The even newer posifrickentivity thread for ladies pregnant after miscarriage! Spring 2, welcome!

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Hi Ladies, continuing our posifrickentivity journey.

Wishing all healthy pgs and lots of thread babies!

Hia Jbrd sorry I can't help with your q.

Sounds good Corpore, today you are pregnant I think lunch at 12!

So my scan letter just arrived [dancing a jig emoticon] but I have to wait two whole weeks til 2nd April!! DP and I going to have to decide what to do now as we ideally wanted to tell family on mothers day but the scan is Weds after.

I am feeling pg today, was not just huffty puffty on the dog walk but had to stop and sit down to get my breath back. Twice.

Jbrd, I am in week 11 and I have been told one at night for three days (ie dropping the morning one), then half of one for three days, then nothing.

jbrd I was told to stop dead at 12 weeks, but I did phase it out over a few days week 12-13, like you, that just felt safer.

Thank you, ladies. I think I will start doing just one dose as of today, that should allow me to phase out the progesterone over the next 2 weeks.

London Yay for your scan date! Why not celebrate Mother's Day in private with just you and your DH, then tell your family, once you have the pictures?
I'm also struggling with breathlessness, esp when walking really fast or up the stairs!

Corpore I am usually the first to have lunch in my office now, counting down the hours. The hunger is unbelievable... Yesterday, I literally inhaled a huge Cornish pasty at the station, in the middle of the afternoon (had a substantial lunch before, and then had a substantial dinner later, too)

Mabel that's great news!

The pharmacy thing sounds very annoying, I havnt experienced any of this yet, hopefully you havnt had any more problems!

We have a private scan t

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We have a private scan tonight to find out the gender (and

What is going on with my phone!!! Grr!

Anyway, to find out the gender and check on everything generally, was on sale for £39 so I cudnt resist!! Scan doom is setting in a little now tho, it's not as bad as normal tho as I heard the hb on Monday so I'm hoping scan doom may be easing slightly generally! I no by the time I get there tonight il be a panicking mess tho

Anyway sorry for the multiple posts, crazy phone n fat finger combination :-/

Aw less scan doom is nice to hear Alb I hope you can enjoy it x

It was more that our Mums' mothers day gift would be the news of a grandbaby if you see what I mean, but now I've had a while to mull it over I think we'll just wait. We waited this long after all. And whilst I am feeling positive (hell, this time last time it was all over) it would be awful to announce and then have to follow up with bad news. Plus we'll be having chromosomal risk as well so there's that result to consider. We are just going to have to practise yet more patience! I take your point tho Jbrd and in that sense I think we should try to see it as enjoying our little secret to ourselves a bit longer before MIL becomes an in my face nightmare expectant first time grandma

Can any of you ladies reassure me? I'm 14+2 and a lot of my early pregnancy symptoms have gone (nausea mainly) I haven't got much of a bump and so I'm worried! It's two weeks since my scan and two weeks til my next appointment so I feel in limbo worrying that it's ok in there. DH doesn't see the point of a private scan unless there is an actual reason. Hmph.

littlemisspear I found that time quite hard. Was feeling better and the positivity from the 12 week scan was wearing off, but the next appt seemed ages away. There isn't much you can do apart from take care of yourself and try to distract yourself. If you notice anything that worries you a lot such as spotting then do get checked out, don't wait till the next appt. My bump didn't really appear until about 18 weeks, when I began feeling little movements. Hang in there!

London am in a similar but admittedly much earlier quandry. 3 y ago (almost to the day) we did tell the prospective GMs on mothers' day at about 8 weeks, but this time I am not sure... We are a long time off our dating/NT scan (not til May), so it isn't tangible. DM knows about the MC, but was probably the most unhelpful person that does know about it (lots of mindless stuff I knew about how if it had been OK it wouldn't have happened etc; as she's a very bright woman it just annoyed me that she lacked the emotional intelligence to realise this was not what I needed).
So I think I've just talked myself out of telling.
In other news, I have bravely bought the adaptors which allow our car seat to fit onto the buggy - as the buggy is old stock these will become hens teeth soon, and I figure if things don't work out I can sell it on as a travel system, which I can't do currently. I know, this is blind optimism, but won't take them home until we're past the dreaded/long-for scans.

LittleMissPear SNAP. Exactly the same for me. Rationally I know you feel better now, but I've no bump yet so am really on edge.
DH said to get a scan if it makes me feel better, keep talking myself in and out of it. Because really, when I read the calendars, I sound pretty normal.
Doesn't help when busibodies tell me they had a bump, kicks, a HB you could hear and their baby used to insist they shoved copies of 'Sophie's World' up their vag every night because little Tarquin was soo advanced. And then say the loaded "well, I'm sure having no movement is ...normal..." which makes me panic - then I check and it IS bloody normal for 14 weeks.

14 weeks is perfectly normal to be comin out of he sickness stage. It's also normal not to have a bump and only I you've had a baby before you might feel flutters, but highly unusual if it's your first.
It's horrible this limbo phase isn't it. Bu remember that once you've seen the heartbeat and baby at the 12 week scan the odds are stacked in your favour. I've said it before but this thread is biased, lots of women who have expiearience do loss. If you stack this one thread up against the many other antinatal threads on the boards and look at how many of them have expiearienced miscarriage then who have mc after 12 weeks, the odds are stacked in your favour.
Stay positive, today you are pregnant xx

Thanks squitz, ceebeeies and nerdy, sometimes it's just good to hear that others feel the same and that the situation is normal! Will just keep counting the days till the next appointment/scan and hope for the best.

Hi all. I posted this on the main pregnancy forum but after some advice really and thought I may get more of a response here.

I'm 15 + 3 and fell over going up a kerb today, landed on my hands and half on my side half on my belly. My handbag was under my belly so it didn't hit the ground so to speak but it dug in.
My hands are skinned and my shins are too.

My husband is concerned and thinks I should go to hospital to be checked over. Would they be able to reassure me at this stage or would it cause more panic than good ie may not hear the heartbeat as early on anyway.

What would you do? Should I phone NHS direct for advice or just go to a and e and see if they can assess me x

Great news mabel!!!

Squiz, I'm on baby no.3, and I felt movement at about 18/19 weeks, at about 17 weeks, and about 16 weeks respectively, and I'm usually pretty slim, so I doubt there is much of interest movement wise going on before then! Busybodies are the bane of my life - had a woman serving in Boots say 'ooh, there's a big age gap between yours isn't there?!'. Wanted to roar about miscarriage at her, but had children with, so didn't.

mrs u shud be fine as it's still nice and protected in there but it deff wouldn't hurt to give them a call and check, if nothin else just to out ur mind at rest

Hi all,
been keeping updated on the thread, I actually found it quite addictive! Glad everyone is well!
Quick question: i am having bloods taken for Day 21 progesterone test this month. Do you know if we should stop TTC this month for accurate reading?

So I've been lurking on here since my bfp last week. Had mmc dec 12 and finally got bfp after iui. I'm taking cyclogest once a day. Not really had any symptoms but only 5 weeks today. This morning was feeling a bit sick which I took as good and then started getting cramps and then lo and behold I've had bleeding this afternoon. Not loads but it is red, still having cramps. Called clinic and they've said to start taking cyclogest twice a day for the next couple of days and then call them on Friday and then maybe go in for bloods. Just wondering if any of you had anything like this with a happy outcome?

Hi Everyone

mrsgiraffe I'm sure you'll be fine if you're not feeling any pain in your abdomen - but if you'd like reassurance so you can stop worrying about it then it might be a good idea to get checked.

littlemisspear - I remember that limbo time from previous pregnancies. It's hard but if you can possibly try, it's a good time to try and enjoy the pregnancy, as sickness has gone and you're not big and uncomfortable. But it is a weird time - no bumps and you can't feel the baby yet. But remember that's totally normal and you're past the most vulnerable time for pregnancies.

silverine I'd go ahead and keep TTCing - if you do conceive they can check your progesterone levels in early pg and give you supplements if they feel it's necessary. If you don't conceive, then they'll have the info they need anyway.

floweroct fingers crossed for you. Early pregnancy is full of scares. Hope the bleeding and cramps stop soon.

JBrd I'm also on progesterone tablets so interested to hear what the recommendation is for weaning off them. I think that a gradual reduction sounds like a sensible idea though.

So having felt terribly nauseous yesterday I don't feel at all sick today - just very belchy (nice) with a rumbly tummy. I just try and console myself as much as possible with what doctor told me yesterday - that HCG and progesterone levels were good and high - I can only hope that they are continuing in that vein. Honestly scan (in 8 days) can't come soon enough - although I know I'll be absolutely cacking myself beforehand.

Hope everyone else well.

mrsg I would phone NHS direct as I it didn't sound like you fell too hard or far (if that makes sense) on your baby. Plus as you aren't in third tri the baby is still well cushioned. My bump too a huge whack from the barriers to the tube slamming shut on it... And they weren't worried about me even was was heavily pregnant! Phone them and see what they say as not sure a & e would assess you - but might be wrong!

Hey flower I remember you! Lots of the girls here had early preg bleeding and turned out ok. It's such a scary time and fx for you.

Sorry not caught up with everyone else but knackered so off to sleep after hectic few work days! Being pregnant and doing my job is haaaaarrrrd. But not complaining!!

Hope everyone okay and had a good evening free from paranoia and panic

Hey guys! just thought I'd check in and say hello. Lucy sends her love to you all.
We are still in hospital, that's 2 weeks tomorrow since induction started! Lucy has been in scbu for a week or so, she's being tube fed and has had a few issues with her blood caused by dehydration and her heart condition. But, she's absolutely bloody gorgeous, is making friends all over and should be allowed home tomorrow!
Quite frankly, despite her tube and the meds ill need to give her, I cant get home fast enough! I an SO over hospital food!
The only plus points are that we have a lovely mother and baby room here and aren't on a ward and the staff are all marvellous!
Anyway, lots of love to everyone, hang in there, keep your eyes on the prize and try not to go batshit crazy! x

Nice to here from you saggy I miss you on here! So glad she should be allowed home tomorrow, it's been a long time coming!

flower I no loads a few people on here have had early bleeding and had good outcomes so I hope it's the same for u.

Well the scan went well, it's a boy I was 100% sure it was a girl aswell (no idea why, shows how great my intuition is) so was so surprised! They don't do any anomaly stuff cos it was a cheap private scan but they did say placenta, fluid and heart all look good at the min so I can relax until the 20 week scan now

saggy, so nice to hear from you and hear your positive news. hope you get to go home tomorrow.

I had all be 28 week stuff yesterday and did indeed feel like a pin cushion. I had a trainee midwife take my bloods, who was lovely but she made such a mess, never seen so much leaking blood! and if you are ever faced with the choice, have the whopping cough injection in the arm you don't use. I had the anti-d in my left on the recommendation of the midwife (she said it was a bigger injection) but the whooping cough one I had in my right arm hurts so much more!

Alb OOh excite! A little boy! :) Glad to hear all looks well.

Saggy Great to hear everything's going well so your home soon. :)