Re: ( Liz) Re: pregnancy vs periods

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Thanks Liz, what an awrul feeling isn't it. I had the same sore

boobs, everything smelled strong, very tired, and just felt pg. You

have my total sympathy too. I didn't realise how much I wanted to be

pg, until I realised that it was all over!

Still hoping that it will be better next time round, and keeping my

fingers crossed for you!

Kirsten

>

> > Can anyone tell me what the chances are of loosing a pregnancy in

> the

> > first month or so. I did a pregnancy test last week that was +

but

> a

> > few days later got my period (one week late), which you can

> > understand was a huge disappointment. I am now worried about

trying

> > to get pg incase this happens recurrently.

> >

> > I know that one way to get round this is not to do a test too

early,

> > but I was quite sure I was pg from very early on, sore boobs,

temper

> > etc.

> >

>

> Kirsten,

>

> My sympathies and hugs. I am also very disappointed at the moment.

DH

> and I were completely convinced I was pregnant (had all the early

> signs too - nausea, sore boobs, keen sense of smell, no period for 7

> weeks etc.) but then last night I got my period. My DH had convinced

> me that we should wait another week or so before doing a test, so I

> cannot be certain that I was pregnant - perhaps my symptoms were

> psychosomatic?

>

> I read that you have a 1/4 chance of misscarrying in the early

stages

> too. I cant help but think that it is more common for women to loose

> babies than we might think, for reasons mentioned by othes. In my

> case I may have just dreamt up my pregnancy (because I suddenly

> realised I wanted to be pregnant) or maybe I was for a short time.

>

> Anyway, hugs from another very disappointed lady and good luck if

you

> decide to keep trying. Perhaps you could talk through any medical

> concerns with your GP? Or contact the Miscarriage Association:

>

> Miscarriage Association

> c/o Clayton Hospital

> Northgate

> Wakefield

> West Yorkshire WF1 3JS

> Tel: 01924 200799

>

> Liz x

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