I just found out i'm 22-24 weeks pregnant....

[wellthisisasurprise]

I'm in the middle of my masters but i'm with an amazing partner but we don't even live together yet, I will have so much unconditional support from friends and family once i tell them.... I am so fortunate.... BUT OMG WHAT DO I DO NOW? I live in an exceptionally rural part of the world so bedside manner wasn't top of the list for the doc that told me this morning.... I don't know what to do, what NOT to do, where to go..... HELP!

Bloody hell. Are you okay op?
You're not the first person this has happened to and you won't be the last.

What medical assistance have you had so far? Scans?

Congratulations! Don't panic! Tell your partner and take it from there. You don't need to do anything at all for now, other than absorb the news.

Have you been referring to the midwife team? That is the first thing you need to do so you can get scans done to check everything is okay with the baby. After that tell whoever you want and talk to your uni about how this will impact your masters. It'll be grad, don't panic and congratulations

I'm just curious because you hear these stories but rarely get a chance to ask the curious question like: How did you get that far without knowing?

Not being judgy, I swear! But with so many symptoms in pregnancy plus a bump, how does it go unnoticed for some people? I'd love to know what made you finally think, "I need to see a GP."

Congratulations! You
must be totally bowled over, in a wonderfully scary way! But what a lovely surprise!

I didn't have too much of a bump at 22 weeks and wasn't feeling regular moments even though I knew! So maybe same for op?

Hope you're ok OP, it's a bloody shock to be sure! Don't stress about not knowing. Look after yourself and talk to your partner asap

My first I didn't find out until30 weeks, even after being examined by 2 docs and a physio. First off sit down breath, you will feel shocked so allow yourself some time. Then make sure you have been referred to you local midwife team at the gp surgery. They should sort out your next steps.

A friend of my DD(20) gave birth last week with no knowledge of being pregnant - it does happen!

I don't even know if i'm replying to this thread correctly!!! I think i'm ok guys, wow, what lovely support already!! He'll be over tonight... I know he'll be ok... I'll have scans etc next week, all the referrals are done, just waiting on phone call for appointments etc.
I'm 29, i've always wanted plenty of kids....But in time!!! Totally normal question @thevanguardsix - I've taken 2 separate pregnancy tests over the last few months cus my periods were non existent but thought it was due to messing around with the pill... Both negatives....I've had zero symptoms other than a 'swollen' belly the last 2 weeks.... I thought it was summer weight gain, started running again this week.... Had pains... Went to doc.... and here we are....

Wow! congratulations!

I'm also in the middle of my masters, though I'm only 12+3, but I'm sure I will manage absolutely fine.

Think of it as a positive, you've missed the worry of waiting and waiting for a 12 week scan

Congrats OP. What a shock this must be. I agree with pp you've missed the bit where you get really worried about if all is okay in the first trimester. I'm also half way through my Masters. I hope I can make it to the end. I'm currently only 6 weeks.

Oh my word congratulations OP!! When are you due?

I'm just finishing first year of uni (2 weeks left, hallelujah! 🙏) it is totally manageable and your uni student support will be used to dealing with situations like these and will be able to provide support 😊

Wow! It's all so thrilling but understandably you must feel like your life has been tipped upside down! If it's of any comfort, I think it feels this way even when we plan for babies, OP!

Forgive me, I realise that with your first pregnancy, you really wouldn't have a bump. I know with my first, I didn't show until I was 7 months pregnant, about 28-30 weeks. And of course the negative pregnancy tests would throw you. Keep in the back of your mind that you're probably a candidate for a blood test with the GP (to confirm pregnancy, rather than a pee on a stick test) if and when you go onto have baby number 2! Just get through baby number 1 first!
I'm thrilled for you OP! May you have support and love by the boatload!

Congratulations OP! This happened to a friend of mine. She had irregular periods plus fibroids and went to see her GP because she was feeling so tired with odd tummy pains. She was 26 weeks pregnant!

She wasn't living with her partner either and they had only been together 6 months. He was delighted and they are now married and a very happy little family. She had a great pregnancy and a gorgeous baby boy who is now 6. Hope all goes well for you. Xx

How did it go last night ?

Thank you for checking in!!
What a weekend.... told himself on Friday night. He was bowled over, naturally, but was only full of love, support and practical, sound conversations. We spent 48 hrs in each other's pockets just trying to figure out and mull over as much stuff as possible.,,, told mum and dad yesterday too... I'm the only girl and my mums reaction was pure delight and excitement. I'm so so fortunate.
STILL waiting on my college to get back to me re. deferrals or my options....
Anyway... I'm also still waiting on my scan date, it will be this week I hope.
Should I just wait until then to worry about vitamins and exercises and birth plans etc etc etc?!
ALSO became an auntie today to a beautiful baby girl of 8lbs after a super complicated pregnancy. Gave me hope that everything might be ok... emotional is not the word!!

Hi. I am also in the middle of my masters and I am 5weeks +2days in. I am so worried regarding finishing on my course well. I will be rounding up in August(dissertation submission) but finishing all assessments in June. Being an International student and living all alone in the UK make it very scary for me. I got pregnant by my boyfriend who is going back to Africa by February ending because his visa is expiring. I need some motivation please. I really want to keep my baby. My concern is finishing my studies with good grades. I am freaking out!