I found out that I was pregnant back in December. Like a lot of my contemporaries, I had spent the week drinking (it was the run up to Christmas, come on), so needless to say I felt very guilty when the 2 lines popped up on the little reader thing. I did both the tests, of course, and then after telling my husband, I called my doctor, as I thought they would be interested. They weren’t especially but said I could come and wee in a pot to confirm it if I wanted. So I did that and it was positive too.
Then, with little other knowledge, I trawled the internet for ideas of what to do next. Take folic acid and vitamin d. Fine. I checked my symptoms – I thought my boobs had been quite sore but the fact that they were now too big for all my bras (much to my husband’s delight – ‘your boobs are MASSIVE’ – yes, thank you dear) explained a lot. But that was kind of it on the pregnancy symptoms front.
A few days/weeks later I started to feel a bit nauseous and I couldn’t think about a pea and mint rissotto that I had fully enjoyed at work a few weeks before, without reteching. Whenever I thought about what I wanted to eat, the image would pop up in my head and I’d start feeling minging.
That was all between about 6 and 9 weeks, now I’m nearly 10 weeks and all pregnancy symptoms seemed to have stopped, which has left me feeling a bit… ‘am I actually pregnant?’ – my husband was looking at my belly this morning that I was duly pushing out for him, and he confirmed ‘hmm, yes, you are definitely pregnant’ (oh good, that means I’ve put on lots of weight – this baby is the size of a kidney bean remember!) and then in the same breath said something very rude that cannot be repeated (my mum might read it at some point). It’s funny how men’s minds work.
I have my first midwife appointment next week, so hopefully it will be a bit more real then – I have to wee in two more pots, so I guess one of those will be checked again…then of course there will be a scan in a few more weeks. In the mean time, I shall continue to assume I am!
10 comments
Kerry on 1-23-2013 at 3:15 pm
Oh my goodness this post rings so true! I am 10 weeks or so at the moment and I’ve had no nausea (a little queasiness if I don’t eat regularly!) larger boobs but also larger belly after the honeymoon! (yes it looks likely we have our very own honeymoon baby!) and a spotty chin but otherwise escaped any real symptoms! The most awareness I’ve had is lots of cramps! and occasion pains that feels like stitches but every where i read it can be ligament pain! and with no bleeding appears to be nothing to worry about!
It really does play on your anxiety! I’ve take a couple of extra tests since the initial couple upon discovering this! And even this week took another! Now I know if something terrible had happened my body would likely continue making pregnancy hormones so it is no real confirmation of anything! But somehow seeing those two wee lines helps me believe I haven’t falsified the entire event! I suppose I can blame all this on another symptom I may not even be aware of- THE HORMONES!
hannah on 1-23-2013 at 4:15 pm
Hi Kerry, congratulations!! But I now officially ban you from taking anymore tests
in 2 weeks time you’ll be having a scan and it’ll be amazing. Then you’ll know for sure. Then you’ll leave and feel exactly the same as before and it won’t be until you’re 20 weeks that you’ll know for sure again…at least after that baby bean will start moving and letting you know he’s alright. It’s funny to think you’re pretty much a year behind me and what a year you’re about to have!! Thank you for your comment (that was the 2nd ever post I wrote!) xx
Lorraine on 3-14-2013 at 3:49 pm
This is so reassuring to read. Im only 7 and a half weeks, I felt really weird this first couple of weeks, really sleepy and bloated which was very odd for me, but since about week 5 I have felt perfectly normal except for not fitting in my usual bras. Feel worried constantly that something is wrong as I have had no sickness at all!!
hannah on 3-15-2013 at 11:07 am
Been there sista! Please try not to worry – although I know you’ll be bricking it, just as I was, before your scan in a few weeks. You have to remember (as Mike told me), what will be will be, so try to just look after yourself and think happy thoughts
“You got to accentuate the positive”…etc you don’t really want me to sing!
Thank you so much for your comment and lemme know how you get on at your scan – I cried like a baby: http://www.mumsdays.com/ultrasound-day…a-cry-baby-day xxx
Lorraine on 3-20-2013 at 2:16 pm
Aww thank you… I’m so excited/scared I think I will be about 13 weeks when I have my scan as I will be exactly 12 when I have my booking in appointment …I’m so impatient though!!
hannah on 3-20-2013 at 6:10 pm
That’s exactly the same for me – I was 13 weeks and a couple of days.. Good luck I’ll be thinking of you
xx
lindsey on 4-4-2013 at 8:14 pm
Hi,
This is very reassuring. I’m 8 weeks and a few days and we have been trying for a long time. Since finding out about the pregnancy I have been very tired with sore blobs but that is about all the symptoms (although my husband would argue I have had mood swings) and I’m starting to think it’s not real. I have done 8 tests (yes you read right,8) all positive but I’m so worried and I read that if you don’t have sickness it means a greater risk of miscarriage. There are scare stories everywhere I look and waiting for 12 week scan is torture!
Your blog is a wonderful resource for mums to be and new mums and I hope you continue it,
Lindsey x
hannah on 4-4-2013 at 8:21 pm
Awwww, Lindsey, try not to worry (easier said than done!)!! You’ve done the hard bit and the no morning sickness thing is bollocks (probably made up by someone with morning sickness because it really is so awful!). RELAX because what will be will be and all you have to do is look after yourself and keep up your mood swings!! Oh, and try not to read too much…only positive stories allowed. Please do let me know how you get on with your 12 week scan!
love and positive thoughts Hannah xxx
Aparna on 5-9-2013 at 12:07 pm
Wow! Thanks for putting this up… I’ve discovered this last Monday that I’m pregnant and confirmed again today! I usually get pregnancy symptoms during my periods so was skeptical about it all along, except that they’re more severe! NHS says that I’m 7 weeks through and Babycentre says its closer to 9! All I know is that I feel like a big balloon right now… Massive boobs! Hubby is happy with that! But I need a whole new freaking wardrobe!!! What with my bloated tummy, I cant fit into anything other than maxis! Load of luck its summer… Am planning on reading your blog all through… Thanks for all the trouble you took. You’re now officially my guardian angel through all of this…
hannah on 5-9-2013 at 3:44 pm
Yay! Aparna, thanks for your comment – congratulations on your news and I really hope the blog can help in some ways, even if just to reassure you that you ain’t alone! If anything it sounds like you have a great excuse to get a new wardrobe – go for lots of dresses and use this elastic band trick to keep your jeans fitting for longer! Keep checking in and letting me know how you’re getting on xxx