Hi all

My DH and I found out that we were pregnant yesterday, our first, and whilst we were both excited in the moment (big smiles and cuddles) I think we were both in shock. I’ve always been concerned about TTC as my mum experienced early menopause (42), & I was also told at 28 that I had the hormone profile of someone going through the menopause from years of using the contraceptive pill, which has obviously normalised now as I’ve been off it for 4 years, but these two combined factors made me cautious that I may not be able to conceive. Today it feels a little underwhelming. We agreed to start TTC in Jan but didn’t expect to conceive so soon. Even writing this post feels so odd!

So I guess my question is, how did other people feel when they first saw the “pregnant” confirmation on their test? I’m a massive extrovert and get my energy and excitement from others and think that I’m feeling underwhelmed as we are cautious at this stage and keeping the news to ourselves.

I also don’t want to sound ungrateful either we are so pleased but I think in shock as we know what a privilege this experience will be. What has everyone else experienced? I hope I’m not alone?