MC crew - Thread 10

@PlantMummy87 congrats on hitting the second trimester!

Glad to hear it's easing up @Pepperony87 and also great you've passed that first milestone of when you started spotting the last time. These little milestones are the only thing keeping me half sane during these months.

@gizmo167 have you chased up your MW appointment? Is it done through the GP or did you self refer? Just asking because I've had to chase a lot of appointments with the NHS in the past so maybe worth checking if they are sorting it.

@Jujujuberry it's the strangest thing, when I got my BFP I had overwhelmingly bad feelings 😂 but now that I've had two OK scans the excitement is creeping in and I'm trying to fight it back haha. I'm 10+2 now although my scan a few days ago dated at 10+2/3 so a little bigger. They said it all looked good but trying to stay realistic still ahead of the 12w scan, I know people lose babies at this stage still and beyond.

@spookycookies I've had my first dose of vaccine as I'm in the clinically vulnerable category, had it shortly after my MC in February. I was supposed to have my second dose last week but have decided to delay it because I got a really bad fever with the first one and just don't want that in my first trimester. Still don't know whether to just delay until second tri or after the pregnancy (if successful), I'm agonising over it. I'm hoping I'm protected a little with the first one but worrying about the new variant as I had the Astra vaccine which they say is less effective especially with just one dose.

I had the vaccine before my period was due post MC, it came at the expected time (4 weeks after MC) and I conceived after that period. So in my case it didn't affect my period even after the MC, but that was with Astra which they won't be offering you if you're under 40. I would be interested to hear other thoughts on this... it's such a dilemma.

Thank you everyone! They seemed to have eased a little now, which I'm not sure is good or bad but I think I'll just worry either way to be honest lol!! Im only 4 weeks 5 days so got a while to go before I can have an early scan but I will be booking one of I get that far. Last miscarriage happened at 6 weeks but I was spotting from 4 weeks 3 days last time, and thankfully have none of that yet. Have got lots of discharge which keeps making me think I'm bleeding but I haven't been so far.

Can I ask opinions on getting the coronavirus vaccine. I've just been offered mine but I've read loads of stories about it delaying periods or generally messing with cycles and I feel like that's the last thing I need right now. I'm so conflicted.

@gizmo167 thank you so much lovely!! 🥰 x

Omg @wag1987 I was replying to your above message, but tagging in @PlantMummy87 lol ohh is this baby brain?

Wag1987 hope the two weeks before your 10week scan go well!

PlantMummy87 you are in your 2nd trimester wow congratulations!! Oh good tip about the nausea, will try and enjoy these early days for now😊 Oh that is a good idea to book another private scan, why not I say! Thank you for your kind words, I just keep forgetting, then I’m like oh yes hope this is the one 🤞 Have you told many friends and family now? I’m thinking if I make it that far I might wait till 20weeks before, just because its been 2 mc for me.

On that note @H2C12, I’m really sorry your going through your 2nd mc, its just like, why is this happening again! Give yourself time to grieve but also make sure your gp is proactive in getting lots of blood tests done and things checked out. Have you read it starts with the egg? I also have been taking maca powder to balance my hormones. Sending you loads of love, you will get through this ❤️

@AlbiMix thank you lovely!! Its such a strange feeling being superr happy and thankful to also feeling detached in a way. How many weeks are you now? Hope everything has been going great hun? ❤️

@Jujujuberry I know me too, would be cheaper too 🤣

I didn't have any symptoms for ages it's only now feel sicky but nothing that affects my day and tired.

@Jujujuberry aw big congrats hun, fc for a sticky bean!!!

@Pepperony87 I've had that heaviness/achiness too back and forward, I'm only 9wks so probably just a lot of stretching etc but I know how you feel!

I'm 9wk today, still not had my midwife appointment yet, hope it will be soon, so anxious to have something done at this stage!!! Still so nauseous and sick, been vomiting at times but the nausea stays 24/7! Taking it as a good sign but still worrying every single day, loss I guess does that to you!

@Pepperony87 I also had a feeling of heaviness in my womb/pelvic area for a good few weeks and lots of twinges and aches that made me worry a lot, but I think the heaviness feeling passed around 10/11 weeks I think if I remember correctly, although I'm sure they'll be days that come where I get that feeling again. I'm now 13 weeks and scan showed nothing to worry about. The twinges and aches are fewer between now, although naturally they still do make me worry. Hope that helps, even if a little to know the feeling can be normal. I definitely am way more bloated in the evenings, so think that contributed to the heaviness feeling. Have you got any private scans booked or anything, I know they aren't what helps everyone either though so completely understandable if you aren't having private scans either.

@Jujujuberry I'm just over 13 weeks now. I had my dating scan last week. Feels like time has gone so weirdly as leading up to this point has felt super slow, especially as been consciously taking each day as it comes, but also feel like the time has zoomed past now that I'm in the 2nd trimester. Absolutely get what you mean about wanting the symptoms, I felt the same and have been contending with lots of nausea/sickness but feeling like I'm maybe coming out of that now, although I did learn early on to try to not focus on the symptoms too much as I sworn at times I had 'lost' my symptoms for a day and panic only for the next day for them to increase 500%. In the early days I broke things down into milestones and had a few private scans leading up to the NHS one to ease the anxiety a little, now thinking I might book one around 16/17 weeks as the wait until the 20 week scan seems such a long time. Really hope everything goes well for you lovely x

@Pepperony87 I haven't had that feeling, the closest thing I can think of is maybe some bloating... could it be that or does it feel different?

@H2C12 I'm so sorry to hear this, I hope you're ok. As it's the second time do you think you could push to get some tests to look into it? I know it's meant to be after 3 miscarriages (which is ridiculous IMO) but I've read of people getting tests done after two. I'd speak to your GP about the aspirin question as I think some people take it 'just in case' but I personally probably wouldn't without consulting a doctor first. But others probably know more.

@Jujujuberry congratulations lovely, so happy for you!! That's more than a faint positive! Keeping everything crossed that this is the right egg. I know you'll be anxious, please let us know if you need an outlet. I'd have gone crazy without this group.

@PlantMummy87 8weeks is a great milestone to reach! Do you have any symptoms as well? I actually want to get the morning sickness as it will make me feel like its all good! Good on you for doing a private 10week scan, I would do the same, I wish you could buy your own private scanner 😂

@Jujujuberry I know the feeling. You want to be happy which you are but a feeling of worry takes over too. I'm ok I'm 8 weeks now and just taking each day as it comes although it feels like it's dragging. I have another private scan booked for 10wks as I just can't wait and want to make sure everything is as it should be. X

Thank you so much @PlantMummy87 xx How are you doing? How many weeks are you now? ❤️

@Jujujuberry congratulations, I've got absolutely everything crossed for you x

Thank you @wag1987 & @KJLM!! It feels surreal, and not sure how to feel, I wanna be over the moon! How are you both going? Xx

Congratulations @Jujujuberry- fingers crossed!x

@Jujujuberry congratulations and fingers crossed for a sticky bean

@spookycookies good luck TTC fingers crossed doesn't take too long for you :)

Hello ladies, its been awhile, been dealing with alot of personal health issues. Well today I’m cd28 and did a test and there is a faint positive!! Feeling really nervous though because I have a genetic condition that can cause mc, so just having faith the right egg came along. I just want this one to be a sticky bean, but trying to stay level headed as well.

Sending love to you all and hope your journeys are full of joy and happiness right now

Can I join? I've just got my period back after my second miscarriage so starting this month. 🤞🏻

Hi @Pepperony87 I’m not sure about the feeling, I’ve not had a successful pregnancy yet so have no comparative but just wanted to offer support. How far are you now? Can you go for an early scan? I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you 🤞

Congratulations to the new BFPs!

I’m just going through my second miscarriage, I suspected it was a chemical then tests went stronger and then I lost the symptoms. Looks like it didn’t progress much at all and started miscarrying at almost 7 weeks. I’m wondering if anyone has tried or been prescribed aspirin? I’m thinking about trying it next time. I’m back at the EPAU soon so will ask them then too as I don’t want to do anything unsafe but if it’s not harmful maybe it’s worth a try.

By the end of each day I'm feeling really heavy in my womb, which I had with the miscarriage too before I lost the baby, from before I knew till I lost it. I know it can be normal but I just wondering if anyone else has had this and if so how long it lasted?

Thank you @AlbiMix! I am trying to take it one step at a time... but even at this early stage I can easily trip into the rabbithole of whatifs!

Reading about positive stories really helps :)

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Hi all, technical OPK question: last month I had 5 flashing smiley days and one steady smiley when I expected too.

This month I'm due to ovulate tomorrow, I didn't have a flashing smiley until yesterday so I thought it was going to be late but it's already gone to the steady smiley today!?

Not sure what to think of this, any insight? Maybe I started testing the OPKs late? I normally do day 8 but I forgot until day 9?

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Thanks @AlbiMix it's definitely a rollercoaster. Just trying to get through it the best way I can I guess x