Another posifrickintive thread for those pregnant after miscarriage #4

[Treaclepie19]

Welcome aboard ladies - bumps big and small :)

Haha broody, that's a very good point!

I have heard about that llama, not sure what to make of it all to be honest :(

Waves to Mary and fizzie!

llama no idea how I'd cope without cbeebies ... And iPlayer for that matter!

Going to have a moan now i'm afraid. My sinuses have been giving me hell for over a week now and I'm tired of it. After a busy trying to be normal yesterday type of day, I have been suffering today. Can barely move off the sofa. Ds even brought me the thermometer when I said mummy feels a bit poorly. A sneaky chip buttie didn't even help. Before I get too much more oh woe pity me... I dared think my boobs are starting to look slightly bigger and my tummy might be growing slightly and i'm the cow who is stick thin and doesn't have one. Clearly now I think I've doomed everything. Fingers crossed my scan date arrives this week.

Diddly - if you can get hold of it, try NeilMed Sinus Rinse. Amazon sells it, I tried it when I had bad sinusitis a few years ago. Weird at first, but oh, the relief! Can't recommend it enough.

Oh great, something else to worry about!

My normally pretty kick-ass, if I do say so myself, immune system has taken a hammering this pregnancy (I'm sure it's got something to do with the extra progesterone the consultant has put me on) and I've been getting every bug going. Over a period of four weeks I had two colds, a stomach bug and a vicious ear infection that resisted antibiotics and had me pretty much bedridden for a week. I was taking a full daily dose of paracetamol for the whole of that week. Normally I'd just put up with pain and wouldn't take it unless I absolutely had to, despite being told it was totally safe, but I was in agony and counting down the hours to each dose. Now this research comes out

Congratulations, Sunbathing on the arrival of your baby.Such good news!

It seems that for every study that tells you one thing (the paracetamol) another will say the opposite. I took paracetamol in all of my previous pregnancies : had three very healthy boys.

I have certainly had my eyes opened to the fact that studies vary over the last few days.The scientific literature about yolk sac size is all so different. One study says that anything over 5.5mm is consistent with poor outcomes, then I read that 6mm is the threshold, then today, a more recent study said that anything under 7 mm is ok, then again another study says, as long as it is not misshapen, under 8mm is nothing to worry about.

It has me so confused. Then there's all the anecdotal stuff online. Many women have stories of having enlarged yolk sacs, the biggest one 8.1mm, and having perfectly healthy babies. But for everyone of those stories, there is a story of someone with an enlarged yolk sack who miscarried.

Ultimately my enlarged yolk sac is my story and it could turn out either way.

I have decided to try and wait till 9 weeks to get an ultrasound, as it will give a good idea of where I am at. I believe if all is well at 9 weeks, then there's a very good chance I will not miscarry.

By my dates, I will be 8 weeks tomorrow, but by the ultrasound I would be 7+2. I think my dates are pretty accurate as I was charting, so if I wait till sometime next week, I will have a good idea of what's happening.

For now I have resolved to believe I am pregnant and will try to enjoy it as much as I can without thinking too much about the future.

I have a mountain of marking to do to keep me busy today.

I hope everyone else is doing well.

cloud - when are you going on holiday? I hope DS's birthday went well.

gum i had a 9wk scan this time due to a bleed (i really didnt want one as so scared of them after mmc). the midwife told me once they have seen a healthy beating hb at 9wks there is a less than 5% chance of mc. she basically implied it is very rare to mc after that if everything is well (or maybe thats just how i took it) but i would wait until then like you suggest if you can as you will feel more reassured

That sounds like a really good plan Gum. I had a reassurance scan at 9 1/2 weeks and thought it was a good time to do it. The last thing you want is another scan with so much uncertainty.

Definitely a good plan gum, I definitely felt more positive after my 9+5 scan.

That's a great idea gum. This early pregnancy lark is so bloody hard isn't it? I will have an early scan at 8 weeks this time, but like gingerbread said, I'm shitting a brick about it already.

9 weeks is a great idea gum I was also told stats of a MC drop massively after that xx will keep everything crossed for you!

Hiya to everyone joining us, just caught up after weekend away seeing OHs family... What an experience and unfortunately not a great one! Got very upset when we announced pregnancy and OHs uncle exclaimed "what, again?" And started laughing... Compounded by the fact one of his relatives had just miscarried last week at 6 weeks felt absolutely awful for her once we were told and wished I could teleport home...

TMI possibly but I've just massively freaked out after catching up on posts reading not to DTD before 14 weeks?! Never been told this before, just "did it" for the first time in a few days, went to the loo and a little lump of clear jelly like discharge appeared, followed by pinkish tissue...

Google has assured me not worry and that its in all likelihood normal but my relief from scan last week is disappearing fast

raffertys ive got my 20wk one wednesday and still feel same way its flipping awful. everyone else is excited so i have to kp putting on a brave face

my dp is worse than me so cant even share my anxieties with him as it just spirals massively. cant wait till 9am wednesday when its all over and done.

Massive hugs ginger. You were a huge support to me on the mc boards when I was under an old username. It's so lovely to hear you're approaching your 20 week scan. I will be thinking of you x

Ginger hope all goes well on Wednesday for you. I am so nervous about my scan. Despite seeing heartbeat at 7+5 and 9+4 I can't help worrying that something bad may have happened since. I'm 11+5 today. Help...

mrsD hope you start to feel better soon and also get your scan date.

Re: paracetamol, I quizzed the consultant I saw through A&E after my 3rd miscarriage about paracetamol and he was really pretty adamant that it was fine and unlikely to cause problems but to take sparingly and only if really needed which seemed pretty sensible.

sun congratulations

gum hope you're doing ok.

ginger big hugs, until 2 hours ago I was in your shoes!

Just had my 20 weeks scan which I was really dreading. People kept saying how exciting it was and I just kept thinking how many people I would have to tell if something was wrong. Anyway, it was all fine which was a massive relief. 21+4 today so nice to have tipped the half way mark and know everything is fine.

fizzie do you have your scan date?

thanks ladies. congrats on the good scan today, did you find out the sex?

i know i panic about everything. i hope everything is fine and at that point i can start to relax.

its silly really isnt it. i just stood up and my tummy feels like its stretching bump is getting so big. going by that everything must be going fine in there but just cant help but worry.

fizzie i know the feeling but im sure 12wk scan will be fab!

Thanks ginger and yes Bythesea my scan is Wednesday afternoon. Trying to tell myself that after seeing heartbeat at 9+4 the chances of All being good are high. Seeing my parents this weekend and desperately want to give them good news. X

sonographer told me at a 9wk scan i had if all is good at that point it is unlikely to change so im sure you will be fine fizzie altho if ur like me saying that to you probs wont help at all haha!

Pizza if DTD caused MC then no-one would ever have babies! A lot of 'preg after MC' ladies don't but I think that is more to do with how vulnerable we feel. Also I have had ZERO libido since POAS. It is more likely that your cervix was a bit irritated and it isn't anything to worry about.

Yay for good scan news and good luck to those with scans this week

Congrats on your scan bythesea!

I had my 12 week one this morning and all was well, we got a good long look at baby as he/she was being very awkward! I kept on having to wiggle my hips and the sonographer was jabbing my tummy with the probe as the little pickle just wouldn't get in the right position for the nuchal measurement. Got there in the end though (and then it took the other lady four attempts to take my blood!). Baby was measuring 4 days ahead of my dates this time so my EDD got moved forward, even though I'm pretty sure the original date is more accurate as I know when I ovulated.

I guess I'd better start believing that this is actually happening now...

metal great news
I had to do a lot of the hip wiggling as well, not dignified in my opinion!!

fizzie good luck for weds.

ginger no, decided not to find out the sex. Part of me was keen but DH was keen to wait so we went for the surprise option.

pizza i wasnt aware of the no sex thing but at my booking in apt the mw casually said well you wont be dtd if youve mc before. i dont know if she meant out of fear or because you shouldnt and never questioned it tbh.

the discharge etc sounds normal though i wouldnt worry.

lovely hearing the good scan news. my baby was same at my 12wk scan so had to go back few days later to get the little wriggler properly!

aww a nice surprise well that will be fab. we are finding out but only cos i insist on being organised iknowiknow

I'm sorry if I've missed anyone who's asked to be added. I'm finding it hard to keep-up with the thread. Topsey would you like to be added to the stats? If so can I have your EDD.

If anyone else would like to be added just make sure you add my name in bold when you write your message. I'll know to read it when I scroll down the thread then

So here they are

longestlurkerever: 1DD, 2MC, 1MMC, EDD 30 May 2015.
Phryn: 33, no DC, MC in Aug 14, EDD 6 June 2015.
WrappedInABlankie: 1 DS, ectopic 3/14, EDD 22 June 2015.
thesmallbear: 33, no DC, 1 MMC in June 2014, EDD 2 July 2015.
Boozle80: 1NMC, 2MMC, 1DD, EDD 4 July 2015.
sarahlou20: 35, no DC, 1 MMC, EDD 9 July 2015.
ThePurplegiraffe: 36, 1DD, 1 MC in Sep 2014, EDD 11 July 2015.
Ibelieveinpink: 31, MC, MC, DD1, EDD 12 July 2015.
Ignominious: DD, MMC in August, EDD 12 July 2015.
Broodylicious: 36, 1 DD, 1 MC at 12 weeks on Feb 27, EDD 20 July 2015.
Thegirlwiththebrokensmile: 28, 1 DD age 2, 2 MC, 1MMC, EDD 23 July 2015.
Charlieis30: no DC, MC Feb 14 7.5w, MC Aug 14 9w (trisomy), EDD 26 Jul 2015.
Littlelady33: no DC, MMC March 13 and 14, EDD 25 July 2015.
Happygojo: 28, no DC, MMC September 2014 (blighted ovum), EDD 10 August 2015.
Daisysunshine: 23, no DC, TTC 14 months, 1MC Sept 2014, EDD 10 August 2015.
enviousllama: 34, 1DS (2yo), 1MMC (Nov '14), EDD 4 Sept 2015.
cavamonster: 37, no DC, MC Dec 2011, MMC Mar 2012 & Jan 2013, Ashermans & Endometriosis, EDD 4 September 2015.
CommanderShepard: 32, 1 DD via EMCS, 1 MC December 2014 (5 wks), EDD 14 September 2015.
Treaclepie19: 25, 1 MC in May 2014 at 8+4, EDD 19 September 2015.
worriedmum100: 39, 1 DS (nearly 4). 2 MCs around 6 w (June 2010 and Feb 2014), 1 MMC (July 2014 at 9 w). Also have endometriosis & Ashermans Syndrome. EDD 24 September 2015.
bythesea82: 32, no DC, 3MC around 10-11 weeks, EDD 8th October 2015.
Allthefours: 41, 3 DC (20, 18, 15), 1MMC July 2014 @ 13 weeks, 1 MC August 2014 @ 5+3 weeks, EDD 17th October 2015.
gingerbreadmam: 30, No DC, MMC November 2014 discovered at 9wks, EDD 21 october 2015.
SomeSortOfDeliciousBiscuit: 30, TOP at 14wks due to abnormalities, 1 DS, had cancer treatment, 2MC at 4-5weeks. EDD 29 October 2015.
northdownmummy:40, 1DD (2), 1MC Aug 2014 10w, EDD 29 October 2015.
gr33dyeggs: 35, 1 DS (6), 2 MC 08 & 14, EDD of 30 October 2015.
Amyyy27: MMC Oct 14, EDD 11 November 2015.
ImnotawitchImyourwife: 1 DS, 2MC, MMC, 4MC. EDD 20 November 2015.
Rebeccaelizabethxo: No DC, MMC June 2014 at 9+3, MC in January 2015, EDD 26 November 2015.
pizzakat: 23, no DC, MMC Dec 2014 at 10+ 2. EDD 2nd December 2015.
Natalieday1: 28, 3 DS (11,8 and 3) MC 1st mar 2015, EDD 6th December 2015.
Metalhead: 1 DD, 1 MMC in Feb 2014, EDD 11 December 2015.
Cariad2014: DC1, had a CP at 4+5 in June 2014 followed by a ruptured ectopic and tube removal in September 2014, EDD 16 December 2015.
mrsdiddlydoo: 34, 1DS, 2MC, EDD 17 December 2015.
HariboBrenshnio: 25, DS is 18 months, MMC at 9 weeks in October, EDD 17/18 of December but probably C section around the 10th.
Jodiesaurus: 2 DD's, MC in January 2015, EDD 20th December 2015.
Fizzie100: MC February 2015, EDD 18 December 2015.
cloudjumper: 43, 1 DS (4), 3 early MCs in 2013 (3rd was trisomy 2), 2nd trimester MC in 2014 (trisomy 18). EDD 28 December 2015.
cherrylola: 29, DS 23 months, MMC February 2015, new PG due December (date TBC).
Gumblossom: TTC 5 years, 5DCs, 5 MCs, EDD 12 January 2016.
kep1979: 36, 2 DS' from previous marriage, MC 15 March 2015 at 6+2, EDD 19 January 2016.
TeenieDeenie: 35, no DC, 1 MC, EDD 29 January 2016.
MarysPrayer: 37, 1DD, 1 MC March 2015, EDD 31 January 2016.
Brummiegirl15: 38, MC1 May 2014 @ 5 weeks, MC2 August 2014 @ 9 weeks, MC3 January 2015 @ 9 weeks. EDD TBC.

Need updates

Haily111: DC3, MC May 2014, EDD 5 May 2015.

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