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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Babies due April 2023

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41andtryingforfirst · 20/07/2022 10:09

Hi all

Thought I'd start a new thread. Just got my BFP. Had a MC in May so tentatively optimistic. Looks like my due date is April 1st. Would be good to get to know others in the same boat x

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faithtrustandpixiedust · 28/07/2022 09:08

Hi can I join? 😊
Had my BFP on Tuesday, hasn't quite sunk in yet as we'd only been trying a month so I think I'm still in shock. This will be our second and our first took over 10 months to conceive. I'm roughly about 3 weeks 4 days and am already feeling very nauseous, no appetite, very sore boobs, I'm due around 9th of April.
Congratulations to everyone!

BusinessMum22 · 28/07/2022 09:39

Any recommended early pregnancy tests I’m due on Saturday

thanks

BusinessMum22 · 28/07/2022 09:44

Hi what test did you use in due on my period Saturday but think I’m pregnant x

Longbin · 28/07/2022 10:05

@BusinessMum22 first response early result are good ones for before your period. Good luck

limoncelloo · 28/07/2022 10:05

Congrats @faithtrustandpixiedust

@BusinessMum22 the first response early response seem to be the most reliable. Good luck x

pinkpirlie · 28/07/2022 10:10

@faithtrustandpixiedust congratulations! Amazing news.
Sounds like you have very similar symptoms to me. Hope you start to feel better soon.
Sat in a teams meeting at the moment, struggling to hide how sick I feel. Taking lots of deep breaths.

@BusinessMum22 I used FRER when I was 4/5 days overdue. Got a clear second line.

BusinessMum22 · 28/07/2022 10:11

Thank you x

faithtrustandpixiedust · 28/07/2022 10:28

Thanks everyone!

Yes @pinkpirlie very much the same, trying to keep my toddler entertained while stopping for breathers every so often is difficult 😅

@BusinessMum22 I used a clear blue early detection they've always been pretty reliable for me

Saribon · 28/07/2022 10:49

Hi, I’d like to join too if that’s okay ? I’m not feeling that optimistic this morning. My due date should be 3/04/23 if my dates are correct. I had a faint positive test nine days ago! I only tested so early cos my boobs were hurting badly. I kept testing and the lines were getting stronger but they seem to have stalled over the past two days and I’m worried but I am urinating more so it’s never a concentrated sample. I can’t even go the full night and my tests always seem stronger in the afternoon anyway. I also had a slight brownish discharge this morning.

I have three older children, I’m 39 years old and had an ectopic about four years ago so anything could happen. I’m going to try test less and just see what happens. Ive been asked to book an early scan at six weeks due to risk following previous ectopic.

Good luck to everyone

xxx

36and4th · 28/07/2022 12:19

@pinkpirlie thank you - it's happened every pregnancy.. so it shouldn't be a surprise to me haha
I've told a few people close to me, for support mainly. Don't know when I'm telling my parents as I'm sure they will be disappointed. Sister in law is pregnant and due Nov. And my cousin who has gone through IVF is also pregnant and due about 4 weeks before me.. so yeah a lot going on.

@tulipsunday ooh that's good! I registered with a new gp yesterday and they said they wouldn't do anything until 8 weeks. Which is what I expected.

Congratulations to all the new BFP'S!

Greatfyl · 28/07/2022 13:04

Spotting here too @41andtryingforfirst,
and worryingly it’s a bit red, so you have my complete empathy. I think you have the hospital today? If so I hope it goes well for you.

tulipsunday · 28/07/2022 15:12

Also wondering how things were today @41andtryingforfirst
@Greatfyl spotting can be common so hopefully all is well 😊

pinkpirlie · 28/07/2022 15:21

@Greatfyl I've started spotting this afternoon too and hoping it isn't a chemical. I'm going to get some more FRER tonight and do one tomorrow FMU and hope it is darker than yesterday.

My boobs aren't hurting as much as they were either since lunchtime, which is adding to my worry.

It's hardly any discharge, I'm probably making a mountain out of a molehill and catastrophising, but after waiting almost 2 years there is just so much hope and anxiety.

Sorry to hear @Saribon you're going through the same too with the spotting. I'm also 39, but this is #1 for me.

Greatfyl · 28/07/2022 15:27

It's hardly any discharge, I'm probably making a mountain out of a molehill and catastrophising, but after waiting almost 2 years there is just so much hope and anxiety.
That sums it up exactly @pinkpirlie, it’s so difficult to put anxieties aside. Good luck with the test tomorrow.

Saribon · 28/07/2022 16:00

@Greatfyl your day sounds exactly the same as mine! Tiny amount of discharge but anything with any colour freaks me out. Reduced pain in boobs. And weak tests lines

I am swinging between feeling complete despair and trying to prepare for the worse. To the next minuet reminding myself that I’m still only three weeks, six days pregnant.

I should def know better because I’ve had the full range of experiences. Two completely event free pregnancies with my sons, a miscarriage many years ago at ten weeks.

With my daughter I had what must have appeared to be periods for the first two months because I didn’t know I was pregnant until I was three month gone and even then I had a massive bleed and all turned out well. I’d had a clot on my placenta that passed at three months. That was scary and she was perfect and healthy and full term

Then I had the ectopic.

So I’ve had good and bad. I know you can have all manner of discharges, fluctuating symptoms and even heavy bleeding and everything turn out fine and I know In my heart you just can’t predict or change what will happen. BUT I’m still testing and then diluting test water in case it’s the hook effect and recalculating dates and pressing my boobs and pulling faces at my coffee and wondering if it smells funny. It’s madness but I’ll probably keep doing it until I see something on a scan.

I'm incredibly lucky to have my kids and I know that but the anxiety is still the same. It’s my partners first baby and he is so excited and grateful.

I really hope that we are all blessed with these April babies and in a few months time we’re sharing scan pics and gender reveals

It’s def nice to check in with people in the same boat.

xxx

Saribon · 28/07/2022 16:04

Sorry @pinkpirlie that reply was to you but it sounds like we’re all having the similar anxieties

pinkpirlie · 28/07/2022 16:42

@Saribon thank you so much for your message.
I now think I am having a chemical. I got a digital test at lunch as I didn't think I could wait until morning and it was the only test near me, and I just did it and it said "not pregnant".
I did two FRER tests yesterday, morning and late afternoon, and both had clear second lines so I don't think it was a dodgy reading.
I feel much less anxious now, although incredibly sad. I feel we can pick up and try again. After two years we know now that there is a chance.

We will keep my doctor appt on Monday as I was referred to a fertility doctor who I saw in December. Had a whole host of tests over Jan to May, but have never heard back from him to get any results or next steps (other than I need to lose weight to be eligible for IVF which I am doing).

I hope everyone else's bean grow. Lots of baby dust x

limoncelloo · 28/07/2022 16:52

@pinkpirlie which digital did you use- was it the 6 days early one?
The regular ones aren't as sensitive as the FRER. I know it's hard but try not to completely give up hope just yet. Going to your appointment is a good idea x

Saribon · 28/07/2022 16:58

@pinkpirlie i am so sorry to hear this. I know what you mean though the not knowing is awful and it feels like wasted time, once things have resolved you can move forwards again.

I know it’s no consolation but having conceived is a positive outcome in itself. I really hope next time is a better outcome. Take care xxxx

Saribon · 28/07/2022 17:03

@pinkpirlie I’ve just re read what you said about clear second lines yesterday. The digitals aren’t as sensitive you may still be pregnant. Let us know how you get on. Good luck x

pinkpirlie · 28/07/2022 17:34

@limoncelloo and @Saribon
Thank you both for your kind words.

I'm not sure I can go through a rollercoaster of testing again with FRER so will wait a week and see what happens. If it is a chemical I'm not going to be able to change the outcome and think I would prefer to wait for my period to confirm that (or not).

36and4th · 28/07/2022 17:34

@pinkpirlie I'm really sorry to hear this. I echo the others and say the digitals aren't as sensitive and the lines from yesterday are definitely a good thing! Good luck with your appt on Monday. Sending you lots of baby dust! X

Saribon · 28/07/2022 17:40

@pinkpirlie I think that sounds like a sensible plan. The stress can’t be good. People didn’t seem to test all the time when I had my kids before, you just took one test and waited for the scan. I wish I wasn’t being so crazy, my lines are so much lighter today but who says it means anything. I’m going to try and do the same as you and just see what happens.

All my positive thoughts and vibes are with you. They truly are. Please let us know how things go xxx

JP3264 · 28/07/2022 19:23

Hi everyone, I'd like to (tentatively) join.
I'm 39 and have been TTC for over 2 years with not even one positive pregnancy test. Had one failed round of IVF. Was due to do a FET starting next cycle, but amazingly I got pregnant naturally this cycle.

I've had positive pregnancy tests since 10dpo, but negative ovulation tests even today so I was a bit worried, but just had a blood test back from the clinic and my HCG is at 1800 at 4 weeks 5 days, so it looks like it's actually happening.
Best of luck to everyone here.

faithtrustandpixiedust · 28/07/2022 20:17

So sorry @pinkpirlie I have my fingers crossed for you, sending positive thoughts your way! x