Pregnancy after infertility

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Thought I’d start this thread as I find myself feeling quite out of place on the ‘normal’ antenatal club threads - find it difficult to relate to being upduffed after 'just' having some sex, and thinking ahead to buying maternity clothes, how much maternity leave to take, where I’d like to give birth etc

I realise it’s entirely my own issues and that infertility world has clouded my views, but I want to scream ‘DON’T YOU KNOW EVERYTHING THAT COULD GO WRONG!!’.

There’s a thread for pregnancy after previous loss, but thought there might be some kindred spirits who are navigating the world of pregnancy after infertility

Best of luck today Sunrise.

blueroses are you going to Bath? I'm going in July with friends, have booked the thermal baths (before the current situation!), was thinking of adding pregnancy massage and completely forgot about the water temp etc. Damn will I have to cancel the baths? It's a much less tempting weekend without wine or a spa!

best of luck sunrise!!! let us know how it goes...

Im 5w3 - scan is at 6w5 next Friday.

xx

Hellotree I am going to Bath! The official advice from the Thermae Spa is to consult with your doctor so maybe you should check before you decide. The temp of the main baths is 33.5C. The official NHS advice is here www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/2402.aspx?CategoryID=54. Personally I would be too worried to enjoy it so I'm planning on pottering around the shops or hanging out in a cafe and meeting the rest of the girls afterwards.
While I was TTC, I was avoiding making plans more than a few weeks ahead "just in case" but some advice I got at a support group was to carry on making plans because if you have to cancel because you are pregnant, you're unlikely to actually mind!

Good luck today sunrise

Best of luck sunrise!!
Kate I'm 5wks5. Didn't realise how close we were ! X

That's true blueroses. Every year for the last 5ish I've entered a sports event in the hope I won't be able to do it. So far I always have, but this year I entered my first half marathon and I hope to goodness I'll be cancelling it . And (fingers crossed tightly) I will have to take a year out from my degree. Awkward in the best possible way!

Thanks for the spa info, will have a think.

Ah how sweet Rach! I hope I can continue with you on this journey!! When are you scanned?

Hello that is a great tactic!! When is the half marathon?!

xx

I went on hen weekend to bath not long ago and was supposed to go to the spa but told them I would skip it because of the baby. In the end I came home prematurely anyway because I was spotting and couldn't enjoy the weekend/relax. I just don't think it's worth the risk.

Good luck today second sunrise. X

Definitely Kate ,fingers crossed!!
Scan is next Thursday day before you!!x

Thanks Rach fingers crossed for us both!!

Do you have symptoms? I can't work out what is drugs related and what is the pregnancy (although of course mine might not be normal).

I am very bloated, always thirsty, nauseous (but not as bad as my second pregnancy), and tired constantly.

xx

Kate- I'm the same a little because not sure if it's the meds but I'm definitely nauseous especially in last two days .
This morning feel awful,feel like I just want to be sick constantly. Yes I'm very tired to, I get to about 2pm and I'm knackered. I don't feel bloated just feel like my tummy is all over the place. The bleeding doesn't help but I think I'm just use to seeing it now.
Got to be good signs for us both surely. I hope anyway! X

What medication are you on? Did you have IVF or fall naturally?

I have to drive to the hospital today as my boyfriend is at work and I think I may fall asleep at the wheel! My eyes feel v hazy xx

IVF. I'm only on Prognova and cyclogest now. X

Hi all - I was on the thread at the beginning but haven't been on for a while. I am now nearly 31 are going through infertility / IVF. It is a real battle especially in the early days, and if I am going to be brutally honest my anxiety hasn't got much better! The forum is such a great place to be able to share worries / anxiety & seek advice etc.
I am thinking of all your I the early stages & keeping everything crossed. Hope it all goes well. Sending lots of positive energy!

Hi everyone, got my results yesterday and they have confirmed my pregnancy with beta levels of 1767. It is really early days and I am worried/anxious/nervous. Keep knicker checking. Viability scan in 3 weeks.

Good luck to you all.

Unfortunately looks like blighted ovum. I'm supposed to be 10 weeks but no foetus seen. Have to repeat HCG blood test on Friday but I've been here too often and know the score. Pretty fucked off but trying to see the positives, I still have my fantastic DD and we have a holiday lined up. Best of luck to all of you, I hope you end up with healthy babies at the end of all this.

Hi Thom, yes I recognise your name. How are you getting on?

That's great Vixx :)

The last couple of hours has not been good, I've really started to bleed extremely heavy. I've had to change pads pretty much every half hour. Going out off my mind.
Waiting for clinic to ring me back but they maybr be able to scan me tomorrow a day off 6 wks.
I honestly don't know what to do, even though I've bleed from the start I haven't to this degree.
What do I do? Shall I go to the hospital ? I have no pains just tender.
So upset, it's prop now the start off losing my baby/babies.

sunrise I am so so so sorry. Are they absolutely sure? Sorry to ask a stupid question.

rach i would get to hospital asap. It could be nothing but you must see someone asap in case there is an intervention they can do.

Sending my love and thoughts to you both xxx

Sunrise, I'm really sorry to hear your news. It must be devastating.

Rach I really think you need to go straight to the hospital if you are bleeding that heavily.

Oh Sunrise I am devastated for you. So unfair. Your positive outlook is incredible.

Rach I would ring your local EPU for advice. Sounds like you are losing a lot of blood and you may need to be seen. Probably quicker via EPU than A&E.

Thinking of you both.

Rach, I so sorry. If you are in pain or the amount of blood is very bad (soaking through pad faster than an hour) then you could try a and e. I hope its just one of those things and everything is ok.

Kate the HCG tests should show if the dates are wrong (but they're not) . So 99% certain really.

Thankyou ladies.
That 6 sense we speak about,well I believe that I am miscarrying . I don't really know what to say....
I have just pass something,I won't go in to detail but I believe it's is my worst thought.
Currently in the bath waiting for my partner and little boy to get home,I'm not to sure about hospital at this moment. Been there to many times to sit in a waiting area for hours to be told to go home and wait for the outcome. Don't think I can go through that right now, if the pains get very bad then off course I will go.
For now I'm going to rest and pray with every inch off me that this isn't my worst nightmare coming true again.
I have a scan tomorrow afternoon the clinic have booked me in so till then ladies,
Hold on to them little beans our little miracles X

Oh god Rach thinking of you. Hope utterly shit and cruel. I'm praying for you and a miracle. Lots of thoughts xxxx

Rach and secondsunrise im so very sorry. Lots of love to you both this afternoon.