Due September 2024

[emmatcc1]

Hello everyone just found out today I’m pregnant after 17 long cycles of trying. I’m 4 weeks and already so nauseous.

I'm either 5 weeks today based on ovulation or 6 weeks based on my last period or somewhere in the middle. I feel like the tww anxiety but way more intense and know it's going to last a lot longer having to wait to tell anyone etc. Wondering if anyone else feeling the same? Told both sets of parents as we were staying at Xmas and I obviously wasn't drinking and I've had to tell a couple people at work as my job has lots of areas unsafe for pregnancy but beyond that I feel so stuck in limbo. Worrying about miscarrying but also just wanting to start getting excited and every day seems to be moving by very slowly. Like we can't start planning or getting things as it's way too early so in some ways feels like nothings changed other than sometimes feeling ill and tired! I keep testing every few days to be sure the positive is still there. I know there's not really a definite safe point but just want to get to a safer point! Will be a relief to reach 12 weeks. I'm so grateful to be here as was starting to think would never happen for us but wondering if anyone else is feeling the same sort of caught in limbo feeling on this wait. Sorry for the rambling! We've got an early scan booked next week so hopefully that will be reassuring.

Hi @GHJ

I feel the same as you, I really want to start and get excited and enjoy the pregnancy but there's so many worries at this early stage. I had a sneaky little look at prams last night online and was thinking I'm probably just jinxing myself here!

I'm also wishing the days away and can't wait for a scan and then to get to 12 weeks when hopefully we can start to relax a little.

We've not told anyone at all, I can't cope if I MC with fuss and attention so feel similar to you, basically that nothing has changed at all other than my boobs feel like lead weights!

Every day feels like an eternity at this point.

How's everyone else getting on?

Hi all, joining the thread with you all. Got my BFP this weekend, confirmed with clearblue digital yesterday. I'm around 4 weeks. I just wondered, do other people feel like they have period cramps? It feels exactly the same to the point I'm convincing myself that I'm going to end up having a period.
I think I've spent too long looking at threads on the conception board about chemical pregnancies etc...
I know what will be will be but my anxiety is through the roof!

Going to get a scan done at around 8 weeks.

@TTCnewbies hey! I’m joining this thread too, and I think we’re about the same stage! I’m 4 weeks tomorrow, and found out on New Year’s Eve!!

I feel the same way as you’ve described - worrying about chemical pregnancy which I didn’t even know was a thing until I went down a rabbit hole during the two week wait! This is my first pregnancy, and we were very lucky to fall pregnant the first month of really trying. I think for that reason I almost feel ‘too’ lucky, because I also expected it to take much longer!

im trying to just be positive and thankful and just believe that it will all work out totally fine! There’s no reason why it shouldn’t I guess! I’ve told my parents and siblings. My sister is back home from abroad for xmas holidays so wanted to tell them all in person. I’ve also told two close friends who have both had babies as I figured I’d want to support and to be able to ask them questions!

symptoms wise for me so far (obviously v early) but sore boobs, some cramping (feels a bit like period pains which is stressful as I haven’t actually missed a period yet (would be due tomorrow) but I’ve also read in loads of places that’s totally normal. Also insomnia! I’m struggling to get to sleep and then waking up super early (between 3 and 5am). I think more recently this is just because I’ve got pregnancy on my mind and keeping me up, but I had trouble sleeping even before I knew I was pregnant too.

still testing, line not getting a huge amount darker which is annoying. Going to try and stop testing once I’ve officially missed my period.

@TTCnewbies I have had cramps with all my pregnancies. The first time I had terrible cramping until week 8. I couldn't get checked as we were in lockdown but everything was fine. Its a really normal symptom. I wouldn't worry unless have discharge or bleeding too.

@GHJ yes I feel exactly the same way, especially having had a miscarriage, but I've also had a healthy pregnancy and I basically made myself crazy with worry for no reason that time around. Affirmations really help me, I write them down on post it notes even. Stuff like:

• I'm pregnant today and I love my baby.
• My baby is healthy and I will believe that until someone tells me otherwise.
• My body knows what it's doing and I trust my body.

It all moves so slowly but remember that your baby is growing every day and you are making progress even if you can't feel it. I hope the time passes quickly for you.

@MudandMoet thanks, I will try to get an EPU appointment. I think I'll call on Thursday as I should be past 5 weeks and I want to be seen next week before we go if possible.

@MrsO92 That’s exactly how I was feeling around my bfp. Also I had very strong cramps before af was due and even a couple days after.

@emmatcc1 it does seem to be v common! I assume everything was ok and it went away eventually? I feel so hyper aware of my body right now that every tiny twinge resonates!

@MrsO92 Yes I’m 5+1 today and feel much better. I get occasional light pains and I’m very tired.

Congratulations everyone! I have just found out I am pregnant again! We have a son already and wanted a 4 year age gap which hopefully we will get if everything goes to plan! Due on 8th September but keep feeling really anxious about it this time round. I had no issues in early pregnancy last time and have been lucky to conceive quickly but still think I won’t be able to relax until I’ve seen a scan!! Best of luck to everyone, Meg x

Hey all, I'm the same had cramps but no bleeding or anything. The tiredness though is something else. I keep waking up in the night needing to go toilet

Congratulations to those who have joined! 🥳

I've had period like cramps also for the past few days. Occasionally I get a few sharp pains in the lower pelvic area also which is bit worrying but hopefully ok.

Hello!

Congratulations everyone!

I think (because I can’t quite believe it) I’m pregnant too! I’ve done 4 pregnancy tests over the past 6 days and all have come back positive, the line was darkest today!

Due 7th Sept, think I’m 4w4d from my last period.

My boobs are killing, I’m feeling pretty tired (but that could be from Christmas!) and I feel really dehydrated so I’m drinking more water and weeing more!! I really don’t think I’d get symptoms this early.

a few questions:

Do you get a check up from the Drs before the 12 week scan?

Please could you send the Facebook link again, the links expired?

Very anxious but looking forward to the journey with you all! ☺️

@WolfMother326 I love the idea of affirmations! I’m switching between absolute doom and gloom and feeling positive.

I have had two healthy pregnancies and one miscarriage and had spotting with all- this one is the lightest amount of had ( literally a tiny bit when wiping) but have found it hard to relax. I’ve had on and off cramping nothing that bad and have a horrible cold that I’m on day 7 for 😖

we flew today as have come skiing for a week ( obviously didn’t think I would be pregnant when we booked so this is more for the kids as it’s their first time! ) but the whole journey and flight then long car journey in a hire car was so stressful. Looking forward to some chilled days in a cafe watching the kids ( and have to lie to them about why I’m not!)

@WolfMother326 I’m not normally an affirmations kind of gal but those were really helpful, thank you for sharing

@MrsO92 The insomnia is REAL! It’s hard being so tired but can’t stay asleep 😫

@Lemonyfire Also on the hideous cold wagon. Can’t tell whether it’s the cold/flu or pregnancy that’s making me feel so shite at the moment!

@MrsB2019x so frustrating as I had Covid 3 weeks ago ( and had a heavy cold for symptoms) only knew as had to test as work in healthcare and it’s still our policy otherwise I wouldn’t have!
this feels the same! Normally I have immunity for a few weeks at least between colds 😂 I also swear by echinacea and there’s not much evidence in pregnancy so have not taken it which I think is why this is prolonged.

@Lemonyfire Funnily enough I was saying to DH earlier that this feels exactly like when I had covid but I tested negative. It’s the breathlessness more than anything! Hope
you start to feel better soon x

Probably too early to ask the question, but does anyone know an app/website where it’ll calculate your occupational maternity pay? Not just the statutory pay?

many thanks 🤩

@MrsB2019x Thank you- you too!

@RedFox24 I found a couple from Google but they just give eligibility and smp- if anyone finds one where you put in your salary and maternity pay and it works it out I’d also be interested!

Hiya and congrats everyone 👏🏼 found out I’m pregnant this weekend and estimated due 3rd sept :) feeling anxious too at the moment, my symptoms are sore boobs and light cramps on and off the last week, but reading some of these comments has put my mind at ease that it’s normal symptom! Looking forward to chatting to everyone 🙂 x

Hi all,

Congratulations to those who have recently tested positive! updated link to the fb page for those asking:

https://fb.me/g/p_heSXMLq7SCht3yEJ/lKUheIEt

I’m experiencing unilateral pelvic pain for the last few days and loose BMs - the pelvic pain has me worried so I’ve booked into EPU for Friday. Please keep everything crossed!

@Megan004 congratulations!
@RoSco197 hope all is okay 🤞 let us know how your scan goes x

Got everything crossed for you @RoSco197 🤞 Keep us posted xx

Can I join please got my BFP today after having some faint lines since New Year's Day. I have DD who is 3 but so anxious waiting to be able to start anything with doctors/scans to know everything is going right. I was the exact same first time round too

Morning all, how is everyone feeling today? I've got a long day at work today, leaving soon. I'm feeling so super anxious, feel like I'm counting down until I can get a scan done. Waiting til 8 weeks rather than 6 as I want to make sure they can see plenty. Or do people think 6 is okay? We are definitely getting private one done. I'm too much of a worrier to wait!

Hope everyone is feeling okay.

Hello. I'm joining too! Got a BFP new years day but just a faint line and wanted to wait a bit for the lines to darken before joining.
I have a 5 year old son who's birthday is also September. Due date for this one currently 12th Sept. Praying this one sticks. The anxiety is unreal.