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February 2024

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Hrps · 31/05/2023 15:31

It's very early days but I suspect there are some new BFP's meaning we'd be due in February. I'm 4 weeks today so super early. Anyone with me? Has anyone got any early pregnancy symptoms?

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Clomid1 · 05/07/2023 19:14

@acm1996 I never had any symptoms with my first and have no symptoms in this pregnancy either

Clomid1 · 05/07/2023 19:16

@GeriatricMumma Sounds like a good plan. I still have high hopes as it seems the pregnancy has progressed.

@Strawberry06 yh when I had my first there were 5 pregnancies in the family. I got told my baby wasn’t growing properly and honestly was so stressed out. Felt like I’d be the only one with no baby at the end. So I totally understand where you’re coming from

Foreverhoping33 · 05/07/2023 19:26

@acm1996 oh great news! Congratulations! I have my scan tomorrow where I will be 8 weeks and I am definitely feeling a bit nervous with not many extreme symptoms so this is very reassuring to hear. Xxx

MrsW9 · 05/07/2023 19:45

Question for those who have had scans. I'm having a scan at 6+3 tomorrow. I haven't been given any specific instructions. I'm assuming because it's early that it will be vaginal. Do I need to drink loads of water, or is that just for abdominal scans?

Foreverhoping33 · 05/07/2023 19:52

@MrsW9 think that is just for abdominal scans. Not sure there is anything you need to do for an internal scan.

MrsW9 · 05/07/2023 20:06

Thank you!

Sunshineclouds11 · 05/07/2023 20:15

MrsW9 · 05/07/2023 19:45

Question for those who have had scans. I'm having a scan at 6+3 tomorrow. I haven't been given any specific instructions. I'm assuming because it's early that it will be vaginal. Do I need to drink loads of water, or is that just for abdominal scans?

I assumed mine would be internal but it was an abdominal one.
I was told to drink pint of water half hour before app

User0224 · 05/07/2023 21:01

I can’t get over how bad my skin is this time around ! My skin was immaculate in my first pregnancy but right now it’s like every single pore on my face is turning into a cyst…

Newmother321 · 05/07/2023 21:02

@User0224 my skin is horrendous too! I swear people can tell I'm pregnant just by looking at my face. My skin is usually pretty clear so it's obvious there is something hormonal going on!

User0224 · 05/07/2023 21:05

Newmother321 · 05/07/2023 21:02

@User0224 my skin is horrendous too! I swear people can tell I'm pregnant just by looking at my face. My skin is usually pretty clear so it's obvious there is something hormonal going on!

😂 honestly I look like a teenager right now. And sadly all the strong skin products are off limits!

GeriatricMumma · 06/07/2023 06:31

MrsW9 · 05/07/2023 19:45

Question for those who have had scans. I'm having a scan at 6+3 tomorrow. I haven't been given any specific instructions. I'm assuming because it's early that it will be vaginal. Do I need to drink loads of water, or is that just for abdominal scans?

Usually, they will try an external scan first in which you need a full bladder. If they can't see enough detail, they'll ask you to pop and do a wee then do an internal scan x

Meeting · 06/07/2023 06:32

Morning all, got my scan at 9:30. Fingers crossed x

Kiwiburgh · 06/07/2023 07:07

I've been mia for the last week or so, sorry for those who are going through through times :(
Got my dating scan today, measuring one day ahead of lmp with a new due date of 18.2.24 currently 7+4 yay

Mangotango39 · 06/07/2023 08:02

Meeting · 06/07/2023 06:32

Morning all, got my scan at 9:30. Fingers crossed x

Best of luck 🙏

User0224 · 06/07/2023 09:19

Good luck @Meeting!

DmcinT · 06/07/2023 09:27

🤞🏽🤞🏽 For all the scans today, please god we get good news and lovely pics xx

PeeBeee · 06/07/2023 09:34

Fingers crossed for all scans today! Mine is tomorrow!🤞🏼🤞🏼

Ebonythoughts · 06/07/2023 09:44

Good luck to everyone having scans today! ❤️

@Kiwiburgh thats lovely news! Congrats! Bet it feels really real now 🥰

mumtotwox · 06/07/2023 09:57

Good luck to those having scans today/next few days 🫶🏼

Meeting · 06/07/2023 10:33

Hi all, back from my scan and I can honestly say this is the first time during this pregnancy I've felt genuinely overjoyed without being overshadowed by worry. I've been up since 5 nervous and praying for good news.

It went great, I was 6+3 2 weeks ago today and am now dated 8+4. Everything looking the way it should and got to see the little heartbeat, limb buds and see him/her wriggling around in there. Also got some lovely pics. It finally feels real.

My scans up to now have been with the NHS so I might book a private one somewhere in another 2 weeks time just for my own reassurance. Best of luck to all the other scans x

Hankthehonk · 06/07/2023 10:39

That's amazing news @Meeting hold onto that feeling!

CrazyRosa · 06/07/2023 11:14

Lovely news @Meeting, delighted for you. Good luck to everyone getting scans! I have one booked for 17th July, just seems like forever away at the moment. I haven't posted a lot as I'm very nervous and anxious. Just can't shake the feeling, hopefully Monday week will some around fast and it'll be good news.

MrsW9 · 06/07/2023 11:19

Thank you all for good wishes - I also had a reassuring scan this morning, so fingers crossed all will continue to go well. Still no idea what is causing the bleeding, hopefully it will resolve itself!

Meeting · 06/07/2023 12:37

Thank you all and congrats on your scan @MrsW9 x

Newmother321 · 06/07/2023 12:56

I've spent the morning in the early pregnancy unit, I've had cramping and bleeding all morning.
They saw a yok sack that measured about 5 weeks (I calculated I'm at 6) but nothing else. Now on a 2 week wait for another scan. Feeling very deflated!