I am 5 weeks pregnant

[Milly123xxx]

Hi… so I’m really nervous but need some advice.
I have found out I’m 5 weeks today pregnant and really anxious.. I’m scared I’m not actually pregnant? I’ve done 5 digitalis and the week indicator, along with strip tests. But I’m scared to be excited as anything can happen. Is this normal? I’m not awaiting a midwife to get in contact, but until I’ve had a scan… is it normal to feel this way? I’m so happy but also scared to become too happy as I’m super early. I just need some reassurance that this is maybe something other people have dealt with and how to maybe make myself feel better.

Sorry I mean I am now awaiting a midwife appointment!

Definitely a normal way to feel - it's normal to feel like it's not really happening as there is no "proof" outside a positive test and totally normal to also worry about loss as unfortunately loss is statistically common prior to 8 weeks. Wishing you all the best x

Hey, yes it is normal to feel this way. You can pay for a private reassurance scan quite early on.
I waited until I had my 12 week scan with the NHS which can feel like a long time. Most of my friends have had the early private scans though, I’d say 99% of them x

I’m exactly the same. I’m 5 weeks and 4 days, anxiously waiting for nausea, for a sign that everything is ok X

Hi ladies I'm earlier than you (I think just 4 weeks) and I'm feeling the same! So worried about it being a chemical or miscarriage.. I haven't contacted the doc yet as literally only got first positive yesterday that was 12dpo so I feel even more worried about how early on it is.. praying it sticks!

Have you had any symptoms? I haven't really had anything that I can truly say makes me sure it's pregnancy related. After my positive yesterday I started feeling nauseous and have felt that most of the day yesterday and sometimes today but I think it might be my anxiety about something going wrong! Also breasts feel a bit fuller and little achey but no more so than with the usual PMS time.. nothing like I hear from other women!

And also from last evening and today I've had cramps on and off... I've read it could be the embryo sort of burrowing in the womb and it sort of stretching but I'm so worried it could be the start of miscarriage/chemical... trying to distract myself but struggling!!

Hi ladies . I’m a little behind 4weeks 4 days but I’m really worried about my tests 13dp is todays 😢

@Shannon88 wow your tests look very clear...you've made me worried about mine ha but thankfully my amazon delivery with clean blue weeks indicator has arrived. Just got this so I'm trying to relax for at least a few days...if still pregnancy on Monday then I'll call Dr then...

I think your lines are really good and dark. Don't forget than 13dpo most "normal cycle" women would not have even missed a period, so it's going to be very low hormone levels etc. It's such a worrying time though, I know!!

@Rosiestraws oh wow amazing I took my digital on Sunday and was so happy to see 1-2 . My period is technically not due until tomorrow so I’m worried the lines aren’t dark I’ve been getting positives since 8dp but can’t help but worry . I had blood done this morning so il know more when get results . I’m waiting til weekend to take another digital x

Ah that's good re bloods..is that nhs or private? I haven't contacted my GP yet...I was worrying it's too soon but I'd like the reassurance of some blood tests!

I've actually been doing egg freezing privately this year and last because I've got fertility issues (a reason why I'm so worried about this pregnancy!) so I could contact my clinic and ask for bloods and a scan etc...but I'm too nervous ha and wondering if it's worth the money

@Rosiestraws bloods is been done through nhs just my gp aye. I did do this round through private ivf so I am worried. You could get them done and book in again few days later and do again to check goes up. I kinda wish I did now. Definitely be worth going if that’s the case!

Hi everyone! I'm 5 weeks and 3 days and feel exactly the same! We conceived through ICSI so I'm just terrified that little bean isn't going to stick. The wait for the 7 weeks scan is awful! Xxx

@peanutpending ah the wait is dreadful . I’m waiting on my blood results I’m 4weeks 5days today . I took another clear blue today and it still saying 1-2 so I’m nervous but I’m glad It still says I’m pregnant

It really is @Shannon88 !! I keep feeling like my symptoms are "disappearing" too! Fighting the urge to not buy anymore pregnancy tests! Xxx

@peanutpending . I know I said I wasn’t going to buy any until I heard my results but I caved cause I said I wanna know if it’s bad news before I ring so I don’t cry on phone if bad ha . It’s terrible what it does to you! I had 5 day transfer on the 4th November and like you said no symptoms . I should be happy but I’m petrified if I did at least I know Im okay lol . Did you get bloods done ?x

Haha @Shannon88 I'm just like you tbh. I know I'll cave tomorrow and buy some! My transfer was at the end of October and my scan is on the 30th. It's just dragging. No bloods or anything done yet 😭 xxx

@peanutpending ive got my results of my beta and it’s 34 . I kinda knew it wasn’t looking good but hearing it makes it worse . Now I wait for period 🥹

Oh @Shannon88 I'm really sorry to hear. Have they advised that you've got to wait for your period now?

@peanutpending they just said it confirms pregnancy and the doctor was to see me on Monday. Didn’t say anything about the number but I know it’s low for 4 weeks so il just wait for period now to arrive

@Shannon88 I'm not sure what your results means but it sounds like bad news, so really sorry if so... is that what they've said then? Sorry to hear that. Is it your first cycle of IVF? It's good your GP is going bloods though I guess...is that normal?

@Shannon88 How do you know that's low for pregnancy? Is this the HCG thing? I would have taken that info as good news, isn't anything over 25 confirmed as pregnancy? Apologies if I've misunderstood...

I've been having a google myself as I've been worrying too (dangerous!) and see that anything over 25miu/ml is pregnant, anything between 6-24 is unsure. FR picks up anything around 6, Clearblues 6 days early picks up anything around 10 and Clearblue weeks indicator picks up anything above 25. Assuming it's the same - beta and HCG?

@Rosiestraws yeah so I only got a level of 34 on my hcg beta it’s same thing aye. Yeah 34 is classified as being pregnant but because I’m nearly 5 weeks I should really have a higher number

Ohh I see! Sorry @Shannon88 I don't know enough about all the numbers. At least they are getting you in Monday and you can find out more. When were your blood tests? Xx

@peanutpending i had the bloods done yesterday and found out today . So il see Monday what happens.

Crossing my fingers for you @Shannon88 - easier said than done but try and take it easy over the weekend xx