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Going insane - I had a termination at 5 weeks pregnant and now I’m having what feels like kicking (I would be 18 weeks)

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jsws · 16/09/2026 22:38

I know this might upset people talking about terminations etc but I had my reason. I was on the pill and already have 3 kids.

the past two days I’ve had patterns of what feels like kicks. I did a pregnancy test when I should after a termination and it came back negative. I’ve never tested again until the other day and I stupidly got pee on the part that shows the lines. I’m still on the same pill.

now I’ve had these weird kicks for two days and it’s I the morning and night. You can see my stomach move and feel them. It feels exactly how my three pregnancies felt

surely this isn’t possible? After a very negative test?

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fashionqueen0123 · 16/09/2026 22:41

It could be gas causing phantom kicks.Or you’re about 2 months pregnant but then you wouldn’t feel kicks

Emilesgran · 16/09/2026 22:46

Could you have got pregnant immediately afterwards? If your pill failed you once, it could have failed again couldn't it?

Emilesgran · 16/09/2026 22:47

You need to do another pregnancy test, really. Or go to the GP to get an examination.

SkinnyOatFlatWhiteForMePleaseBarista · 16/09/2026 22:49

You need a test ASAP

Agatha1989 · 16/09/2026 23:00

Go and see a medical professional.

holiday22 · 16/09/2026 23:01

What do you think OP?
if you’re feeling movement (and seeing!) then you need an ultrasound ASAP

Justyouwaitandseeagain · 16/09/2026 23:03

I had some phantom kicks / spasms which i could see and feel for a while after my pregnancies. Still worth testing again though.

TheSquareMile · 16/09/2026 23:04

Are there any supermarkets open till 12 in your area where you could buy another test?

selffellatingouroborosofhate · 16/09/2026 23:32

A 24 hour ASDA or Tesco will have tests on the shop floor, so you can still buy one if the pharmacy counter is closed.

The ASDA own-brand ones have a reputation for false positives.

It's possible that you have stomach cramps or trapped wind. I get visible bumps popping up on my stomach during IBS bouts.

DaringQuoter · 16/09/2026 23:40

Do another test.

Whatonearthwoman · 16/09/2026 23:55

I get what feels like a baby kicking but it is just wind.

BlackCatBea · 17/09/2026 01:19

I’m sure it’s not real kicks op just your mind playing tricks. I would take a test to put yourself at ease

Gingerkittykat · 17/09/2026 02:19

Have you had periods since you had the termination?

Do you have any symptoms like sore breasts, sickness or what might be a bump developing?

DeftGoldHedgehog · 17/09/2026 02:21

Justyouwaitandseeagain · 16/09/2026 23:03

I had some phantom kicks / spasms which i could see and feel for a while after my pregnancies. Still worth testing again though.

Yes, I had them for a couple of years after having DD2, IIRC.

ANightAtTheOpera · 17/09/2026 02:29

Well you need to do another test surely?

I had kicks after my miscarriage for months after but was just wind or my empty womb going back in place.

StolenTeapots · 17/09/2026 03:11

How are you doing op?

Wecanbeheroes26 · 17/09/2026 05:52

I think you need an ultrasound, just to be sure

ExplodingSmittens · 17/09/2026 05:56

Have you managed to do another test yet @jsws?

Dandeloosha · 17/09/2026 05:56

Could you have got pregnant soon after your termination? Either way you need a pregnancy test.

TurquoiseDress · 17/09/2026 05:57

Emilesgran · 16/09/2026 22:47

You need to do another pregnancy test, really. Or go to the GP to get an examination.

Do a pregnancy test

LittleRedYoshi · 17/09/2026 06:17

Everyone’s saying “do a pregnancy test” but I thought they became less reliable in later stages of pregnancy because of the hook effect? The last thing you need right now is to be reassured by a false negative test - I’d go to the doctor instead.

But I’ve also experienced “phantom kicks” without being pregnant, it’s very common and definitely plausible.

Emilesgran · 17/09/2026 08:17

TurquoiseDress · 17/09/2026 05:57

Do a pregnancy test

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Dont pregnancy tests stop showing positive after a few months? If this is somehow a 3 or 4 month pregnancy (however unlikely that seems) then a scan or an examination by medical staff would be more useful.

The only “symptoms” here are those of a 2nd term pregnancy after all.

MrsBroccolini · 17/09/2026 11:46

WHY is everyone saying pregnancy test. They start fading around 10 weeks. OP I hope you can be seen quickly, good luck.

TheSquareMile · 17/09/2026 11:51

@jsws

OP, have you been able to book an appointment with your GP?

selffellatingouroborosofhate · 17/09/2026 15:04

MrsBroccolini · 17/09/2026 11:46

WHY is everyone saying pregnancy test. They start fading around 10 weeks. OP I hope you can be seen quickly, good luck.

I did not know this.