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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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JemRose · 19/05/2026 09:44

Can I join? I'm 5 weeks 2 days pregnant, run out a tests now so will stop obsessively testing and assume I'm pregnant for real... this is my 6th pregnancy, and I have 2 existing children ages 4 and 1.5, so I have a less than 50/50 success rate of ending up with a baby after a positive test ... I would say I'm nervous but at this point I feel quite resigned to what will be will be! Fingers crossed this one is a sticker!

Due January 2027 anyone?
Lollie2903 · 19/05/2026 09:56

Hi all, would love to join this thread. I got my BFP on Sunday, safe to say it was a shock after a 10 day all inclusive holiday😅We were going to start trying later on in the year so was mixed feelings at first.
Had no symptoms before the test like i did with my first but now feeling sick and so knackered. I did get home at 3am Sunday but cant help its all in my head since finding out. Anyone else?!

JemRose · 19/05/2026 10:04

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 🙁

@if you look at my post on the next page, you'll see my 11dpo test was slightly lighter than my 10dpo test and I thought I was out for sure. Then they picked up after that and I had much clearer progression I think

Lollie2903 · 19/05/2026 10:09

JemRose · 19/05/2026 09:44

Can I join? I'm 5 weeks 2 days pregnant, run out a tests now so will stop obsessively testing and assume I'm pregnant for real... this is my 6th pregnancy, and I have 2 existing children ages 4 and 1.5, so I have a less than 50/50 success rate of ending up with a baby after a positive test ... I would say I'm nervous but at this point I feel quite resigned to what will be will be! Fingers crossed this one is a sticker!

The progression looks strong! Congrats girl. I have a 3.5year old. Worried how im going to cope pregnant with a toddler haha

butterflygold · 19/05/2026 19:16

Hello, great to join this group - I’m 7 weeks pregnant EDD 1 Jan. Did I see that there is a WhatsApp group I can join?

helpme402 · 19/05/2026 19:47

Same as you OP, my third child and i'm due january 5th. Although i did plan to have a third just not yet. So i was also very shocked!

PastyPoweredMum · 19/05/2026 21:59

I got 2 very faint positives this morning on first response strip tests, went and got 2 clear blue dye tests and a digital and I’m pregnant!!!! This is my baby number 4, my eldest is 11, youngest is 5! My due date won’t be until Jan 30th so I’m suuuuper early, fingers crossed baby sticks!💕💕

Doglover84 · 20/05/2026 08:33

Hey everyone! I got a bfp on Saturday and I think I'm 4 weeks 3 days!
It's literally all I can think about and time is passing sooo slowly, I hope it sticks 🤞🤞🤞

Lollie2903 · 20/05/2026 09:42

Doglover84 · 20/05/2026 08:33

Hey everyone! I got a bfp on Saturday and I think I'm 4 weeks 3 days!
It's literally all I can think about and time is passing sooo slowly, I hope it sticks 🤞🤞🤞

Im the same. How am I supposed to concentrate at work!? Still doesnt feel real either.

Hope everyone is feeling okay and not too tired/sick. Id love to join the whatsapp group also if theres one?

Doglover84 · 20/05/2026 12:25

Lollie2903 · 20/05/2026 09:42

Im the same. How am I supposed to concentrate at work!? Still doesnt feel real either.

Hope everyone is feeling okay and not too tired/sick. Id love to join the whatsapp group also if theres one?

I can't concentrate on anything! I was horrendously ill last time week 6 - 13ish and I don't know how I'll cope with a nearly 3 year old 🙈

Lollie2903 · 20/05/2026 12:45

Doglover84 · 20/05/2026 12:25

I can't concentrate on anything! I was horrendously ill last time week 6 - 13ish and I don't know how I'll cope with a nearly 3 year old 🙈

oh no really!? I haven't really got any symptoms yet this time. Still very early but last time I had loads before I had even missed a period. But I am anxious about how I will cope with the tiredness because I was napping 24\7 last time and my 3 year old is a handful at times, very sassy haha 😱

anyidea27 · 20/05/2026 15:58

Might be to early, but fingers crossed, im joining the club!
Woke up this morning and decided to take a test, 11 dpo, have had period like cramps waking me over night and I said I test today (same dpo I had a first positive with my little girl)
Im over the moon with excitement already! We're a long time wishing for baby number 2! but also had a hard time to have our little one, I'm dying to share the excitement 🤪🤪

Due January 2027 anyone?
Doglover84 · 20/05/2026 21:59

anyidea27 · 20/05/2026 15:58

Might be to early, but fingers crossed, im joining the club!
Woke up this morning and decided to take a test, 11 dpo, have had period like cramps waking me over night and I said I test today (same dpo I had a first positive with my little girl)
Im over the moon with excitement already! We're a long time wishing for baby number 2! but also had a hard time to have our little one, I'm dying to share the excitement 🤪🤪

My biggest symptom last week was super strong period cramps!!

Hoping23 · 21/05/2026 01:51

Hello all! I have just tested positive! Incredibly excited to have a sibling for my daughter who was born in 2023.

I am also super nervous because I am 44 so I know the risks are higher for me, including miscarriage.

Trying to take comfort in the fact that I got pregnant extremely easily and that we had no complications with the first pregnancy…. Husband is trying not to get too excited till we hear the heartbeat!

Due date Jan 27 ❤️

anyidea27 · 21/05/2026 09:38

Doglover84 · 20/05/2026 21:59

My biggest symptom last week was super strong period cramps!!

how many weeks are you now? Im a bit anxious as I tested so early!!

anyidea27 · 21/05/2026 09:41

Hoping23 · 21/05/2026 01:51

Hello all! I have just tested positive! Incredibly excited to have a sibling for my daughter who was born in 2023.

I am also super nervous because I am 44 so I know the risks are higher for me, including miscarriage.

Trying to take comfort in the fact that I got pregnant extremely easily and that we had no complications with the first pregnancy…. Husband is trying not to get too excited till we hear the heartbeat!

Due date Jan 27 ❤️

Edited

Aghh My little girl is also a 2023 baby! I'm the same as you, anxious because I had a few miscarriages before having her. Let's hold on to the hope 🥰 and the wait shouldn't be so bad being busy with a toddler 😂

Doglover84 · 21/05/2026 09:56

anyidea27 · 21/05/2026 09:38

how many weeks are you now? Im a bit anxious as I tested so early!!

Going by ovulation I'm 4+4! Due date is saying 24 Jan what about you?

Doglover84 · 21/05/2026 09:57

Hoping23 · 21/05/2026 01:51

Hello all! I have just tested positive! Incredibly excited to have a sibling for my daughter who was born in 2023.

I am also super nervous because I am 44 so I know the risks are higher for me, including miscarriage.

Trying to take comfort in the fact that I got pregnant extremely easily and that we had no complications with the first pregnancy…. Husband is trying not to get too excited till we hear the heartbeat!

Due date Jan 27 ❤️

Edited

Yay congratulations!

This gives me a hope maybe I could squeeze in a 3rd baby as this one (if it sticks) will be born right before my 40th.

Also have a 2023 baby. I'm letting him have a telly morning today as I cba doing anything haha

anyidea27 · 21/05/2026 10:05

Doglover84 · 21/05/2026 09:56

Going by ovulation I'm 4+4! Due date is saying 24 Jan what about you?

30th! I see were around the same age, I'll be turning 38 in October. Also wondering if there’s going to be a 3rd as so many people tell me they're the easier ones 😅 Always wanted 3

Doglover84 · 21/05/2026 10:07

anyidea27 · 21/05/2026 10:05

30th! I see were around the same age, I'll be turning 38 in October. Also wondering if there’s going to be a 3rd as so many people tell me they're the easier ones 😅 Always wanted 3

I always wanted just one so this changing of mind has been very strange for me but I've just loved being a mum so much! I think once I tell people irl they are gonna be shocked 🤣 also my hubby thinks I'm joking about 3 😬

D842AFR · 21/05/2026 11:42

Update from here, we've just had our scan and we are 7 weeks today and saw the heartbeat 🤍
This is our first after years of trying and IVF so we're over the moon!

Doglover84 · 21/05/2026 11:43

D842AFR · 21/05/2026 11:42

Update from here, we've just had our scan and we are 7 weeks today and saw the heartbeat 🤍
This is our first after years of trying and IVF so we're over the moon!

Amazing! So happy for you!

feelingalittlehorse · 21/05/2026 13:39

D842AFR · 21/05/2026 11:42

Update from here, we've just had our scan and we are 7 weeks today and saw the heartbeat 🤍
This is our first after years of trying and IVF so we're over the moon!

Congratulations!!! What a lovely day ❤️ over the moon for you xxx

feelingalittlehorse · 22/05/2026 13:02

Good news for us today 😊 heart rate normal speed and growth measurements as should be, so think dates were just behind at my last scan. So hopefully won’t need to see EPAU again will just have my normal booking appointment at 10 weeks 👏

Still holding off downloading any apps or joining the Whattsapp group until we’ve had the 12 week scan- just praying this will be our turn 🤞🏻

Bluehouse14 · 22/05/2026 13:39

feelingalittlehorse · 22/05/2026 13:02

Good news for us today 😊 heart rate normal speed and growth measurements as should be, so think dates were just behind at my last scan. So hopefully won’t need to see EPAU again will just have my normal booking appointment at 10 weeks 👏

Still holding off downloading any apps or joining the Whattsapp group until we’ve had the 12 week scan- just praying this will be our turn 🤞🏻

Really pleased for you! That must have been a stressful wait. I had a scan at 6+1 the other day and heartbeat also present but they didnt comment on the rate. I understand it can be slow to begin with. It measured 3.8mm and apparently they find it hard to date pregnancies under 4mm so I have to go back in a few weeks to date it properly apparently. Hopefully all is well. Also still not on the whatspp for similar reasons to you! X