We're posifrickintive! Another posifrickintivity thread for pregnancy after miscarriage #3

[Treaclepie19]

Another thread for the lovely ladies who are pregnant after miscarriage :)

oops cross post small I wouldn't know why your urine tests are showing those results...hopefully someone else will, or your mw will have some advice. But good news that its not gd!

Also, the midwife said if you have gestational diabetes you're more likely to have extra fluid around the baby. She had a feel of my tummy and said that everything felt normal. I had a private 4D growth scan at 26 weeks and bean was measuring spot on for my dates (diabetes can give you a big baby). Also, I had my bump measured at my 28 week appointment and no concerns were raised about size.

I think I'm ok to have some sweet things, aren't I? I used to alternate between Weetabix Minis one day for breakfast (with chocolate chips ) and porridge the next day. If I stick to porridge every morning and substitute the honey for cinnamon, I'm hoping that should improve things a bit.

Hum, they have never mentioned the HBA1c thing Tori. I have Googled it and I'm not sure I understand, but seems to be another way of testing for diabetes. Is it just another blood test?

I will admit to picking at the office chocolates the day before the very high reading

Small I am living on chocolate, sweets, hot chocolate and coke with no ill effects so I'm sure you will be fine.

Mslad I am pretty sure the chat included wine and other various types of alcohol as well!

Hmmm, I just sneezed and a bit of wee came out - must remember to do my pelvic floor exercises more often!

Thanks envious.

Oh boozle, you and me both! Sneezing, coughing and laughing are not good for me these days

small, good news that you've not had the call re GD. Hopefully your mw will have some explanation for glucose in your sample.

I had my mw appt today. All good, heard heartbeat for first time, BP fine, gtt results clear, urine clear and measuring 28.5cm (I'm 27+1). Because there's been plenty of talk about it the last few days, I did ask re breech and birthing. She said the medical folk will always always push for a section because it's easiest for them and possibly lower risk for me but ultimately it's my decision and they can help turn baby or I can try to labour naturally even if s/he is breech still. She did say at the 36 weeks appt, if baby is suspected to be breech, she would send me for a scan to confirm but even that late, they can still turn so don't worry about it. Of course, at that stage I'd be able to choose a section if because hell had frozen over I wanted to

Biscuit I had a heart echo with my first pregnancy - I guess they probably did an ecg too but I don't remember that. It was because I have a (completely non-problematic) heart murmur so they were just checking all was well - they did a scan of the baby's heart too which was very cool to see. At my scan the sonographer offered to have a look at the baby too - I thought that was probably because babies are more interesting than the internal organs she spends all her days looking at. It was all fine - hope yours is too. I must prod my midwife this time to see whether I actually need referring again - she seems to think the consultant will know I exist and be able to decide whether to see my by some psychic means....

Thanks all, it wasn't as bad as I thought but not great either.
I'll explain more once I know exactly what's happening - can't be too careful on these sites.
Thanks for thinking of me :)

Posted too fast - meant to say, with a week to go before my first scan, am I having anxiety dreams about that? Nope, they're about telling people if everything's OK. I had to go to my old school to tell my boss (who knows) and some other random person only I was late so I couldn't find them, and I didn't have my laptop so couldn't do any work. Most odd. But I hated the telling people with my small person, and I can only imagine it'll be worse this time with the higher worry of things going wrong. I suspect I'm decidedly odd in this and most people love sharing their news, but I'm not good at being the centre of attention and my job means it becomes very public very quickly. Ho hum, I'll be delighted to get to that point.

Sorry Treacle, cross posted there, glad it wasn't as bad as you feared, hope things can work out right for you.

Thank you :)

I'm feeling guilty and worried as I've barely eaten today. Apart from snacks all ive managed is a piece of toast for breakfast and some mash with a tiny bit of veg tonight.
Just haven't felt well enough with my cold and work worry. I hope little boy is ok.

treacle just make sure you eat nice and healthily today. I'm sure yesterday won't count - our food lasts for ages in our system anyway. Hope some positive resolution from your work comes through quickly.

Just got really confused there, ended up reading loads if pages on another pregnant after miscarriage thread whilst thinking I don't recognise any names - how come two threads - very confusing??

So I've decided next time the stats are updated I'd finally like added on
Cavamonster 37, 0dc, mc Dec11, mmc Mar 12 & Jan 13, Ashermans & Endometriosis EDD 4.09.15

Cava The other thread is for those who don't feel ready for this thread, but there is an awful lot of crossover. The 'Best shit place to be' thread had a LOT of BFPs in one month so they all came over at the same time.

I keep an eye on the thread though just in case I can offer advice to anyone.

In other news I actually said yesterday 'I am having a baby' to someone rather than 'I am pregnant'.... maybe my subconscious is starting to believe it might actually happen?!? 24+2... it still feels crazy!

Treacle - try not to worry lovely. Baby will be getting what they need from you and I'm sure your appetite will come back. Babies are born to women living in dire poverty and starving so a few days of little food won't effect your little one

I'm sick! Was up all night being sick so only had a few hours sleep. Been sick again this morning and now just laying really still in bed to try avoid it again. DP has had to take the day off work to watch DS. Is it bad I'm a little excited? I feel like death warmed up but symptoms!!!!

Thanks all, I can worry about anything!

Yay to being sick haribo! :) (in the nicest way possible)
I remember being so smiley after being sick, even though I hate it with a passion. Hehe.

I can't stop crying and I've only just managed to stop shaking. Spoke to the fetal medicine unit and my Downs results are back - 1:730. My son's results were 1:190 and he's fine. I can't remember what the results were in my first pregnancy but that baby did have Downs. I know the risks aren't as low as most people get, but for me, 1:730 is really, really good news. I'm so relieved. Shook up, because the phone call brought back awful memories, but that will pass. This baby is going to be ok and that's priceless.

I can have a CVS now or an amnio from 16 weeks to whenever I want. I only have to ask. I did have an amnio with DS because I was so anxious but I don't think I want one this time. I fully reserve the right to change my mind but right now, the odds are enough for me.

Treacle, I missed your post about not wanting to say too much. I hope whatever is happening that it resolves quickly.

somesort so glad.

Fantastic news Somesort, so happy for you.

That's great news somesort :)

I've let work know now so can let you know too.
I'm signed off now til the summer holiday as there's a lot more extra stress due at school if I were to return.
It's a relief knowing what's happening.

However I have had a breakdown when I realised I've missed off a crucial part in my letter about maternity so I may not get any maternity pay as they will assume I'm not returning.
I've emailed them the revised letter but I hope it's not too late :/

Fantastic news somesort. They are amazing odds, no need for amnio IMO (my odds were 1:85 and I've not opted for one).

treacle, I've not said anything about your work situation - I'm so sorry you're struggling with them. Pleased it's sorted now and you've got a better idea of what's going on. Fx that revised letter will be accepted xx