In the beginning

I'm 4w 3d pregnant (4+3)

Feeling positive. Yet still very anxious MOST times!

Found out I'm pregnant 3 days ago. Was shocked but very pleasantly shocked. I mean, we've been trying on and off for 5 years, and this cycle felt easy. Everything fell in place so well as planned and now I'm pregnant! I almost wished I'd OPKed sooner but didn't as this is the right time, especially as earlier would have been tricky, what with my new job.

So, I've had 3 pregnancy tests - one which failed as I didn't follow instructions. The very first done a 4 weeks, on the morning of AF was a cheapie one which showed a faint test line. Hubby (Al from now on) wasn't much convinced it was a positive an wanted confirmation, so I bought a packet of 2 digital tests of which one failed and the other said this:

Poor quality image but I hope it's kinda visible to see.

I've moved fast in setting plans in motion to help me sustain this pregnancy.

- Seen GP
- Visited walk in EPU at work, had a scan (reassuring though not much was seen). Set date for another scan next week
- Visited St Mary's and set a date for initial follow-up after having RMC (Recurrent Miscarriage) tests. This consultation will set in motion plans for the future management of this pregnancy.
- Pending: set up for alternative/complimentary therapies so I can explore natural delivery as an option as opposed to a C-Section as planned due to previous open myomectomy. CAM will also help alleviate anxiety - reflexology, massage, acupuncture etc are good any day!

So, that's it for now... although might I add that I'm itching to tell the world I'm pregnant! One close friend already knows, and perhaps a few others who can decipher 'Aunt Flo' from a FB message. In all honesty, I don't care who knows, I feel positive things will work out, though this doesn't stop me worrying every now and always! I just want to get past 12 weeks, but hey, that's coming, so patience woman!!!

Note to bean:

You are so very wanted and loved! Daddy's got a big fat grin on his face just thinking about you! And those kisses you hear every now and again are his baby, as mummy can't reach you yet. So burrow in deep, get comfy and lets get to know each other for the next 36 weeks as you grow big and strong, ready to meet the world! love and kisses, Mama x x x