could be due to a lot of different things that are not dangerous to the baby.I’ve been working from home the last two days well I didn’t work at all yesterday because I was in a lot of shock but feeling a lot better today did a pregnancy test today just as a precaution and it was the darkest it’s ever been, I know exactly how you feel. I was at a family event last night and I was literally falling asleep. I also feel guilty about not cleaning and exercising et cetera however I’m kind of trying to lean into it now and just accept that this is how life will be for the next six weeks or so. 😂🩷

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Runsandbuns · 28/11/2024 18:53

@JDecember21 so glad the bleeding has stopped! This definitely sounds positive news - how are you feeling now?
Take some time for yourself and have some tlc this weekend then scan on Monday!

@sellingupslow absolutely exhausted too! Had a work event last night where I had to fake drink and I was genuinely falling asleep at the dinner table. It's going to be a very loooong December....

sellingupslow · 28/11/2024 17:36

@JDecember21
I feel you. I'm feeling so down recently too. It's hard having to be anxious all the time but also having to function.

I'm EXHAUSTED all the time and feel like I'm letting my family down as I'm just not able to cook/clean as I usually would!

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JDecember21 · 28/11/2024 09:32

@sellingupslow hi lovely. No more bleeding but have had some mild cramping all morning but I know this can be normal.

in general I’m just feeling really exhausted and drained as waking up a lot in the night to wee. And nausea seems to have kicked back in this morning.

Ive cancelled any plans that I have and I’ve literally just been in bed. Mental health pretty bad at the moment 🥺🩷

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sellingupslow · 28/11/2024 09:20

@JDecember21 how are you feeling this morning? Xxx

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JDecember21 · 27/11/2024 23:38

@sellingupslow @Runsandbuns thanks so much both it really means so much to have your support. I will let you know how the next few days go definitely.

keeping all my fingers crossed that it doesn’t return 🤞🏼🩷 night night

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Runsandbuns · 27/11/2024 23:05

Keeping everything crossed for you @JDecember21 - the fact it's stopped and is brown is definitely a positive sign.
Keep us updated in the morning 💕

sellingupslow · 27/11/2024 16:53

@JDecember21 thank you for keeping us updated ❤️ I'm glad to hear it's easing off but I bet you're still feeling as anxious.

Please let us know how you're feeling in the morning, I'm keeping every possible crossed for you xxx

Brownbottle · 27/11/2024 14:32

Hi @JDecember21 so sorry to hear of your worries, I know you must be panicking. It sounds like it’s subsiding which is really good and good that it’s brown blood.

obviously we have no idea on the cause but I read on here all the time that bleeding can be very common through pregnancy, and especially brown. I’ve had some on off cramps from beginning and I don’t feel nauseous consistently, it really comes and goes so I wouldn’t worry about it Flowers

Maybe see if you can get a transvaginal scan somewhere for reassurance? Really hope things turn out ok, keep us updated xx

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JDecember21 · 27/11/2024 14:21

Hi ladies just to update you the bleeding has stopped and now it’s just like a brown discharge - sorry if TMI. But it doesn’t seem to be getting heavier and no pain so keeping all my fingers crossed. I know it might not mean much but just took a pregnancy test and the test line couldn’t be any darker so I’m praying for th best xx

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JDecember21 · 27/11/2024 11:58

@Runsandbuns thank you so much. I think my worry with the scan is that a lot of the places only offer abdominal basically and I would need the transvaginal probably because the nurse said last time cos of the shape of my uterus titling back I think they would really struggle to see :(

the bleeding now is pretty much brown and is more like spotting but my sickness has disappeared and I’m getting period like cramp feelings so I really do this this is the start of a loss.

I really hope I’m wrong but I just have a bad feeling :( xx

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Runsandbuns · 27/11/2024 09:00

@JDecember21 I'm so sorry to hear that but as been said, a bit of bleeding can be perfectly normal and try not to over think. Have you been in any pain at all/ has the bleeding got worse?
I'm sure everything is completely fine and nothing to worry about, but honestly maybe for peace of mind get a scan booked in sooner and you'll be able to relax.

Sending you lots of positive vibes 💕💕💕

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JDecember21 · 27/11/2024 08:56

Thank you so much lovely. Yes I’m considering that definitely @sellingupslow 🩷

keeping all my fingers crossed xx

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sellingupslow · 27/11/2024 08:40

@JDecember21 Monday is also a long time to sit and worry - a private clinic will deffo scan you. I know it's not ideal because you have to pay but at least you won't have to worry ❤️

sellingupslow · 27/11/2024 08:38

@JDecember21 im sorry to hear that, although I have heard many stories where women bleed and everything is fine. Infact, when I went for my scan last week she asked if I'd had any bleeding because there was something there (I can't remember what it was called) and said I might bleed a little and to not worry at all!

Sounds like you've not had much bleeding and it's slowed right down ❤️

Thinking of you lots, we're all in this together! Xxx

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JDecember21 · 27/11/2024 08:30

@Runsandbuns that is interesting thank you for the info 🩷

@sellingupslow @Brownbottle

hi everyone, I don’t want to trigger or worry anyone but I know this is a safe space and thought I’d share. Woke up this morning and I was bleeding :(

its not a huge amount and it seems to have turned from a bright red/pink colour to brown.

called the early pregnancy unit they said there’s not much they can do as it’s still really early and I was scanned less than 10 days ago. I just need to monitor it.

feel genuinely awful as I’ve had an upset stomach last few days and I kind of feel like my nausea has disappeared though that could be from the shock. I have my scan on Monday need to try and get through till then. They said if it gets worse to just come in and see them. Would appreciate any well wishes 🥺🥺

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Runsandbuns · 25/11/2024 20:56

Ah love that we all have ours on the same day! I'm hoping and praying for a heart beat @sellingupslow - jealous you've already managed to hear yours! Will be amazing to see how much your baby has changed in the two scans!

Also @JDecember21, I'm not sure if you're taking B6 already, but I've been taking it since we've been ttc and I was just reading about it this evening and it can potentially help with nausea. Worth a try if you aren't already.

Wishing everyone a healthy week 💕💕

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sellingupslow · 25/11/2024 20:33

@JDecember21 yup I've got mine on the 2nd too!!

Are you feeling nauseous? I'm feeling SO tired like I cannot function tired - and then I get waves of nausea, but I've not been sick once thankfully!

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JDecember21 · 25/11/2024 20:21

@Runsandbuns no way have you got a scan on December 2nd too? That’ll be my nhs follow up one. Really nervous. All they saw last time was a sac but hoping they can see more by the scan🤞🏼

thanks very much!! I’m quite taken aback with how bad I feel- but everyone is different aren’t they!! It all depends on our bodies. I didn’t make it out for my jog gonna try in the morning it’s like every time I try to do anything physical my body is like NOPE!

work was really difficult today, but I’ve discovered the secret is that I have to keep eating / grazing 😂 if I’m slightly hungry I feel sick lol.

sending lots of love to you all this week hope you’re all ok and sending lots of positive vibes xx

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Runsandbuns · 25/11/2024 17:15

Sorry you're feeling so rubbish @JDecember21 ! Did you manage your jog today? I guess take it as a sign that your body is working extra hard right now, so just lean into it and don't put too much pressure on yourself.

I'm still feeling pretty normal, definitely more tired and a desire to eat a lot more carby food, and boobs are pretty sore but managing to do normal things- 1 weeks until my scan!! Cannot wait

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JDecember21 · 24/11/2024 20:49

I love how I mentioned tired twice in that comment 😂

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JDecember21 · 24/11/2024 20:47

@Runsandbuns @Brownbottle ahh congrats on the 3+ tests! It’s such a good feeling isn’t it to see it going up. So happy for you both.

@sellingupslow yay im so happy for you!!! This is great news!!! Do you still have the follow up scan on 2nd December? I’ve just realised that I have an NHS follow up scan the exact same day lol. I should be 6.5/7 weeks by then. Really nervous for it tbh but your scan has made me feel a lot more positive.

in all honestly I am feeling really rubbish at the moment, feel really guilty as I feel like I should be happy but I can’t help it with how rubbish I feel physically. Not being sick but just feeling queasy, tired, boobs so sore and tired BUT that’s part of the fun right 😂. I’ve just been in bed most of the day.

how’s everyone else feeling? I think because this is my 1st pregnancy I had no idea what to expect physically. Going to try and get myself out for a little jog in the morning as I feel like I’ve really been neglecting myself recently 🩷🩷🩷

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sellingupslow · 24/11/2024 11:43

Sorry for the short message yesterday! I was out and desperately wanted to share the news with someone 😅

So pleased for all the 3+ weeks on the digital tests, it's so nice to see everyone progress and that we have such similar due dates!!

How's everyone feeling? I'm feeling EXHAUSTED but fine apart from that. I woke up yesterday feeling extremely anxious and like I couldn't cope so my dp booked a scan which has really helped. They were so much more reassuring than the NHS scan.

They saw a little baby and a heartbeat. I got a little video but I can't post it here sadly!

Runsandbuns · 24/11/2024 10:37

Morning! So good to see such positive news - congrats @Brownbottle on the 3+ weeks, it's definitely a reassuring feeling to reach that milestone!
And congrats @sellingupslow - what a did they say they could see/ hear in the scan? I

Brownbottle · 24/11/2024 09:33

@Runsandbuns that’s great, glad you’re feeling much happier! I also did the weeks test this morning and got 3+! I got 2-3 when i did it was week when I would have been on the border so relieved it’s progressed - I know it doesn’t mean everything but we take what we can get at this stage!

@sellingupslow yay! Pleased for you! Did they tell you what they could see on the scan?