Sorry, it's long!
I did a test on Monday and it's positive!!!
We're a bit stunned but pleased. It doesn't really feel real yet. We have a 20 month old and had discussed trying for number 2, but have a lot coming up in the next few months - a big move (country), new jobs....
I've had previous issues so am supposed to have an early scan in all future pregnancies at 7-8 weeks.
Here's the issue. I'd been keeping track of my periods in an app. As we weren't trying, I wasn't paying too much attention, but they were regular. My phone broke at the end of October. I was without a phone for 2 weeks, and have my new one 4 weeks. It just occurred to me that I hadn't had a period since the new phone, and I really don't think I had one while between phones. So that's 6 weeks ago, minimum.
I phoned the local EPU yesterday, and they said yes, I do get an early scan, when was my LMP?
I don't know the date, but it was October.
When did you get a positive test?
Monday.
Ok we'll count from then, you can have a scan in January!!!!
I told her I have a regular cycle, but she wouldn't budge. By my (admittedly very rough) estimation I should be having 12 week scan around the same time.
So two issues!
- The 12 week scan - what usually happens when people have no idea of LMP, how is the 12 week scan date decided?
- What do I do about the early scan - should I suddenly "remember" the date and phone them back? The test said 3+weeks, but she said they ignore that. I know I'm at least 6 weeks and possibly more (we've also been incredibly busy, so haven't been having sex much, - we can both remember the exact occasion it was, but neither of us can put a day, date, or week to it)
Aggghh