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Star0909 · 29/10/2013 09:27

New thread ladies. Come in here for support.

OP posts:
missalexandra · 07/05/2014 15:51

Ducky thats such fab news, really pleased for you and your DH!! Now take it easy and look after your little blob Grin x

BlueSkyandRain · 07/05/2014 20:07

ducky that's lovely news, so glad your little blob is big enough to see with a hb :)

missalex I'm so sorry to hear bean 1 didn't make it :( But again so pleased bean 2 is going strong. You must have such a mix of emotions, I hope you're ok.

fanjo I remember you from the last thread, thanks for coming back to let us know how you are - always good to hear these positive stories.

ATM how are things? I can't scroll back up but thought your pm results were soon? Hope it has/will put some things to rest for you x

ruby how are you doing? I'm doing the same thing you did - cant feel the baby moving, sickness has finally faded (you'd think I'd be happy!) & all I can do is worry it's not ok. I know I'm only 16wks but I'm sure I've felt movement at this stage before. Totally knackered as I can ignore my worries a bit during the day, but not at night...
Arghh. Got my cons appt on Fri, can only hope they can get the hb with the Doppler otherwise I'm going to really panic. I can't even let myself think about it, I start remembering when they couldn't find E's hb when I got to hospital...

Ducky23 · 07/05/2014 20:14

Thank you blue, hope your appt goes well Friday Smile

Atm's pm was today Hmm hope it all went ok

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AllTerrainMammy · 07/05/2014 20:24

Hi everyone. Emotionally draining day as you all know. Well 'the placenta wasn't working properly' here too. Nothing more conclusive. Had more bloods taken today to check how it clots and was also told about taking aspirin when we next get pregnant.

Pleased it's finally over and can't wait to pour a large glass of wine soon.

Delighted for you Ducky that all went well at your scan. Will catch up with everyone properly soon x

Ducky23 · 07/05/2014 20:27

That's the same thing they said to me ATM Hmm

You relax and have a LARGE glass (or 5) of wine Smile x

AllTerrainMammy · 07/05/2014 20:46

It seems such a textbook response and I know of a few people now who've been told the same. In some ways it's a relief as I'd almost convinced myself that it was going to be something catastrophic but equally, I don't feel that much further forward. Maybe need to spend a few days thinking it over.

One glass of wine and I'll be asleep I think but most definitely enjoying it!

Rubyshoe · 07/05/2014 21:25

Hi all sorry for the brief hiatus in posting.

MissA I'm so sorry to hear about your little bean 1. I can't imagine the mix of emotions you must be feeling but I am thrilled to hear bean 2 is going strong. It must be frustrating that you didn't get to see the Consultant, when is your next appointment? Do you have long to wait?

Ducky thrilled for your news and hope seeing that magic heart beat puts your mind at rest a little!

Blue am completely with you on the movement anxiety thing. Fortunately our little bears heart beat seemed fairly easy to find at 16 weeks so hope yours is too. The flash backs thing has definitely been getting a bit worse for me lately but I guess that to be expected. Things that were 'lovely' in the last pregnancy.... Hearing HB and scams suddenly take on a whole different meaning....

ATM hope you are enjoying a glass or several of wine and having some answers has given you some peace of mind if that's possible. I know when we were told H's cause of death I felt at least we had a reason and could make a plan for next time.....

Fan thanks for posting and it's great to hear from you. I remember reading loads of your posts from the old thread when we first lost H and you and the other mums were so strong I know it gave me a lot of hope x

Rubyshoe · 07/05/2014 21:32

AFM... We went for the scan yesterday and it went well overall I think. Little bear seems to be growing well and heart beat was good. Whilst scanning the consultant asked how we were planning on delivering.... Was a bit confused as last time at 12 weeks he made it quite clear he didn't see any benefit in a section as the labour and birth itself had gone well. This time though he seemed very 'open' to as section.... So I thought mmmmm what can you see on that scan?

Basically I have a very low anterior placenta (no real problem) with a 'velementous insertion' of the cord which is pretty close to my cervix. The Consultant didn't really go into much detail but I will absolutely have a list of questions next time. Anyway..... I wish we didn't but that's the case so on we go from here. We have a healthy little bear today and we are lucky and I have confidence in the Consultant I think so am staying positive.....out of interest.... Do I sound convincing? X

missalexandra · 08/05/2014 14:35

ATM well done for getting through the PM meeting. It seems many of us have received the same "placenta not working properly" part, among other things. This time I have to do daily Clexane injections and aspirin to stop that happening, its no big deal if you have to do it too x

Ruby So pleased your scan went well, albeit with some complications. Lovely that your little bear is growing well and is wriggly. I really wouldnt worry about having a c-section, if thats the safest way to get your baby out then so be it. Apart from the fact its a bit uncomfy for a few weeks, at least in my experieince it was fine. I've never understood the women who go on about feeing "cheated" by having a CS. If it was deemed necessary for their babies wellbeing then what else is there to think about? Have you to wait long till your next visit?

I used to be very sad every time I saw my c-section scar, until one day I realised that until the day I die it will be a physical reminder of A and her short and precious presence in my life. Now I look at it and can sometimes even smile. x

Blue will be thinking of you tomorrow x

AFM got up this morning and feel absolutely un-pregnant. Nothing, nada. My huge bump has deflated, the sickness is gone, even the gassiness and heartburn have gone. I suppose it could be because now there's only one in there. But of course now I'm obsessing that Bean no.2 has gone the same way as no.1

Waves to Ducky, Owl, Earth and everyone else x

Ducky23 · 08/05/2014 15:29

Missa really hope bean 2 is ok. Thanks everyone keeps saying to me 'positive thoughts' but I know how difficult that is after going through what we have all gone through x

I'm starting to worry as I have no symptoms Hmm I still don't feel pregnant. I only had a scan yesterday and feel like I need another one to check again! My next one isn't until 27thConfused

Hope everyone is doing ok Smile x

missalexandra · 08/05/2014 16:28

Ducky its mad isnt it, I bet if they invented a mini-home-scanner we'd all have one and scan ourselves 3 times a day! We have booked ourselves in with the private obstet we were seeing till we got the consultant appointment tonight for a second opinion. I know we're just clutching at straws but I wasnt happy being seen my the 20yr old assitant and want an experienced opinion. There are sooo many women who dont have symps at all, dont worry x

Ducky23 · 08/05/2014 16:52

Ohhh good luck, let us know how it goes Smile

The sonogropher who did ours was very young too and couldn't answer any questions we asked her if I had some spare cash Id get a private one just for reassurance too.

Hope all goes well Smile x

missalexandra · 09/05/2014 14:01

Blue hope you hear that HB loud and clear today x

AFM went for scan last night and same result - we lost one of our babes. Feel a bit calmer now we've had a good talk to the obstet though. She thinks it is related to the hematoma as it is right behind the one we've lost. As she says, its very sad to lose one, but now the remaining baby has a better chance of survival and the risk to my health is not so extreme. Trying hard to see it from positive perspective...

Hugs to all x

Ducky23 · 09/05/2014 14:34

So glad bean 2 is ok missa, at least you have a second opinion and hopefully it has put your mind at rest a bit.

I have arranged to go back to work on 27th and I'm dreading it Hmm I would really like longer off but can't afford to. They have also gave me more responsibility (nice of them) while I have been off and am very scared as my brain isn't working well! At least my first day back will be shorter and fingers crossed it will have a good ending as that is when my next scan is.

Waves to everyone x

BlueSkyandRain · 09/05/2014 15:22

Oh ducky that's really harsh that you go back to more responsibility! I'm so cross for you Angry why do some people have no compassion?! I guess it's good that they've not sidelined you & means they think you're good at what you do. We always have to look for the positives don't we?! If it helps, I was worried about my brainnotworking when I went back (& it was a very technical job with the potential forseriousconsequences if things were done incorrectly), but I found I just slotted back into it (one of the reasons I wanted to leave as it was as tho nothing had changed even tho everything had for me iyswim). And, having gone back to using my brain again (even more so in my new role) I have found that it has helped to have chunks of time with something else to think about that I find interesting. Do you normally like what you do & are the people you work with day to day nice to be around?
About not having symptoms - I didn't have any at all til 7wks this time & was v worried having been so sick previously, and it definitely had started earlier. I made up for it later tho, once it started it really took off! It might be that you're getting much more rest this time as you're not at work?

missalex glad you feel a bit calmer after your most recent scan. I had wondered if it might actually make the odds better for you in a way. Not much of a consolation is it, but I guess as ever we have to grasp whatever we can. It does sound positive for bean 2 from what you said tho :).

ruby I'm sorry your scan sort of gave you new things to worry about, but am glad everything is looking ok for now. I guess it sounds like a section might possibly be on the cards - but let's face it anyone may end up with one in any case. And a planned one is definitely better than an emcs after however many hrs of labour. From what you've said tho, it's v much a question of the method of delivery rather than anything extra to let yourself worry about for during the pg iyswim? ((Hugs))

atm hope you're feeling ok after the pm results. I know I felt v deflated at that point x

Afm, there was a hb :) :) so I stopped being worried for about 5 minutes, which was nice! The mw & cons (not my usual one) were both nice, although from what the cons said they really can't predict placental abruption at all so I think, despite the extra scans its going to be quite nerve wracking as time goes on. Still, today I am pg.

Starting to wonder when I'll have to tell people. Still want to put it off for as long as poss - wondering if my abs are up to concealing it for another month! But I feel bad in some ways, dd is has been sad recently as lots of her friends are having baby siblings & they're excited. I think it would half help her to know I'm pg, but on the other hand she'll then start worrying too...

Waves to all - how are you tulip?

Ducky23 · 09/05/2014 16:53

My job is similar blue, it has serious consequences with the smallest of mistakes Hmm I do enjoy it but it is all target driven and they are unachievable targets which no one meets Confused luckily the people I work with are lovely and make it worth while. I'm hoping they will go easy on me for the first week or two!

Unfortunately I have to tell them I am pg again when I go back as I have an appt the same day. I don't think they will be happy about that! Just before I was pg with dd my manager said if I ever get pregnant she will throttle me
Blush As there were 2 people on mat leave already!

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AllTerrainMammy · 11/05/2014 21:59

Just thought I'd pop in and say hello and see how everyone's doing?

BlueSkyandRain · 12/05/2014 21:39

Hello atm. Hope you're holding up ok, how are you? It's been a bit quiet on here the last couple of days. I hope it's because everyone's been having a gentle sunny weekend.

ducky that's really hard. Can you not take a half day your first day - ask for it as annual leave with the excuse to ease yourself in a bit more gently? Then you can delay telling them & also make the point that you won't be fully up to speed straight away?

We decided to tell the dcs on Saturday. Essentially my abs gave up & I couldn't suck them in all day any more, didn't want anyone to just guess & thought they deserved to know first. They were so excited; it's hard tho as we're trying to downplay any worries. But obviously, "if it happens again" is the thought we're all trying to avoid as its just too horrible to think about. I also told my supervisor today, he was lovely - genuinely pleased for us. So it's all public now. Scary.

Waves to all

Ducky23 · 12/05/2014 21:47

Hi ATM Smile sorry my phone usually tells me if someone has wrote on here but it didn't tell me! How are you feeling now?

Blue, do you feel any different after telling people? More exited?

I am having half a day because the day I go back is the day of my next scan! My dr wanted to sign me off until after that as I got so wound up before my last one I made myself quite ill but I think it may help starting on half a day and if it goes horrible at least I have something to look forward to.

Will the petrified feeling before scans wear off or does it continue? Hmm I Made myself very ill before my last one, I was hoping it was just because it was my first one after being told dd had no heart beat but I'm already stressing about the next one. It isn't helped by the fact I seem to have no symptoms at all now Confused how I would love morning sickness!!!

Hope everyone is doing ok Smile

Ducky23 · 12/05/2014 21:48

That was meant to say excited not exited Blush haha

oliviarosemummy · 13/05/2014 16:38

1 year ago today my beautiful baby girl Olivia rose was born and on thursday it will be 1 year since I said goodbye. I miss her more and more everyday.

I haven't been on for a while as I have been feeling really low so just a quick update my last IVF cycle ended in an early miscarriage :-( I am hoping to try again in august.

I hope everyone else is doing ok x

Ducky23 · 13/05/2014 18:02

Hi Olivia,

I'm quite new here so haven't seen your posts before. I'm so sorry about Olivia and sorry to hear about your miscarriage. Thanks it must be a very difficult time for you at the moment. I hope you have plenty of support around you.

Try and take the next few days easy if you can x and I hope the next time you try again you get the result you want quickly x

OwlinaTree · 13/05/2014 22:39

Thinking of you oliviarosemummy. I hope you find some peace in the next few days, you will be in my thoughts. Thanks

BlueSkyandRain · 13/05/2014 22:56

Thinking of you too orm. Olivia Rose is a beautiful name. I'm sorry you miscarried too and I hope the coming days are gentle for you x

EarthWindAnd9 · 14/05/2014 09:12

Thinking of you orm and your beautiful girl Olivia, sending love and floaty kisses to her today and tomorrow. I hope you can find some peace during these incredibly tough days xx