Start of pregnancy

Uncertainties are probably always there until 12 weeks. I can't help you with the pain, I haven't had any myself.

You only know for sure if you're really pregnant after the first ultrasound.

When I was pregnant, I also had those cramps. That seems to be completely normal. All sorts of things are happening in your body!

I also struggled with those uncertainties. I wanted to see it first and then believe it! Unfortunately, it ended in a miscarriage for me. I'd say give yourself time to get used to the idea, girl =)

Congratulations! And those doubts are totally normal. Of course, things can always go wrong, but that could still happen in the next 8 months too. But yeah, you can only really believe it after the ultrasound. That's the most exciting part.

Hi, I have a question. I'm not overdue yet, but I'm having breast pain, especially when I sleep on my stomach or when I'm walking up the stairs, etc. Is this a sign of pregnancy? I've been very moody and emotional, but I was like that last month too, and I wasn't pregnant then. I had blood drawn last Friday, and it was negative, but I only just realized that I have a 40-day cycle and that Friday was the last day of my fertile window. Could I still be pregnant, or is that impossible?

Best, Julie

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Hi everyone,
Congratulations on the snow
After an early miscarriage last month, I'm pregnant again now at 5 weeks and 3 days! I have an appointment for the first ultrasound on January 26th.
I totally share your uncertainty.. it's a bit of a wait until the ultrasound, and I think things will feel more relaxed after 12 weeks.

Wow, what a coincidence @sneeuw!!!
I also had one early last month.. I'll be 7 weeks when I have an ultrasound.
I asked this because of my insecurity. Every practice is different, of course...
How old are you, sweet? I'm almost 23 and generally also insecure.

Sweet = snow something quickly typed

I also tested light positive today and I also have occasional menstrual-like cramps. I'll do a Clear Blue tomorrow, if that's also positive I'll call the midwife

Nice @muze38! I'm curious about the Clear Blue test

Good afternoon everyone, and congratulations to all the mamas! I'm Shana, 30 years old, and unexpectedly pregnant with my third.. All from the same father.. My relationship has been struggling lately, and when I told him that despite taking the morning-after pill I was pregnant again, he pushed for an abortion.. Apparently a third child was too much for him. While half a year ago he was still lovingly joking about having a third..
Despite the ups and downs of a relationship, I never expected him not to support me, and I was actually expecting joy.. Unplanned, but for me always welcome.. a little miracle we created together.. And the fact that he's so cold about it changes our whole relationship for me. I don't recognize my love for him anymore.. it feels so unreal. Is this the man I saw myself marrying after almost 10 years of relationship..? The one who calmly decided I should have an abortion? Instead of the expected 'Yay, we're adding another little miracle!!'
So to make a long story short, here I am.. Just pregnant, nauseous, and very busy caring for 2 little ones, with a third on the way.. I'm going to do it all alone! I hope to feel a bit less alone by sharing my story with you all, and I also hope to enjoy your pregnancy experiences!

Wow, that's intense, Shana! But I totally get your reaction. Of course, he shouldn't be happy about it at first. You naturally expected a certain reaction beforehand, which is logical, but it's his feeling. Still, I think he shouldn't have been so casual about an abortion. Come on. Two kids or three. It doesn't really matter that much. I was also alone with two kids when the youngest was 5 months old. The oldest was 3. They're 11 and 14 now... it was tough but not impossible. I wish you lots of strength and success with this pregnancy.