Just Tested and Pregnant

[figgygal]

Hi All

Have joined the forum as after being 3 weeks late did a test last night, and then another one and then bought another one today just to be sure and it looks like i am pregnant.

Hadnt even really been trying but been less careful last couple of months so appreciate am very lucky, because i didnt think it would happen anytime soon havent done any research really. What can you ladies recommend i do first other than see the dr. First time so bit freaked out!

Not in the excited stage yet until i have been to Dr for confirmation am a bit worried actually as it must have happened start of March and i have been out drinking a few times since then but obviously will stop now but how worried should i be i assume this happens to many people.

Looking forward to chatting with you all.

i was the same as you , but dont worry to much about the drinking cause i fell pregant just before new years eve and didnt know and i drank and my babys fine got my 20 week scan in 2 weeks! best thing to do is see your doctor shel give you your midwifes details and then she takes it from there , so if you do have any worrys just talk to her, and seen as though your not far gone so il warn you now before you start to panick, if you get a little bit of bleeding or spotting dont panick! its normal , unless its loads then its normally ok, i had it and freaked me out big time but its just where the egg is implanting its self :)

congratulations!

Yay congrats! I haven't been to see doctor yet either and also fairly clueless! Drank also the first ten days. But I never imagined I would get pregnant first go, I thought that was practically impossible!

i fell pregnant after one try! couldnt beleive it i had so many problems before and didnt think i ever would and nearly half way through mine now!

Hello, just wanted to reassure you that its not a big problem having drunk soon after conception. I was totally trollied 5 years ago and then 2 days late realised I was pregnant - spent weeks in tears thinking I had damaged my baby, however, the first couple of weeks the embryo isn't really fully attached or getting any nutrients from you, so the alcohol wont affect your unborn bundle of joy.

Congratulations to you all by the way!

1st thing, if you haven't been already, start taking folic acid tablets - can get them from ANY chemist or supermarket, I personally take Sanatogen Mother to Be (am on baby number 3 by the way).
Cut out alcohol and cigarettes if you can.
Time to say goodbye to under cooked foods (for all the rare steak lovers out there) and the unpasturised cheese.
Mayonnaise is a no-no if it is home-made, best to avoid when eating out, unless you can be sure it is Helmanns (I didn't know this till the end of my 1st pregnancy and I LOVE mayonnaise).
A healthy balanced diet will not only be beneficial to your baby but also to you, so lots of fruit and veg, but make sure it is properly washed first.
If you have cats, be extra aware of hand hygene.

Of course, see your GP and get the ball rolling, these are some very exciting months up ahead for you all!!!

Hi Ladies!!

There is sooo much information out there hardly know where to start, my Dr surgery is renowned for being tough to get appointments with going to have to be forceful with them monday and try to get in to see someone asap.

I think i am about 7 weeks at the moment so extra paranoid something bad will happen, hadnt realised i was such a worrier.

I had a period start of Feb and then what i thought was another one 3 weeks to the day later which was wierd for me as am usually 4 weeks on the dot now wondering whether it wasnt actually a period and could actually be further on. Guess i will find out next week.

Hi from me too ladies - and congrats to all posting recent BFPs.

I did a test yesterday and one this morning as yesterday's were out of date. Both BFP. Couldn't believe it as we have had major fertility issues in recent years, and this is a naturally conceived pg. Quite frightened at the mo as dh is away until next week on hol and we have had three previous pgs, none of which went to term. Am very old. Won't tell him till he's back as will spoil his time away if he is worried. Meanwhile, every twinge makes me feel so afraid. We'd given up all hope, and had put ttc behind us, so feeling deep shock and awe at the mo, mostly afraid tho. Can't remember when my last period was either but digital said 1-2 weeks, and I think it's only 5 weeks at a guess. I am high risk for loss, so going to let doc know asap, and try to get an early scan, but EPU very harsh about 8 weeks as earliest they will scan. Will probably get past this, but always have to battle with system, which is so difficult in my position as everyone 'clinical (apart from my lovely doc), thinks I'm mad and bad for being pg at my age anyway, and local midwife just hasn't got any sensitivity about how long and hard we've tried to get to this position, (she virtually told me we were going to lose our last one, which we did, and to give her a ring when we were at 8 weeks). My nerves won't last another 3 weeks. Can't tell anyone 'real' as would be too much of a roller coaster if mc, which, to be honest, is extremely likely. Feel quite alone, but trying hard to "stay calm and carry on!".

Oh congrats am keeping fingerscrossed for u. I was same about wanting toshare with someone but not telling friends family etc unt 12 weeks might even wait til 15 weeks just to be sure.

Happy heAlthy pregnancies to all!!!

Hi Ladies

I'm in the same boat. Just found out I'm pregnant after about a year trying, just when I had convinced myself that something was wrong. Very early days though, my period is only due today. Looks like it will be a Christmas baby!

I'm a bit lost about what to do next though. I've already seen my GP, because I'm meant to be going on holidays next week to Argentina/Brazil and was wondering whether I should cancel, but both GP and NHS Direct have said it should be fine as long as I'm careful. I'm now in a very paranoid stage, expecting something to go wrong.

I'm thinking about going to the Whittington (North London) for maternity care but would love to hear others' thoughts/experiences.

Hi everyone. nanbread I hope everything goes okay. I can understand your worries... Fingers crossed very hard.
I also am trying not to get to excited. I am really hoping everything will be fine. It's hard not to worry. I am only 5 weeks - very early - and have been having period pains all week and keep rushing to the loo praying it's not my period, but so far so good. I guess I should just relax. If something goes wrong I will just have to deal with it. Don't want to spend the next 9 months in a worried heap, I want to enjoy this first pregnancy. Do you think it's better to relax and enjoy or to be prepared for something to go wrong?

'too excited' even!!!

Congratulations to all of you.

Depending on where you are, you might not have to see a GP. They don't 'confirm' the pregnancy for you (they won't do a test for example, they take your word for it). Some places tell you to book straight in with the midwife after 8 weeks, others ask you to see the GP for a referral. But this consists of 'when was your last period, take some folic acid, we'll be in touch' and that's about it. There's nothing to be 'done' iyswim. Phone your surgeries and see what their procedure is. Unless you're nanbread who of course has a different fertility history and medical care is necessary asap.

Hey nanbread and mopsytop. Know exactly what you mean. I'm the same and every time I go to the loo ( which is increasingly frequent) I am relieved not to see anything. I think all you can do is just be positive and hopeful. I'm trying not to think too much about what could go wrong because this will just stress you out. I'm gonna take each day as it comes and think that things will work out for the best. Isn't it mad to think of all the changes that the baby is going through each day as it forms and we know nothing about it?! Bodies are amazing and I'm gonna try to trust mine to do what it's got to do- it's managed pretty well over the last 5 weeks without me even knowing about it!

Yeah I think you are right Wiwa. I mean, if we worried all the time about what could potentially go wrong even in normal life, never mind pregnancy, we would be complete stressed-out wrecks all the time! I am going to try and relax. If something goes wrong I will deal with it if and when it happens. But having said that not going to plan names or buy anything for a good few months!

Congrats on all the BFP's
Strange to realise that all over the country there are other women crossing their fingers each time they go to the loo! I won't feel so alone or silly now each time I wipe
My GP receptionist told me the GP like to see the Mums to be before 12 weeks for a double appointment, so sounds as if each place has such different guidelines.
As I'm old and have trouble coping without pain meds when pregnant (migraines) I am thinking of booking an early private scan, but wondering if it is worth £100 of our money. Think in the end I will book, you can have one from 7 weeks and self refer.
I would say don't worry, but can't say what i can't do!

Hi everyone

Congratulations Kristy10

Figgy,Mopsy, I am that stressed-out wreck . Will try to do some other stuff and keep mind occupied.

Wiwa, will try to emulate your approach, and let my body get on with things without micro-scrutiny-quite hard because the chance to be a mummy at last is sooooo precious, and I really can't see me getting another chance.

Natz thanks for the useful reminders - funny how you spend so much time worrying about big stuff you forget to do simple things to keep yourself on track.

Eagle Wings and Show of Hands our EPU won't allow anyone to set foot over the threshold without a Dr's referral. Even when my gp referred me for a 6 week scan they were very annoyed and actually said it was a "waste of time". I can't be bothered arguing with them again, so will wait for 8 weeks which will be very hard, especially if these symptoms lessen - currently tender breasts and 'funny pg feeling' which I've had before. Just waiting now to become a completely absent-minded burp machine.

Everything crossed for everyone. FirsttimeMummy you too, and thanks for sending your positivity to us 'early days ladies'.

Hey nanbread

Keeping fingers crossed for you and here is a hug ( ) :) it's a challenging time isn't it? I'm scared too, but trying hard not to worry too much. Off to have a nap now cos I am shattered! Hope the next 3weeks pass quickly for you x

hi everyone, how's it going today? Sun is shining! Yay!

Hi, I thought I'd join in too. Got my BFP on Saturday - bit of a shock as didn't think we could conceive naturally (conceived DS through FSH injections). My last pregnancy was very complicated and DS was born 9 weeks early so I am very nervous about this one.

Also getting mild period pains and relieved there's nothing there every time I go to the toilet! Trying really hard not to stress out but it's so hard. I woke up at 5am this morning worrying. How on earth will I get through the next 9 months at this rate?!

Also feel like I have got a bit of morning sickness already, although could just be feeling sick because i feel anxious/nervous. I'm going to get an early scan at 6 weeks, just waiting for the appointment.

It's awful wishing every day away so that your miscarriage risk reduces but impossible not to! At least we have some bank hols coming up that should take our minds off it.

hey Mmmmcheese - congrats! I hope it all goes okay for you now. It's so hard to not be nervous anyway, even when it's your first. I am sure I would be exact same in your position. Can't wait for bank hols!