Late July/August due date

[jennaxc]

Hello 👋🏼

I got a faint BFP yesterday at 10dpo and another one today. I'm going to keep testing over the next few days but fingers crossed it's right 🤞🏼

I've not yet told me partner as I want to be 100% certain so I'm looking for some friends to keep me sane 🤣

I'm not sure if any others will have positives for late July/August yet but I can't wait to meet you all 🥰

@TedLife that sounds good. Yes my DS wasn't born till 8th Sept so 6 weeks younger than quite a few babies. He is 2 now so its not as obvious now though. We have decided to book a reassurance scan on 23rd December when I should be 9 weeks. Hopefully if all OK it will look less bloody then and we can show that to our parents instead of a test which I have weed on

@popcorndiva

I joined the July fb group but they all seem to be like 7 or 8 weeks already, having reassurance scans etc. I had this with DS who was due end of August and you do feel jealous when you are the last to reach every milestone in a group.

I’ve joined and had a bit of the same. Is anyone not planning on a reassurance scan?

@whitershadeofpale I'm absolutely not having one! Xx

We have just booked one only because we plan to tell the parents at Christmas. Booked for 23rd December

@popcorndiva I think we're going to do the same, it will be slightly early but will be a lovely Christmas surprise 🥰

Ahhhh @popcorndiva @jennaxc that makes good sense. We aren't planning to tell anyone until 12 weeks at the earliest! Xx

We've booked one for 20th December (I'll be 9 weeks) purely because I'm incredibly impatient & all being well we'll probably tell close family members at Christmas. To be honest lockdown/working from home is a bit of a blessing as there's no chance I'd get away without drinking at the work Christmas party without people getting suspicious 😂

Hi all!

According to Flo I’m due 24th July so very close to a lot of you! Felt so excited at first but now feeling quite anxious about the whole thing- DH’s reaction was not what I hoped it would be- despite us trying and this being the obvious outcome! He’s worried about money, childcare etc. Think it’s robbed my joy a little bit :(. Hoping he will settle down in a few days and that your excitement will be infectious and make me feel like I did originally!!

@MillyJS I totally agree, all of the social events around Christmas would be so hard to keep it a secret. If I didn't tell close family I would even struggle on Christmas Day 🤣

@Littleheart5 congratulations 🥰
I think most people would have a little wobble. For me and my OH it's me doing the panicking. We have been ttc but when i found out I was writing budgets and all sorts really stressing, I still am a little bit. I'm sure over time he will become excited again once the shock settles in and in the meantime you can come here to chat and vent ☺️

I think we are going to have a reassurance scan as well, just before Xmas so that we can tell nearest and dearest :-). There is no way that I would get away with nobody noticing me not drinking bubbles and gin over Xmas haha I'm also hoping my mum will be able to come down for Xmas and it will be her first grandchild so would love to surprise her. I'm from Scotland but will be living down in Hampshire so I don't get to see her very often. Quite exciting being able to tell everyone over Christmas, feels quite magical and a nice way to end 2020 which has been a pretty rubbish year haha

@Spin4Gin @jennaxc Exactly how I feel! What a lovely thing to announce at Christmas after such an abysmal year.

Haha I've already had to pretend I'm drinking at one of our virtual work 'wine breaks'. Turns out elderflower cordial can pass for wine fairly easily over Zoom 😂

@Littleheart5 Your excitement will definitely return. I'm the one panicking in our house! Husband's very laid back whereas as I'm thinking oh god what have we DONE 😂🙈 Very much planned so it's completely irrational, but I think everyone probably panics at some point. It's our first so we have zero idea of what to expect too.

Totally normal to panic a bit. I was panicky on Tuesday suddenly worrying how I will cope with a newborn and pre schooler shopping by myself. Strange I know

I’m struggling a bit today as I had a small amount of spotting when wiping this morning.

It’s stopped now and I still feel sick and did a positive test. There was no clots or cramping.

Trying to put it out of my mind but still a bit concerned.

Me too @whitershadeofpale. I've got such an upset stomach today, which i usually get when AF comes.

Terrified that AF is coming and the wee one will disappear on a wave.

I’m so sorry to hear that @rosieb060 hopefully all will be ok. It’s apparently very common and doesn’t necessarily mean anything bad. Obviously it isn’t stopping me analysing every twinge though.

@whitershadeofpale I'm bleeding not very much, let's hope it stops 😭

🤞thinking of you @rosieb060

@rosieb060 @whitershadeofpale no one can fully say everything will be ok but bleeding doesn't always mean the worst. Think its more common than we know, usually just more implanting disturbing things. But we are all here if you need to chat

Thank you @popcorndiva @whitershadeofpale I just tested and it's still coming up with two lines. I'll do it again tomorrow just to put my mind at rest xx

Same here @rosieb060 😊

@whitershadeofpale @rosieb060 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

Rang up my GP today to get referral as you can't self refer in my area. I expected her to say it would be a telephone appointment the booking but apparently they are face to face but at the EPU instead. So will have to go there. Midwife will call a week earlier to double check everything is still OK and update if necessary. Mine is December 16th

Sending positive thoughts you guys @whitershadeofpale @rosieb060

This bit is the hardest for sure. I've been pregnant twice before but only had one baby so I'm acutely aware that this could go either way. It's important we remember though that there's nothing we can do, worrying won't make it work out, nor will it increase the chance of a loss. Take your vitamins, rest as much as you can and eat well, it's just a waiting game now.

Happy to chat if anyone is feeling extra anxious or wants to vent, I'll always reply xx

Thank you @TedLife xxx

It's why I'm holding off telling anyone except my husband to be honest. I admire everyone who does share early- it's a brave thing but I would rather keep it to myself tbh.

I'm trying my best to chill out but it's such a big thing to 'hang in the balance' like that! Either- life is about to change with our first child... or not.

Been for a big walk this eve and it was really helpful. Xx

Hi ladies, hope its okay for me to join this chat. Just wanted to ask about symptoms you had before you were due on? Im ttc my second baby, i’ve had cramps on and off for over a week now but im not due on until Saturday so dont want to test too early! Did any of you experience similar?