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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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AnonTTC · 12/05/2026 08:35

Aww, nice to have a due date twin!! Sounds like we have had a very similar journey recently so keeping everything crossed for us both 🤞💕

I'm very much the same and trying to squash the anxiety.. but feel strangely calmer this time around and am actually letting myself believe it will be fine.

This baby is an IVF baby too (so was our last one) so it has been a tough few years but I am really starting to hope we are coming through the other side x

feelingalittlehorse · 12/05/2026 10:51

sigh may remain off the Whattsapp just yet. Had my early scan today and whilst this little dot is in the correct place 🙌🏻 they said the heartbeat was very low. Hoping it’s just due to being too early but it feels a bit like Groundhog Day. Have to go back in another 10 days. I’m trying really hard to be positive but this whole thing is really grinding me down. 😔

JumpingJacks11 · 12/05/2026 12:46

@feelingalittlehorse I’m so sorry your left in this limbo, it’s so hard (similar situation with a previous pregnancy) sending lots of love, be really kind to urself during the wait ❤️

how many weeks are u now?

I rang gp and next available appointment was Thursday next week, said I got a positive test and she had an appointment tomorrow 😅 I would imagine I’ll be put on progesterone again (was on it from the very start of last pregnancy) good to be in the system and hopefully get an early scan in a week or 2 🤞🏽

feelingalittlehorse · 12/05/2026 13:00

Thanks @JumpingJacks11 ❤️ I’m supposed to be six weeks but they dated a bit earlier. I’m just so demoralised that I can’t just go in, have a normal scan, get a pat on my head and sent on my way 😭

Hopefully you won’t be waiting too long for your scan and great to get the ball rolling 😊🤞🏻

Lillybobs86 · 12/05/2026 13:08

Thank you all ❤️

im so sorry @feelingalittlehorseto hear this.
Stay positive 🙏🏽
I didn’t realise they check heart rate at this point I thought it was just a visual check and they listen to it much later… Well I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you 🙏🏽

feelingalittlehorse · 12/05/2026 14:19

They just said they could see a heart beat but it looked quite slow and that it could be my dates are behind and it’s only just started, but I have to go back and make sure. I don’t really know how normal that is for this stage 🤷‍♀️ - I haven’t had a scan this early before as previous issues have been further down the line so if anyone has any wisdom, I’d appreciate it!!!
Thank you for the positivity @Lillybobs86 - I do appreciate it.

Ovulationstation · 13/05/2026 09:35

How’s everyone getting on? It absolutely drags waiting for the first scan doesn’t it

JumpingJacks11 · 13/05/2026 15:11

@feelingalittlehorse aw I’m so sorry that’s caused more worry, the wait is tough but thinking positive is all any of us can do at this stage, @Ovulationstation these first few weeks are the hardest part for me for sure

I had my initial booking appointment today, just to confirm and register the pregnancy. She’s put me on progesterone so I’ve started that already and she booked me in for a scan between 7-8 weeks. She took bloods too, to look at progesterone levels and see what hcg is. €140 for the pleasure 😓 but it’ll all be worth it

mumofds's · 13/05/2026 17:20

Hi can I join!!
Im currently 5+3 with my third pregnancy EDD January 9th, I also thought I was out of the baby stage as my older two are 9 and 10. I definitely don’t have any baby things anymore so feel like we are starting from scratch again but definitely a happy feeling.

Bluehouse14 · 13/05/2026 17:47

feelingalittlehorse · 12/05/2026 14:19

They just said they could see a heart beat but it looked quite slow and that it could be my dates are behind and it’s only just started, but I have to go back and make sure. I don’t really know how normal that is for this stage 🤷‍♀️ - I haven’t had a scan this early before as previous issues have been further down the line so if anyone has any wisdom, I’d appreciate it!!!
Thank you for the positivity @Lillybobs86 - I do appreciate it.

Sorry you're having to endure this stressful wait. Fingers crossed all is well ❤️

Bluehouse14 · 13/05/2026 17:50

Ovulationstation · 13/05/2026 09:35

How’s everyone getting on? It absolutely drags waiting for the first scan doesn’t it

It really does. Ive got a scan early next week at 6 weeks and it's really going very slowly. Feels like Ive been 5 weeks pregnant for a long time. Im also having very few symptoms - maybe some intermittent twinging and breast tenderness but almost 99 percent nothing. Hard not to worry!

Lalalul2 · 14/05/2026 08:17

I said I was going to wait, but have just requested to join the WhatsApp! Hopefully speak to some of you over there soon 😊

Ash2345f · 14/05/2026 11:30

I’ve also just requested to join the WhatsApp group 😃

Kindling1970 · 14/05/2026 19:45

Lillybobs86 · 25/04/2026 22:30

Hi all can I join? :))
Got my positive on Tuesday - After a second trimester loss beginning of the year :(
I’m 4 weeks today - looks like due date 4th January ❤️

I’m 4th Jan too! First ever pregnancy

Ovulationstation · 14/05/2026 19:49

@Bluehouse14hopefully this week goes quickly for you! I didn’t have any symptoms whatsoever with my first pregnancy, but i know it’s hard to not overthink it. I’m the same at the moment, only a few twinges & sore boobs x

D842AFR · 15/05/2026 06:11

Bluehouse14 · 13/05/2026 17:50

It really does. Ive got a scan early next week at 6 weeks and it's really going very slowly. Feels like Ive been 5 weeks pregnant for a long time. Im also having very few symptoms - maybe some intermittent twinging and breast tenderness but almost 99 percent nothing. Hard not to worry!

This is me, few twinges but no sore boobs. Maybe a little tender but nothing unbearable like some women have. Other than that, zero symptoms. I'm just counting myself lucky for now 🙈

Teddii · 15/05/2026 12:23

Helllooo!

I am 10dpo today and had a faint positive. I thought I could see an eye squinter yesterday but wasn't 100% sure. I was driving myself doolally.

This is our rainbow baby after a loss last year. We've been trying for 5 months now and I just feel relief after seeing a positive result.

This would be my 2nd DC. I already have a teenager so it is definitely a big gap for me. I'm not sure what is going through my mind to start all over again but I'm actually excited.

I had my other DC when I was a lot younger and I'll be 35 when this baby is due.

My EDD is 25th January according to the pregnancy calculators. I guess we will see!

I've requested to join the WhatsApp group 😊

emily598191 · 15/05/2026 12:42

First baby due 25th Jan after 14 months of trying!

Doctor1988 · 15/05/2026 12:51

7 weeks today ☺️ apparently now the size of a raspberry!

Teddii · 15/05/2026 13:11

emily598191 · 15/05/2026 12:42

First baby due 25th Jan after 14 months of trying!

We have the same due date 😊😊

Itsgottobeyorkshiretea · 15/05/2026 16:29

Can join. Im 9 dpo today and I got my BFP! Over the moon!

CosyCheshiremumtobe · 16/05/2026 09:09

Congrats! Me to! I am due 7 January. First time mum so nice to find others due around same time.

DaringOliveBear · 16/05/2026 12:12

Hey, I'm due January 7th I think. I'm a first time mum. It's definitely not something we planned but I think my boyfriend and I are at least mostly excited although also shocked and clueless lol but I'm hoping it works out and great to be here. I'm mostly just feeling tired and slightly nauseous at times but I don't feel like I'm going to throw up or anything fortunately but just a bit queasy but just feels strange and different I guess. But hope everything is going well with all of your pregnancies too

Itsgottobeyorkshiretea · 17/05/2026 08:45

I think the pregnancy isnt going to last long. Im 11 dpo today and yesterday's test was slightly darker than today. I used first response but used used clearblue just now and the blue cross is so a lot clearer than the first responses. Im so confused. I also got a 1-2 weeks digital 🙁

Emilymombite · 17/05/2026 18:09

Hi all, congratulations! I'm a bit further along (due September, currently 12 weeks) so I'm not in this club but had to drop in — the 12-16 week aversion phase you're all heading into is the WORST and then almost overnight it lifts. If anyone's struggling to eat anything but carbs right now, it's genuinely fine, your baby is pulling from stores. Sending love to this thread.