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Pregnancy

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

Due January 2027 anyone?

235 replies

Teresa7 · 25/04/2026 16:00

I couldn’t see an existing thread, so I thought I’d start one. If there is one already going, please point me in the right direction - though I imagine there are not many people due in this month just yet!!

I just found out I’m pregnant. I’ve calculated my due date to be the 1st of January 2027.

This is my third pregnancy. It’s come as a bit of a shock, but a very happy one! My first two were quite close together, and I thought I’d left the baby phase behind. I also gave away all our baby stuff already 🫠

It would be nice to chat to others in the same stage of pregnancy as we go through it all together 🥰

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souiii · 10/05/2026 08:59

Omg hi! Congratulations!! I told you we were in the same boat 😂😂

Bluehouse14 · 10/05/2026 09:20

D842AFR · 09/05/2026 19:15

I will join once we've had our scan and I know everything is going okay 😊

Same 🥰

Bluehouse14 · 10/05/2026 09:23

souiii · 10/05/2026 08:17

Hi everyone!

Finally able to join in!

Been a long journey after infertility for 6 years, had a miscarriage in December, and now pregnant with our rainbow baby.

We were about to start a cycle for a frozen embryo transfer but we managed to get pregnant naturally 🥹

Huge congratulations, what a journey! Xx

feelingalittlehorse · 10/05/2026 09:41

D842AFR · 09/05/2026 19:14

No tips I'm afraid but just wanted to say that I feel the EXACT same, so you're not on your own!

My scan is booked for 21st May and that seems forever away!

Thanks so much for the solidarity @D842AFR and your kind words. ❤️ It’s really appreciated xxx

feelingalittlehorse · 10/05/2026 09:42

souiii · 10/05/2026 08:17

Hi everyone!

Finally able to join in!

Been a long journey after infertility for 6 years, had a miscarriage in December, and now pregnant with our rainbow baby.

We were about to start a cycle for a frozen embryo transfer but we managed to get pregnant naturally 🥹

Congratulations after such a difficult journey 🎉🎉🎉 that’s lovely news xx

MonsteraLeaf · 10/05/2026 09:43

Hi all, just found out a couple of days ago that I'm 5 weeks and 3 days :) due 17th Jan with my second, first one is 11 so basically starting from scratch again 😂

MintRobin · 10/05/2026 10:05

Hi, can i tentatively join? Just got our CB digital positive, 1-2 weeks, so super early days! This would be baby #3 for us xx

JumpingJacks11 · 10/05/2026 10:34

@souiii lovely news after a tough journey, congrats 🥳 and congrats to everyone joining today,
im around 5 weeks and the exhaustion is peak, dunno how ill manage with a very busy week ahead in work 🫣

souiii · 10/05/2026 10:58

Thanks everyone! I'm meant to be at an away day for work tomorrow and I don't know how I'm going to make it through the day without urging or falling asleep 😂

Ovulationstation · 10/05/2026 15:13

Congrats everyone. I’m happy to join WhatsApp group when I’ve had a scan in a few weeks 😊

gem71 · 10/05/2026 20:25

Hey guys,

im having a bit of a weird one.

Flo / cycle tracking / actually TRYING for a baby if you know what I mean was few and far between. So all signs point to me being 10dpo.

been getting negative strip tests as expected.

Yesterday morning (9dpo) I got a negative strip test. Later that day I got a positive clear blue digital stating 1-2 weeks. Took another strip test after and again negative. These are “early detection” at 10hcg/unit.

today (10dpo) negative strip test on morning wee.
Then another positive digital in afternoon.
another brand of strip tests (they use these in my local hospital) which is negative.

has anyone experienced this? I know all I can do is watch and wait but can’t help my mind racing. I didn’t realise quite how much I wanted this and how big of a loss it will feel like if the pregnancy (?) doesn’t progress.

Lalalul2 · 10/05/2026 22:27

gem71 · 10/05/2026 20:25

Hey guys,

im having a bit of a weird one.

Flo / cycle tracking / actually TRYING for a baby if you know what I mean was few and far between. So all signs point to me being 10dpo.

been getting negative strip tests as expected.

Yesterday morning (9dpo) I got a negative strip test. Later that day I got a positive clear blue digital stating 1-2 weeks. Took another strip test after and again negative. These are “early detection” at 10hcg/unit.

today (10dpo) negative strip test on morning wee.
Then another positive digital in afternoon.
another brand of strip tests (they use these in my local hospital) which is negative.

has anyone experienced this? I know all I can do is watch and wait but can’t help my mind racing. I didn’t realise quite how much I wanted this and how big of a loss it will feel like if the pregnancy (?) doesn’t progress.

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@gem71 10dpo is still so early! False positives are unlikely so I would trust the digital. I used 10mul test strip and I (and chat gpt) were convinced it was negative and the faint line was an indent/evap at 10dpo. Then at 11dpo, the same. The more expensive clear blue gave me a clear line on 11dpo. I have used 3 different brands with the same sample and all are 10mul, and all showed a different line (from is that even a line in the strips, a faint line on a cheap plastic test and then to an obvious line on the clear blue). I know it’s hard and you want answers now, the fact you got a positive on a digital is so reassuring and I would take that as the fact you are pregnant. Congratulations! If you want reassurance I recommend buying another brand, this helped me! Fingers crossed for you

gem71 · 11/05/2026 07:54

Lalalul2 · 10/05/2026 22:27

@gem71 10dpo is still so early! False positives are unlikely so I would trust the digital. I used 10mul test strip and I (and chat gpt) were convinced it was negative and the faint line was an indent/evap at 10dpo. Then at 11dpo, the same. The more expensive clear blue gave me a clear line on 11dpo. I have used 3 different brands with the same sample and all are 10mul, and all showed a different line (from is that even a line in the strips, a faint line on a cheap plastic test and then to an obvious line on the clear blue). I know it’s hard and you want answers now, the fact you got a positive on a digital is so reassuring and I would take that as the fact you are pregnant. Congratulations! If you want reassurance I recommend buying another brand, this helped me! Fingers crossed for you

Thank you so much. You’re so right. I don’t know why these situations remove all logical thinking from my brain 🤣 I have had another strip negative today (11dpo) but am trusting the positive digital and will wait until the actual day of missed period to test again! Fingers crossed! Xx

D842AFR · 11/05/2026 07:59

gem71 · 11/05/2026 07:54

Thank you so much. You’re so right. I don’t know why these situations remove all logical thinking from my brain 🤣 I have had another strip negative today (11dpo) but am trusting the positive digital and will wait until the actual day of missed period to test again! Fingers crossed! Xx

Could you try one of the First Response Early Results tests? They were the one that confirmed it for sure, for me 😊

robodo · 11/05/2026 13:06

Can I join, I didn't track well this month but my cycles and ovulation are usually very predictable but I have a very strong positive and positive digital but only 8 dpo this is 3rd for us x

Doctor1988 · 11/05/2026 15:17

First scan - heart beat present and so excited! 😊

Lillybobs86 · 11/05/2026 15:19

After the spotting I finally had my scan this afternoon at 6 weeks + 1 day and saw the heartbeat ♥️
So relieved and will join the WhatsApp group now xx

Teresa7 · 11/05/2026 16:10

Yay @Lillybobs86and @Doctor1988 I’m so pleased your scans went so well!!

congratulations @robodo !

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pinkskiesx · 11/05/2026 16:14

Congratulations on your scans @Doctor1988 @Lillybobs86 wonderful news!

feelingalittlehorse · 11/05/2026 19:58

Wonderful news @Lillybobs86 and @Doctor1988 !! What lovely updates ❤️

JumpingJacks11 · 11/05/2026 22:32

@Doctor1988 aw such a relief ❤️ congrats 🥳 how many weeks are u now?

@Lillybobs86 amazing news also and to get the heart beat so early on is such a huge bonus.

We’ve the option of an early scan at 6 +6 , I was afraid it was too early for heartbeat and might only cause us worry but I might just go for that now.

I can’t get over the level of nausea from 4 weeks this time 🤢 I’m sure it was at least 6 or 7 with previous pregnancies

Doctor1988 · 11/05/2026 23:48

JumpingJacks11 · 11/05/2026 22:32

@Doctor1988 aw such a relief ❤️ congrats 🥳 how many weeks are u now?

@Lillybobs86 amazing news also and to get the heart beat so early on is such a huge bonus.

We’ve the option of an early scan at 6 +6 , I was afraid it was too early for heartbeat and might only cause us worry but I might just go for that now.

I can’t get over the level of nausea from 4 weeks this time 🤢 I’m sure it was at least 6 or 7 with previous pregnancies

6 weeks + 3 😊😊

interestingtimes92 · 12/05/2026 01:19

PickleThePenguin · 03/05/2026 05:05

Hello, joining tentatively too! We were going away on holiday yesterday so I did a test before we left for the airport at 9 dpo and could see a squinter (well I could DH wasn't sure), so now being sensible food and drink wise. Have tested again today and it's still very faint but definitely darker.

Based on last day of period looks like I'll be due 16th Jan. This will hopefully be our first, we had 2 losses last year so really hoping this is our time.

Congratulations to you all 🩷🩵

weve got the same due date ❤️

AnonTTC · 12/05/2026 07:55

Hello! :)
Hoping I can join in here as I'm due 13th January.
Similar to some others on here, I am cautiously optimistic after losing a previous pregnancy very early on at the start of this year.
Feeling positive and excited though, and hopeful this time we will get to meet our baby.
This will be my first child so all very new to me!
Hope everyone is doing well x

pinkskiesx · 12/05/2026 08:06

AnonTTC · 12/05/2026 07:55

Hello! :)
Hoping I can join in here as I'm due 13th January.
Similar to some others on here, I am cautiously optimistic after losing a previous pregnancy very early on at the start of this year.
Feeling positive and excited though, and hopeful this time we will get to meet our baby.
This will be my first child so all very new to me!
Hope everyone is doing well x

Congratulations! Same due date as me 🥳 Number one for me as well after an early loss. Trying to not let the anxiety win and stay positive x