Hi all,
Just after a bit of support, I am going out of my mind stressing. I turned 12 weeks today, it's my first pregnancy, my first scan is on Thursday and I am absolutely petrified!
I have only really had quite mild symptoms all along, sleepy really early, a bit sick, mainly when I wake up because I'm all snotty from in the night. My boobs were sore until about week 5. But everything seems to have disappeared completely the last couple of days. I had a couple of cramps the last couple of days, that's it. I have made the mistake of googling it and have come to the conclusion I've either had a missed miscarriage or symptoms are just calming down because I'm reaching the end of first trimester.
Help! Just need a bit of reassurance to help me through tonight and tomorrow, I can't stop worrying no matter how hard I try! I keep trying to think it's out of my control so just go with it but it's so hard, I know I need to calm down
Re: Help! Uk first time mom
My hubby says I need to chill because I can't go the next 6 months like this, he's being so supportive but I can't snap out of it! Last year was full of ups and downs, we got pregnant literally straight away so I'm finding it hard to believe- they say if something seems too good to be true it usually is, but you can't think like that can you!
I just need to see everything's ok Thursday, I've had no bleeding or pain so like you say that's a good sign. There are just so many sad stories on the Internet! I'm petrified and excited at the same time!
After I spoke to my midwife and had the scan I calmed down a lot I believe your body will tell you if something bad is up. I wouldn't listen to the Americans because their process is so different to ours, I'm only using
The Bump because I like the home screen.
Relax and enjoy it x
William Alexander born 18 September, 2015
Harper Grace born 9 June, 2017
Colton Miles born 9 June, 2017
Bowen James due 19 June, 2019
Ktewart yes don't be overthinking things, your mind plays games with you. Just try and relax, trust that everything's ok. If you're worried about anything just call your midwife for a bit of reassurance x
This morning I mindlessly peed on stick again, I had one left, saw it when I went to the loo and just thought I'd get rid of it. Well, the pregnancy line was not as strong as the one 5 weeks ago and now I can't get it out of my head! I know by logic the tests do not measure amount of hcg and that it fluctuates throughout the day. There is no reason why this pregnancy shouldn't be fine still, I'm 9 weeks and scan is on 13/3. I refuse to google things... Just need a couple of calming words! It's so nice to have a UK thread here to turn to x
As for the repeat pregnancy test being lighter i have read about someting called the hook affect which is where the pregnancy hormone reaches such a high level which overpowers the test causing the test to be lighter.
Just try and enjoy your pregnancys, wishing you a happy and healthy 9 month.
Hope this helps! Xx