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Pregnancy

Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Due February 2026 ✨

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Bas27 · 20/05/2025 06:56

Tentatively making this bus, as I don’t think there is one yet. Got the start of my BFP yesterday, and I can see the line developing today. Going to continue to test until AF is due. So far due 2nd Feb 😬 Anyone with me?

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LadyWhitehouse1 · 07/06/2025 07:39

CharlotteRae · 07/06/2025 07:36

Morning ladies, wide awake at 4.30 today…. Surely that can’t be starting already or is it excitement 😂 I haven’t done a digital test yet wondering about getting one today whilst I’m in town… are you guys going by just your last period date to calculate how far along you are? I did that originally and it dated me at 5 weeks, but then I found an app that you had to put in your cycle length too and it’s put me back to 4 weeks which is so annoying 😂

I have PCOS so no idea on cycle length or when I ovulated, so I’m going by my lmp until I can get a scan in a few weeks 🫣

CharlotteRae · 07/06/2025 07:42

@LadyWhitehouse1ahh me too, mine aren’t too bad though as fall between 28 and 35 days so I just put 33 as a guess based on my positive ovulation stick. The next few weeks are going to drag I think! Nice to have this chat to off load though as my OH has already started eye rolling when I mention a symptom haha

WildFinch · 07/06/2025 07:43

CharlotteRae · 07/06/2025 07:36

Morning ladies, wide awake at 4.30 today…. Surely that can’t be starting already or is it excitement 😂 I haven’t done a digital test yet wondering about getting one today whilst I’m in town… are you guys going by just your last period date to calculate how far along you are? I did that originally and it dated me at 5 weeks, but then I found an app that you had to put in your cycle length too and it’s put me back to 4 weeks which is so annoying 😂

I've been awake on and off since 3am. Frustrating isn't it 😫 I've been using Clue app to track ovulation for the last few years so that tells me how far along I am = 6w today! I hadn't thought about cycle lengths making a difference. Mine are regular 30 days. I think they just ask date of LMP at EPU and if my cycle was regular 🤔

BGxxx · 07/06/2025 07:44

CharlotteRae · 06/06/2025 20:44

Just tried to follow that link for the fb group but not sure it worked as it wouldn’t open in the app 🤔

It did that for me it works if you keep trying 🤣

BGxxx · 07/06/2025 07:45

Michelle292 · 06/06/2025 21:40

Hi girls.... 5w + 3d, noticed increase in CM today on and off when I wipe, any ideas? It's not that watery it's more thick than anything I would say. Panicking of course

That sounds totally normal!

CharlotteRae · 07/06/2025 07:52

@WildFinchahh it’s strange isn’t it, must be all those hormones, I also needed the loo which didn’t help! I think I may just go with day of last period for now as it feels too hard to go back a week now 😂 I actually have an early scan on the 26th that my fertility nurse has organised for me so I guess they will put me right there if things go our way 🤞🏻

@BGxxxahh yes it’s worked now, have joined!

clingerspaniel · 07/06/2025 08:19

Now that a few days have passed, the sickness was almost certainly a poorly timed bug, though the nausea has indeed now started if my stomach even gets a hint of being empty.. problem being, nothing sounds appealing!

CharlotteRae · 07/06/2025 08:39

@clingerspanielahhh I’m hoping this isn’t the case for me as iv just had Invisalign aligners fitted 😂 so can’t snack in between meals, the timing is so typical!

laurajane07 · 07/06/2025 10:17

Omg so just drenched my scalp in rosemary oil and then almost had a heart attack when I read that it can cause miscarriage 😫😭 washed it off straight away and now panicking like mad?!
3 weeks 4 days according to flo app

MountainBunny · 07/06/2025 10:41

Bas27 · 07/06/2025 06:02

I have had presence in both of my previous pregnancies but only taken them very sporadically because they’ve made me feel worse when I’ve been very sick. I think partially because they’re so huge. I’m finding these gummies great - got them on Amazon subscribe and save. They’re not vegetarian and I am but decided to suck it up for bean.
@LadyWhitehouse1thats definitely progression. I don’t think there’s any denying that line!! ✨✨

I'm also vegetarian. Tesco's own pregnancy care vitamins are vegetarian and their Omega 3, 6, 9 capsules are too (and much smaller than some of the other brands).

Some of the brands produce absolutely huge tablets- they're so ridiculous

WildFinch · 07/06/2025 12:28

Is anyone else feeling very emotional? I've been crying today thinking about my MMC last year and all the things that could go wrong. It feels a bit like hormonal PMS. Over analysing my symptoms isn't helping. I am going to focus on housework to take my mind off it. Anyone else having mood swings/emotional meltdowns?!

CharlotteRae · 07/06/2025 12:57

@WildFinchI had proper rage on Wednesday evening, everything made me so mad that’s what made me do the test, I even had an argument with someone on vinted 😂 I still feel like I have pms in terms of no patience what so ever, hoping that subsides, think heightened emotions is pretty normal though, I know friends that nearly split up before they realised they were pregnant 🙈 try not to compare to your last pregnancy although I know it’s so hard not to. You will drive yourself crazy, positive thoughts xx

BGxxx · 07/06/2025 12:58

Had my scan, measuring 6 weeks and 2 days so exactly where I thought! Got to see the heartbeat which was a great reassurance

WildFinch · 07/06/2025 13:09

Thanks for replying @CharlotteRae lol at the Vinted argument! That place is a bit like the wild west anyway. I was irritable with my husband last night because he was having a Friday evening glass of wine and I obviously wasn't. Glad it's not just me, hoping the mood swings settle a bit 😂 thanks for the kind words!

@BGxxx excellent news on the scan congratulations! Are you having any more between now and 12 weeks?

BGxxx · 07/06/2025 13:18

WildFinch · 07/06/2025 13:09

Thanks for replying @CharlotteRae lol at the Vinted argument! That place is a bit like the wild west anyway. I was irritable with my husband last night because he was having a Friday evening glass of wine and I obviously wasn't. Glad it's not just me, hoping the mood swings settle a bit 😂 thanks for the kind words!

@BGxxx excellent news on the scan congratulations! Are you having any more between now and 12 weeks?

Yes I have one at the epu on Thursday 🤣 and then I’ll have another private at around 10 weeks

jelliebean9 · 07/06/2025 14:05

BGxxx · 07/06/2025 12:58

Had my scan, measuring 6 weeks and 2 days so exactly where I thought! Got to see the heartbeat which was a great reassurance

Yay 😍😍😍😍😍😍 congratulations 🥂

Eeebee14 · 07/06/2025 14:13

Hi everyone. Can I join?

I got my vfl on 21st May about 11dpo. Should be about 5 weeks 2 days today due 5th feb.
Got a 3+ on a clearblue on 3rd June so it seems to be progressing.

It's weird how the symptoms change day by day. My constants have been big sore boobs, although today they aren't as sore but still sore if that makes sense. I'm starting to get the nausea now.

This morning I noticed a glob of cm which was dark brown almost purple. No cramps or pain. I'm guessing it's just baby growing. I do have a picture tmi I'll put it as sensitive. I will remove it if not allowed.

DH is freaking out more than me, he wants to me to go for a scan asap. Bless.

This will be my first and I'm gonna be 35 next week!

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BGxxx · 07/06/2025 14:41

Eeebee14 · 07/06/2025 14:13

Hi everyone. Can I join?

I got my vfl on 21st May about 11dpo. Should be about 5 weeks 2 days today due 5th feb.
Got a 3+ on a clearblue on 3rd June so it seems to be progressing.

It's weird how the symptoms change day by day. My constants have been big sore boobs, although today they aren't as sore but still sore if that makes sense. I'm starting to get the nausea now.

This morning I noticed a glob of cm which was dark brown almost purple. No cramps or pain. I'm guessing it's just baby growing. I do have a picture tmi I'll put it as sensitive. I will remove it if not allowed.

DH is freaking out more than me, he wants to me to go for a scan asap. Bless.

This will be my first and I'm gonna be 35 next week!

You could call the epu and see what they say about the bleeding!

jelliebean9 · 07/06/2025 15:51

Eeebee14 · 07/06/2025 14:13

Hi everyone. Can I join?

I got my vfl on 21st May about 11dpo. Should be about 5 weeks 2 days today due 5th feb.
Got a 3+ on a clearblue on 3rd June so it seems to be progressing.

It's weird how the symptoms change day by day. My constants have been big sore boobs, although today they aren't as sore but still sore if that makes sense. I'm starting to get the nausea now.

This morning I noticed a glob of cm which was dark brown almost purple. No cramps or pain. I'm guessing it's just baby growing. I do have a picture tmi I'll put it as sensitive. I will remove it if not allowed.

DH is freaking out more than me, he wants to me to go for a scan asap. Bless.

This will be my first and I'm gonna be 35 next week!

Hello. Congratulations! I had very similar cm with my DS at about 6 weeks and I called my midwife and they put it down to cervical changes. I’d definitely go and speak to gp or midwife just to be sure 😊

blooshboon · 07/06/2025 15:52

Finally got my 3+ at 6.2weeks. This was just too after who knows how many wees today!

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Anonowl · 07/06/2025 16:15

@BGxxx amazing news xx

Parttimepaula · 07/06/2025 16:25

Eeebee14 · 07/06/2025 14:13

Hi everyone. Can I join?

I got my vfl on 21st May about 11dpo. Should be about 5 weeks 2 days today due 5th feb.
Got a 3+ on a clearblue on 3rd June so it seems to be progressing.

It's weird how the symptoms change day by day. My constants have been big sore boobs, although today they aren't as sore but still sore if that makes sense. I'm starting to get the nausea now.

This morning I noticed a glob of cm which was dark brown almost purple. No cramps or pain. I'm guessing it's just baby growing. I do have a picture tmi I'll put it as sensitive. I will remove it if not allowed.

DH is freaking out more than me, he wants to me to go for a scan asap. Bless.

This will be my first and I'm gonna be 35 next week!

I’d probably phone the EPU, I actually had very similar at about 6 weeks with my last pregnancy and it was nothing but it was very worrying

MummaBear18291 · 07/06/2025 16:30

Eeebee14 · 07/06/2025 14:13

Hi everyone. Can I join?

I got my vfl on 21st May about 11dpo. Should be about 5 weeks 2 days today due 5th feb.
Got a 3+ on a clearblue on 3rd June so it seems to be progressing.

It's weird how the symptoms change day by day. My constants have been big sore boobs, although today they aren't as sore but still sore if that makes sense. I'm starting to get the nausea now.

This morning I noticed a glob of cm which was dark brown almost purple. No cramps or pain. I'm guessing it's just baby growing. I do have a picture tmi I'll put it as sensitive. I will remove it if not allowed.

DH is freaking out more than me, he wants to me to go for a scan asap. Bless.

This will be my first and I'm gonna be 35 next week!

I had this on and off in my previous pregnancy, turned out to be a hematoma and all was well in the end.

Eeebee14 · 07/06/2025 17:57

BGxxx · 07/06/2025 14:41

You could call the epu and see what they say about the bleeding!

I will contact my GP on Monday. It was only when I checked my cervix after a bowl movement today. No pain or cramping, nothing on a tissue when I wipe either

Eeebee14 · 07/06/2025 18:01

Parttimepaula · 07/06/2025 16:25

I’d probably phone the EPU, I actually had very similar at about 6 weeks with my last pregnancy and it was nothing but it was very worrying

I don't have anyone to contact right now. I'll definitely call the GP on Monday. I've booked an early scan for next Thursday which will be 6 weeks exactly

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