Hi everyone,
This is my first time starting a new thread. I'd previously posted a few times in a TTC thread in January but unfortunately I miscarried within a week of finding out I was pregnant. I was taken to A & E after a stomach bug had floored me for three days and I hadn't eaten in four. From the next day onwards, as I recovered from the bug, I had to have the transvaginal ultrasound and blood tests every 48 hours. The numbers were going up and down but eventually dropped enough to confirm a miscarriage was imminent. As it is for every woman, I found the whole thing absolutely devastating and it's only in the past few months have my partner and I felt pretty much back to our normal selves.
We'd been trying for a couple of months since April/May with a period tracker and lots of folic acid. I lost faith after about four periods and just thought I'd see what happens but not actively try.
Last Monday my period was a day late but I wasn't holding out hope as since the miscarriage my periods had been 3 days +/-. A pretty prompt and distinct second line appeared on an impulse test. I've done a test every day since and it's almost a week. The lines are almost aubergine purple now they're so strong.
But there is something in my brain overriding the rest, I feel like I can't just let go, like I must prepare myself for losing this little one too. I'm doing everything I should in terms of lifestyle, and the sore boobs and nausea have been continuous.
Basically I'd just like to know if anyone can relate to this?
And would an early pregnancy unit be able to help with an early scan or something? Another 6 weeks ish until the 12 week scan seems like a long time of worrying.