Something just moved in my stomach..

[Ohshitx]

I’ve name changed for this.

Something literally just rolled in my stomach, there was a popping sensation and now I swear I have a bump where I didn’t before. Nothing that strange until I mention that I’ve not had sex since November and I’ve had periods since then. But something is moving in my stomach, and not like trapped wind. I’ll get out for a test first thing, but I surely can’t be that many weeks pregnant and not have had a single symptom till now, surely? Please someone tell me I can’t.

Been thinking of you loads over the last few days, OP. Really rooting for you, DS and new baby.
Sure I'm not alone in being a tiny bit envious of you too!
Keep coming back for support, we are all behind you

Goodness what a surprise!
To the doubters, many women are unaware of their pregnancies. Especially where they think conception is unlikely (age, taking contraception). Not all women have regular periods, so not having one for a while may not be unusual and some women continue to bleed throughout pregnancy.
This happened to the sister of a friend of mine, she went to the doctor complaining of persistent pain in her lower ribs and it turned out to be a baby lying in an odd position. She was a little plump, had gained a few pounds which she had put down to eating/drinking a bit more than usual, not in a steady relationship and baby was due in about 2 months. It was quite a shock!

Sorry for disappearing (again!) The weather has been lovely, and I’ve been spending one last normal weekend with DS. Because it feels like D Day is looking, once I’ve told people this won’t ever go back to our normal again. Which is ok, but I just want to enjoy this time while I can. While it’s my secret, not everyone’s. Once I tell people the ball starts rolling doesn’t it, so I’m just enjoying the peace of one last sunny weekend! ☀️

Thank you for all the support, it’s been a crazy week.

Enjoy the fine weather with your DC

Have you told anyone yet?
Congratulations! I was convinced it was wind!!

I’m hoping your son will be super excited OP. So your new normal might be even better than your old normal xx

Ohshitx that makes perfect sense.
Loads of people find out at 4-6 weeks, then keep it to themselves for the next two months before they start spreading the news. Officially it's so they are beyond risk of MC but it also gives people time to plan and take in the news themselves.

How are you feeling?
Remember you need to tell work ASAP to sort out your maternity leave.

Have you thought about who you want at the birth?

Your head must be going round in circles.

Hi , have been following the whole thread, just wanted to wish you all the best!
This happened to my auntie, she was 42 so presumed menopause when her periods became irratic , then found out at doctors she was 5 months pregnant ,I think she'd gone there for advice on menopausal medication 😂 .. her children were a much bigger age gap with kids aged 18 and 20 😂 ,think it happens more often than people think!
If your not expecting to be pregnant then your not going to be looking for signs are you !
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you receive lots of support from your family and fwb but something tells me you will be just fine anyway .

Good grief, OP, you really have got joint head screwed on something solid. Massive kudos for the way you’re handling this. Another one here who’s really rooting for you, DS and baby - I hope things work out just as smoothly and pleasantly as they can from now on. In the absence of , have a from me.

Joint head? I’m assuming you only have one of your own. Your head... bloody phone.

Wow. Congrats OP. What a thing to get your head round.

I now feel the need to take a pregnancy test just to be sure. I am also running through scenarios for what I would do if I had a baby tomorrow. It would be be both disastrous and wonderful.

OP do take the time to just be. Enjoy the sun and your boy before it all gets very real.

You are very pragmatic.

Wish I had such dignity and forbearance!

Good luck. I hope the rest of your pregnancy is as smooth going and it brings you and your ds happiness

This is crazy! Good luck!

Wow, 31 weeks! It must be scary for you but you’ve also fast forwarded through all the worst bits

Good luck for the scan and telling the father

I saw this thread when you first posted and my spidey senses were telling me you were pregnant... congratulations!

Congratulations! I hope your scan and telling people goes smoothly!

Op, start a new thread! This one will be full soon

Wishing you good luck and congratulations. I think this is rather a lovely thread, thou not sure how I would feel in your shoes.

Yes we definitely need a new thread!

If you do start a new thread (pretty please!), can you post a link to it here so we can find it please?

Hope you and DS have had a nice sunny weekend together , it's all a bit a scary knowing so much change is coming! Hope you get the reactions you're hoping for

Definitely would love to see the thread continued! I really want to find out how DS, DM and DFWB takes the news. I think that they'll all be surprised/shocked but happy. I have a six year gap between my DS and DD and it's wonderful. My DS never tires of playing with his little sister. Four years on and he still adores her. He was adamant that he didn't want any siblings, but his face just lit up with wonder when we told him.

Congratulations OP!! I hope you have a wonderful day with DS. I wish we lived closer rather than half way around the world as we have a ton of baby things no longer needed.

You sound like a very strong person, and are amazing me by how calm and sensibly you are dealing with this sudden lovely surprise!

I hope all goes really well this week for you