Hello, I’m 34 and this is our first month trying to get pregnant. I took this test when my period was 2 days late (first day of last period was Sept 30) and it looks like we are! We were (perhaps naively) a bit surprised it seems to have worked on the first attempt but are excited.

Sorry if this is asking the obvious—but we’re definitely pregnant, right? Picture attached. I have another pregnancy test, does it matter if/when I take it just to verify? Also, do you recommend taking any other tests prior to scheduling a first prenatal visit?

Kind of odd and sorry for the TMI, but I’ve also had diarrhea the past two days and I think mild anal fissuring. Is this normal with pregnancy or unrelated? I’m not the sort of person that normally gets diarrhea or constipation. Other than that I feel like my infrequent motion sickness in the car has become worse than normal. Nausea generally seemed like a normal symptom though, so I just assumed that was related.

Also, any recommendations on generally what to focus on/read/decide most immediately would be appreciated. I did start taking prenatal vitamins (pictures attached). I assume the next step is to schedule a first prenatal dr appointment and to read some books/get more informed on what to expect. I’ve had friends who have been pregnant recently and I’m torn between asking them so early on for advice (I know you’re supposed to wait to announce). I think I’ve made the necessary diet notifications. I did get some referrals from them previously on doctors/midwives/doulas but I still feel like I have a lot of educating of myself to do.

Thanks in advance for any perspective you might have! :)