Early pregnancy worried

[Rue13]

Hi all

My OH and I decided after a long time of saying we wouldn’t (I have 3 step kids) have a baby to agreeing it’s what we both wanted, we waited a few months and then decided it was the right time to start trying. Within 5 weeks of coming off the pill I have missed a period and returned a positive result which I am delighted with but it’s all happening so fast I feel anxious. I am only 5 weeks pregnant and I have been suffering with stomach pains for about 8 days now, I was sure my period was coming at first. Whilst I read this is prob normal I can’t stop worrying about this and in general “if I take another test, what if I’m not pregnant” (I have taken 3 already) why am I being so irrational!!

Congratulations!

I had proper period cramps until I was about 8 weeks pregnant so absolutely totally normal.

I tested quite a bit then stopped because I heard they can fade (hook effect or something).

Personally I just went for a private scan at 8 weeks to make sure there was a heartbeat. It took us 4.5 yrs to conceive so wasn't waiting til 12 weeks!

All the best!

Hi op I found out I was pregnant yesterday such a weak line on the test I keep worrying I’ll test again and nothing. It is worrying but try and stay positive. You do get lots of funny feelings as it grows but I would say if it turns into pain then you worry, aches and feelings were quite normal in my first pregnancy xx

I had lots of pain around the 5 week mark. It went on for 5 days or so and I was really concerned.
I spoke to my GP who referred me to the EPU for a quick scan and there was a baby there with a heartbeat which was really reassuring.
The pain did continue for quite a while but I was told as long as there is no bleeding there isnt alot to be concerned about.
Maybe discuss with your GP if you are worried.
EPU prob wont scan you before the 6 week mark though.