Are your children’s vaccines up to date?

Set a reminder

Please or to access all these features

Birth clubs

Connect with mums-to-be with similar due dates to share experiences and support.

Pregnant after MC due December 14

999 replies

Penguin13 · 03/04/2014 09:07

If you're pregnant after a previous MC and due in December 14 this is the thread for you.

If you're an obsessive knicker-checker or just want someone to chat to who knows where you're coming from you'll fit right in.

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Thread gallery
26
CakesALot · 24/04/2014 17:02

Hi strawbs!

Ive had everything from faint brown spotting to full on fresh red bleeds since I got my bfp. They seem to be tailing off a bit now but it's been 3 weeks so far. I was told it was just one of those things, perhaps a hormonal thing, as my scan showed no issues. If you've seen a healthy baby with a heart beat then you're in a really strong place now (this is what I'm telling myself too!). It's so hard not to worry but there is nothing wrong with be positive too!

Congrats on the wedding! So exciting! Smile

StrawbsAndCream · 24/04/2014 17:25

Thanks Cakes that is reassuring to hear! Have you had more than one scan? How far along are you now? (I have probably read but can't remember!)

That's what I'm trying to tell myself..a heartbeat is good and was only a few hours ago. So difficult as previous mc does nothing for the nerves as we all know!

I'm booked in for another scan on the 7th May so atleast I have that to work towards.

I know and have read a lot of people who have had brown bleeding too and been fine.. Wouldn't it be good if we had home self scanners.. Although we'd all be on the dildo cam 24/7! Grin

Thank you again. Yes it is exciting! Although my mind has been taken up with other things of course (great timing) so I had better get a wriggle on... Favours, centrepieces, gifts..oh the joys!!

Penguin13 · 24/04/2014 18:19

Welcome Strawbs congratulations on two big life events in quick succession Smile Really glad you had a positive scan and how exciting to be getting married in three weeks! I hope that you will be feeling blooming so you can truly appreciate the day. I hear you on the hunger. I seem to require food approximately every half hour at the moment! As far as the bleeding goes I think the general consensus is that internal scans don't cause bleeding but if there's an area of bleeding already it can sometimes just help it to come out. If that makes sense?

OP posts:
CakesALot · 24/04/2014 19:41

Just had the one scan strawbs. I'm 7+6 now. They were satisfied enough with the scan that I won't have another until 12 weeks. Although I might be tempted to book a private one! Self scanning would be great although I'd be obsessed!

Dottydadoo · 24/04/2014 21:11

Hi all - I gave in this morning after waking up again in the night worrying, decided to have my scan early today (at 6w 5days).
Perhaps it was a bit silly as the scan was inconclusive in the end as I'm measuring only 5w 5days so no heartbeat. This either means that my dates are out by 1 week or that the pregnancy has stopped progressing. They have recommended that i have another scan in 1 week to see if the pregnancy is viable or not. I'm not really any further in the know except to have some explanation about why I'm not feeling sick (was very sick in pref pregnancies)
I'm living minute by minute....!!

Penguin13 · 24/04/2014 21:16

Oh my gosh strawbs I am bad enough on Google I can only imagine the hours wasted if there was such a thing as a self-scan (which my phone wants to correct to self-help....coincidence? Grin

Just had a lovely catch-up with a friend and upon grabbing a quick dinner on my way through Paddington discovered that the bagel place on the concourse has a 30% off if you are pregnant deal. Result. Sadly I only realised this after paying but next time will be flashing my BOB badge for sure!

OP posts:
StrawbsAndCream · 24/04/2014 23:48

Oh that's really good Cakes, it's such a wait between now and 12 weeks. Luckily I asked a lovely lady in the epu (rare in that place) if I could book another scan as she knew my history, she pulled me into a room and said we don't usually but I'll book you in now and make something up, I almost hugged her but I settled with an arm squeeze and a thank you! So next scan 7th May should be around 8 weeks just.

I'd definitely go private if you can't have one on the nhs, just to put your mind at ease.. 4 weeks is still very long to wait in our eyes! Plus the risk goes down again once you've seen the heartbeat again over 8 weeks I think??

Thanks for the welcome Penguin, it's rare you get to speak to people in exactly the same boat as you which is really lovely!!

The overlapping life events were a bit of a surprise (ish) we'd been avoiding ovulation in the months leading up as I would not fit a big bump in my wedding dress.. Became slightly more relaxed nearer the time but still weren't really thinking about it! They say it happens that way! May have to loosen the back slightly Wink

I think that's what probably happened penguin, that it just dislodged some.. It's not as much as it was now so feeling a bit more relaxed. I'm with you on the googling.. I'd dread somebody having a look at my history!!
Great discovery with the 30% off! There is no way anything like that exists here in South Wales!

Sorry to hear you are in limbo dotty I really feel for you, could you have possibly ovulated later than you thought? Fingers crossed and positive thinking. It seems normal for 5+5 so hopefully next week you'll be able to see baby's heartbeat. Could you get repeat bloods done in the meantime to give you some reassurance? Thinking of you!

Penguin13 · 25/04/2014 07:52

Oh Dotty I'm sorry you're stuck in that awful limbo land. I really hope that you have a positive outcome in a week. How certain were you of your dates? Sending you a big squeeze.

Strawbs you were just getting ahead of those honeymoon instadiffers we all love who get impregnated before the ink on the certificate is even dry Grin I'm sure your dress will still fit beautifully possibly after some adjustments even if you have taken the opposite approach to the last minute wedding diet!

Anyone else having trouble sleeping? I just seem really restless and it's not really helping with the overall tiredness. I thought I'd get a lie-in past my usual 6.15 start this morning and a chance to catch up but my body decided to wake up at 4.30 and not go back to sleep. I could cry!

OP posts:
Dottydadoo · 25/04/2014 08:02

thanks Strawbs - glad to hear that you have had a nice experience in epu, and they are looking after you.
Very exciting to be getting married as well - congratulations! What a roller-coaster for you!

Penguin - I am also googling far too much although I did get some reassurance this morning where I've read about quite a few people measuring a week or 2 behind what their dates are this early and it's turned out fine.

The waiting is painful isn't it? I can imagine that one day, it will be perfectly normal to DIY these scans at home - although imagine what these mums net threads would be like?!

I am still in awe of what they can see on the ultrasound - she could tell me which ovary the egg came from and could see what she thought was an implantation bleed (though for about 10 mins, she was saying this was a 2nd pregnancy sack....thank goodness it was an implantation bleed. My DH went quite pale Grin )

PresidentSpreadable · 25/04/2014 12:18

Well, that went better than expected. Heartbeat all present and correct, measuring bang on for my dates. Only minor problem was a small fibroid, but hopefully not going to cause any issues. MrPres more shocked than me. 7+4.

PresidentSpreadable · 25/04/2014 12:19

Oh and thank you all for giving me an outlet. Special thanks to Penguin for starting this thread.

MrsFtn · 25/04/2014 12:39

Great news president I'm so pleased for you. Hopefully you will relax a bit more now as a hb at 7+4 isreally promising for a successful pregnancy Smile. Is your 12 week scan going to be he next one or have you booked any more?

I finally got a mw appt for 6th May. I think I should be8-9 weeks by then going by my last scan dates.

dotty I really hope this week goes quickly for you. I know how uou feel. I had a scan when I thought I should be 6-7 weeks and they couldn't see anything. Went back 10 days later and they found hb and said I was only 5-6 weeks!

AnnieHoo · 25/04/2014 13:12

Brilliant news President. I would LOVE to see what's going on in there. I think I'm 7w+5 but could be less. Going to GP this afternoon to let them know.

Penguin13 · 25/04/2014 13:24

Brilliant news President so pleased for you and MrPres. Hopefully you can start to relax and breathe a bit now. Am getting jel of all those who have seen the hb post 7 weeks. Can't wait till my 9 week scan to check if things have progressed.

Just on my way into work as I had my booking in appointment with the mw this morning. Was amazed that by the end of the appointment I had a 12 week scan date booked in for May 22nd. Very efficient. Feel like absolute crap and my head is banging but I don't want to take the p with work so slogging in to do a couple of hours. 5pm can't come soon enough.

OP posts:
Dottydadoo · 25/04/2014 14:13

Fantastic news President - congratulations!

MrsF - good to hear that you had the same experience? Maybe it's not that uncommon. Positive thoughts and all that...

Know what you mean about work Penguin - I've just had a week holiday and must brace myself for the full on routine next week...am exhausted. Roll on 5pm for you...

PresidentSpreadable · 25/04/2014 14:15

Wow, that is efficient Penguin. I dropped my self referral form off with the midwives this morning and they said I'd get my appointment dates in ten days or so.

Is your nine week scan next week?

Are you tempted to have an early scan Annie? We are age twins I see, and almost EDD twins too. It's reassured me up to a point, still a long old road to travel, but definitely feeling calmer now.

AnnieHoo · 25/04/2014 14:42

i would love to get an early scan Pres will have to see what they say today. I live on a Scottish island so would have to fly to Edinburgh or Glasgow for a private scan if they don't offer one. I'll stress to the GP that I'm at an advanced age and anxious about another MC.

Trying to work but feel so queasy and can't concentrate - roll on 4.30!

CakesALot · 25/04/2014 14:49

Hi everyone!

Great news president! So reassuring to get through these hurdles.

I saw my GP again today to get 'booked in'. They wanted me to get an all clear on my scan before referring me to the midwife. I'm 8 weeks today so a bit worried I might be a bit behind. GP said it would be fine and they'll take into account my dates. I just want that next date in the diary! I hope my mw is as efficient as yours penguin!

I'm working at home today after a few manic days at work and I'm enjoying putting my feet up (whilst working hard of course!). And some genuine hunger broke through the nausea today so I ate a decent sized lunch at last! I'm definitely off meat though,much to DHs annoyance!

Hope everyone is well. So great to be slowly moving along this bumpy road with others in the same boat. Or should that be car?!

beershuffle · 25/04/2014 15:42

Just back from the scan. Nothing to be seen. Blood tests todsy snd in 2 days, but I think its just a formality? I'll bow out now.
Best of luck to everyone, hope it all goes all for you x

Penguin13 · 25/04/2014 16:38

Beer I'm so sorry that it wasn't good news. Is there any chance it was just too early as you were so unsure of your dates? Really sorry that you and your partner are going through this all again.

OP posts:
beershuffle · 25/04/2014 16:46

Checked my calander and should be in or around six weeks, so there should be at least a sac to be seen, but there was nothing. I usually feel very sick early on as well and there is none. Ah, I had a feeling, and at least its not c.12w this time, its ok.
Fingers crossed forgood news for you all.

Penguin13 · 25/04/2014 19:51

Beer I really hope that you find out what's causing the problem and go on to have a successful pregnancy. I hope you and your partner have lots of support in RL. Be kind to yourselves. If and when you feel ready to try again I can highly recommend the TTC after mc board under conception. They are a really lovely supportive bunch.

OP posts:
CakesALot · 25/04/2014 19:53

I second what penguin says about the TTC thread. So sorry you're having a tough time beer Thanks

ParanoidCoventGarden75 · 25/04/2014 20:06

Beer so sorry to hear your news Sad. Take care of yourself.
Dotty i hope you're coping with the wait, it's so hard not knowing where to stand.
president that's wonderful news. Such a relief.

Welcome to all the newbies I haven't had a chance to greet.

Work has been busy the last few days so I took the opportunity to try and detox a bit from MN and the pg obsession, but now weekend is back Smile and letter from MW was waiting for me when i got home, appointment in 3 weeks on 16 May.

DrFunkesFamilyBandSolution · 25/04/2014 20:08

Sorry for your news Beer.

Have booked my scan for next week, will be 7wks, almost 8 so everything crossed.