Do you see what I see?

[DoraBella88]

5 days late, had slight blood the day after I was due when wiping then spend last night in tears as had some brown when I wiped.

woke up this morning and decided to test again as no actual period yet.

i did 3 tests 🙈 husband can see them too but says we should just stay calm and relax 😂 we’ve been ttc for over 10yrs so we’re both extremely cautious

i will do my best. It’s hard as I am naturally a very anxious person so calm is hard for me 😂 I just keep saying out loud that everything is going to be fine. Although every toilet trip is scary as I’m afraid I’ll see blood 🙈

Thank you so much! We’ve been together for 16yrs and I said to him today he better keep this up after the baby is here because I’ll definitely get used to it 😂

I said to him yesterday I’m carrying the most precious cargo I’ll ever carry now and that I’ll do my best to look after it. He replied with “and I will do my best to look after you”. Obviously I cried again 🙄😂

Thank you! I know, more than 10yrs 🙈 about to start fertility investigations and then my first ever lines on a test. Honestly it’s insane!

Yep! It's important that both mum and baby are looked after following birth also! Don't refuse any help or support from him, it's clear he's more than happy to take care of both of you 🥰

You're pregnant! You're allowed to cry over little things! 🤣 If it makes you feel any better, I got really emotional over a cider advert this week, it's the Old Mout one and it got to me because 'the little kiwi birds just look SO cute!', I also bawled my eyes out last night over my toddler looking so excited to get a drink (he drinks like it's going out of fashion, I don't withhold it from him, promise!) I'm 9 weeks in 🙄🤣 it sure is a rollercoaster lol

Sorry to jump in with this one but I didn't want to just read and run - I'm also very anxious by nature so I completely get it, but IF you do bleed, try not to panic. I bled a fair few times with #1 and have done so far with this pregnancy also, I've been to EPU almost every time and they've been great at reassuring me that sometimes, this does just happen with no good or actual reason, doesn't necessarily mean something bad is happening but they are always more than happy to assess you 😊

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oh bless you. I keep crying at everything. My parents sadly lost our oldest family dog yesterday so was lots of tears from that. Decided to hold off telling her (I will need her if it all goes wrong) and every time I imagine telling her I cry 😂

thank you for the reassurance. I went over a speed bump earlier and told it to hold on! 😂 then panicked so was checking if I was bleeding or not. Nothing thankfully. I’ve had some mild cramping today in and off though.

Cramping is normal in pregnancy, don't panic.

Thank you. I’m trying to relax 🙈

Easier said than done! I worried terribly all the way through each of my pregnancies - they’re now in their teens and twenties and I still worry about them! Hopefully everything will be ok and as others have said, mild cramping and bit of bleeding or brown spotting doesn’t necessarily mean the worst. I second the EPU - I was never away from the place with my first who was the result of Clomid and the staff were brilliant. If you’re worried give them a call 😊

Thank you. It’s good to hear you’ve also worried and has successful pregnancies. I am trying to stay calm and it appears on the outside I’m convincing my husband that I’m not worried 😂 inside I’m a mess lol.

we told my mum last night. I need her support so we told her early. My parents live 4 hours away so I FaceTimed her. I told her that my husband had something he wanted to show them, and told them he would send it to dad on WhatsApp…. My mums reaction was everything I imagined. Took her a while to click, then a massive gasp! Then “you’re not!!!!” Then she burst in to tears 🥰😂

then she started to panic about something going wrong and lecturing me about resting etc. she just as scared as she knows how long we’ve wanted this for. I told her we just want positive thoughts and will deal with each hurdle as it comes.

please stick baby 🤞

Wishing you the best of luck with this pregnancy OP. Lots of good, positive vibes heading your way 😊

I also told my parents early after having a previous loss. Just having someone else I could reach on the phone when I was nervous really helped.

It's a massive cliche but try and take it one day at a time

What incredible news for you after 10 years. You must both be ecstatic

Ahh that’s lovely OP 😊 It’s good you have your mum for support through this.

Oh no, I'm so sorry for your family's loss, it's utterly heartbreaking isn't it. Just seen that you've since told your mum, I think that was a good idea as it'll give her something positive to focus on also 😊

You'd be amazed at how resilient our bodies can be, babies are pretty comfy, safe and protected in there! Cramping is completely normal, I've had it with both my pregnancies and (again, visited EPU so much it was like a second home!), it's just part and parcel. If you find yourself unable to stop worrying, please don't hesitate to contact them, it's what they're there for 😊

One day at a time is absolutely the best way to go with babies, in and out of utero!

This is my favourite thread ever ❤️

Congratulations OP! Gives me some hope 😊

Thanks everyone. Honestly you don’t know how much I appreciate you all listening to my rambles 😂

its good to hear others have felt the same as me before and it’s also nice to give some hope to others in the same boat as me.

I had to pop in to my GP surgery today to change my name as I didn’t update it when I got married 7.5yrs ago 🙈 I ended up crying to the receptionist saying I didn’t know what to do now and I kid you not…. Within 5mins I was booked in with a doctor. I had a phone conversation with the dr and she reassured me a bit. I’ve now also done my self referral to maternity care. That was bloody scary. I added about my previous struggles and current anxiety so we shall see what happens there.

as for today, cramps this morning but nothing now. No other symptoms to report, no sore boobs 🤷🏻‍♀️ but very tired.

baby dust to everyone 🥰

No symptoms is perfectly normal, especially in the early days, so don’t worry. That’s great you got an appointment with the GP and that you did the referral to mat care. Given your circumstances I’m sure they’ll look after you really well 😊

I had zero symptoms except cramping that had me convinced I was going to come in my period.

My no-symptom-baby is now 14 and has just come down for (another!) snack.

Thank you. It’s so reassuring to hear your experiences.

I’ve woken up today feeling positive so let’s see if that can last the day 😂

My husband got in to bed last night and said he keeps expecting to wake up from a dream 🥹🥰 so we need to relax and enjoy this

I couldn’t be happier for you. Really! I’m on the other side of the world and in another time of life and I am filled with excitement for you.

Thank you so much. Honestly the kindness I’ve been shown has been overwhelming and such a support when you really need it.

I appreciate all of the comments. Makes me feel less alone

I’m can’t stop peeing on sticks 😂

I think they’re getting slightly darker but not as dark as I was hoping

this was this morning so a week after AF was due and 4 days after original tests

They look ok to me! The bottom one definitely looks darker than the top one but they’re both pretty conclusive 😀

Thank you. I did the top one first and when I didn’t see the line coming up that quick I dipped the second one 🙈😂 the bottom one definitely looks better.

I’m going to try and hold out testing again until Tuesday now so a week after the original BFP and do a digital again which will hopefully show 2-3 weeks then