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I already know I'm being unreasonable but I still want to do it

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Frizzabeth · 12/10/2019 12:48

Me and H have a long weekend planned with friends. It's been planned for some time so that we can have a bit of fun in what has been a horrible few years.

We've had 7 pregnancy losses so far. All at varying stages, some more traumatic than others. The last was bloody awful involved a hospital stay where I was quite ill and sent me spiralling into a horrid state of mind for which I'm now taking anti depressants.

The weekend ahead has quite a few actives that wouldn't be suitable for a pregnant person.

The thing is, I KNOW I'm pregnant. I've not taken a test. But I just know. After this many times I can tell, sore breasts, late period, constipation, tugs and pulls down below etc... I'm very good at listening to my body now after everything we've been through.

But I'm so fucking sick of missing out on things because of a pregnancy that never lasts anyway. I'm sick of missing happy occasions, drinks with friends, activities etc.. which end up being for no reason. I feel resentful but it's no one's fault but my own.

I still want to go on this weekend away even though I know I shouldn't. I don't want to tell H or take a test because then I wouldn't be able to.

It's so incredibly selfish but I'm so fucking mad at this whole situation that I can't bring myself to change plans when I just know it will all likely be for nothing in a few weeks time.

I keep telling myself it's fine because lots of people wouldn't even know at this stage and would carry on doing whatever they were doing but I do know. I know and I still want to anyway. I feel horrible for it.

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Totaldogsbody · 13/10/2019 01:33

Last few years.

Twillow · 13/10/2019 01:39

Go. Fake some illness that involves antibiotics if you want to avoid drinking. That will also excuse you 'feeling a bit queasy' at the faster rides of they concern you.

PerspicaciaTick · 13/10/2019 01:48

I struggled with miscarriages caused by my medical condition. After a couple of years of repeated losses and feeling really low, I made a determined effort to get on with life. One weekend I hosted a dinner party on the Saturday (drinking and runny eggs), went to a family birthday on Sunday (more drinking and liver) and then on the Monday went to Dublin for a minibreak with DH (more drinking and lots of shellfish). Within a couple of days of getting home I found out I was pregnant - DD is 15yo and gorgeous and my "throw caution to the wind" weekend didn't harm her at all.
Sometimes you just have to live life while it is happening and not keep deferring for another (and another) month.

DancingWithDogs · 13/10/2019 01:58

@Frizzabeth no judgement whatsoever. I'm so sorry to hear about your losses and the horrible situation you are in. I would go and enjoy yourself. Lots of people don't find out they are pregnant till 7-12 weeks. TTC is such a hard journey I think you totally deserve this time away to enjoy yourself and relax.

TigerJoy · 13/10/2019 02:11

I say this as someone TTC - go and have fun.

One weekend of heavy drinking is unlikely to have an effect. Just don't drink before or after.

Have fun, do the test after and your baby will be none the worse for it.

Amibeingnaive · 13/10/2019 02:19

I went to Alton Towers when I was 4w pg with DS.

He's nearly 10 now, so I would fret about theme parks.

Regardless of that, you should go and have fun. You may not be pg, in which case: no harm done. Or you might be, in which case, you're trying a different tack.

beanbag19 · 23/10/2019 12:47

What did you decide to do @Frizzabeth? Hoping you got a positive test and a sticky bean.

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