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BFP now anxious

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hexagon123 · 23/03/2023 22:04

Period due on Sunday and I've got a positive test.

I'm over the moon.

I'm however 38 and it's first. I just want a healthy baby.

Any reassurance or what do I do?

We had sex 12th.

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hexagon123 · 23/03/2023 22:04

When can I get a scan to know it's a viable pregnancy?

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sebbiesmum · 23/03/2023 22:18

You can get a private scan from 6 weeks I think but realistically you should try to wait until 8 weeks for the best chance of seeing heartbeat/viable pregnancy, from 6 it could cause more anxiety if dates are wrong etc.
Thing is you can't do or change anything at this point all you can do is wait and look after yourself. Hope it all goes well

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hexagon123 · 23/03/2023 22:21

sebbiesmum · 23/03/2023 22:18

You can get a private scan from 6 weeks I think but realistically you should try to wait until 8 weeks for the best chance of seeing heartbeat/viable pregnancy, from 6 it could cause more anxiety if dates are wrong etc.
Thing is you can't do or change anything at this point all you can do is wait and look after yourself. Hope it all goes well

Thank you

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Cos90 · 23/03/2023 22:25

Wow massive congratulations! So excited for you. I'm currently ttc on my second.

I would just read up on recommendations around food intake like reduction in caging etc and consider talking to a pharmacist about starting supplements ❤️

Cos90 · 23/03/2023 22:26

Sorry that meant to read caffeine not caging 😮‍💨 bloody auto correct ha

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hexagon123 · 23/03/2023 22:31

Cos90 · 23/03/2023 22:26

Sorry that meant to read caffeine not caging 😮‍💨 bloody auto correct ha

Haha.

I've been taking pregnancy supplements for a few months, and lots of eggs. Hopefully I'll be ok.

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Cos90 · 23/03/2023 22:35

Oh you'll be fine! I had hyperemesis so my nutrition was very poor and ended uo needing a few iron infusions and prescription strength supplements and I have a very happy and healthy 2 year old. Just trust yourself, by the sounds of it you have it down! Exciting times ahead for ye ❤️

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hexagon123 · 23/03/2023 22:38

Cos90 · 23/03/2023 22:35

Oh you'll be fine! I had hyperemesis so my nutrition was very poor and ended uo needing a few iron infusions and prescription strength supplements and I have a very happy and healthy 2 year old. Just trust yourself, by the sounds of it you have it down! Exciting times ahead for ye ❤️

Xxxx

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