TW BFP - how long did you test for?

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Hi everyone,

after a long journey we finally got our first positive test yesterday morning! Really weren’t expected it so are absolutely delighted but I am just so nervous now hoping everything goes ok from here!

how long did everyone keep testing for? And what date should we be getting 3+ weeks on a clear blue? I was 12dp5dt when I tested yesterday and the test said 2-3 weeks which I think is ok!

thanks in advance for any advice!

Congratulations! 🍾🎊 Try not to stress over the tests too much I think they can cause more stress than reassurance, enjoy this moment right now. SAre you having a beta test to confirm or just a scan at 7 weeks?

@Kaybee1989 thank you! Yes I think you’re probably right! I’m nhs funded so my hospital don’t do betas just the 7 week scan but I’m considering booking a beta test privately

I found having the beta gave me the reassurance that I needed to believe that it was a viable pregnancy and then the 7week scan confirmed placement. I thought I’d relax and enjoy it after then but to be honest there’s always something in the back of your mind. After that scan it was the 12 week scan where they picked up an anomaly, luckily at 13 weeks it was fine. Then it was the 20 week scan to make sure everything was growing fine, then I relaxed more and enjoyed the pregnancy. I found distraction and mindfulness helped more than extra scans and tests, they only gave me reassurance until the next few days and it’d start all over again.
You’re almost there for the scan, another couple of weeks to go? How exciting for you! I’ve got my fingers crossed for a smooth pregnancy 🤰💓

I know there’s always going to be the next worry isn’t there! But this is as far as we’ve got in this journey so far so I’m happy to be at the next stage of worrying! Lol. The hospital said 3/4 weeks for the scan, I’m hoping I will get the date tomorrow and then I will see how far away it feels and possibly book a blood test!

are you still pregnant or have you given birth now?

@TSHconfusion Oh bless you! Yes, get excited for every different worry 😂💖 I gave birth in May to our baby after years of trying, so I completely understand the being happy to worry lol And it doesn’t stop even when they’re here! My mum always used to say that she never stops worrying about me and she’s right, as per, but what a wonderful worry to have 🥰 Did you get a date today?

@Kaybee1989 congrats on your baby!! We’ve been trying for 4 years so I know the feeling it really is the worst but so worth now your little one is here! I love hearing the success stories. So true the worries just change but never go away I’m sure. I didn’t get a date today so hopefully will hear tomorrow