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Kitcaty · 07/05/2017 20:45

Got my first BFP this morning! We've been trying since November and I was starting to think it would never happen. I'm 5 weeks exactly today going by last AF, so it looks like my due date will be early Jan 2018.
I couldn't believe it when I saw the line on the stick, have also done a clear blue digital one which shows conception was 2-3 weeks ago.
I'm excited and worried and feeling very alone as don't want to tell people this early but really want someone to talk to who has experienced this or who is going through this. DH obviously knows and is over the moon.
Is there anyone else here who it 5 weeks ish?
I don't even know if I'm supposed to tell the doctor yet! Aahh help!

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Emma2803 · 11/05/2017 19:51

If you ovulated 22nd April your due date is 13 Jan and you are 4+5 today

user1484167681 · 11/05/2017 20:02

Don't worry, Presh! (And everyone else who feels that way). It'll be OK :) And frankly worrying won't help (rather irritating advice my parents always give me), so I'm trying to relax and enjoy it- these early days will be over in a flash. Eating more veggies, and making sure I take my vitamins, and all that jazz. Yesterday I worked from home, started a thread on here about feeling panicked, and cried about six times- but today is much better! :) Downloaded a pregnancy app for fun, and thought about telling family and friends- happy thoughts only.

Whereland · 12/05/2017 09:02

6 week scan done and all is as it should be just saw the sac with a foetal pole inside. Only one thank god, was a bit nervous about twins!!

user1484167681 · 12/05/2017 09:33

Congratulations!! Fantastic news!

Kitcaty · 12/05/2017 12:56

Brilliant news :) x

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rachy22 · 12/05/2017 13:05

@Presh1234 Don't worry, we're all in a similar boat, hopefully it improves with time

@Whereland That's great news!! Congrats!

@user1484167681 So glad to hear you're in a much better place

@Kitcaty Not sure about calculating due dates - the nurse really confused me at my scan on Weds, I thought I was 6 weeks from last AF, but scan dated it at 5-6, and because my periods were a tad irregular before they can't know for sure until a later scan...sorry, that didn't help you much, just sharing my experience

Kitcaty · 12/05/2017 19:54

Thanks rachy. I think they'll find it hard to give me a date too as after coming off the pill in November my cycles were 31, 33, 41 and 35. If I work it out from LMF I'm 5+5 and from ovulation I'm 4+5.
How is everyone feeling, any new symptoms?

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Cupcakey · 12/05/2017 20:04

I've started to bleed 😢 can't help but think the worst.

rachy22 · 12/05/2017 20:32

@Cupcakey Oh no! Some bleeding can be normal...really hope that's the case!

I have no really symptoms other than wanting to eat all the time and some stomach cramps...

Cupcakey · 12/05/2017 20:49

Trying to think positively but I've been here before unfortunately. Gp has referred me to early preg unit tomorrow to do a blood test for hormone levels and then a scan later in the week. It's going to be a long week! fingers crossed against all odds my little seed sticks. Hope everyone else is doing well xxx

user1484167681 · 12/05/2017 21:46

@Cupcakey Thinking of you- got everything crossed. :S Keep us posted.

I've been feeling really hungry all day, and I'm moving house tomorrow (with DH abroad, jammy bugger is missing the whole thing...) so I've been grumpy all evening about everything ;) Optimistically checking for this boob-growth I keep reading about, but nothing's happening yet, hehe.

Kitcaty · 13/05/2017 12:35

Cupcakey, how are you today?

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flossyfloss · 13/05/2017 13:12

I'm 5 weeks tomorrow
Congrats

Cupcakey · 13/05/2017 15:55

Had bloods this morning at the early preg unit, such a lovely nurse that was very understanding of my tearful outbursts. She rang me just over 2 hours after my bloods were taken to tell me my levels are well above 1200 and has referred me for a scan on Monday morning. Just taking it easy and trying to think positively that my levels are still good although I know that's no guarantee. Bleeding has eased a little. Hope everyone else is doing well xx

Cupcakey · 13/05/2017 15:56

Had bloods this morning at the early preg unit, such a lovely nurse that was very understanding of my tearful outbursts. She rang me just over 2 hours after my bloods were taken to tell me my levels are well above 1200 and has referred me for a scan on Monday morning. Just taking it easy and trying to think positively that my levels are still good although I know that's no guarantee. Bleeding has eased a little. Hope everyone else is doing well xx

Cupcakey · 13/05/2017 15:57

Sorry! No idea why that posted twice!

Rosehyd2 · 14/05/2017 09:39

Hi all, can I join in? I got my bfp yesterday and the first day of my last period was 14th Apr so Im 4+2 I think, due sometime around 21/1/18 if all goes to plan. It's still all new to me so not really sure what happens next.. Late January seems a long way away still!

Kitcaty · 14/05/2017 10:48

Capcakey, that sounds positive. I hope all will be well tomorrow :).
Hi rosehyd and congratulations. Yes January is so far away! These first few weeks are dragging for me.
I think my hormones are all over the place. I watched Water for Elephants last night and cried my eyes out twice when the elephant got hit with a stick. And then this morning I watched this ladsbible video on Facebook of people's reactions to car and bike crashes and ended up laughing hysterically with tears pouring out lol 😂

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rachy22 · 15/05/2017 08:11

@Cupcakey Glad to hear blood test was positive. Hoping all goes well at the scan 🤞

@Kitcaty I have been feeling the same, no control over my emotions

@Rosehyd2 Welcome and congrats

Cupcakey · 16/05/2017 09:56

I had the scan they could see the sac and yolk but have placed me earlier than I thought got to wait 10 days and go back and see if any progress. Feel very much lost at the moment. It's going to be a long 10 days! Hope everyone else is doing well. xx

HannahD1991 · 16/05/2017 16:10

@Cupcakey hope you're ok x all sounds positive, fingers crossed for you.

I had bleeding today, went to the EPU and they've referred me for an emergency scan tomorrow morning. Worrying thing is though, I'm getting period like cramps right now and I just feel like it isn't good. I know I won't sleep at all tonight. The bleeding seems to have stopped as when the nurse examined me with the speculum and hands she said everything felt normal so I'm clinging onto that, but I dunno I can't help but think the word :( xx

HannahD1991 · 16/05/2017 16:11

**worst not word. X

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Cupcakey · 16/05/2017 16:14

Sorry to hear that Hannah, It's awful isn't it. You just feel very helpless. I hope the scan goes well tomorrow. I will be thinking of you. xx

rachy22 · 16/05/2017 17:17

@Cupcakey that's good - at least it wasn't definite bad news. I know somewhat how you feel - I'm not going to relax until I've had the 2nd scan next week and know everything is progressing ok

@HannahD1991 Apparently implantation can cause some bleeding and cramping, so here's hoping that you get positive news tomorrow!

HannahD1991 · 16/05/2017 17:31

@Cupcakey Thank you x Yeah that's exactly the feeling, just makes it worse that there's nothing I can really do to protect my little peanut at the min. I'm staying hopeful though as I've read different things that it could be!

@rachy22 Thank you, that's what I'm hoping - will keep you all updated! These hormones aren't helping, I'm crying my eyes out one min thinking the worst and then smiling and feeling positive the next! X

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