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Is this positive?!

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Omgwhatthehell · 01/12/2021 13:13

I’ve name changed for this. I am due in hospital tomorrow for a colposcopy because of periods being all over the place. Just decided to do a pregnancy test just to be on the safe side.
DH and I were told earlier this year it was very unlikely we could conceive due to my age and low AMH levels.

Was not expecting this. I’m not going nuts am I? Is this positive? Is there any way it could be wrong?

DH is at work & I can’t talk to him for a couple of hours. Am shaking.

Is this positive?!
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Amymamabear89 · 21/01/2022 12:52

Hope all goes well today! Xxx

Onelastsong · 21/01/2022 12:49

Thinking of you as I remembered you’ve got your scan today, hope it all goes smoothly Flowers

minmooch · 21/01/2022 12:23

Hope the scan goes well today op

JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 16/01/2022 11:25

I was a milkshake monster throughout my pregnancy! Couldn't get enough of chocolate milkshake. The colder the better. In an attempt to keep the calories down I drank skimmed milk too. I peaked at 42 pints in a week Blush

DiaryofWimpyMumm · 15/01/2022 13:31

@Omgwhatthehell

Thanks *@northernsquirrel and @SaintVal*

All the advice suggests that 'morning' sickness should ease off around the 11 week point so I was a bit surprised to feel my tummy turning over as I ate my morning All Bran! (constipation has been another lovely side effect).

Hopefully this was a one off.
Our scan is in a week now, so I'll let you all know how it goes.

Look forward to it!!
Amymamabear89 · 14/01/2022 18:25

I hate to say it but I was sick alt he way through often randomly, but I just couldn’t go my teeth properly lol! Been keeping this thread open on a separate tab! So super happy for you! Definitely following along xx congratulations xx

Hm2020 · 14/01/2022 17:29

Wow just found this thread congratulations op I was sick up until I gave birth I remember laying on the table about to have my csection and vomiting. I always was lead to believe the continuation of symptoms was a good sign the pregnancy hormone levels are still high so a good sign.

mcdog · 14/01/2022 17:03

I've not seen this thread before today and it's really made me happy. Huge congratulations Grin

quitefranklyabsurd · 14/01/2022 16:51

@Omgwhatthehell

Ooh I'm into milkshakes right now *@northernsquirrel* ! I bought some Nesquik after a poster mentioned it on this thread. I had a peanut butter and banana one at Five Guys just before Christmas and it really hit the spot. I might try a McDonalds one at the weekend. The thought of a thick vanilla one is very appealing!
Give the m and s banana milkshake a go. It was my go to with my son. Haven’t touched it since!
irishfarmer · 14/01/2022 16:13

I am loving milkshakes right now!! We don't live anywhere near a mc donalds/ similar thankfully so I'd be getting a few daily. I bought strawberry nesquik milkshake powder though and it is hitting the spot but also probably fairly healthy

DancinOnTheCeiling · 14/01/2022 14:35

@Omgwhatthehell I threw up lots when I was pregnant with dd. I didn’t have HG or anything, just threw up most mornings but kept food down fine the rest of the day (didn’t really have nausea, just had to throw up and then felt better). I actually preferred the vomiting over that sick/nausea feeling.. It went away for a bit during the second trimester and came back again towards the end. As PP have said, it’s normal and all is fine with dd. Sending you positive vibes and hope the scan goes well 🤞🏻💐

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Omgwhatthehell · 14/01/2022 13:47

Thanks @ladycarlotta it just took me by surprise this morning!
I hope it goes away but we’ll see. My immediate worry was “is this normal?!” But it seems it very much is.

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ladycarlotta · 14/01/2022 13:05

oooh OP I love this thread! So many congratulations. I'm so glad it's all going well, but I don't think you should bank on morning sickness vanishing with the first trimester, it might or it might not.

I think mine went on for about 16 weeks, but I know some people who didn't have HG or anything but did have sporadic pukes into their third trimester. I definitely had food aversions for far longer than the sickness itself lasted. But it's so different from person to person. I don't mean to be discouraging!

Higgeldypiggeldy35 · 14/01/2022 12:54

What a gorgeous thread. I wish you all the luck for a healthy happy pregnancy 💗

yourestandingonmyneck · 14/01/2022 12:25

Just saw this thread and quickly read through your updates - amazing! Grin

So happy for you. What an exciting time ahead!

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Omgwhatthehell · 14/01/2022 12:11

Ooh I'm into milkshakes right now @northernsquirrel !
I bought some Nesquik after a poster mentioned it on this thread.
I had a peanut butter and banana one at Five Guys just before Christmas and it really hit the spot.
I might try a McDonalds one at the weekend. The thought of a thick vanilla one is very appealing!

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northernsquirrel · 14/01/2022 12:04

You're very welcome, it's a good sign! It sounds very unhealthy but McDonalds vanilla milkshakes were excellent at settling the sickness for me. Those and jacket potatoes were my main food intake those first few months when the nausea was bad!

pilates · 14/01/2022 11:55

Congratulations 🎉 what a lovely thread.

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Omgwhatthehell · 14/01/2022 11:44

Thanks @northernsquirrel and @SaintVal

All the advice suggests that 'morning' sickness should ease off around the 11 week point so I was a bit surprised to feel my tummy turning over as I ate my morning All Bran! (constipation has been another lovely side effect).

Hopefully this was a one off.
Our scan is in a week now, so I'll let you all know how it goes.

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SaintVal · 14/01/2022 11:34

Congratulations OP!

I felt really sick from weeks 11 to 14 and was sick once at around that time. It did ease off but got replaced with acid reflux as my bump got bigger - make a note of omeprozole as it really helped! Not the info you asked for but it helped me so wanted to share!

Good luck with everything x

northernsquirrel · 14/01/2022 11:22

This has been such a lovely thread to follow, congratulations!

Yes my nausea seemed to come and go but I remember being physically sick around that time. I think it properly improved around week 16

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Omgwhatthehell · 14/01/2022 10:52

I've thrown up this morning, which was unexpected. I thought the sickness was abating a bit. I've had nausea in previous weeks but it hadn't actually progressed to vomiting.

Has anyone else had sickness peak towards the end of week 11?
A quick Google search seems to indicate it can peak now so I'm hoping it's nothing to worry about.

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COPPER3 · 09/01/2022 18:43

Best thread ever! I await the baby news! Take care darling..xxx

Outwiththenorm · 09/01/2022 09:01

[quote Omgwhatthehell]@Tillow4ever I’m sorry to hear that. I’m glad our news has made you smile Flowers

Thanks @TheMagicDeckchair My midwife was reassuring when I mentioned my age. She said it was really not a big deal and they have plenty of women my age and older having successful pregnancies.
She told me they recently cared for a 53 year old mother. Although that was with donor eggs. I don’t feel too ancient knowing that.

I don’t mind Mumsnet following this up until the kid is 18 to be honest! It feels nice having you all behind us. Thank you Smile[/quote]
Congratulations! Just to say I've had 3 over-40 friends conceive naturally and go on to have healthy bouncing babies in the last year. All first timers as well. Just anecdotal I know but was so delighted for them, and for you Smile

lizzielizard · 09/01/2022 08:43

Such a happy and uplifting thread. I'm so pleased for you both. I look forward to continuing updates for the next 10 years!