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BFP - Anyone else due February 2020?

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hannibanan1 · 23/05/2019 09:39

Hello ladies,

Early days, due my period today and had a BFP since DPO11. It is progressing and my period hasn't arrived so I'm hoping this is a sticky baby! Anyone else recently this week got their BFP? Be nice to have a little group going x

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EllieJaye · 06/06/2019 10:39

Still only showing 1-2 weeks since conception and by my calculations I'm 5 weeks tomorrow so 3 weeks since conception.

Feeling so low, I wish I had never bought the one with weeks indicator.

I have a really bad feeling about it tbh. Just trying to focus on the fact that there's nothing I can do about it, what will be will be Sad

latkins70 · 06/06/2019 11:30

Hi ladies, hope it's ok to join!

I'm a bit confused at the moment. I had a chemical pregnancy back in November which was devastating. It was an accidental pregnancy so I wasn't looking for symptoms but I felt instantly different and just knew I was pregnant so I took a test 5 days before I missed my period (followed by 6 more tests, all positive). My period then turned up on the day it was due, which is when I learnt what a chemical pregnancy was.

This month, a similar experience. I felt completely different, almost straight away and told my partner that knew I was pregnant. I waited until the day my period was due (Tuesday) before testing and then had 2 positive tests, both in the afternoon.

This morning I woke up and took another test, thinking the line would be much stronger by taking it first thing and it was negative...?

Now I'm feeling really emotional wondering if it means my period is on its way today.

This would be my first child (I'm 33) and if it's another chemical pregnancy, I'm worried it means I could really struggle to have any children.

To be honest, I'm not really sure of the point of my post however I feel like writing it down might help, somehow!

EllieJaye · 06/06/2019 11:37

@latkins70 Sorry to hear about your chemical, its still upsetting at such an early stage.

What type of tests are you using?

latkins70 · 06/06/2019 12:17

Thank you. Smile

I'm using the clear blue early tests.

I've still got a CB digital but don't want to use yet. If I got a negative this morning then I feel like it would be a waste.

tisonlymeagain · 06/06/2019 12:24

The blue dye tests don't seem to be as reliable as the pink dye ones @latkins70.

Marleym28 · 06/06/2019 12:31

@EllieJaye sorry to hear your past :(
I can understand why your skeptical but try and just ride it out. Are the Drs aware of before? They may be able to do something (ie test there)?

Sorry if this is rubbish advise :(

Littlegoth · 06/06/2019 12:32

Hi ladies. Woken up this morning and my boobs seem to have deflated, definitely feel less sore. I’m 5 + 5. Trying not to worry but this was what happened when I had my most recent MC. Anyone had similar?

Bettythecat · 06/06/2019 12:51

@Littlegoth I feel the same. I've been doing my usual poke test and they are definitely less sore. I'm 5 weeks today. Trying to see it as something that comes and goes like all symptoms. Also surely your boobs can't stay sore the entire time?! I know how you feel though because this also happened to me before my mc earlier this year- no reason to think they are related though.

EllieJaye · 06/06/2019 13:12

Thank you @Marleym28

Yes Drs are aware, I just hate how slow everything is when they get involved. I don't know what to do....

I have one more digital left so I'm going to try that tomorrow as I am away the weekend then, then see how I feel next week.

I still have some symptoms, sore boobs, minor cramping, insomnia, slight nausea, constipation. Hopefully that's a good sign. And cheapy tests (oh yes I am doing those as well - 2 kinds!) do seem to be showing some progression.

I guess the issue is I know HCG is the key to maintaining early pregnancy and having tracked its decline twice to a sad ending previously I am so on edge about it

Bettythecat · 06/06/2019 13:28

@EllieJaye I think you need to leave it a few more days than tomorrow hun. HCG doubles every 48/72 hours so if you have tested today there will be no difference tomorrow. Also those tests catch a range of HCG so it will only show progression if you have hit the next threshold. I've added a photo here from the online instructions so you can see. 💜

BFP - Anyone else due February 2020?
Bettythecat · 06/06/2019 13:29

So if you look at the 2-3 weeks you need to hit 153 for it to show the progression.

I really feel for you, I've also had an mc and I do feel very nervous this time round- it's constantly on my mind so I know how you feel.

EllieJaye · 06/06/2019 13:39

@bettythecat I know you're right, thing is I have done 3 now!

Got a very super faint cheapy BPF on 27/5
Digital 1-2 weeks on 30/5
Digital 1-2 weeks on 4/6
Digital 1-2 weeks on 6/6

Each time I think well it's got to change next time, and it hasn't Sad

Bettythecat · 06/06/2019 13:47

@EllieJaye can you go to the local Early Pregnancy Unit and see if they will take your blood or do a scan for you? If you tell them about your miscarriages and how anxious it's making you feel I'm sure they would do something. Or even lie and say you have been spotting. I don't know where you live but the EPU near to me allows you to walk in so you wouldn't need to waste time waiting.

EllieJaye · 06/06/2019 15:40

We cant self refer here @bettythecat I would have to get a docs appointment (easier said than done as its a always a fight to get one at all unless you can wait 2 weeks) this could take a few days, then the doc would refer me to the midwife for a booking in appointment and tell me I need a nurse appointment for bloods drawing. Then I would have to get a nurse appointment for bloods - could have to wait a few more days for that, then a few days for results, a follow up appointment, a few more days for results.

Around all this I have a full time job and of course my work know nothing about what is going on and I wouldn't want to discuss it at this stage - so getting these appointments outside work time might actually be impossible!!

And of course in the end if the pregnancy is not meant to be, well, there is nothing can be done about that anyway

We don't get it easy us ladies do we!? I know it affects daddies as well of course but the confusion about what is going on with your own body is something else!!

larr7 · 06/06/2019 18:20

Hi all! I'm new! Just found out I'm pregnant, after 4 positive tests 😊 clear blue digital says 1-2 weeks so very early days! This is my 2nd but my partners 1st so all very exciting. Hard not to tell people!
Looks like I'll be due around the end of Feb but can't be sure. I've had the coil in for 5 years, had it removed on 26th April and been waiting for my first period since. It never came, so therefore have no idea when it was due? 🤷‍♀️ we are relying on the digital test for our dates! Congratulations everyone! 🤗

Bettythecat · 06/06/2019 18:42

Welcome @larr7 congratulations! How are you feeling?

larr7 · 06/06/2019 18:53

Thanks @Bettythecat. I feel ok, pretty tired but I have a cold so putting it down to that. I have the odd feeling of nausea but other than that I feel pretty good. I have a booking in appointment on 17th July, seems such a long wait. I guess that's one of the down sides to finding out so early!

Marleym28 · 06/06/2019 21:20

So where I live I have to tell the dr who then reaches out to the midwife then then calls me with an appointment (I think)
I told the Drs Monday and they asked my 1period date (9 May) so presume they'll just work out when to get in touch with me?

This is my first and it's all just a bit confusing.
Any ideas on how long you wait for the appointment or is it just dependent on your area/how busy they are?

Hopex92 · 07/06/2019 07:12

Hi @Marleym28. Are you from the UK? I am and this is my first. I went to Dr's yesterday. Usually you will then get a letter with a scan date when they think your between 10 and 12 weeks. However I've had bad anniexty and worry about every cramp etc so I've been referred to the early pregnancy unit, so I should get a scan in 2 weeks hopefully.. Il be between 6 and 8 weeks then. There's no winning with me, when I cramp etc I worry and when I feel nothing I worry!

EllieJaye · 07/06/2019 07:43

@marleym28 yes the midwife will call you probably in the next week or so to book you an appointment - usually for when you're between 6-8 weeks. Then after that you'll get a scan date in the post for when you're about 12/13 wks

Hall84 · 07/06/2019 08:17

Hi @Marleym28, also my first but in our area you self refer. They called me back the same day and the booking appointment is next week. It is at the hospital so perhaps there was a slot free

hakunamutata · 07/06/2019 08:33

I'm sat on my train into London trying not to cry :-( hospital just confirmed my hcg dropped from 54 to 53 in 48 hours and that miscarriage is likely. Not the news I was hoping for.

Doris19 · 07/06/2019 08:59

Hi all, can I join?? After a long and rocky road trying for #2 I got a bfp on a frer yesterday!! Think I'm due around Feb 16th.

Definitely feeling things already - sore boobs, unsettled tummy...

bessie84 · 07/06/2019 09:23

hakunamutata - So sorry lovely, i really am. :-( sending you gentle squeezes :-(

tisonlymeagain · 07/06/2019 09:44

Just playing catch up with everyone…

@Doris19 Hello and congrats! That’s a good sign that you’re feel crap already haha.

@hakunamutata Sorry to hear that :( Big hugs to you. Hope you’re as okay as you can be.

Nothing to report here. I don’t really feel pregnant, no booking appointment made or anything but I have booked my private NIPT Harmony test and scan for July 16th. So long to wait! Still got really sore boobs and I feel a bit tired and yucky on and off. My skin is awful too at the moment which leads me to think this will be a girl based on previous experiences! I could find out at 11 week through the Harmony test but not sure!

Re midwife appointments, the procedure seems to vary from area to area. They seem spectacularly shit here!