Dec-Christmas Babys 2024

[UnicornPrincessSarah]

Made this extra group for us ladies who are due in Dec

Little about me I'm 34 nearly 35 DH 39 nearly 4

TTC for 3 months, My rainbow baby after a loss at 18 at 6/7 weeks

I'm from a town called Dagenham in the UK

Can chat about anything you like or if you feel you need to vent lol

Maybe we just got bad batches? That's my hope.

Yeah im hoping that is the case that my new stips not as good as other ones I was using, the new ones say made 2022 my old ones made 2023, even the control line don't seem as dark either like not enough ink lol

@emmies86 @UnicornPrincessSarah im the same, been worried the last couple of days because of my test results. They’re still v positive but I think lighter than last week. I also had a new batch of mommed tests and this is when I started to notice the fainter lines - wonder if it’s the batch?

This is the same as mine there seems to be no ink at all. It's not pink going up the test It's totally clear

Mine are mommed which I've neber used before and I think they are awful honestly. I hate them they ate so faint and washed out. Might to to tesco and get a few of their cheap ones or boots tomorrow.

@dreammama @emmies86 So I was on Facebook and posted and got this response (I wouldn't worry sarah I hated Wondfo tests. They're nice and dark still! Your liquid intake can affect how light tests can be), I don't drink before testing not sure if the day before water can affect. Someone said their evening wee was better this was true for me in the early days

And yeah if I look it seems my new wondfo the control lines are actually lighter to then ones before

@UnicornPrincessSarah @emmies86 i just took another mommed test and it’s really dark. I definitely think the pack is unreliable because this is 3pm and very positive.

Did you do a hold wee? did you use the same brand this morning? i may try afternoon see what happens but have been drinking lol

@UnicornPrincessSarah yes been using the same brand the whole time. This was a 2 hour hold so not that long really!

@dreammama Ah ok will try do 2 hour hold and see what happens for me

@UnicornPrincessSarah @dreammama
I'll try a 2 hour hold aswell. Had some water and soup. What did you drink before that test in the 2 hours?

@UnicornPrincessSarah @emmies86 didnt drink much at all over the last 4 hours (oops) as been out and about!

After a 3 hour hold. Hows this? I feel better like it's darker

@emmies86 so much better!! I don’t think you have anything to worry about looking at that.

I have been terrified due to cramping but it seems to be gas pain. May have to test second urine of the day now instead.

@emmies86 I’ve been cramping too and kind of pin pricking pain in my uterus - just hoping it’s good signs rather than bad. Trying to stay as positive as possible!

That deff seems darker then this mornings one you attached

@UnicornPrincessSarah Thank you. I did however just get a few clear blue for sanity.

@dreammama I'm hoping the same. Needing to pee every 5 minutes after nothing to drink gives me hope. Roll on my 6 week scan honestly

@dreammama @emmies86 seems mine has stayed the same, I ended up doing 2 test as one wasn't loading by 2 min and both test seem to look like they have run out of ink so seems I have a dodgy batch maybe

Im getting lots of gassy pains myself have to get my sele in positions to help gas go, I also find I cramp if I need the toilet. my veins are more visible and nipples still erect lol

It might be worth cutting back on all the testing if its stressing you out - appreciate the urge behind it though! Just from an external point of view it doesnt look like its helpful to relax you, but obviously do what works for you, just a thought 😊 i do mean this in the totally nicest way possible though!

That's what my 2 looked like this morning like the dye ran out. I'll try one blue one later after a hold. My veins in my fingers and nipples are more visible. I find I'm sweating a lot more during the day but also getting over an awful cold so could be that.

How are you both enjoying easter weekend?

@curiouscat1987 you’re so right! I am saying to myself the test I did this afternoon is going to be my last one as I was happy with the result. Trying SO hard now to just go with the flow.

@curiouscat1987 @dreammama Same im going to stop with the stips as seems my new ones have dye issues I have my digital to do but was waiting till when I hit 5 weeks thur so digital should say 3 weeks plus?

Think once we either have our scans or more symptoms we will start to worry a little less?

@emmies86 Just having a lazy weekend here, yes it's the veins in my hips, boobs and hands that are more visible

I agree with you unfortunately the anxiety over takes the sensible thoughts in my brain. My DH keeps telling me to stop aswell

I haven't checked my hips but will in the shower later. I am hoping as the weeks go by we can all relax more and enjoy being pregnant. Thankful for you ladies keeping me sane.