4 weeks pregnant and so nervous 🥲

[Dreamhex]

We received our first BFP on Tuesday night (2 days ago) at 11DPO. I then took a test again the next morning to confirm and the lines were same which I think was to be expected after only 8 hours. I think if I tested a couple of days earlier I may have got a positive but I don’t normally test early.

This is our first BFP in 18 long months of TTC and I can’t quite believe it’s happened! Is it normal to feel so worried though? My period is due today, tomorrow or saturday (my Luteal phase varies slightly) and I’m absolutely terrified my period will start 😞 I don’t feel any different really to normal I have mild cramps, leg cramps, sore breasts and an upset belly (but I think that’s more down to being so worried), all these (apart the upset belly) happen every month although the leg cramps/aches are worse than normal. On Tuesday (the day I got a BFP) I checked my cervix and thought I saw some browny yellowy discharge which prompted me to take a test early but I’m worried about this now. I haven’t had any since but scared it will start again! I haven’t tested since yesterday morning because I’m so scared they would be lighter and I’m happier not knowing at the point!

anyone else feel this way? Just looking for some comfort I suppose 😞

Normal to feel worried, but that does look like a strong positive. I'm 9 weeks, and I've just been telling myself I can't do anything about what happens so focusing on what I can control - vitamins, healthy diet, exercise, sleep.

Strongly positive there OP. I think everyone is worried when they first find out, It took me until the three month scan to not be too worried. Pregnancy is such a huge change, and all the sensations are new, so it is totally normal to feel anxious .

Thank you both! I’m trying to just distract my self as like you said there’s absolutely nothing I can do either way. Worrying definitely isn’t going to help me but it’s easier said than done isn’t it?

just can’t bring myself to be excited yet but my husband is so excited and happy, he is absolutely aware that things can go wrong but he isn’t thinking about them and seeing it as an amazing thing that we conceived eventually with no help after so long! I wish I was more like him 😂

I think I’ll feel a little better once Saturday has passed and hopefully I can officially say I’ve missed my period 🤞

Hi.

please don’t judge me I just want some advice. I am only 7PO but been having what I thought was some sharp pains in my lower abdomen yesterday morning (with no bleeding) and just thought I might be pregnant so I did a test. I know it’s super early but I wondered if anyone could see a line

@Dreamhex these are amazing lines 😊

Early pregnancy is so so scary. It's very normal not to have any symptoms yet, for me it usually kicks in around 6 weeks tho I'm 4+3 and feeling quite tired atm but that's about it.

Some people don't get many symptoms at all though (lucky them!)

What's your due date? Is this your first?

Thank you! I just can’t stop looking at them 😂

ill probably regret saying it but I want symptoms to kick in to feel like it’s real! Just scary because I always having cramps before my period so just feels the same but I have to relax!

it is our first, we’ve been trying for ages so feels extra special but scary! According to the NHS website and my last period I’m 4weeks and 1 day so due around the 1st April 🤞

Hi @Dreamhex bless you hun, honestly i worry all the time it's totally normal. Just relax and don't stress which i defo know is hard not to but pls just take it easy.
Congratulations on your BFP xx ❤

@Summer2424 thank you so much 💖 least I know I’m not alone in worrying aha just need lots of distractions!

Hey @Dreamhex I literally could have written this myself!! I don’t have any symptoms the only reason I tested on Tuesday at 12DPO was because I was due to have a blood test to start investigations today! Don’t know how I’m gonna last until 12 weeks for a scan!!

@TTCno1in23 sorry you have been feeling the same it’s so scary. I’ve had some symptoms but they might just be nerves too: I’ve had gas pains in my stomach, really low appetite and I’m getting full super quick, my nipples and around them are a lot bigger but what’s worrying me is the cramps 😭 I hardly had any yesterday and I’m getting more now and I’m due today so I’m so scared 😞 they are mild but it still worries me!
At this rate I’ll have to pay private for a scan or something to help with nerves!

It’s so hard to know what’s normal isn’t it! A lot of people get cramps though so I’d try not to worry 🤞🏽 I think I might look at a private scan too just for peace of mind!

Wow congratulations OP! Fantastic dark lines too! I had cramps early pregnancy, and I never had more than the faintest lines, but she’s asleep in her crib now 😊 Try and relax. You can book a private reassurance scan from 7 weeks

Thank you both! 💖, I know cramps are super common just so scary 🙈 it’s going to be a long few weeks!

@FoodFann when did you stop testing? I’ve ordered another pack of cheap tests to check the line progression 😭🤣

Hey OP! Congratulations, those lines are super strong. If it's any consolation, I am 7 weeks today and have no symptoms apart from the odd day of being extra tired and the odd ache in my lower back (which I often get anyway from sitting too long at work). Had a scan this week and saw heartbeat and measuring fine. Most symptoms don't kick in until 6 weeks or so anyway. I'm breaking the time up into weeks so it doesn't seem so long 😂 So today I was like oh a milestone, then I'm just thinking next Friday I'll be 8 weeks so 20% there etc.

Hello! @Dreamhex and everyone else 😊 thought I would join in on this thread as I am 4 weeks pregnant too, due April 7th with my first. So pleased but also praying and hoping my little vanilla bean seed stays 🤞🏻🤞🏻🥰

@Ihatewashingdishes congratulations! I am 5 weeks today and not had many symptoms at all…hoping something kicks in soon to give me a sign all is okay 😬 have you had many symptoms yet?

Yay how exciting! I'm counting my weeks from the first date of my last period. That's correct isn't it? I tested super early I still haven't had a missed period so can't wait for that to give me some reassurance. Lucky you with no symptoms but I totally know what you mean I'm sure by week six you'll be regretting wanting some 😂 i have so much breast pain sorry for the tmi but I can't walk at a normal pace or they move and it hurts so much. Also been really tired and had a wave of sickness at 10 dpo which made me test early and get a BFP! 🤞🏻

I can't see any lines but don't give up hope it's still early to be testing 😞

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