September 2018 #2: testing and symptom-analysing

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That’s it exactly Mona. I’m basically nibbling constantly which is not what I want! No reprieve after eating today so far I’m afraid. Possibly because I’m mid commute which definitely makes it worse.

IntelligentPutty I’m 8 weeks and my symptoms are still coming and going a lot.

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Im 5+ 4
Scan on Friday to see all in right place. I don't think I'll be reassured until 12 weeks though.

I've got really sharp pains in my abdomen. I'm really starting to panic about having a miscarriage now. Not specifically because of the pains but because I'm getting closer to when my pregnancy ended last time. It ended at 10w but wasn't picked up until 11w.

I can't believe there's still another 5 weeks to go until my scan. I'm starting to feel like I won't make it that far.

@kirinm I think given your history you should be given frequent scans- there is some evidence to suggest it helps. Can you contact your EPU?

Kirin with history of losses you should be given an open access appointment every 2 weeks with EPU - it's why I'm here so much!

@Paranormalbouquet I was thinking about asking for one at my booking in appointment - not that day but for one to be arranged. I don't know how reassuring I'd find one now. My booking in appointment is the next Thursday.

I did just throw up which is reassuring / gross. Brushing my teeth is becoming a nightmare.

Checking in. Baby measuring 7 weeks (5mm) and a nice strong flicker although they didn’t measure the heart rate. So relieved.

Amazing Mona!!! Thrilled for you

Good luck Namechanged I am hoping for a positive scan for you too.

After worrying about my morning sickness not being severe, I'm now feeling awful. I spent ten minutes in the tesco car park retching at the thought of buying chicken breast. Had to buy pre diced chicken to avoid touching it, but I can't stomach another freezer dinner.

Congratulations Mona! Kirinm definitely ask your midwife. Even with a recurrent miscarriage history your risk of loss goes down day by day, even further when you’ve seen a heartbeat. I know what you mean about not reassuring though- different situation but with DD there was an anomaly on scam at 20weeks- ended up having scans every 2-4 weeks until the end, each one just added to my anxiety. She’s absolutely fine! I hate brushing my teeth these days too.

Bus took ages to get me in, think I’ll have to suck it up and get tube in future. Maybe I should get a badge as they do seem to encourage people to give you a seat- I’d just have to be very careful to hide it going to work. I’m not too bad when I have a seat but get extremely nauseous and dizzy standing up when it’s crowded.

Also positive here! All seen abdominally measuring 7+1 on the dot with a very strong heartbeat. Back again in 2 weeks!

Yes Namechangedtoscream!!

Yay Mona and Namechangedtoscream that's awesome news. So happy for you both!

Great news @MonaTheMoaner and @Namechangedtoscream you can both relax a bit (for a few days at least)!

@Paranormalbouquet I'm currently hoping I still feel rough by 8w which I know is when a heartbeat is seen and the risk drops slightly. My sharp pains have really calmed down (wondering if it was trapped wind ).

@kirinm with your history you wouldn't be unreasonable to ring EPU and get an early scan

@monathemoaner I'm so happy for you!!

And here it is one early scan....spot the baby!

Oh NameChanged that's amazing!! You and Mona have made my day!! And now you both have a day off to relax and enjoy.

Kirin I've been having sharp cramps, mine are a mixture of iron tablets making me backed up, gas and over excerting my stomach muscles being ill. I think our due dates are very simular, so it's reassuring to know you have them too.

NameChanged congrats! That’s brilliant news.

@kirinm feeling rough is incredibly variable with me, even at 8 weeks. Right now I am categorically feeling rough though! Walking between my 2 workplaces so at least chance for a short break and some air. Getting behind though so I’ll end up catching up over the weekend (luckily I can mostly arrange my own schedule). Monday afternoons is a fixed activity though and I am already seriously dreading it.

Glad scans have gone well

Kirin could you have uti?
I've been getting strong sharp pains and not other symptoms really to suggest uti but I have one

kirinm hoping they scan you early!

Anyone have any experience of cyclizine? Just took my first pill as the nausea is ruining my life while simultaneously relieving me as I know I have real symptoms.

Love that scan photo Namechangedtoscream. I’m booking in for a private scan now at about 9-10 weeks so I can get a photo as our EPU doesn’t give them. Had a vaginal ultrasound today so saw our little blob clearly but want to wait a little more for an abdominal. No idea when I’ll have a dating scan next as EPU are happy to let me wait for an appointment. Should be speaking to a midwife about a booking in appointment tomorrow.

I'm on cyclizine and have been from week 4 on and off. It works. But I made my sickness stop completely which panicked me so now I only take it to get me through work.

I took my first pill about 45 minutes ago and I’m sipping my Dr Pepper. I just need it to help me get through big days at work or uni and a week Saturday I’m heading to London to see Phantom on the West End with my best friend which is a three hour coach journey each way and walking around/sitting in the theatre for hours. I do not need to be nauseous on the coach!

Namechangedtoscream (and everyone else) - when are we all allowing ourselves to get excited? I’m tentatively excited and browsing baby things now but I don’t think I’ll be able to truly relax a bit more until the first trimester is over.

I'm going to wait until after my next scan. We have had a heartbeat at 8 weeks and lost it before so if we get one at 9 weeks I'll feel more like it's real

Great news on today’s early scans!

Lovely news on all the scans!

Still no sickness here, plenty of nausea and I'm shattered but counting my blessings in a way that I'm not actually being sick!

I've got an appointment with a midwife practitioner on 14th Feb. She does height, weight and bp, apparently the 'proper' midwife will be in touch to do the rest of my booking in soon.

DH and I agreed not to buy anything until after our 20 week scan. We have a dd already so if we can find out the sex we can start selling DD's old stuff or start washing it all to re-use. But... I have bought one thing because it was a complete bargain. We have DD's pram/pushchair which we will re-use, it is black and beige so neutral colours. But I found a new hood and footmuff set on the silver cross website reduced from £150 to £25 it's red! Which is Dh's favourite colour and looks fab! So I have bought it and justified it that I can sell it if we don't like or need it. I love a bargain!

I meant to say that the hood on the pushchair has gone slightly mouldy so will need a new one!