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I've just found out I'm pregnant and I'm terrified

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Whatatimetoseealine · 18/03/2020 16:25

How reliable is a FRER? It's pink dye and a faintish but distinct line came up in under a minute.

I'd be so happy if it weren't for what was happening right now. We'd decided to hold off when we realised the Covid-19 situation was severe but I guess it was too late. Maybe we should have anticipated this. It felt like we'd wait ages for a second child for loads of reasons but didn't hold off for the most significant reason of our lifetimes.

Our first wonderful DC was born with a birth defect that happened very early in pregnancy and we don't know why. I've been so careful everything I've eaten, drunk, exercise etc over last three months prior to conception and now I don't know what will happen.

I know there's no evidence of Coronavirus crossing the placenta, but it might, and obviously a fever in first trimester increases risk too.

I also feel I've ruined my DD's life. I was going to do so much with her before she had a sibling and now we may not see anyone other than DH or go anywhere until after the baby is born (if I don't miscarry and the test was right) we cosleep and I still breastfeed her

It's a very wanted baby but it feels like a frightening time

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Whatatimetoseealine · 18/03/2020 16:27

It's thinner than the control line, might it be wrong?

I've just found out I'm pregnant and I'm terrified
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Whatatimetoseealine · 18/03/2020 16:28

Oops real picture here

I've just found out I'm pregnant and I'm terrified
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Whatatimetoseealine · 18/03/2020 18:16

Is anyone in the same boat?

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Faie · 18/03/2020 18:43

I found out a few days ago, complete surprise! In the same boat and terrified

Whatatimetoseealine · 18/03/2020 20:25

Congratulations Faie. What a weird time. I feel I should be so happy but utterly terrified of catching this virus especially in first trimester.

I can stay home with my toddler but DH has to go out to work, in London too

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Faie · 18/03/2020 20:30

I work in a hotel so no avoiding people for me. Am currently self isolating but only had a cough so far and I am prone to chest infections too 😂

Hoping the PM confirms 12 week isolating for pregnant women this weekend. Or closes hotels.

SquishySquirmy · 18/03/2020 21:35

Flowers to you op, and to Faie.

The risk is still very low, but look after yourselves.
And you haven't ruined anything for your DD. Lots of extra cuddly time together with her lovely mummy. Smile
It won't be how you would have planned it, but you can still have nice times together. And she's young enough that most of this will go over her head, which is good!
Sorry, I'm crap at reading pregnancy tests so can't help there. But I didn't want to read and run.
Xxx

disconnecteddrifter · 18/03/2020 21:37

I also just found out I'm pregnant and am also front line. I have had 5 miscarriages so emailed my consultant who said not worried about people under 24 weeks. I hope that helps.

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