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To ask for a handhold? Heading for a mental breakdown depending on tomorrow

491 replies

WhyThisLife · 02/02/2020 16:01

Probably not the right section for this but with the traffic AIBU gets, here I am!

I'd like to ask for a handhold, some group support, a chat etc... As I prepare for my hospital appointment tomorrow.

I have been struggling with fertility issues for a while now and I am currently pregnant. Tomorrow is the scan where I find out if this is viable or not (I've had quite a few previously where I've been told they aren't and had to have D&C's or surgery etc...).

It's all taking its toll now and it's taking all my strength to go in that room willingly tomorrow and not being dragged kicking and screaming. I hate being there, I hate watching people coming out before me all happy and going over to the machine to pay for their scan photos, I hate the look on the nurses faces as soon as they can see on the screen and their 'im very sorry' voices when they tell me again, I hate being walked out and put in the 'quiet room' and seeing everyone's sympathetic faces in the waiting room because they know why.

I am seriously concerned about how I will be tomorrow if it's the same news. I am so so so fed up. I feel like I'm heading for some sort of breakdown but I can't bring myself to give up either.

I don't want to worry DH too much (although he does know how I'm feeling), so can I trouble you all for some support/conversation please? I feel so jittery and restless waiting for tomorrow.

OP posts:
MRex · 03/02/2020 12:13

Congratulations @WhyThisLife. Enjoy every day of hopefully a healthy pregnancy and your long life as a mummy. There is no point in being anxious because you won't be any less hurt by bad news from having spent time worrying, but you would miss out on letting yourself just enjoy that lovely excited fizzy full feeling. You're over the biggest pregnancy hurdle and the risks reduce every day from here onwards. Good luck xxx

Scrump21 · 03/02/2020 12:13

Yay I'm so happy for you!! X

GrandTheftWalrus · 03/02/2020 12:13

Congratulations xxx

Icanttakethiscrapanymore · 03/02/2020 12:13

I’m made up for you !!! Congratulation

Best update every !!!!

MotherAughra · 03/02/2020 12:14

So happy for you OP 💜

sixtimes · 03/02/2020 12:14

Delighted for you! So far, so good & another hurdle crossed. Enjoy the moment Smile You deserve it.xx

Yamaya · 03/02/2020 12:15

Oh my god OP that has brought tears to my eyes! Massive congratulations to you xxx

Sexnotgender · 03/02/2020 12:15

Great newsFlowers

I hope your little bean sticks, keeping everything crossed for you x

kirinm · 03/02/2020 12:16

Fantastic news OP! I had 5 miscarriages before my DD was born a year and a half ago. I bled up to 18 weeks and had so many scans, all of which I cried at before, during and after. I spent months very anxious but at some stage, probably around the 24-25 week, the anxiety lifted.

Don't be surprised if the anxiety doesn't disappear but also try (if you can) to enjoy being pregnant. Wishing you lots of luck x

SantaIsReal · 03/02/2020 12:16

I am so sorry you have went through such an ordeal. It is no wonder you are nearing a breakdown, you must be so mentally and emotionally drained!
I read all your updates holding my breath & I have never been more excited to read such an amazing update! Grin Massive Congrats OP!

SquigglePigs · 03/02/2020 12:17

Congratulations! That's wonderful news. I hope you can enjoy your pregnancy.

Babieseverywhere · 03/02/2020 12:17

Congratulations.

Jeds55 · 03/02/2020 12:17

So happy for you. Enjoy this moment

PenguinMama · 03/02/2020 12:17

That's brilliant news, so pleased for you all xx

cjt110 · 03/02/2020 12:18

Fantastic update!

Take it easy, enjoy the moment.

PunishmentSnart · 03/02/2020 12:20

Wonderful news. Congratulations!

MotherAughra · 03/02/2020 12:20

So happy for you and your partner OP 💜

CoraPirbright · 03/02/2020 12:21

Oh that’s wonderful!! Best of luck with the coming weeks & months.

Supertrooper98 · 03/02/2020 12:24

I just got tears in my eyes but I'm in public so had to hide them. I'm so happy for you.
Congratulations.

DragonNight · 03/02/2020 12:24

I know exactly how you've been feeling. I've had 9 rounds of IVF with 4 pregnancies and in each one the scan has been bad news. It makes you dread having a scan. This time I got good news and was in total shock. Good luck for a healthy pregnancy!

AristotlesTrousers · 03/02/2020 12:25

Wonderful news! Thanks

ladycarlotta · 03/02/2020 12:25

oh that's so so wonderful! I'm so happy for you. Fingers crossed for the rest of your pregnancy, but seeing a heartbeat is a HUGE milestone and even in a person without a history like yours makes a big difference for viability.

FizzyGreenWater · 03/02/2020 12:27

That's amazing! So pleased for you :)

namechange1041 · 03/02/2020 12:29

Brilliant, congratulations OP! FlowersFlowers

Highfivemum · 03/02/2020 12:30

Fan bloomin tastic. You have made my Monday. So so happy for you both.