Graduates of the TTC After Pregnancy Loss thread. Aka: The Penguin Huddle

[MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue]

This is a safe and supportive thread for ladies from the TTC after pregnancy loss thread who've had a BFP and are now negotiating the scary rollercoaster world of pregnancy after loss.

If you weren't on the original thread, have suffered a loss and are now pregnant please feel free to join the penguin huddle 🐧

Positive pants ON. Let’s get our rainbows ladies 🌈

[MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue]

I can’t find the up to date list of due dates, but I’ll start the roll call...

About me:
Age 37 (today!)
DD aged 2.9
2 previous losses:

• MMC in July 2018. Had a scan at 7.5 weeks and saw heartbeat but baby measuring a week behind. Next scan baby had died. Had to wait for the NHS as they won't accept private scans and passed naturally at ten weeks the day before I was scheduled for surgery. Found the whole thing quite traumatic.
• Ectopic pregnancy and emergency removal of my left tube in February 2019. Found that even more traumatic.

Had one period after the ectopic and am somehow 23 weeks pregnant with a baby boy!

[sadtoday21]

Thanks @MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue for setting up the new thread. And wishing you a very happy birthday!! We are both September babies

[FirstTimeMama91]

Happy birthday @MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue 🎉 🎈

About me -
28
Currently 5+1 with my 3rd pregnancy - 2 previous MCs at 7 and 6 weeks.

These early weeks are giving me such stress. Being back to school is keeping me distracted a wee bit (and exhausted)
Have a scan at EPU next Friday so fingers crossed I'll get to see my wee bean 💕

[ChikiTIKI]

Hello again!! Reminder about me... :)

I am nearly 30
Have a DD nearly 2
Had a MC December 2018 at 8 weeks
Currently nearly 10 weeks pregnant. Had a scare last weekend with a lot of bleeding but scan confirmed all ok.
Due 4th April :) but will have ELCS this time so will have a March baby if everything goes well.

[strawberrye]

@MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue thanks for the new thread and happy birthday!

About me:
Age 28
Trying for baby number 1 since October 2017
3 very losses around 5 weeks in January 2018, April 2018 and November 2018
Diagnosed hypothyroidism and thought to have issues with implantation at Professor Quenby's Coventry clinic, so treated with levothyroxine and progesterone pessaries.

Currently 13+4 having had my dating scan today! Due date set at 8th March which is international women's day!

[Avocuddles]

Hi and thanks for the new thread!

About me...
Age 35
TTC since June 2018. Very irregular cycles so had been referred for fertility treatment but fell pregnant naturally whilst waiting for the appointment. This sadly ended in a natural miscarriage in May at c7 weeks.
Currently c7 weeks pregnant and feeling very anxious (even more anxious after just reading @MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue's roll call) as had a private scan yesterday when we saw a heartbeat but it measured a week behind. Have a scan at the EPU booked for next Wednesday but am frankly terrified at the moment :(
High risk pregnancy due to clotting history so lots and lots of appointments, just hoping and praying that it leads to a baby....


@strawberrye fantastic scan photos, glad all is looking good

[KnitKitty]

@MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue Thanks for the new thread! And Happy Birthday!!!

@Strawberrye Love the scan pictures you posted on the other thread. Love how baby had its legs stretched out!

About me:
Age: 31
4 previous losses (1 MMC and 3 losses between 4-6 weeks)
Currently 19 weeks and things are going really well!

ROLL CALL:
KnitKitty, 31, EDD 29/01/19

(Can you add your names to the roll-call either before or after mine depending when you're due so they're in order?)

[strawberrye]

@KnitKitty yeah baby seemed very chilled out in there, even the sonographers commented on it!

ROLL CALL:
KnitKitty, 31, EDD 29/01/20
Strawberry, 28, EDD 08/03/20

Hope you don't mind I changed the year on your EDD @KnitKitty (otherwise that would be a loooooong pregnancy!)

[Amanda81]

Hi

I haven't been active for a while, but I am keeping watch of all your progress. Adding myself to the roll call:

Amanda81, 38, EDD 27/12/19
KnitKitty, 31, EDD 29/01/20
Strawberry, 28, EDD 08/03/20

[Mistymeow]

Hi

I’m Misty, ttc #1 for 3 years (Male factor infertility but treatable, also high dna fragmentation and genetic disorder)
Mmc (anembryonic) April 2018
Mmc March 2019
Currently 8w6d and saw heartbeat last week!
I’ll add my due date once it’s confirmed at 12w scan

@strawberrye saw your scan pic, it’s so clear! So pleased for you.
@KnitKitty thanks my booking was fine, the midwife was lovely and had the right balance of being sensitive and a good laugh. She’s also going to flag the genetic condition to paediatrics later on as there can be markers for dh’s condition. Love your scan pic, baby is very flexible!

[Squiff70]

Thanks for the new thread @MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue and Happy Birthday!

I'm also 37
Currently nearly 12 weeks pregnant with twins after having lost twins at 19 weeks in January this year. I had two chemicals in between both twin pregnancies.
EDD end of February

What a rollercoaster pregnancies are - moreso, I think, after loss. Glad to be in the huddle though. You ladies are a huge source of information, comfort, support and inspiration to me.

[coconutlatte44]

Hi everyone,
33, ttc #1 after anembryonic pregnancy discovered at 8 weeks in February.
Currently 20 weeks-ish. Scan today showed a healthy baby boy! Can’t believe it, feeling really positive about things at the moment.

Congrats @strawberrye on your lovely scan.

@Avocuddles wishing you strength to get through this next week, fingers are crossed for you.

[KnitKitty]

@Stawberrye Thanks, I keep doing that with the date. D'oh!

@Mistymeow I think I missed the fact that you saw a heartbeat! Yey! So pleased. I think getting past 8 weeks marks quite a milestone in terms of percentages of miscarriages going way down, so you're doing really well! Glad the midwife was nice.

@Squiff70 Have you got a dating scan coming up?

@coconutlatte44 Lovely scan pic! A boy!! How exciting!! I should find out the sex of mine a week today; can't wait!

[Melpops36]

Hi there everyone
I am a bit rubbish at keeping up with this thread but here I am
Age 38
Mmc March 2018
Mmc nov 2018
Current 27+1 with baby number 6
3 DS aged 18, 10 and 4.


Melpops36, 38, EDD 5/12/19
Amanda81, 38, EDD 27/12/19
KnitKitty, 31, EDD 29/01/20
Strawberry, 28, EDD 08/03/20

[Squiff70]

Congratulations @coconutlatte44! A boy! That's amazing :)

Hi @KnitKitty, how are you? My official 12 week scan is on 19th September but I'll be 13+4. I need to ring my midwife and ask if they can still do the screening that late on as myself and DP both want the screening for Down's, Edwards' and Patau's.

[Frillyfarmer]

Thank you for the new thread and happy birthday @MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue

I'm 29, currently 14+6 after 2 MCs this year, I have a DS who is nearly 2.

Booked a scan for Monday because I can feel the anxiety creeping back in and it was on offer at £55. My 20 week scan isn't for another 6 weeks and I know I won't last that long 🙈

Roll call -

Melpops36, 38, EDD 5/12/19
Amanda81, 38, EDD 27/12/19
KnitKitty, 31, EDD 29/01/20
Frillyfarmer, 29, EDD 28/02/20
Strawberry, 28, EDD 08/03/20

[Ginmonkey84]

Thanks for the new thread and hope your having a lovely birthday @MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue

About Me
Age 34
Had boy/girl twins in 2013 after trying for 5 years via ICSI/IVF - 4 losses prior to this

Natural surprise BFP April 2019 - MC 10th June at 7+6. Miraculously got pregnant again straight away and I’m currently 12+4. Anxiously waiting for our harmony test results.

Roll call -

Melpops36, 38, EDD 5/12/19
Amanda81, 38, EDD 27/12/19
KnitKitty, 31, EDD 29/01/20
Frillyfarmer, 29, EDD 28/02/20
Strawberry, 28, EDD 08/03/20
Ginmonkey84, 34, EDD 16/03/20

[Bluebelltulip]

Just checking in to the new thread.

On holiday and think I've been doing a bit much as I've had a small amount of spotting.

My history, DD1 is 2.5, DD2 was stillborn Jan 19.

Melpops36, 38, EDD 5/12/19
Amanda81, 38, EDD 27/12/19
KnitKitty, 31, EDD 29/01/20
Frillyfarmer, 29, EDD 28/02/20
Strawberry, 28, EDD 08/03/20
Ginmonkey84, 34, EDD 16/03/20
Bluebelltulip, 29, EDD 09/01/20

[Flyfisherlady]

Good evening gorgeous precious ladies!

I am 37 years old. MMC at 10 weeks Late December 2018 so that was a shit Christmas.
Due April 2019 7 weeks today. Early scan booked privately in just over a week’s time.

Wish I was better at mumsnet acronyms (or do I 😉?)

Melpops36, 38, EDD 5/12/19
Amanda81, 38, EDD 27/12/19
KnitKitty, 31, EDD 29/01/20
Frillyfarmer, 29, EDD 28/02/20
Strawberry, 28, EDD 08/03/20
Ginmonkey84, 34, EDD 16/03/20
Bluebelltulip, 29, EDD 09/01/20
Flyfisherlafy, 37, Edd 24/04/20

[Laney79]

Just checking In to the new thread!

I'm 40, and this little one will hopefully be our first child. I had two miscarriages in 2018, one discovered in March, second in September. Both bean and bow passed away at 6 weeks but we didn't find out till scans at 9 weeks.

However this little un, Bee appears to be heading the right way! Currently 22+3 and low risk for trisomies and all good at anomaly scan. Just trying to get from milestone to milestone..viability at 24 weeks is my next one!

Melpops36, 38, EDD 5/12/19
Amanda81, 38, EDD 27/12/19
KnitKitty, 31, EDD 29/01/20
Frillyfarmer, 29, EDD 28/02/20
Strawberry, 28, EDD 08/03/20
Ginmonkey84, 34, EDD 16/03/20
Bluebelltulip, 29, EDD 09/01/20
Flyfisherlafy, 37, Edd 24/04/20
Laney79, 40, EDD 06/01/20

[janey15]

Hello to a shiny new thread! Happy birthday @MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue!!!

I'm 34 and we have been Ttc our first child since early 2015. One mc at 6 weeks in January. Currently 8 weeks and petrified of another loss. Had a scan yesterday and already worrying like crazy today

Melpops36, 38, EDD 5/12/19
Amanda81, 38, EDD 27/12/19
Laney79, 40, EDD 06/01/20
Bluebelltulip, 29, EDD 09/01/20
KnitKitty, 31, EDD 29/01/20
Frillyfarmer, 29, EDD 28/02/20
Strawberry, 28, EDD 08/03/20
Ginmonkey84, 34, EDD 16/03/20
Janey15, 34, EDD 16/04/20
Flyfisherlafy, 37, Edd 24/04/20

So ladies, I know I've almost certainly asked this before but tell me about random pains in early pregnancy please! I've had a load of random pains today and I'm trying to stay calm...and failing

[janey15]

Oh yeah, and I hope no one minds but I put all the due dates in order...because I'm that kind of person

[rubyroot]

@janey15 I had fairly severe left hand pain up until about 8/9 weeks, Ive had stitch pains, twinges, cramps.. You name it. Totally normal I think 👍

[rubyroot]

I've also had weird pain which lasted several hours in one place, but scans so far have been pisutuve

[Beaglemum93]

Thanks for the new thread @MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue!

About me:
Age 26
Had two losses - MMC in October 2018 where the baby died at 12+2 and a chemical pregnancy in March 2019.
Got pregnant straight after the chemical and am now 24+5 with a baby boy!

I had my first growth scan today and all is looking well. His abdomen is measuring big though so I'm going to be tested for gestational diabetes at 26 weeks. I requested to have the test, the consultant doesn't think I have it and doesn't seem worried in the slightest.

My next scan is the 4D scan at 27 weeks! Just 2 and a bit weeks to wait...

@janey15 I've had random pains loads of times. It's probably your uterus stretching.

Melpops36, 38, EDD 5/12/19
Beaglemum93, 26, EDD 22/12/19
Amanda81, 38, EDD 27/12/19
Laney79, 40, EDD 06/01/20
Bluebelltulip, 29, EDD 09/01/20
KnitKitty, 31, EDD 29/01/20
Frillyfarmer, 29, EDD 28/02/20
Strawberry, 28, EDD 08/03/20
Ginmonkey84, 34, EDD 16/03/20
Janey15, 34, EDD 16/04/20
Flyfisherlafy, 37, Edd 24/04/20