Pregnant after a miscarriage, as the bumps get bigger we get braver, 1st,2nd or 3rd trimester and even graduates cuddling there babies!!, reasurance and hand holding aplenty!

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Congratulations State!

Eek State congratulations, what a gorgeous name

Forgot to say welcome bottle and good luck for Sat, one small hurdle at a time! Mrsd glad baby is still where it should be :-)

Gem are you next? Do we really have to wait 4 weeks? Seems like forever. Ellie good to hear you have had a reassuring dating scan, lovely to see it on the screen.

32 weeks today!

wl we got DS2 home last Friday and are starting to feel settled. I spent last Thursday night in a side room with him on SCBU, which was good practice. I'd forgotten how although the nights are exhausting, you do get used to it and manage. And last night DH fed him at about 0030, I did at about 0300 and then DS1 woke us all up at 0730!, so a decent stretch of sleep. DS1 loves him and always wants to stroke and hold him. He does get very upset when the baby cries as he thinks baby is very very sad because he's so loud! Empathy at such a young age: [proud mummy emoticon].

I think so 001, although I wish I didn't have to wait 4 wks, honestly can't wait to meet him! Dp thinks he'll be early, I think I'll go over- he will come when he's good and ready, could be anytime really!! aww bonzo glad to hear little one is home and settling ok.

That's lovely news bonzo. A rightly proud mummy you are. X

Sorry to start the day on a downer but off to local hospital today for bloods. Had small amount of browny discharge yesterday evening which could be nothing but could also be beginning if early mc. Either way, I want to know. Im so hypersensitive to any twinge I can't tell what's real and what's imaginary.
BOLLOX!
Fx

Lovely news bonzo!

Sorry to hear that bottleRed, I hope you get positive results at the hospital. Will be thinking of you. x

Fx bottle

Bottle fx for good news, whatever happens you know we all understand and are here if you need us.

Bonzo so glad you are both home!

Bloody brilliant local hospital and lovely Gynae Nurse! They're always great.

Nurse did bloods for HCG, infection and blood count which I have to call back for this afternoon but she also took swabs and thinks It may be a slight infection. She said my cervix is closed (air punch!) and no sign of any blood coming through it TMI?

I was actually going to say I didn't want an internal as I was so sure there was no point. So glad I decided to have it. I've never had good news in that room before.

So, depending on HCG levels, I'll go back for bloods again Saturday and Monday to see if they are going up as they should. Fx
Had a quick chat about sticky blood as well. Was nice to actually speak to someone who knows about it rather than just reading about it on internet. From timing of last MCs I have a suspicion that it may have been a possible cause....

She did say that given my history it's normal I'd expect the worst but cervix being closed is a really good sign. And I've had a touch of cystitis which might have caused it....

Anyway..nervous wait for bloods..eeeek

Thanks for all good wishes. x

Bonzo Big congratulations!!

hope the cystitis clears up for you soon bottle best wishes for blood results x

Happy Friday everyone! Can I ask you wise women for some advice please?

I've just had another hcg result after the excitement of 10 days ago. It's in normal range for 7-8 weeks. Should be pleased but docs felt it was quite high initially and it isn't maintaining the same momentum as its increasing. Trying to tell myself to wind my neck in and that the symptoms are strong.

I know that hcg isn't an exact science but I was hoping for reassurance from it. Thanks

Sorry mrsd I dont know anything useful! You could try googling it or contacting the miscarriage association - assume they would know. Really hope it's nothing to worry about. X

Ahhh thanks for replying WL. Particularly kind especially as you've had such a busy week!! Have had a google and it says the higher it is, the longer it takes to double. Logical I suppose.

The levels are v healthy anyway and went up significantly over ten days so I need to think positive! My sickness is still here and my boobs could kill a person. Think that after the mole etc I'm just desperate to not be disappointed again.

Thanks again for your kindness x

mrsd anytime. I'm lucky enough to have my baby here now but I totally remember and understand the early pg worries. I used to pee on cheap sticks randomly even though I knew it didn't mean a thing really, it just helped to see that line again.

Dr googles answer sounds logical so fx. X

Mrsd sorry I have no idea about any of that stuff but as ling as it is rising and is on the high side it is a good sign?

I am 32+ weeks and still panicky at times! I think you will properly relax when baby arrives and in the meantime, post here and ask questions, moan or be neurotic, it really does help!

Hi Mrsd77. I've been doing the same google search on slower rising HCG as, after a perfect scan with strong HB on Wed, I got my levels back yesterday and they were ~12,000. Doc said those were high, but since I was over 2000 on Dec 2nd (dodgily measured via 3+ on a CBD), I would have expected them to be higher.

I've found mixed information - some saying a doubling rate should stay steady till about 8 weeks and some saying increase decreases in speed after about 6,000 and can slow down after 6 weeks. The bit I find most reassuring is that every source says that US is much more reliable at judging viability than HCG from the time a HB can be seen.

If I've remembered correctly, you've had a good HB at a scan a 6 weeks, so by the logic of 'US is more reliable' that should trump whatever your HCG results are. That said, well understand your anxiety as I've got just the same! All the best and will be hoping for good things for you. Do you have a follow-up scan scheduled or are you in the wait to 12w?

Thanks 1001. I'm not a big forum user (not even got Facebook) but I find this group o gals really lovely.

Beans you remember correctly. Levels went from 26,000 at six weeks to 146,000 10 days later. These fall within "normal" and as I recall we're similar with DS. I also found similar articles to you that said scans win at a certain time and that it can slow down as the numbers get higher. My DH made me laugh and said, well it has to slow down some time, it can't just keep doubling at this rate!!!!! Bless him!

I've just thrown up behind the car during the Christmas food shop. I'm keeping positive!!! Got to wait til 12 week scan on 23rd. Booking with midwife on 3rd Jan. I just want to have a calm Christmas. DS is three and a half and really into it for the first time.

Fx for all ladies on here for the same x

Mrsd - I have no idea about HCG levels at all, but the fact it's rising seems like good news. I have everything crossed for you.

I think this is the last Christmas we have with DS believing in the man in the red suit, he's 8 years old and already questioning it.

I can't fault his logic; he asked me the other day if Santa was real. I said "what do you think?" he said "well says it's just Mum and Dad who buy the presents, but you're saving for a house and the baby's coming in February so I don't think you'd spend that much money on me right now...."

Fair enough son. I'll let him believe that if he wants to

Is this the right group for me??

I had surgery on Thursday to remove a six week ectopic pregnancy and ruptured fallopian tube. I still have one tube and two ovaries.

Just looking for somewhere where people understand really.

I want to try again as soon as sensible. I already have a three year old boy and feel very lucky in lots of ways.

If this is not the right forum could you please direct me to the right one?
Thanks

Hi mcbobby,
Welcome and I am really so sorry for what you've been through. You'll find lots of people on this thread who have been through a number of losses for lots of different reasons and really understand the anxieties and worries!
I think there is also an ectopic loss thread in pregnancy as well.
I use a number of different threads and it really has helped after 3 losses and now 18 weeks pregnant.

Hi mcbobby,
Welcome and I am really so sorry for what you've been through. You'll find lots of people on this thread who have been through a number of losses for lots of different reasons and really understand the anxieties and worries!
I think there is also an ectopic loss thread in pregnancy as well.
I use a number of different threads and it really has helped after 3 losses and now 18 weeks pregnant.

Thank you. I'll search out the ectopic loss thread.

And congratulations!
Xxx

Hi, just popping in to wish everyone a peaceful Christmas

State are you home for Christmas? X