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Usual early pregnancy anxiety questions

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LMc1 · 14/12/2021 18:43

Hey all, I’ve read through most chats and got some great info. I guess I’m just looking for some reassurance (if able) on my own personal experience.
My OH and I are delighted, shocked and nervous after doing a test a week ago today (3 days before AF due) and it was a BFP. Same again next day then a clear blue digital which said 2-3 weeks on the day AF was due.
Went ahead and booked appointments etc but haven’t done anymore tests despite being desperate too. Q1- should I test again?
I have very swollen and painful breasts since a before we found out, they’re still very much the same but nausea has subsided. Was really bad last week but wasn’t physically sick. I’ve read symptoms come and go so trying not to read into this as know it can come on tenfold in the future.
I have had no mood swings which I was totally expecting as I’m sometimes bad with PMS, I actually feel quite levelled out if that makes any sense?
Some mild cramping last week but nothing since.
My OH is keen to tell his close family over Christmas but we will only be 6 weeks (roughly without a scan) and I’m anxious. Would love them to know as we would tell them bad news anyway but also if want to protect them? Q2- has anyone told family this early on and not regretted it/has regretted it?
We have an 8 week scan which is purely for peace of mind before we fly off to our honeymoon and I know we won’t see much but really to know something is there and hopefully a heartbeat, if not we would want to know asap anyway.
Sorry it’s a long post, would love to know anyone with similar questions/experiences. Currently at 4weeks and 4 days going by first day of last period Smile.

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Teaandcrumpets95 · 14/12/2021 20:32

Congrats!
There isn't really a need to take another test , they only tell you if you're pregnant or not they can indicate how a pregnancy is progressing. However I took like 7 tests the first week I was pregnant and that did make me feel better (I just liked having it confirmed) so depends why you'd be taking another one tbh.
Don't worry about symptoms at this point, I had cramping between week 4-5 but felt zero difference in any other way until 7 and a half weeks, it varies person to person but would be unlikely to have much of anything at this point.
For telling people, there are pros and cons and it is personal choice. I told close friends for support at 7 weeks (we'd had a scan and had seen a heart beat) but chose not to tell everyone else/ family until after 12. But if you'd tell them if something bad were to happen and you're comfortable doing so then go ahead and share the happy news! It can be quite a lonely time so do whatever makes you feel better.
In terms of anxiety, I'm probably not the best person to answer as I have only just kicked the majority of it now after my 20 week scan but I would just take it a day at a time. I found surrounding myself with positive stories helped but honestly I had to take a break from the forums as you're likely to find more bad stories than good ones a lot of time.

Hope that helps at all, and best wishes for a happy and healthy 9 months 😊 xx

ImmyMc · 14/12/2021 20:45

I couldn't help myself testing like every other day during the first six weeks. Utterly useless, but it made me feel better!

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