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5 weeks today! Sep 23 Thread
RosyCheeks93 · 07/01/2023 15:24
Hi all, I found out I am expecting my second baby on Wednesday, and I'm 5 weeks today. Early days, but wanted to start a thread for those with similar due dates so we can go through the motions together. ☺️
I'm due 10th September. My little boy will be 2 and 3 quarters by then, so a good little age gap.
Any anxieties? For me, less so about the pregnancy this time around, far more chill. My anxiety is surrounding timing. Baby 2 wasn't planned for just now, but a happy surprise and very much wanted. However, the most instrumental career opportunity for me is coming up in the next 2-4 months or so, and I was hoping to get this role. It may or may not have come off anyway, but I don't want my pregnancy to be the determining factor (I don't think my company would outwardly discriminate, but they might find a 'business reason' I wasn't successful), so I ideally need to keep my pregnancy hidden from work for as long as possible. If I get the role, I will have no worries in taking Mat leave around August and return next year, as I know I'll do a damn good job for them once I'm back, and for the foreseeable future. Anyway... that's my one thing at the mo! ☺️
Looking forward to hearing from you all.
LittleDoveLove · 09/01/2023 13:29
Hello, I am 5+1 I think and due around 10th September.
I have had two miscarriages (one early and one MMC) so I'm very anxious at the moment. I was about to start IVF when I got a positive.
I've an early NHS reassurance scan booked for a couple of weeks time.
Only symptoms are boobs are more sore at times and I've had some stomach issues today. Also tired but I have a 3 year old so hard to tell if that's them or this! Wishing everyone luck in their pregnancies x
surfingdreams · 09/01/2023 13:29
@NWnature sorry to hear that too, fingers crossed for your next cycle
took a clear blue digital which gave a negative result, but still testing positive on the strip tests. Got my husband to do one too so I could be certain it wasn’t an evap line. Going to do my best to relax and not test again until the weekend, then I’ll either be a bit further on & should be a stronger positive or I’ll have got my period!
WideOpenSpaces · 09/01/2023 17:09
Hi !
I'm 5 weeks, I got my BFP on the 3rd Jan and have a due date of 9th September.
Second baby and had some really strong symptoms which prompted me to test, but nothing at the moment. Last time I was nauseous from about 6 weeks so expecting that to turn up any time.
Have you all talked to hospitals / midwives yet? I'm not sure if I should leave it for a bit or get things underway now.
Congratulations everyone !
Nypie · 09/01/2023 18:33
So sorry @NWnature 💐💐
@WideOpenSpaces Im calling my dr this week when I'll be 5 weeks to check the process then will probably make a referral a few days after. I think they say if you have a medical condition do it ASAP but in general sometimes there can be a bit of a backlog so dont wait too long.
LittleDoveLove · 09/01/2023 19:34
@WideOpenSpaces I've booked mine, I've got my early reassurance scan and booking in date. I have some factors that make me higher risk with age and I had GD last time so I felt it best to get them booked in, if the worst happens I will cancel. X
RosyCheeks93 · 09/01/2023 20:12
Congratulations!! So many of us already.💕
So sorry to hear some of you haven't had your BFP this time. Sending love.
Symptom wise. Nausea started for me around 6 weeks last time, and I can feel it starting to build now, but certainly not in the thick of it yet. Also quite tired... but okay - it only gets worse. 😫
Peeing lots! And hungry constantly.
Feeling some mild cramps occasionally as womb adjusts, very similar to last time. I remember being really scared by this first time around, understandably!
RosyCheeks93 · 09/01/2023 20:14
Oh! And yes, I filled out the maternity referral form on my local hospitals website on Friday, so expect a letter in the next week with my first midwife appointment soon.
elleh2023 · 09/01/2023 20:44
5 weeks and Honestly struggling with the tiredness with work and my two little whirlwinds im asleep by 9.30 every night at the moment think nausea has kicked in too the up this morning, got an early scan at 6 weeks so just counting down now🤞🏻
elleh2023 · 09/01/2023 20:45
5 weeks and Honestly struggling with the tiredness with work and my two little whirlwinds im asleep by 9.30 every night at the moment think nausea has kicked in too threw up this morning, got an early scan at 6 weeks so just counting down now🤞🏻
elleh2023 · 09/01/2023 20:45
5 weeks and Honestly struggling with the tiredness with work and my two little whirlwinds im asleep by 9.30 every night at the moment think nausea has kicked in too threw up this morning, got an early scan at 6 weeks so just counting down now🤞🏻
HattieRosa · 11/01/2023 08:17
I have an early scan on Friday morning to check that everything is in the right place. I'm really nervous so wish me luck 🍀🤞
Hope everyone is feeling OK - I have almost totally lost my appetite and I'm feeling so bloated 😬
Tinkerbell098 · 11/01/2023 08:49
@HattieRosa thats amazing! Good luck for the scan. Let us know how it goes. How many weeks would you be on Friday?
Nypie · 11/01/2023 13:25
@HattieRosa 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞 sure all will be well!
I think our early scan will be at the end of the month. Time is going so slowly.
HattieRosa · 12/01/2023 17:28
Hi everyone! I have a question!
I'm getting a mild ache in my lower belly and achy at the top of my thighs. I'm feel very paranoid because of my history! Have any of you guys had this??
PPop · 12/01/2023 17:33
Hello!!
We found out on Monday! Blood tests done and nice little 109HCG result! This is both our first at 35!
Digital test from Monday and strip test from today, I have done loads of strip tests tbf it's just kinda fun seeing it go darker! 😂
Tinkerbell098 · 12/01/2023 17:52
@HattieRosa i think mild pains/twinges are quite common as the uterus stretches to allow space for the growing fetus. As long as it’s not painful enough to need pain killers, I wouldn’t worry. Good luck for the scan tomorrow X
@PPop congratulations!! How many weeks aww you now?
PPop · 12/01/2023 18:08
@Tinkerbell098 I worked out that I'm around 4-5 weeks! Because of Christmas I don't know exactly when I ovulated but my last period was 13/12 and I'm a 27/28 day cycle fairly regularly!
So excited to take this next stage!
I am a bit anxious as my sister has had a couple of MC quite recently and it does get in your head doesn't it?!
SFCM · 12/01/2023 22:35
Hello, joining today as we’ve just had a FRER positive test this evening at 10DPO! Calculators suggest 26th Sept as due date, so currently 3+2.
Completely in a state of shock/terror/excitement 😬 was our first cycle TTC and as stupid as it sounds, we did not expect this outcome!
I think we thought we’d have more time to learn about what to do once we were successful and now panicking as what to do next 😂
Congrats to everyone!
Lal33 · 13/01/2023 07:11
Tentatively joining at 10DPO, AF due in 4 days but a positive FRER this morning.
🤞 it stays positive ✨️
Lal33 · 13/01/2023 07:12
SFCM · 12/01/2023 22:35
Hello, joining today as we’ve just had a FRER positive test this evening at 10DPO! Calculators suggest 26th Sept as due date, so currently 3+2.
Completely in a state of shock/terror/excitement 😬 was our first cycle TTC and as stupid as it sounds, we did not expect this outcome!
I think we thought we’d have more time to learn about what to do once we were successful and now panicking as what to do next 😂
Congrats to everyone!
Also first cycle TTC #1, due date 27th Sept if all remains positive and in the same boat of thinking we'd have longer! Xx
gingermumma95 · 13/01/2023 07:25
I got my positive test on Tuesday, in total shock! But so happy. We've got a 1 year old, so 2 under 2 is going to be a challenge haha!
WilllowStar · 13/01/2023 08:14
Hi all, I think I’m around 4+2 due 21st Sept! This is my second baby and not really feeling any symptoms at all which feels strange but I remember before they didn’t really kick in until between 6 and 7 weeks. Xx
Hannah93x · 13/01/2023 08:22
Hiya lovely! I can relate to this in so many ways! I just found out I was pregnant yesterday 12/1/23 After an ectopic and losing my tube 4 years ago. I’m very very anxious 😥 I tested last night and it was positive, and now this morning it’s seem way darker which is great but I’m just so nervous. I had a bit of small bleeding this morning when I wiped. Head is going in overdrive I’m just waiting to ring my gp this morning.
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