BFPs after MC - Christmas Cake for Christmas Babies - Thread 1

[Cakelaur]

Here we go ladies!!! Let's continue it here and hope we all just switch from the TTC group to the pregnancy group

@BabynameEdie I’m 4+4 today and still nothing - I think maybe I’m a bit more tired and peeing more often but I’m always tired so could be imagining it!

I know what you mean about comparing to last pregnancy, that one didn’t work out so well so probably not the best to compare. I think after loss we scrutinize every little symptom so much more - I’m sure morning sickness, crazy hormones and extreme tiredness are just around the corner for us 😂

I completely take back the comment that I have no symptoms.

I'm feeling so nauseas and have a really crampy tummy.

All I want to do is sleep.

The last two days at work have been so so hard hiding it - Smiling carrying on and not saying anything.

Il likely waiting until nearer 20 weeks to tell work like I have before (I want to feel ready) - Or maybe il tell my direct line manager but it won't go any further until I'm ready.

I have the Drs this morning to discuss my thyroid issue which came up when I broke down crying a few weeks ago and they done some basic hormone tests. As my levels are out of sync with what recommended for first trimester which concerns me.

Have a great day everyone. I feel like I can't moan as have wanted this for so long!

But I feel terrible

@Wiggle4 I'm 10+2 and my sickness seems to have calmed. It's totally freaking me out. But i luckily have a scan on Friday. Which is keeping me a little calmer!

@kaytees I actually miss the sickness!! 🙈 it was so reassuring. Having said that I did have two gagging sessions yesterday! 😂 so it's not totally gone!! But it's defo less.

Feeling quite relieved I saw a GP re my borderline under-active thyroid this morning as I have had 2 weeks of struggling to get answers since having bloods done, getting a borderline result which would have contributed to us TTC then realising we were actually pregnant.

GP has put me on Thyroxine which I am happy about, I've been referred to a consultant and she also booked an early scan which I wasn't expecting.

I'm not even sure if I want an early scan to be honest... il give it some thought but so relieved I'm 'in the system' and something is being done.

Hi everyone. I'm tentatively joining here- I was on one of the penguin ttc threads, though I'm more of a lurker - I can never keep up! I had a bfp a few weeks ago and am now 7 weeks today.

I had a second trimester loss in February after nearly 2 months of extremely heavy bleeding, so I'm feeling really anxious this time round. They asked me to go in for a scan last week so they could check the baby is growing and to make a plan for whether they need to do anything. Saw a little blob with a heartbeat, but they also found a big area of bleeding inside. I haven't seen any bleeding, so without the scan I wouldn't even have known. So now I'm so worried that it's all about to happen again. I have to go back for another scan on Friday then again in a couple of weeks.

They've signed me off work to rest (though this seems a bit pointless and am now feeling so guilty for not being in work- I was off for a while with the mc so my sickness record is atrocious now!) So I'm not finding any joy in my bfp at the moment, I just have an awful sense of dread that I'm going to have to go through the whole thing again. Not helped by morning sickness I don't think- it kicked in at 4 weeks and I'm already thoroughly fed up of puking every day as soon as I get up... I should be grateful for being pregnant but the actual process is bloody miserable in my experience!

(Sorry for moany first post, hopefully tomorrow I'll feel more positive!)

@Sloeberrygin that sounds so scary - I can’t even imagine how nervous you’re feeling. Do they know what caused the bleed inside or what it might mean? At least there is a heart beat and they say morning sickness is a sign of a strong pregnancy. Hopefully you will have some positive news on Friday at your scan.

In the mean time try not to feel guilty about taking the time off work and just make sure you rest xx

@Sloeberrygin that sounds terrifying - I wish I had something to say that could help, I can't even imagine how on edge you must feel. I suppose if they're scanning regularly that's good but the waiting must be unbearable (especially coupled with morning sickness). Hopefully the wonderful ladies on here can help you through whatever happens, I can't speak for everyone but have found the support amazing.

@Wiggle4 yeah I know realistically it's probably fine but I seem to have real trouble being calm this time round. EPU here is only accessible through gp referral so have booked s private scan for tomorrow.

@Sloeberrygin sorry you're going through all of this it sounds physically and mentally draining.

Really hope the next scan brings good news. X

I've had spotting all day. Baby fine but I'm exhausted.

@kaytees anything that will make you feel better. Anxiety this time around is perfectly reasonable and expected!

@Cakelaur I caved and now have a scan on Friday too! I couldn't stand the thought of another 2 weeks waiting

@sloeberrygin I also had my first pregnancy end in the second trimester at 24 weeks (mine was due to a dysfunctional placenta) but I know how anxious you must be feeling, I don't think I think about anything else! Just try to remember that every pregnancy is different (That's what people tell me 😊) I know it's easier said than done!

@Sloeberrygin in the middle of the 🐧 huddle you go babe. Glad you've come over to the pregnancy board. You feel just like I did. I've had no excitement at all so far. Just sickness and worry. But having said that I'm now 10+2 and I have another scan on Friday but all seems well and I'm further long this time. Plus sickness is a good sign. as rough as I feel, I'm relieved each time I'm sick. If I had a day without sickness I worry!! 🙈 hopefully you'll feel a little more relaxed as each week goes by. Good luck for your scan on Friday too. Keep us posted!! 🤞🏻

Oooh @kaytees good luck with your scan babe.

@peachesarenom hope you're ok babe. Rest up. That little monkey is causing you no end of grief and it's not even here yet! Must be a boy! 😉

@Wiggle4 how exciting!! I'm ALMOST looking forward to my scan on Friday. Except it's in the same place that delivered the bad news last time. But fingers crossed all scans are perfect!!

Funny you say that Cakelaur I think it's a boy too, all comfy himself and causing me no end of worry! Turns out I'm sexist!

Boys at school are mostly the same tbh

Haha!! I'm sure boys generally cause more trouble. I'm convinced I'm having a boy. I think last time was a girl but she was too perfect for this world. I'll take whatever and whenever. Are you gonna find out the sex?

I think I lost my little girl too! I think I will find out the sex. I want to see 'it' as an individual and I think knowing the sex will help

@Cakelaur I know what you mean, I want to be excited and then my mind brings me back to earth which the anxiety. Mine are all at the hospital where I lost my little one and it really is tough. I'm lucky my consultant is really good and I rang to say my anxiety was getting too much today so he said we can have a quick look on Friday

@peachesarenom @Cakelaur
How weird. I’m 100% convinced I lost a little girl last time too and that this one is a little boy.
I’m going to find out too because like you said, I want to envision and bond with it as an individual.
Scan tomorrow 6.40pm. Petrified is an understatement!!!! 😳

Good luck MagicalCreatures I hope it goes well xxx

Thanks Hun. I’ll be sure to update as soon as possible x x

Good luck @MagicalCreatures I'm sure this little guy is perfect!

Think we're gonna keep the sex a secret. First time round we were adamant to keep it secret. Now I'm tempted to find out but DH wants to keep it a surprise

Thanks everyone. I'll just stay in the middle of the huddle for a bit 🐧

@Olivecake they don't know what it is, could be nothing to worry about, but of course my head is going straight to the worst case scenario!
@kaytees sending positive thoughts for your scan tomorrow
@Wiggle4 I will try to remember- every pregnancy is different. This is a different pregnancy. I'm really sorry for your loss as well, that must have been really hard.
@peachesarenom sorry you're having a tough day.

@MagicalCreatures good luck for your scan tomorrow!

Thanks for the well wishes you lovely lot! Scan was all good. Baby seems to have been doing some extra growing as now measuring 3 days further along... gave us a little wave with the limb-like thing which was quite lovely to see!

Yay. Great news @kaytees

Good luck @MagicalCreatures you must be there at the mo!! 🤞🏻

Hey everyone! Hope you're all well. Finally had my booking appointment today, and scan is in two weeks time. So nervous!

Hi girls.
I had another scan today. Baby is measuring bang on 9 weeks as expected and we heard the heartbeat. It was wiggling it’s little feet and at one point, even completely moved it’s head.
We’re so relieved. Still looks like a jelly baby though. Here he/she is