Pregnancy paranoia

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Got my bfp today at 12dpo. However I had a positive test at 12 dpo last month that didnt last even a day, so I feel a bit pessimistic this time around. I keep thinking every twinge is af coming/ means something’s wrong.

At what point did you:

• order and start taking prenatal vitimins (im taking folic acid but that’s it)

• arrange a doctors appointment

• download the pregnancy apps

And most importantly

• tell the father (I don’t want to disappoint him again after last month, but how long is too long to wait before telling him)

Thanks in advance,

A very paranoid (hopefully still) pregnant lady

Anyone?

I didn’t do any of those things until 17 weeks which is when I found out.

I know you’re probably excited but I’d leave it a few days until you get some other signs. They’ll show up soon enough.

I’ll definitely wait until I’ve at least missed my period (due wednesday), probably longer. I feel like a bundle of nerves

I’m most confused about when we’re meant to go to the doctor. I heard somewhere 8 weeks.

Since it is clearly stressing you, I’d wait a couple of weeks and then book to see the GP. She’ll confirm your pregnancy, give you all the advice leaflets and get you signed up for the scans. She will probably check weight/blood pressure etc and ask about family history.
I think as long as you are low risk, they won’t do anything else but you can ask all the questions you want.
I’d hold off telling anyone else until 12 weeks.
Good luck. How exciting

I phoned my GP the day after BFP. I didn't ask for an appointment there and then, I just told them I was pregnant and asked when I should book in. They made me an appointment 3 weeks on.
They also told me to download an app/get a website to help me regarding symptoms and things.
I bought vitamins that day (my first symptom was sickness and I wanted to get some goodness into me!)

Also, I told my husband as soon as I got BFP. It's up to you when you feel comfortable doing it, but even if something had gone wrong, my DH would've been upset that I'd kept it to myself and gone through it alone x

Congratulations.

Vitamins wise you should be taking a vitamin that has folic acid and vitamin d in (and can take them pre-pregnancy so could do that now).

I'd wait until you've definitely missed your period and then call your GP surgery to ask how to arrange your booking appointment. You do not need to see a GP to confirm your pregnancy and it's the midwife you usually see around 8-9 weeks. The receptionist will be able to advise you how to sort this out.

If you are TTC you are in this together with you partner. You could tell him what you know so you are being open, but maybe just gently explain it's still very early days.

I got the Ovia app after missing my period and a positive test.

Thanks everyone for your advice. I think I’m going to tell dh tomorrow if I’m still testing positive, as this is when my period is due. Then maybe phone the gp later in the week/next week.

I was 6 weeks when I went to see my gp and then my first midwife appointment was 8-9 weeks. I took prenatal vitamins whilst we were trying so just changed over when I needed a new pack. Best of luck

• order and start taking prenatal vitamins

I was already taking a pregnancy supplement on my doctor's advice

• arrange a doctors appointment

I found out on a Wednesday evening, booked an appointment on Thursday for Friday (so 4 weeks, 4 days)

• download the pregnancy apps

nope, not doing it, don't want to risk it

• tell the father

I waited at least ten seconds before running out of the bathroom screaming his name

For context, I had an earlier miscarriage and an awesome GP who was incredibly supportive.

I forgot to say Congratulations!