Is there a 'Due May 2023' thread?

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Well I am 5+1 today from LMP and I’m surprised at how good I feel! I know it’s still early days though but sometimes I think am I really pregnant? Going to book myself an early scan as well I think.

Thanks, everyone. I have a slightly complicated relationship with my mum, which means I'd like to tell her ASAP if everything ends up going well, but I'd rather not tell her if things then go wrong. It's Schroedinger's pregnancy announcement. 😩

In other news, the acid reflux is in full flight today. How's everyone else's symptoms going?

Thanks, everyone. I have a slightly complicated relationship with my mum, which means I'd like to tell her ASAP if everything ends up going well, but I'd rather not tell her if things then go wrong. It's Schroedinger's pregnancy announcement. 😩

In other news, the acid reflux is in full flight today. How's everyone else's symptoms going?

5+2 today, and nausea seems to be rearing it’s ugly head, mostly when I feel hungry. Will feel that empty stomach huger nausea (not sure if that makes sense?!) every two hours regardless of what I’ve eaten before…

The fatigue and shortness of breath are still the symptom front runners for me though!

@AmericanGirl915 I'm 5+1 and you've nailed exactly the symptoms I have too!!!

Hi everyone. I got my BFP on Monday and due first week in May. I’ve been having some spotting for a few days which was originally brown when I wipe but now it’s red and I have a niggling pain but still when I wipe. I had a miscarriage a year ago tomorrow so I’m very nervous about it all. I hope someone has experienced the same and been healthy. I’ve phone the maternity unit and they have said it sounds normal but I’m so nervous it’s mental. Baby number 1 too

@MapleSyrup2112 I've seen lots of stories of people having spotting that turned out to be completely fine. You really can't tell how these things are going to play out. But contact your EPU if you're worried about anything!

@AmericanGirl915 @bossgirl94 I have mild empty stomach nausea as well, followed by mild full stomach nausea when I've eaten. But I have such a bad stomach anyway (lots of indigestion LOL) so it doesn't really feel like a pregnancy symptom per se...!

Hi can I join. Just got my bfp yesterday and today ❤️ from the millions of tests I’m doing 🙈 but all positive! Still in shock so many questions! According to my tracker I’m 4+1 and I can hardly believe it! Doesn’t feel real!

Welcome to everyone joining! It's great to share with others at the same stage, especially when we're not telling anyone in RL yet!

I've booked a scan for exactly 6 weeks. Might be a bit early but because I had a chemical recently and previously a MMC about 6 weeks I just want to get an early check to see what's going on.

6 weeks might be too early for a heartbeat so thinking another at 7 weeks will be good to assess assuming all looks ok at 6 weeks. Have been reading that a lot happens in those early days.

Booking the scan for 6 weeks is giving me something to count down to.

Was a bit paranoid as my boobs weren't sore for a day but was back last night.

Mild nausea when it's been a while since I've eaten.

I’m 5 weeks tomorrow going off of ovulation date (NHS midwife predicts I’m further along because of period dates but I ovulate about 5 days later than their average)

I’m currently due around my 28th birthday

After a MMC in April I’ve been extremely nervous but today I’ve been feeling a bit better

My only symptoms are sore boobs (that aren’t as sore now - which make me worry) heightened smell, more cm and cramps every now and then

@Essexgalhere I'm 5 weeks tomorrow too. I have a textbook cycle so think my dates are right.

I've had these worries too. Plus my sore boobs went away for a day but came back.

The uncertainty and waiting is hard going!

I'm trying to keep busy and fine small things that I enjoy to take my mind off things a bit.

I’m worried because I’m 6 weeks tomorrow and I’ve got no symptoms apart from slight nausea and headaches. I’m bleeding lightly of red colour with slight cramping and the EPU have just told me to wait until my 8 weeks scan. I’m absolutely heartbroken to think I might be miscarrying again exactly a year on from my first 😭

@MapleSyrup2112

Exactly same here, 5 weeks today and just saw some pink spotting when I wiped and I nearly cried. If it doesnt stop I will get a scan tmw as cant wait for my next scan in a week - although having scans wont change the outcome:(

I'm so sorry guys :( I hope the spotting is nothing to worry about! I think it can be normal in early pregnancy so fingers and toes crossed for you xxx

@tiantian1005 ive got my fingers and toes crossed for you lovely. I’m fearing the worst for me as it’s no longer pink. Good luck chick xx

@MapleSyrup2112 sorry to hear this.

please don’t accept this. You should be offered a scan and if the pregnancy is in the right place offered progesterone. Please call back tomorrow and ask for this. This is in line with NICE guidelines. See link below.

www.tommys.org/about-us/charity-news/giving-some-pregnant-women-progesterone-could-prevent-8450-miscarriages-year-say-experts

Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

@tiantian1005 sorry to hear this.

Call your EPU and ask for a scan and to be prescribed progesterone.

see below link

www.tommys.org/about-us/charity-news/giving-some-pregnant-women-progesterone-could-prevent-8450-miscarriages-year-say-experts

NICE recommends this, which can prevent miscarriage in women with bleeding in pregnancy where they’ve had one or more miscarriage.

@Singingloudforalltohear ehat would you suggest I say to them? As I’ve been asking them just what I could do and stuff and they’re just not helpful at all x

You need to say you’re not happy with their response, and you want to speak to someone more senior.

Remind them of their duty of care to you, and your pregnancy, and point out that their course of action is not in line with either their duty of care, or NICE guidelines. Then tell them you’d like an urgent scan and a progesterone prescription.

I don’t know much about pregnancy, but I know a thing or two about asserting legal rights :)

I hope everything works out for you.

^This is what happened to me, I’ve had 3 previous miscarriages in the past and had some bleeding so they scanned me and I’m on progesterone.

I’m normally really stoic but couldn’t help but break down and cry at our appointment and all of a sudden they were doing everything they could for me.

I’m discovering from so many people that bleeding in pregnancy is so so so common.
Please either be firm and almost pushy with the EPU though or let them know how it’s affecting you emotionally.

I’m absolutely shattered today, am hugely bloated, have a heightened sense of smell, heart palpitations, indigestion and feel quite queasy. I’ve been managing that with lemon juice in water and eating crackers/ginger biscuits frequently.

I’m a bit worried I’m eating too much actually, I’ve already put weight on but as long as everything is ok, I’m not going to stress about extra pounds on the scales.

We had a scan this evening….

We have a baby, with a heartbeat!!!!!!!
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
We weren’t expecting to see so much today, we just hoped to see a yolk sac at least but there’s been lots of development since Saturday.

Measuring 6 weeks! (I’m actually 6+3 but they said I may have ovulated late and also they tend to be quite curled up at this stage so he/she might gain a few days back when scanned in a few weeks time.)
We’re both over the moon and so relieved!!!
After such a lot of loss and grief, in general life and with pregnancies, we’re absolutely thrilled.
I know it’s very early stages still but we’re trying to be positive!

@MapleSyrup2112 That you want a scan and to be prescribed progesterone on line with NICE guidelines. If you’re refused then ask for an email address to raise concerns about the refusal. If you do that I suspect they’ll co-operate. Speaking from personal experience

Just wondering if anyone has noticed any disappearing symptoms? My sore boobs haven’t been as sore last couple of days and I’m panicking

So good news for me. After 4 cheapie positives I just did my first clear blue (and another cheapie to compare) and here is the result..

And according to my dates/Flo charting, I’m 4+1

Total of 5 cheapies and one clear blue all positive at all times of day all within two days, 12dpo and 13dpo- I HAVE MY BFP!!

❤️

@Electricstar
I don’t know if it counts but I had weird symptoms of sore left nipple. That’s gone unexpectedly. As has the nausea. I suspect these symptoms will come and go, won’t they? This is my first so I’m no expert. But they’ll probably ebb and flow?

@i83 that's amazing. You must be so pleased. Must've been so nice to hear the heartbeat. Hopefully you feel more relaxed now.

@MapleSyrup2112 I hope you get more help from them and get your scan. I didn't even know about these guidelines but good to know now

@MissParis congratulations