Pregnant after 2 miscarriages - nervous wreck!

[AB95]

I miscarried in both July and November last year at around the 7 week mark. The second being worse because we went for our 12 week scan to be told you’re only 8 weeks but there is a heartbeat. I ended up in hospital with my second too as it didn’t go to ‘plan’.

Third time around and I don’t really feel excited - just scared!

This isn’t helped by the fact that I can’t remeber my last period dates! In addition to that, not sure if I had implantation bleeding as I had two very ‘close’ periods... or so I thought. This was the beginning and then late-middle of February.

My test seems a lot stronger in colour than before so might be further along this time?

My DH and I tried for 7 years, during this time I misscarried at 11 weeks and 5 weeks. I also had one unsuccessful round of IVF and I thought I would never have a baby.

On the 10th April 2017 I found I was pregnant! I was so happy and absolutely terrified.

We decided early on that we were going to get a private scan, as I couldn't bare the thought of waiting 12 weeks to find out something bad had happened. We went to our first scan at 6 weeks and on the screen I could see a tiny flickering grain of rice. It was the most amazing thing I'd ever seen.

That little grain is now fast asleep in her cot next to me and is perfect in every way!

I count my blessings ever time I look at her!

I wish you all the luck in the world, but try not to let fear overshadow your joy!

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So sorry for your loss AB95. Pregnancy after miscarriage is such a scary time. I had two miscarriages last year, one missed which resulted in surgery and one that was spontaneous. I fell pregnant a third time without having a period between and had no idea how pregnant I was. I also think I had some implantation bleeding at some point although hard to know for sure. I used a clear blue digital to date the pregnancy and my midwife agreed with dates.

My OH and I waited until the 12 week scan which was the longest 7 weeks of my life. I was absolutely beside myself when we went in and promptly burst into tears when the sonographer pointed out our little one with a nice healthy heartbeat. Since then, the pregnancy has got easier and less worrying. There are still moments of panic, even now, that something will go wrong but I promise it does get easier. I’m now 39+2 and excitedly awaiting the arrival of our little boy.

It’s a whirlwind of emotions. Take things one day at a time and never be afraid to call your midwife to ask for advice. Take a clear blue eating test as it worked accurately enough for me and then you have something to go on when you book in with the midwife. I wish you the absolute best and congratulations x

*dating test

Not sure eating a test is recommended 😂🙈

I'm sorry you've been through such a horrendous time. I've been there too on multiple occasions, and there's honestly no pain like it. :/

I'm currently 37 weeks pregnant with my DS though, proving that there is hope. Unfortunately though, the worry hasn't subsided. I get disgustingly anxious before scans; I find myself checking the paper religiously for blood after I wipe (TMI sorry); I even get distressed if I haven't felt my little man move for a couple of hours. He's fine. The situation is fine. But I'm so used to it all going horribly wrong.

I wish you luck and strength. I hope this is your time; and if it is, try not to spend your pregnancy worrying like I have.

I am also pregnant after two missed miscarriages in May and November last year. The first one I found out at 11 weeks after some brown spotting, the heart had stopped at 7 weeks. Second one was even more frightening as I had no spotting at all and just found out at the 12 week scan that the heart stopped at 9 weeks. I opted for medical management the first time which was huge mistake- I haemorrhaged and went into shock. Needed an emergency d&c and blood transfusion. Second one I opted for d&c. Both were traumatic and horrific.

This is the last time I think I will try so if it hasn’t worked out again, I just can’t put myself through the pain again. I already have three DC so feel incredibly fortunate.

I am 10+1 and beyond terrified it will happen again. It’s always a scary time for any woman but it’s even worse when you have experienced miscarriage. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to relax, even if I’m fortunate enough to have a live baby at the 12 week scan. It’s just so daunting. I find myself constantly checking the loo paper and have had a few minor panics over something and nothing.

I wish you luck and hope it goes well for both of us this time .