First trimester frustration: is this a thing?

[HannyLove]

I had my 1st BFP 3 days after Christmas, we are over the moon. I told my parents as they are often round at our house and I've had lots of symptoms, also I'd rely heavily on their support either way and I told my best friend. Now I am 6w + 3 and feeling a lot of restlessness. I have so many questions and concerns and nice thoughts going round in my head but I can't do anything with them. My friend bought me a pregnancy journal but I don't want to write too much in it as we are still only at the early stages, I am 11 days from my booking appt and we were planning to have an early scan the following day and it feels like forever away.
Has anyone else had this feeling, and what did you do?
I feel incredibly lucky to get a BFP as we were told it may never happen and this is in no way a complaint but I am not sure what to do with myself and wondered if this is a common thing?
Thanks in advance!

I am in almost exactly the same position! Super happy to be pregnant as I thought it would either take much longer (conceived in the 7th month of trying) or not at all, as I'm 38.

Got the BFP on Christmas day, and my booking in appointment isn't until January 24th.

I have been really nauseous and moody as hell, but still scared that there is no baby in there.

It hasn't helped that I've been off work for the past two weeks (honeymoon!) so I've had plenty of time to torment myself with these thoughts.

I guess what's helped has been starting back at work today, and also trying not to think about it too much (which is easier said than done, I know!)

Sorry but yes. Your life is now a waiting game, every milestone brings a new milestone to wait for! I got BFP at 4+3, the wait til my scan at 12 weeks took about 3 years! I'm now 15+3 and the wait is on again tho at least the gaps aren't as long (16 week spot, then 20 week scan). All I can suggest is plan some meals out or other pg friendly activities and settle for the wait!

Happiness overalls it all, but I have feelings of anxiousness and paranoia too.
It was really bad at first, but I said to myself you deserve to enjoy this time, so I'm letting myself. What will be will be, and if for any reason it doesnt work out, not enjoying this moment wont make it any less upsetting so may as well try and enjoy it.
I definitely feel much better since being back at work, and it's making time go more quickly. I'm 8w+3. My family and a few friends know, not drinking over Xmas was a bit of a giveaway.

Glad it is a thing, but not if you know what I mean haha! @bezalelle I feel exact same, the limbo before booking appt feels like a 'is this really happening to me' dream, it's such a weird feeling!
Meal planner sounds good, got lots of lists to write for housey things to so might do that too - parents suggested a hobby - no idea what!

Yes definitely, it's a frustrating and weird time in some ways. I got my first BFP on 20 Dec, I'm now 7 weeks. I have been struggling with nausea and cravings the last few days and extreme tiredness. Also my boobs are so sore! Of course it still feels surreal and I worry about something happening... The 12 week scan feels so long away. But last couple days I've resolved to try to enjoy this time because it is special. As @Amichelle84 said worrying about something bad happening won't make it more / less likely... It's just odd not being able to talk about it with more people esp colleagues as I'm struggling at work, just feel too tired and sick a lot of the time!
I did tell some close friends and family as it's good to have that support.
A nice pregnancy book helps too I think....
I'm trying to keep active too but been too exhausted last few days 😴😴😴😴

Oh yes a hobby is a good idea if you have the energy! Also re journaling, you could write in a normal journal if you didn't want to use your pregnancy one yet.
I'm quite keen to do the artists way it is this self study course about rediscovering creativity, I thought perhaps this would be a good time but ATM I am just so tired and have no motivation.
A good book is always good and good TV 😍

@amichelle84 @islaybrigid that's very true- I don't want to look back (if all goes well) and think I didn't embrace it but it feels so surreal! I suppose everyone has that pinch me moment - yeah that's hard I'm so hungry and tired and had a few migraines due to hormone changes but can't explain that to anyone. Might invest in a baby book, it'd always help for the future regardless of what happens.

The waiting game feels never ending doesnt it?! My week changes half way through the week which is quite good as it comes round quite quickly after the weekend.

We found out we were pregnant at 4+1 after trying for around 7-8 months. All I have ever wanted is a family of my own, and honestly I never thought this day would come!

I am now 11+5 and our 12 week scan is on Thursday and I couldn't be more nervous/anxious/excited! The wait has felt like a lifetime, and we haven't told anyone yet which has been difficult.

I'm beginning to realise that pregnancy is a waiting game, a very difficult and anxious one!

Hoping all goes well with your pregnancy 🥰

I found the first and third trimester dragged by so much. First trimester I tried to break it down into small segments and having somethin to look forward to each week.

Hope you have a great pregnancy x

Same to you lovely ladies, may it go smoothly for us all. Keeping busy where energy allows sounds like the key, a course sounds great - hope you get round to doing it. It's been so hard to think of things that aren't baby related haha!

I found out I was pregnant last week. I already have 2 DC and had totally forgotten how frustrating the waiting is in early pregnancy!!

I found the first 2 or 3 weeks after I found out went really slow, but then I kind of had to get on with life and things felt a bit more normal. I would try and see what you can find to distract you. I also just focused on getting to the next week and I only let myself Google one week ahead in terms of symptoms and development etc.