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Freak out room for those newly updiffed after MC to hold hands and support each other...

987 replies

DachshundsWantPuppies · 30/01/2011 08:37

Hello!

Newly updiffed and freaking out about spotting, cramping, the wait until your first scan and each little twinge? Settle in for lots of hand holding and supprt until you're ready to move to grads

OP posts:
nickstermum · 09/02/2011 12:49

Stopped bleeding, the gynae said brown blood was good(!) and said the only way they could tell if it was fluid was a scan. (!!)

Said also good not cramping, just tender. (then again has been tender all the way through)

Then he did a urine, blood pressure, palpated me and stuck a canula in my arm without taking blood!!! Fucking useless twat Sorry that was harsh. Inspected my pad which was clean and basically made me feeli shouldnt be there.

The nurse was shocking... why have you come here....why not epu...? Cos i dont want to wait 3 fecking days for a scan and midwives say present yourself at a&e

Thansk dig didnt think of inc cervix, will call gp today.

Was worried as had strep a at 7 weeks which i had abs for (strep a can cause pre term labour) but the hops said my swab results showeda little something that didnt require treatment. Will call gp and see if i can strong arm them

owlbooty · 09/02/2011 12:43

Oh hell, Nix :(

You poor thing. Are you still bleeding or has it settled? Did the unhelpful gynae say anything useful at all? Tis utterly shit that they can't get you a scan until Friday :( Huge, squishy hugs coming your way. x

nickstermum · 09/02/2011 12:41

Sorry barbies hadnt read back, am so so sorry for your loss xx take time to rest and grieve xxx

Private is fully booked also til friday...may as well wait out nhs on friday morning.

I dont know itf its mc starting or losing amniotic fluid or what....

anyway, sorry probably not reassuring the rest of you very much either x

digitalgirl · 09/02/2011 12:41

barbie very sorry Sad

nicks feet up in case its an incompetent cervix, get your DH to HARASS the EPU and/or your GP to fit you in for an emergency scan TODAY. Your GP might be able to get you a scan at another hospital. A&E gynaes aren't necessarily pregnancy experts.(((((((HUGS)))))))

PinkFondantFancy · 09/02/2011 12:35

barbie I am so sorry. I really hope next time is more lucky for you.

((( nicks ))) can you afford to go private and get a scan quicker?? You poor thing, HUGE hugs-I'm thinking of you honey.

nickstermum · 09/02/2011 12:29

ME alert

Terrified

spent the morn in a&e having had a very wet brown bleed in the night which smelt of amniotic fluid.

Unhelpful gynae we saw sent us home and cant get a scan at EPU til fri morning

On bed rest :(

and very very scared

hairylights · 09/02/2011 11:18

Oh Barbie I'm so sorry. Take gentle care and hope to see you again here soon.

Mamapower · 09/02/2011 11:11

Barbie I don't know how you manage to sound so composed, although we all know how you feel inside. I am so very sorry and Sad for your loss. Look after yourself and good luck with the fertility treatments Smile x

silly well that is not overly helpful but at least they have agreed a scan, fx for you, keep us posted Smile

BarbiesBeaver · 09/02/2011 11:02

Thanks for those asking about me - sadly I had another m/c yesterday. Will be starting the fertility treatments again as soon as we are allowed and hope we get lucky this time. Best of luck to all of you, remember the odds are in your favour and this pregnancy is different to the ones you had before. Good luck x

SillyCalamari · 08/02/2011 22:00

Hi and thanks to those who answered my message yesterday re not knowing what the hell is going on with me post-miscarriage!

Well the spotting has stopped and today's preg test still showed up a faint line but of course I'm still none the wiser as to whether this is a new viable pregnancy or not. I called the early preg unit and she didn't seem that receptive to getting the hcg levels tested but I'm booked in for a scan on 16th so I'll just wait til then. Wish I could be relaxed about it all but it's on my mind all the time.

Thanks for all your support, and good luck for those of you who have scans coming up over the next week or two

Wombat33 · 08/02/2011 21:22

yey for choccie!! Hugs to all who need them tonight especially barbie xxx

Mamapower · 08/02/2011 20:39

dont worry about the list either hon, it's not one that is a regular updater so won't even appear that often, just a reference for knowing who has scans etc coming up so support can be offered.
If it's any help, freaking out, tiredness are 2 pretty good symptoms... stay strong Smile

hooragh for Choccie bean Grin

hairylights · 08/02/2011 20:36

high five to tonythetyger I've just got up after two hours or so kip and will also go to bed early tonight.

(felt like a bit of a cow for saying I didn't like the list, but each to their own).

owlbooty · 08/02/2011 20:35

I wasn't on the list in the last room either Hairy :)

Chocs and Pink v.glad your scans went well, breathe a sign of relief and enjoy the evening :)

Unfortunately Barbs posted later on t'other thread I see her on that it was all going pear-shaped :( am so desperately sorry for her & if you're out there Barbs I hope we will be seeing you in here again v.v.soon. TTC is just utter shit, really.

BUT - this thread is about being supportive and positive and so it is with great pleasure that I can announce that I have found the Hairy brain off-switch as requested

And also that PeeVee - your innards are doing all manner of rearranging right now - plus the placenta is taking over and it's no wonder you are feeling rather odd. This may not help one bit, but I found drinking plenty seemed to help, they were more noticable at night when I was dehydrated.

Hugs to everyone xx

tonythetyger · 08/02/2011 20:32

Hairy I also don't feel ready for any lists. I also have extreme tiredness as my main symptom and am going to bed in about 1/2 hour. Here's hoping for the asymptomatic pregnancies to keep on going strong.

hairylights · 08/02/2011 20:19

congratulations chockie great news!

wombat - Barbie posted that she had started spotting, but we haven't heard anything since :(

I'm still freaking out. I absolutely don't feel pregnant, I just feel very, very tired and I'm wondering if that's due to the stress. I also feel weepy - possibly hormones.

Have basically come to the conclusion that I do know when I ovulated, and that the consultant was wrong to really question that (although I agree that I don't know exactly when I conceived). I am regular as clockwork, 28 days, with ovulation on 14th day. So dates are about right.

I know this all sounds very defeatist, but I don't know how I can be expected by anyone, including my very good counsellor, to remain all positive and hopeful at this point.

I'm not adding myself to the list.

I kind of liked this thread without it as it was a great place to freak out whilst newly up-duffed and not wanting the stress of 'coming out' as pregnant and not feeling ready to join any 'graduates' threads.

However, I shall just pretend it's not there Grin

chocciechip · 08/02/2011 19:51

oops, cross-post lovemysleep. Re-done the list with you in. I'm confuzzed by the order - if from 'oldest conception' to most recent then me and *wombat are at the top - no? Off to see what dh is cooking for supper for me.

Nickstermum baby#2, EDD 7/8/11 14+2
Wombat33 baby #1 conceived 21/12/10 next scan 25/02/11 at 11+6
chocciechip baby #1 conceived 28/12/10 next scan 17/2/11
PinkFondantFancy baby#1, conceived 3/1/11, scan 15/2/11 at 8+1
MamaPower baby#1, conceived 6/1/11, scan 11/2/11 at 7+5
Silverangel baby#2, conceived 8/1/11, scan 22/2/11 at 8+3
Emoo baby#2, conceived 14/01/11, scan 17/2 at 6+6
DachshundsWantPuppies baby#1, conceived 14/01/11, scan 12/2 at 6+1
Digitalgirl baby#2, conceived 22/01/11, scan 14/02
lovemysleep, baby#2, conceived 15/01/11, scan 18/02/11

chocciechip · 08/02/2011 19:48

'twas me who had a scan today as well Smile. Baby growing and still has a heartbeat. We thought from the last scan at 6 weeks that I'd be 7+5 today but apparently I am measuring 8+1. Got my first meeting with a midwife tomorrow.

Added myself to the list but think I might have messed the order up a bit - is it by conception date (I assume last ovulation date?)or next scan date?

Nickstermum baby#2, EDD 7/8/11 14+2
PinkFondantFancy baby#1, conceived 3/1/11, scan 15/2/11 at 8+1
MamaPower baby#1, conceived 6/1/11, scan 11/2/11 at 7+5
Silverangel baby#2, conceived 8/1/11, scan 22/2/11 at 8+3
Emoo baby#2, conceived 14/01/11, scan 17/2 at 6+6
DachshundsWantPuppies baby#1, conceived 14/01/11, scan 12/2 at 6+1
Digitalgirl baby#2, conceived 22/01/11, scan 14/02
chocciechip baby #1 conceived 28/12/10 next scan 17/2/11
Wombat33 baby #1 conceived 21/12/10 next scan 25/02/11 at 11+6

lovemysleep · 08/02/2011 19:40

hello ladies.....

Am adding me to the list, although am guessing at conception date - felt myself ovulate on the day, test stick said ovualting, had sex, am pregnant.....so must be about right!

Nickstermum baby#2, EDD 7/8/11 14+2
Silverangel baby#2, conceived 8/1/11, scan 22/2/11 at 8+3
PinkFondantFancy baby#1, conceived 3/1/11, scan 15/2/11 at 8+1
MamaPower baby#1, conceived 6/1/11, scan 11/2/11 at 7+5
Emoo baby#2, conceived 14/01/11, scan 17/2 at 6+6
DachshundsWantPuppies baby#1, conceived 14/01/11, scan 12/2 at 6+1
Digitalgirl baby#2, conceived 22/01/11, scan 14/02
lovemysleep, baby#2, conceived 15/01/11, scan 18/02/11

Yes, have cracked and rang EPAU, and now have a scan date for next week - will be 6+2.

Hope barbies ok....

Wombat33 · 08/02/2011 19:23

Evening all! What's the news with barbie? And there was someone else having a scan today too wasn't there or am I getting myself in a muddle? (perfectly possible and indeed highly likely these days!)

i'm on phone so can someone add me to the list when it gets updated?

Wombat33 baby #1 conceived 21/12/10 next scan 25/02/11 at 11+6

hairylights · 08/02/2011 19:22

Sending barbie much love.

OrangeGloss · 08/02/2011 19:18

Evening all :)

Barbie if you're around I hope you're doing ok x

Pretty I mentioned the stretching/pulling/aching to MW at 10+2 and she wasn't the slightest bit bothered, put me at ease a bit

I'm actively avoiding any mc story at the mo, especially stories about

So.... erm..... how do you know your conception date? Blush Blush

DH is out tonight so went wild and ordered Dominos Grin

Tis my birthday next week, and I've asked for a Ukulele Grin Grin

nickstermum · 08/02/2011 18:55

WEll done on grad'ing didge re pregnacare Grin

Pinkster whoop for the wriggling 8mm bean :) and for the big sack! (is that one to be much prouder of than a big fanjo? I think so Grin

Owl plenty of room at the top of the list for you wise one, you are really a day or two officially in front of me Grin

So.. DS said to me this morning when he and i got up ( he was sat on potty weeing, i was sat on landing in pants only being too hot)

"mummy, i will help my baby drink milky from your boobies when he is bigger and has grown and come out of your tummy"

Tis his baby, sister! Even though sister is a he! Warmed me cockles did that....!!

On the tosspot DH's mines being an arse most of the time... but hey ho....he knows where the spare room is Grin

Mamapower · 08/02/2011 18:53
nickstermum · 08/02/2011 18:48

No no no thats not right...

Nickstermum baby#2, EDD 7/8/11 14+2
Silverangel baby#2, conceived 8/1/11, scan 22/2/11 at 8+3
PinkFondantFancy baby#1, conceived 3/1/11, scan 15/2/11 at 8+1
MamaPower baby#1, conceived 6/1/11, scan 11/2/11 at 7+5
Emoo baby#2, conceived 14/01/11, scan 17/2 at 6+6
DachshundsWantPuppies baby#1, conceived 14/01/11, scan 12/2 at 6+1
Digitalgirl baby#2, conceived 22/01/11, scan 14/02