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

Due in April 2027

224 replies

Orchid887 · 18/07/2026 09:33

Hi!

Thought I'd start a group for those of us just getting our positives now and are due in April 2027!

I've just had a positive from a frozen embryo transfer. One DD and a previous loss and one failed cycle.

Anxious putting one foot in front of the other in these early days!

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HopefullMumto4 · 01/08/2026 13:22

Hey,

I just found out yesterday I am pregnant with no5! I am still very much in contact with everyone from my mumsnet Whatsapp group with no4! It's really lovely to have people who are due a similar time. Nice to meet you all and congrats

Really need to change my username 🤣

Orchid887 · 01/08/2026 15:14

@LacedBouquet- It's ramped up so quickly this time. I'm 6 weeks tomorrow! I've actually just ordered some B6. How much do you take and how regularly? The cyclizine and prochlorperazine at 2.5 hour intervals of eachother has definitely made am improvement.. I just have to stay really still!

I hadn't thought of Omeprazole so will definitely query that too, thank you! Hope cyclizine keeps things at bay for you.

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Bumblebeemee · 01/08/2026 16:17

Welcome @HopefullMumto4! What age are your other DC if you don’t mind me asking? I promised DH that 3 would be the limit but I’m not convinced 😂

HopefullMumto4 · 01/08/2026 17:30

Bumblebeemee · 01/08/2026 16:17

Welcome @HopefullMumto4! What age are your other DC if you don’t mind me asking? I promised DH that 3 would be the limit but I’m not convinced 😂

They are 11, 10, 8 and 2 🙈🙈 3 was meant to be done for us too, but then I changed my mind when my youngest finished reception. This one is a surprise! But I'm so excited to have 5.

HopefullMumto4 · 01/08/2026 18:00

Ive probably missed the message, but has anyone set up a WhatsApp group yet?

Bumblebeemee · 01/08/2026 18:20

Aw that’s nice though that the youngest will have another sibling close in age. Mine will be a month off 5 and 3 when this one arrives.

My 2 year old is really unwell today and it looks like slapped cheek which isn’t good in early pregnancy. I’m trying not to freak out before I can see the GP Monday. The EPU won’t see you before 6 weeks here unfortunately.

No what’s app group yet - I’m happy to set one up if people are interested? My June 22 group was so successful we’re all going on holiday together for October half term!

HopefullMumto4 · 01/08/2026 18:29

Oh boo, I change my username but it's locked on to this one because it's the one I used first 🤣

Ah no, I hope it's not and they wake up much happier tomorrow! A poorly toddler in this heat is awful, let alone worrying about them passing it on too.

Yes, I would definitely be interested. I have to admit, I find mumsnet threads a bit hard to follow sometimes. People can get lost them and then I feel awful if I've ignored someone.

I love my 2024 WA group! The older kids ones have all fizzled out though 🫠

TiffanyBlythe · 01/08/2026 18:54

Definitely interested in joining a WhatsApp if someone wants to make one.

@HopefullMumto4i changed my username too after two people in here identified me by my name but it won’t change in the thread 🙈

Orchid887 · 01/08/2026 19:02

I'd also be keen for WhatsApp, I do struggle with MN occasionally!

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Orchid887 · 01/08/2026 19:03

Love that your previous group are going on holiday @Bumblebeemee!! I have a group of solo mums with similar due dates and we holiday together too. ❤️

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HopefullMumto4 · 01/08/2026 19:05

TiffanyBlythe · 01/08/2026 18:54

Definitely interested in joining a WhatsApp if someone wants to make one.

@HopefullMumto4i changed my username too after two people in here identified me by my name but it won’t change in the thread 🙈

It's so annoying isn't it 🙈🙈

CatLadyH · 01/08/2026 19:09

Would definitely be up for WhatsApp group, was part of a MN thread that turned into a FB group that turned into a WhatsApp GC for by August 24 baby and it is great! Made some great friends 😊

HopefullMumto4 · 01/08/2026 19:11

Orchid887 · 01/08/2026 19:03

Love that your previous group are going on holiday @Bumblebeemee!! I have a group of solo mums with similar due dates and we holiday together too. ❤️

I'm jealous of the holidays! We are rubbish and have only ever managed a few small group meets

CasualOverthinker · 01/08/2026 20:03

I know once you are pregnant you should step away from the tests…but there is 3 loooooong weeks until my private early scan, so I did another couple of tests today. And it felt so reassuring to actually see my test darker and my CB digital jump up to 2-3 weeks! (Pls ignore the dust on my window sill) Literally cried a couple of happy tears!

I have one more CB digital left which I think I will use next weekend or early week after for a final test, to hopefully see 3+! 🤞🏻🥹🩷

Due in April 2027
CasualOverthinker · 01/08/2026 20:08

Babybuns26 · 01/08/2026 08:36

These were the three I had added to the premom app and I ran out then. Very slighted darkening on these but feel I should be darker if I’m 16dpo?
or maybe I’m just panicking due to previous loss😣

Hey! I just wanted to say I was panicking about my faint lines, and the reality of it was…I was testing too often to see any noticeable difference. I was testing daily, sometimes twice daily and getting upset that I didn’t see progression. 48 hours apart actually did the trick, although 72 h was super clear, no mistaking it progression. Also stick to the same tests. If you’ve done the CB (which I hate with passion personally), then I’d suggest doing another one 48 h later, or better yet 72 h later. You will SEE the difference!

And also, yes! You could have ovulated later, you could have also implanted later, or both, which would explain that the line is not as dark as you have made it in your mind it should be at 16 DPO. Try not to worry, I know it’s so hard. 🩷

HopefullMumto4 · 01/08/2026 20:09

CasualOverthinker · 01/08/2026 20:03

I know once you are pregnant you should step away from the tests…but there is 3 loooooong weeks until my private early scan, so I did another couple of tests today. And it felt so reassuring to actually see my test darker and my CB digital jump up to 2-3 weeks! (Pls ignore the dust on my window sill) Literally cried a couple of happy tears!

I have one more CB digital left which I think I will use next weekend or early week after for a final test, to hopefully see 3+! 🤞🏻🥹🩷

Ha I have literally just done another test and have considered doing my last digi on the off chance of seeing 3+! Which is insane because I got 2-3 this morning 🤣🤣🤣

That is an amazing line though on the first response!

If you got 2-3 today we must be due a similar time? I wasn't tracking my cycles as we weren't trying so I can't be sure when ovulation was but I think I'm 4+5

Janey3090 · 01/08/2026 20:28

Thank you for the welcomes! My tests are getting stronger which is reassuring me (my April loss was really early!)

Would definitely be up for a WhatsApp group! I also find this a bit hard to follow at times xx

Janey3090 · 01/08/2026 20:29

CasualOverthinker · 01/08/2026 20:03

I know once you are pregnant you should step away from the tests…but there is 3 loooooong weeks until my private early scan, so I did another couple of tests today. And it felt so reassuring to actually see my test darker and my CB digital jump up to 2-3 weeks! (Pls ignore the dust on my window sill) Literally cried a couple of happy tears!

I have one more CB digital left which I think I will use next weekend or early week after for a final test, to hopefully see 3+! 🤞🏻🥹🩷

Aw that’s an amazing line on the FR! Congrats, hope time passes quickly to your scan 💗

I totally get the testing to see the lines get darker/weeks go up! Xx

Bumblebeemee · 01/08/2026 20:35

Glad I refreshed as I was just about to do it! Thanks @LemonCheesecake95. At least we’ll all know who @TiffanyBlythe is when she joins 😂

Babybuns26 · 01/08/2026 20:43

TheUniqueMember · 01/08/2026 09:23

Is it possible you ovulated later than you thought? Or potentially could be late implantation!

Had my lh peak on the 15th july and felt cramps and got a headcold around 7/8dpo. Period would have been due yesterday so I might be off maybe a day or two.

Babybuns26 · 01/08/2026 20:44

CasualOverthinker · 01/08/2026 20:08

Hey! I just wanted to say I was panicking about my faint lines, and the reality of it was…I was testing too often to see any noticeable difference. I was testing daily, sometimes twice daily and getting upset that I didn’t see progression. 48 hours apart actually did the trick, although 72 h was super clear, no mistaking it progression. Also stick to the same tests. If you’ve done the CB (which I hate with passion personally), then I’d suggest doing another one 48 h later, or better yet 72 h later. You will SEE the difference!

And also, yes! You could have ovulated later, you could have also implanted later, or both, which would explain that the line is not as dark as you have made it in your mind it should be at 16 DPO. Try not to worry, I know it’s so hard. 🩷

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I know I’m the worst for testing even though I swore I wouldn’t. I just want to make sure there’s still a line for when I go see my doctor on Tuesday.
The loss in April has thrown me for a loop!

LacedBouquet · 01/08/2026 20:45

Orchid887 · 01/08/2026 15:14

@LacedBouquet- It's ramped up so quickly this time. I'm 6 weeks tomorrow! I've actually just ordered some B6. How much do you take and how regularly? The cyclizine and prochlorperazine at 2.5 hour intervals of eachother has definitely made am improvement.. I just have to stay really still!

I hadn't thought of Omeprazole so will definitely query that too, thank you! Hope cyclizine keeps things at bay for you.

Oh so you are a bit ahead! So glad the meds at the moment are keeping it at bay for you 🙏

For the B6 just take 1 x 100mg tablet at night before bed. Once you start being sick more regularly, they recommend adding in B1 as well.

Great re omeprazole, honestly was a game changer for me last time!

Thanks, actually been ok the last day or so with just the cyclizine and B6. I’m only 4w4d though so I should hopefully be ok for the next week before it ramps up 🙏

Orchid887 · 01/08/2026 20:53

@CasualOverthinker- That line has made me want to order more FRERs!! I stopped testing on the clinics official test day, but had a wobble so now using one step cheapies every morning for reassurance. Except, they aren't particularly reassuring because they're as dark as I think they go? 😂

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TheUniqueMember · 01/08/2026 21:19

CasualOverthinker · 01/08/2026 20:03

I know once you are pregnant you should step away from the tests…but there is 3 loooooong weeks until my private early scan, so I did another couple of tests today. And it felt so reassuring to actually see my test darker and my CB digital jump up to 2-3 weeks! (Pls ignore the dust on my window sill) Literally cried a couple of happy tears!

I have one more CB digital left which I think I will use next weekend or early week after for a final test, to hopefully see 3+! 🤞🏻🥹🩷

I'll be doing the same 😊♥️

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