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Pregnancy

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

Due Feb 2027

71 replies

Lao2471 · 28/05/2026 20:45

Just had a tentative early bfp which would make me due Feb 2027. Super scary as we have a not quite 9 month old…fingers crossed it’s sticky.

Anyone else?

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hazeleyesJ · 30/05/2026 14:50

Hi, tentatively joining. Due date would be early Feb. Only around 17/18dpo today. How is everyone feeling? Any symptoms? I’ve been peeing more, and I’ve had a few twinges here and there. Last pregnancy ended in a loss so trying my best to take it day by day and working through the anxiety.

tierneytarny · 30/05/2026 15:07

Tentatively saying hi. Had an early loss last cycle. I’ve been away and I have come home at approximately 11/12 DPO to a BFP. I’m scared. This will be baby 4 - very much wanted and planned. I think my due date will be 05 Feb.

Apple2026 · 30/05/2026 15:12

Poppybloom55 · 30/05/2026 14:49

These are my strips. I’ve been reading online why my HcG might be high early on and there seems to be a lot of possibilities, including it being totally normal but I’ve also read a few concerning things so I really need to stop googling!

I can’t help but google everything too, especially in this early stage.
I bet it’s nothing to worry about but it wouldn’t be unreasonable to ask your dr to do a blood test if it would ease your concerns?

Apple2026 · 30/05/2026 15:13

Sorry to hear there are so many of us that have had losses. Fingers crossed for us all

cobalt123 · 30/05/2026 16:04

Apple2026 · 30/05/2026 14:14

It is so cruel and I totally get the anxiety. Did you join the September WhatsApp? I was on there but obviously left.

I was also temporarily on the mn and watsapp September groups 😔

LawyerishMumma · 30/05/2026 17:17

Apple2026 · 30/05/2026 14:14

It is so cruel and I totally get the anxiety. Did you join the September WhatsApp? I was on there but obviously left.

I did, yes! I was quite an active participant but I would've joined late as by LMP I was due 27th Sept

LawyerishMumma · 30/05/2026 17:18

cobalt123 · 30/05/2026 16:04

I was also temporarily on the mn and watsapp September groups 😔

I am both delighted and saddened by this

LawyerishMumma · 30/05/2026 17:41

hazeleyesJ · 30/05/2026 14:50

Hi, tentatively joining. Due date would be early Feb. Only around 17/18dpo today. How is everyone feeling? Any symptoms? I’ve been peeing more, and I’ve had a few twinges here and there. Last pregnancy ended in a loss so trying my best to take it day by day and working through the anxiety.

I was about to ask about symptoms! I feel like I've had so many so much earlier this time, but don't know if that's just because it was only 4 months since I was last pregnant, so things feel familiar?
I've been unable to stop yawning today - didn't feel tired this morning, so I've not had any caffeine and was already trying to cut down on the coffee I drink in Feb. I've also felt a bit nauseous, but can't tell if that's just the heat. I didn't enjoy being first trimester in the summer with my second baby and my nausea was so much worse than with my first (first trimester in autumn/winter), but I'm hoping that being in a different place and a different job will help this time around. My boobs are sore as well, not at the nipple but like further up, one of the reasons I took a test, but at least my cramps have stopped!

tierneytarny · 30/05/2026 17:46

I’m exhausted! I’ve spent the last week fighting off catnaps but put it down to being off work and having had a stressful few weeks 🙈

Had a little nausea the last few days and I put it down to a bit too much wine in good weather (oops - I genuinely didn’t even think I could possibly be pregnant).

since finding out at 2:30ish today, I’ve had a nap 😂

FFOXGLOVE · 30/05/2026 17:49

I’ve had lots of cramps and some sickness - just occasionally. Peeing a bit more and tired. That’s it. But then I always tired 🥱

censor22 · 30/05/2026 18:50

I’ve been really tired too, and starving but also don’t really fancy anything

cobalt123 · Yesterday 08:50

How’s everyone getting on? The fatigue has been hitting pretty hard already for me even though I’m still only 12dpo 😅 especially in the afternoon getting worse until bedtime. Also quite strong crampy lower back pain last night. My partner just left for a 2 week trip for work this morning so I’m feeling a bit sad that I’ll be on my own for these first 2 weeks.

Chellooo · Yesterday 10:43

Definitely feeling the fatigue this time, a lot tougher with a 2 year old running about 🙈
Has anyone registered their pregnancy yet? Im almost afraid to tempt fate

GiantYorkshirePud · Yesterday 11:25

Hi everyone :)

I’m due Feb 2nd with baby number 2, DD is almost 16 months old and was a Feb baby too!

Has anyone elses sense of smell gone off the rails? My nose is like a bloodhound at the moment! This happened in my last pregnancy so i wonder if I will get exactly the same symptoms throughout.

@Chellooo I registered my pregnancy with the midwives as soon as i found out 😅, got my 8 week booking on the 26th June. Trying to keep positive thoughts as my last pregnancy I was an anxious mess.

Reevester · Yesterday 12:13

Hello everyone, I’m due at the start of Feb. First pregnancy, very excited but also realistically anxious before we’ve had scans etc.
I’ve got an appointment booked in for the 10th week, with the midwife @Chellooo felt abit more real to me getting that done 😂
Sore and much larger boobies and cramps most evenings last week but not much else yet! Hope everyone is doing well 💖

Apple2026 · Yesterday 12:59

Chellooo · Yesterday 10:43

Definitely feeling the fatigue this time, a lot tougher with a 2 year old running about 🙈
Has anyone registered their pregnancy yet? Im almost afraid to tempt fate

Same here! I feel really fatigued but I'm not sure if it's just toddler-induced tiredness 😂
I haven't registered with the midwife yet either, I registered straight away with my son and last pregnancy but I'm being a bit more cautious this time. How many weeks are you?

tierneytarny · Yesterday 13:07

The anxiety has hit a little here. Baby number 4. Completely and utterly planned but suddenly seems like a huge responsibility 😂

Chellooo · Yesterday 13:18

I'm just under 4 so was feeling very hesitant to send anything away, but I've just messaged my bereavement midwives that looked after me last year when I lost my son to see if there is any extra support available.
On a brighter note I got an absolute dye stealer this morning at 15dpo so feeling a bit better

Due Feb 2027
Apple2026 · Yesterday 13:22

@tierneytarny I think we all have that 😳moment 😂
What ages are your other kids? Sorry if you've already said!

tierneytarny · Yesterday 13:39

@apple🙈 I have no idea where it has come from! Sat at work just trying to regulate my breathing and calm down 🙈 my husband has no clue how to help 😂

I have a 6 year old, 4 year old and nearly 2 year old.

We’re so excited (though this is definitely the last baby).

I’ve not registered with the midwife yet either. I registered at this point last cycle and she called to book my booking in appointment the day I had my loss and it was a really tough call. I’m going to leave it another few days and then self refer.

NoCheese2026 · Yesterday 14:50

Joining! I got a positive test a few days ago, first pregnancy and not sure what happens next! No symptoms particularly so far except it sometimes feels like a little building site is being constructed down there. Very exciting and just hope it sticks... Have you told anyone yet? It's hard not to!

Chellooo · Yesterday 14:59

NoCheese2026 · Yesterday 14:50

Joining! I got a positive test a few days ago, first pregnancy and not sure what happens next! No symptoms particularly so far except it sometimes feels like a little building site is being constructed down there. Very exciting and just hope it sticks... Have you told anyone yet? It's hard not to!

Congratulations! I've told my sister as I tend to get very sick very early so need her on hand for childcare 😂

Apple2026 · Yesterday 16:05

Chellooo · Yesterday 13:18

I'm just under 4 so was feeling very hesitant to send anything away, but I've just messaged my bereavement midwives that looked after me last year when I lost my son to see if there is any extra support available.
On a brighter note I got an absolute dye stealer this morning at 15dpo so feeling a bit better

I hope they can give you some extra support, I imagine it's a really hard thing to navigate❤

That line looks great! Have you been tracking the line progression? it's my first time doing it and I have found it quite reassuring - annoyingly I've run out of tests so will have missed a day.

Apple2026 · Yesterday 16:07

tierneytarny · Yesterday 13:39

@apple🙈 I have no idea where it has come from! Sat at work just trying to regulate my breathing and calm down 🙈 my husband has no clue how to help 😂

I have a 6 year old, 4 year old and nearly 2 year old.

We’re so excited (though this is definitely the last baby).

I’ve not registered with the midwife yet either. I registered at this point last cycle and she called to book my booking in appointment the day I had my loss and it was a really tough call. I’m going to leave it another few days and then self refer.

@tierneytarny Argh, blame it on the hormones 😂

They're lovely ages I bet they'll be keen to help out with the baby

Chellooo · Yesterday 16:37

@Apple2026thank you. Yes just using the Internet cheapies but I'm definitely seeing progression so I'll probably keep testing for a few more days then try and stop 😂