Advice please

[xJessie91x]

I am a mama who has lost 4 previous pregnancies. Therefore I am SUPER anxious for this pregnant. I didn’t track my last period so am guessing it started around 14th March. I had my first strip test positive on the 12th April.
i took my first digital weeks test on the 14th I got 1-2
17th - 2-3
22nd (today) - still 2-3

should I be worried? (I am) should I have had 3+ now? I have no bleeding but have had some cramps especially in my left side. Dr wasnt worried and am dropping a urine sample in tomorrow AM to test for infection as been weeing more.

Basically should I prepare for the worst?

 

[Rach87]

@xJessie91x the weeks indicators are very unreliable. They banned them in the US a few years back because of it. Have you tried regular dip tests or frer? Those would be a better indication of progress. Cramps are totally normal in early pregnancy as everything is stretching and growing. Its so hard not to worry though this early, Ive had 4 losses also and completely understand. Hope your tests come back just fine. Keep us updated

 

[xJessie91x]

@xJessie91x the weeks indicators are very unreliable. They banned them in the US a few years back because of it. Have you tried regular dip tests or frer? Those would be a better indication of progress. Cramps are totally normal in early pregnancy as everything is stretching and growing. Its so hard not to worry though this early, Ive had 4 losses also and completely understand. Hope your tests come back just fine. Keep us updated

Thank you for your reply. I ran out of normal tests but had more come today so will take another later to check the line. I know it’s silly and nothing can change what’s going to happen I just hate the wait and not knowing it kills me. Fingers crossed xx

 

[Rach87]

Its hard to say too with not knowing exactly when your last period was. Will your Drs give you an early scan so you know exactly how far you are?

 

[MummyToAmberx]

Yeah i agree those digi ones are hit and miss, with my 3rd baby i did one and got 2-3 then i retested about a week later as i was cramping it came out as 1-2 i went into breakdown mode and booked an early scan for the week after. Within that time frame my MS went from nothing too throwing up 20x a day that i struggled to even get to the scan. Baby was there all fine, week after i was in hosp with hyperemesis gravidarum.

Fingers crossed for you.

 

[Reiko_ctu]

I’ve heard a lot of women never even get a 3+! If you went from 1-2 to 2-3 that’s a good sign and I would be hopeful xx

 

[Suggerhoney]

Yes I've heard they are hit and miss too.
I've never had a problem with them but there was a lady on here who I am friends with on Facebook and she never got a 3+.

Her baby is now here and healthy.


I can understand ure worry. I also had 4 losses last year and with this pregnancy i was a anxious mess at the start.

 

[Bevziibubble]

The weeks indicators are quite inaccurate. They have caused women here a lot of grief over the years.