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Anyone due August 2020?

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Araz208 · 26/11/2019 14:11

Hey! Just wanted to start up a thread because I couldn’t find another one, just got my BFP today after about 6 months of trying. Due date is 1st august! Still feeling nervous as I’ve had 2 miscarriages in the past but both before 6 weeks, so ill be keeping my fingers crossed and wont let myself get too excited until that deadline has passed!

Hope to hear from other ladies due at the same time, and hear your BFP stories :) xx

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Sjacey · 09/12/2019 09:41

@MrsC105 so sorry this happened I hope you are okay xx

NamiSwan · 09/12/2019 11:10

@mrsc105 so sorry for your loss :'-(

@pandapink my main symptom at the moment is feeling hungover, basically tired, thirsty all the time, horrible feeling in my tummy, sometimes nausea, basically feel wrecked like I was up all night partying!

Talcott2007 · 09/12/2019 11:42

A couple of times when I have been to the bathroom since Saturday there has been a bit of a pale tinge left on the paper after wiping it has been changing colour between very pale pink to a light brown and back - It's a small amount smaller than a 50p and not even every time I go to the bathroom and there is nothing and think great its stopped then it comes back a little bit maybe next time or time after. I know that you can get things like implantation bleeds that are harmless could that be what this is? Its not even really strong enough for me to really describe it as blood exactly definitely not like a period. It's not even really like before a period as mine just 'start' no build up of discolouration like this seems to be. Ugh. I am 4+2 according to this tracking app and still getting all the same symptoms that before (those that I can discern as symptoms separate to the end of this cold lurgy I've also had last week) Sorry I'm kind of rambling. I don't know what I want to hear. I've got my self all stressed about the idea that this might just just out to be a chemical pregnancy and that my period will just arrive. I know the answer is wait and see if this sticks around. I also was going to self refer today to get into the system for NHS appointments etc but now I kind of want to wait just in case. I hate suddenly feeling so unsure about it all!!

Frazzlerock · 09/12/2019 11:44

Is anyone at 5+3 and not really getting any symptoms at all?

All I have are sore boobs if I press on them. My previous pregnancies I had metal mouth, queasiness, extreme thirst, weeing loads. Not that they ended well, but at least I had some sort of idea there was a baby in there!

I'm really tempted to get another digital Clear Blue to see how many weeks I am now. It said 2-3 weeks a week ago. But what if it still says 2-3 weeks? I will panic big time.

Frazzlerock · 09/12/2019 11:46

Sorry @Talcott2007 I only saw your post after I posted mine.

It's such a worry isn't it. I have nothing to advise, just to say I understand it. Sigh...

22Ash22 · 09/12/2019 11:56

I’m due August 10th. It’s my first pregnancy so a little anxious over it all. Have an early scan booked in for December 20th just to make sure everything is okay. Maybe after then I’ll start believing it!!
Congratulations to everyone though, what a happy month august will be!! Smile

Frazzlerock · 09/12/2019 11:57

Congrats @22Ash22 We have our first scans on the same day Smile

Lucylou22039 · 09/12/2019 12:04

Morning ladies
@Frazzlerock I'm the same I'm 5+6 and I don't know if I'm imagining most my symptoms but my boobs are tender and I feel slightly sick when I eat but I always do if I over indulge

Also
I can't decide wether to have a early scan? Would anyone know if it's worth it or not? My local area there around 49 for an early dating scan ? Xx

Frazzlerock · 09/12/2019 12:11

@Lucylou22039

I would. But please wait until you're 7 weeks if possible. You'll drive yourself mad with worry if you go before and don't see a heart beat.
Not having many symptoms is bad enough Grin

Lucylou22039 · 09/12/2019 12:22

@Frazzlerock just booked for 8+5 also can surprise DP with it for an Xmas present too xx

MaisieMolly · 09/12/2019 12:24

Frazzlerock, I’m 5w + 1 or 2 and no symptoms! Sore boobs if I press them that’s it. I took another Clearblue weeks test yesterday and it still said 2-3 weeks (did one on weds 4th and it was 2-3 weeks) and caused a lot more worry, wish I hadn’t done it! I’ve got one more left which is burning a hole in my drawer. Don’t know whether to do it as it could cause more worry if it’s still 2-3! Ffs!

Frazzlerock · 09/12/2019 12:34

Hmm @MaisieMolly perhaps we should stay away from the CBs then!

Have you been pregnant before to compare symptoms?
This one just feels so 'normal' compared to my others. I'm hoping that the fact my three others didn't make it past 9 weeks that barely any symptoms just yet is a good thing (for me anyway)

MaisieMolly · 09/12/2019 12:35

No @frazzlerock, first time so have no idea what I’m supposed to be feeling. It’s still early though isn’t it. I read that symptoms usually start around 6w.

22Ash22 · 09/12/2019 12:51

@Frazzlerock oh! How exciting that we are having our scans on the same day!! I’ll be thinking of you. Only 11 more days to wait!!

EROD · 09/12/2019 13:03

@Em012 my heart goes out to you 😘

Jojo19834 · 09/12/2019 14:38

@MaisieMolly @Frazzlerock I’m the same, largely symptom free but I’m not expecting that next week (although if I am kicking I will!) I’m 5+5 today

Re CB I did one last Wednesday and Thursday eve when I was just 5 weeks and got 2-3 weeks which I then regretted. I did another on the Saturday and says 3+ but by that point I’d read they weren’t that accurate anyway so had stopped panicking (multiple things can dilute and stop you getting to 3+)

Glad most people are doing well, sorry to those who are not, thinking of you xx

Moominmiss · 09/12/2019 16:41

Freaking out a little here....so by my days I’m 6 weeks today, had lots of symptoms since before I got my bfp. Nausea, sore boobs, extreme tiredness etc. The usual stretching pains. This is my fourth pregnancy so I’m familiar with round ligament pain and stretching.

Nothing has had me worried until today.

This afternoon I’ve had quite severe cramps. To the point they made me come over hot and light headed. I was practically doubled up in pain.
But it’s the sort of cramps that I’ve had before with a stomach bug. I was able to just make it to the toilet in time and (sorry for tmi) had diarrhoea. My cramps relieved slightly afterwards and then I finished work, but didn’t even make the 5 minute journey home before the cramps were back, just as intense and I knew I had to stop. Luckily I was by my dads so I pulled in at his and ran in to use his bathroom. Again awful diarrhoea.

I’m now at home and have had to rush to the toilet again. I’m now curled up on the sofa feeling very sorry for myself. My cramps have subsided for now, and I have a slightly gurgly tummy.

I have had no bleeding or spotting of any kind (touch wood!).

My logical head is telling me it’s probably just a bug or just my body getting used to new hormones as I know constipation and diarrhoea can both be early pregnancy symptoms, but of course I’ve consulted doctor google who is telling me it can also be a sign of ectopic pregnancy.

So now I don’t know what to do. I’ve not had my booking in appointment or anything yet, that’s not until 18th. I have an early scan booked for 24th. Should I bother phoning my EPAU, or just wait it out?

I feel like I’d be wasting time in phoning and that with no other worrying symptoms it’s likely nothing, but you know what it’s like when you constantly suspect the worst!

Just wondered if anyone has had any similar symptoms 🤷🏼‍♀️

Firstmummytobe · 09/12/2019 16:59

@Moominmiss

Do you not think maybe they could be trapped wind pains? That is VERY common in early pregnancy and it also causes diarrhoea !! I would take that as a positive thing that everything is working and in full flow not as a negative!!! Fingers crossed and baby dust to you, sending my love it will all be fine. The more you worry the more babe will suffer, let Mother Nature take it’s course and in August you will have a beautiful baby 😘😘😘🥰

CrazyCoonz · 09/12/2019 17:24

@Moominmiss There's a lot of norovirus about at the moment. It's probably a stomach bug. Don't think the worst! My last pregnancy I had terrible pain and it turned out to be wind!

Boobs started hurting today at 5+2 so I'm finding that reassurring.
Midwife has booked me in for 31st Dec but I've booked an early scan on the 22nd before xmas just so we know the little spud is doing okay.

Moominmiss · 09/12/2019 17:39

@Firstmummytobe and @CrazyCoonz thank you.

I did think it could be trapped wind, at work I felt like that but when I first went to the toilet, nothing, not a thing. After that is when the cramps started up.

It’s been over an hour now of no cramps, I just feel very empty and weak. I’m hoping it’s all just normal things going on in my body and I’m holding on to the fact I’ve had no bleeding.

Thank you both again!

I just wish we could all get to our scans, see everything is ok, and not worry so much! X

Jojo19834 · 09/12/2019 18:00

@moominmiss as the others said, sounds like it could be a normal bug or wind. But if you are really concerned call someone and ask. All they can do is reassure you

Em0179 · 09/12/2019 19:51

This is going to be the longest few weeks. According to due date calculator I’m due 8th August. Been getting cramps around the same time each night that go in to my back, feeling nauseous mainly in the morning and just generally feel tired/rough. Will be happier if I get to Christmas - can’t decide whether to go for an early scan in case something’s not right. Anyone having an early scan? X

PandaPink · 09/12/2019 19:58

@Moominmiss just before I found out I was pregnant I had one night of bowel pain/spasms and about 6 trips to the toilet. On Friday past at 5 weeks on the dot I had cramps again and ran to the loo for one bout of poonami. I genuinely think the first time I had a bug and the most recent time I put it down the the pregnancy. My body ejecting food (very fastly) that it doesn't want.

I have had to force every meal today and havnt Been able to finish my dinner. Bread is working for me. Again I just feel rough most of the time. My nausea just now at 5wks 3days could be anxiety induced but somehow I dont think so.

jennielm · 10/12/2019 07:50

Just tried to reassure myself with research that CB weeks test not going up when it should isn’t an issue and ended up more scared than I was...each thread I read seemed to end with the OP losing the pregnancy Sad I know there were others on the threads who were reassuring and hate them but I’m terrified.

It’s so early that I know I could just as easily not know and have a late period IYKWIM, but I do know and with it being the 3 year anniversary of losing DD2 on the 19th my emotions are all over the show!!

Calling Dr today to ‘book in’/ see what they say. Fingers crossed it’s just the loss fear terrifying me rather than anything real.

Sorry for the long post, just had to write thoughts somewhere where people might “get it”.

Love and baby dust Flowers

Jojo19834 · 10/12/2019 08:10

@jennielm sorry to hear your worrying, can understand even if you may have nothing to worry about. I haven’t been through what you have so easier to say. Get a doctors appointment or is there anyway of getting private bloods done if they won’t? Maybe seeing that hcg is doing its thing will settle you? Are you using fmu?