What to do next?

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Hi, I got my BFP on Saturday, according to my vague calculations I should be about 5/6 weeks.

I have absolutely no idea what to do next! When do I need to get a GP appointment? I have a very rare day off today, is it worth ringing up to see if I can get an appointment today? What will they do/say?

Sorry, I sound very naive, this is all very new to me...

Any advice would be greatly appreciate.

Boxes- yeah my EDD moved 5 days at scan (forwards!)

But i wasn't totally regular- hadn't been off pill that long but it was variable. And i certainly hadn't figured out when I ovulated. Was the first month that we stopped doing anything to prevent it though which certainly made bean more of a surprise- at 34, you expect it to take a little longer

I still think i'm imagining it and I'm nearly 21 weeks (and have seen the bean on two scans)

Paracetamol is ok, so might do the job for the headache.

Aww, that's great news! I don't think I will believe anything until it is actually here (keeping everything crossed). Just keep getting this sense of doom though... must stay positive.

Gah, they weigh you? I certainly hope not, I shall resemble a beached whale by that point the rate I am going. Just scoffed a massive baked potato and cheese after having a massive lunch as well. Still hungry...

I saw my gp today as I've had health complications in the past. He was lovely has recommended an early scan as I've had endo and talked to me about midwife appointment and hospital choices.

I phoned the maternity hospital and they referred me and I saw a community midwife. And then the rest was sorted- scans and appointments

I am so glad I found this thread!!

Came off the pill end of November, had one period end of December and fell pregnant! Even though my husband and I had discussed having a baby I thought I'd have a bit more time to get used to the idea! I'm now 8 weeks and feel like I'm in limbo!

I work for the nhs and to not have any medical proof I'm pregnant apart from my 2 home tests I did is something I'm struggling to get my head around!

I have my booking appointment next week and my 12 week scan booked for 23rd March (so long away!) Is it natural to feel this anxious and in limbo in the first few weeks of pregnancy?

I feel guilty because I can't seem to get excited about it yet until I've had my scan and know everything is ok. We told our parents last week who are over the moon and already discussing looking after it and I've had to tell them to calm down! I feel bad that I'm dampening their happiness but until I see it for myself on a screen I can't seem to get my head round the fact I'm pregnant. I'm not happy,excited or nervous at the minute. Is this normal??? I thought I would have a few more emotions but I don't want to get my hopes up until I know everything is ok.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Hi 2017. I feel the same, it feels like a million miles from 7 wks pg to having a real baby. I had two miscarriages last year and like you I'm not counting on anything till after the scan at least. I have got a lovely 4 yr old and she was my first pregnancy so rationally I know things can go smoothly too. I feel more pregnant this time than I did with the two m/c if that makes sense. Hopefully that means it's a strong one!

Good luck to both of you! I am going to make a GP appointment first thing tomorrow, apparently that's what I need to do at my surgery. Like you, I can't quite believe this is happening! Worried they are going to roll their eyes at me and tell me I am imagining things!

2017 congratulations, completely understand the limbo feeling.

I said previously that I wasn't convinced there was anything in there until 12wk scan, but if I'm reeeeeallly honest even at 20wk scan it still seemed completely surreal and only when she was going for it kicks-wise would I sort of remember I was due to have a baby...