Baby due Nov 2024

[shohopeful]

Hi all,

I've just found out I'm pregnant and due Nov. I've found Mumsnet so helpful during conception so wanted to start a thread on pregnancy if anyone wanted to join. I'm feeling VERY tired, I've had cold feet (literally) and jelly legs today. I had very heavy implantation bleeding last time (which ended in loss about 4 weeks later) and none of that so far so hoping that's a positive sign. Have the strangest feeling already that it's a boy. How's everyone else doing? Xxx

Ahh, that's brilliant @Elixabeth. Glad they could pinpoint the bleeding for you too.

@waryandbored if you need to chat message me, I went through a MC in Jan (not that you are) but I know how scary and lonely it is when something goes a little wrong and there's nothing worse, here if you need me xx

@Elixabeth aw that's amazing news! I'm so happy for you!!

Oh @Elixabeth I am so happy for you. That is just such lovely news. Xxxx

I have an early scan tomorrow, I will be 6w5d and we have been trying for almost 9years, and we have had 2 mc during this time. Needless to say, I am super scared that I am just going to be told tomorrow that nothing is there. Even though my body is not suggesting anything is wrong (yet) I just feel like tomorrow is the day I will be brought back down to earth.

So sorry @AFeastForCrows & @TinkRose, sending love x

@Elixabeth that's amazing- so happy for you!

@charlystar6 good luck'

@charlystar6 good luck! I was exactly the same before my scan yesterday, every worse case scenario went through my head. I even packed my phone charger and book in case I had to stay in (ridiculous I know...) nothing eased my anxiety until I saw the heartbeat on the screen.
Like you say, you've had nothing to suggest anything is wrong, keeping everything crossed for you!

Good luck @charlystar6! It's like every step you get over you just face into the next stage and the stress doesn't lessen. It took us 6 years to have my son so I get it. Everything crossed for you!

Hi everyone- can I join? I’ve got my BFP this morning after a few months of trying. My due date is the end of November.

I have a 16 month old son who is wonderful. I did have miscarriages before my son so I’m on progesterone and high dose folic acid.

Just hoping that everything goes smoothly this time!

Thank you everyone, seeing the little heartbeat was amazing, and I'm still shocked and so relieved that it was good news.

Good luck @charlystar6 it's so hard not too worry, I had convinced myself before my scan today that it was bad news, sending lots of positive thoughts your way

@Shroedy tested again and it’s 3+, again. Bloody clear blue. Not doing another, horrible anxiety inducing things! I’ll contact the midwife for anxiety support tomorrow. Thank you for being so helpful and kind x

Hi everyone, hope it's ok to join in with what is already a huge chat! I got my first BFP on Sunday after 3 years ttc and on my second IVF cycle. Due approx 22nd November. First scan booked at my clinic for 7+4 (I'm currently 4+4). I'm trying not to get too excited yet as I know we still have a long way to go, but I just can't help it 😀

Looking forward to sharing this journey with you all!

Morning all. Hope everyone is well today. I am still spotting but no pain today. I’m counting down the hours until my scan tomorrow even though I know it only gives me a snapshot of that precise moment. I couldn’t resist doing another test today. Not sure why to be honest! Fuel the anxiety! It is the strongest positive I’ve had so far. 6+2 today I think.

I am starting to feel ANXIOUS now hitting the 6 weeks, i started spotting around this time and I am not absolutely petrified and have gone from being being chilled to thinking the worse. I have no sickness and am constantly watching symptoms, I was gonna hold out til 12 weeks if I got that far for a scan, but I just feel like I need to know I have a baby inside growing, I just don't know what to do. Any advice would be so great

I am also anxious. I was ok up to now & was planning on holding out to the 12wk scan. I’m around 6 and a half weeks and today I’ve woken up with no sore breasts. They have been sore every day up until this point.

I had a MMC last year and I’m worried the same is going to happen again

Also in the massively anxious club! I think it’s normal at this stage. My boobs are less sore this week than they were last week. If an early scan will ease your anxiety, I think go for it xx

Another member of the anxious club 😅 my brown spotting continues. I'm 7 weeks today and I've had it on and off since I had my positive test.
Mentioned it on Monday when I had my scan and she did her best to reassure me that brown means old and nothing to worry about but I wish it would stop! 🫠

Count me in the anxious club… I flit between trying my best to be positive to just trying to prepare myself to accept the worst but either way it’s just constantly on my mind it’s exhausting!
I have my 8 week scan on Friday so two days to go…had a scan at 6 weeks and she thought she saw a very faint heartbeat but she wanted to check two weeks later for reassurance. I felt really positive after it but since I’ve seen a few people have get nice strong heartbeats at 6 weeks and eve earlier so now I’m just going under thinking something is wrong. Ahhhh this time is so stressful.
It really does feel good to get it all out in here though and listen to everyone else feeling similar!

I'm anxious too, although still really early at 4 weeks 5 days. I woke up at 4am feeling anxious and have been up since 🫠 I only found out I was pregnant on Thursday and I didn't expect the days to drag like this. It feels such a long way to go until the 12wk scan.

I am feeling tentative after a previous chemical pregnancy and early loss but honestly too busy/knackered between work and my toddler to spend too much time worrying.
Just trying to get through each day with this tireness 😴

@Rockyslife @Figtree11 have you looked into private scans in your area? I'm guessing the price varies by company and region, the one I have booked in with usually charges £90 for an early reassurance scan but when I booked it they were on offer for £65. For the price is totally worth it so we can find out 4+ weeks earlier.

The anxiety is really real. Last night my partner got caught up looking at baby clothes and things online which is so easy to do and then we just had to remind ourselves how early I am.

Remember your pregnancy is more likely to end in a healthy baby than a loss (not that it helps me much 🙈) 💕

@CadoAvo i had a private scan in my previous pregnancy, and I got bad news there. So I find the thought of having a private scan traumatic. The EPU I saw before said I could have a reassurance scan in subsequent pregnancies at 8wks, so I might look into that instead if i don’t get any bleeding or anything

@CadoAvo hey, thanks so much for your message, that has reassured me slightly, I am just so desperate for this as we all are, but I think having issues conceiving, miscarriages it just makes me almost psycho about it 😂 at what week would you advise an early test? I was trying to hold out as long as I can but I just want to know there's a baby developing but also don't want to go early and there not be anything seen, I am 6 weeks today but obviously could be a week earlier xx

Hi everyone, 5w3d here and after two MCs, the anxiety is seriously real (which seems to be worse at night + insomnia doesn't help!).

Just keep telling myself that fear is not the same as intuition, and that all the stress will not save you from grief that comes with loss, but will rob you of the joy of being pregnant (easier said than done of course). I have an early scan a week from today so hoping that will ease my nerves if all goes well. I've also had my booking appointment with the midwife come through for the 5th April, which is making everything feel as if it's moving quite quickly.

Sending you all lots of good vibes in your upcoming scans/appointments 🌈 xx