Catching up with TTC after MC thread January 2020

[BecsterG]

Hi Ladies, hoping you all can join soon. The TTC (trying to conceive) after MC (miscarriage) January group have been so supportive I hope we can keep it up for those who have BFP (big fat positive).

I think that's all you can do and then when they scan you they will re date you.

It's so hard not to be anxious. I'm 5 + 5 and this Saturday back in October is when I had my first bleed and the babies heartbeats stopped at 6+5 I think. I'm trying to think positive thoughts as there is no reason this isn't a viable pregnancy.

I'm going to have an early scan. Are you planning one?

The different dates and milestones are so hard aren't they.. I hope you manage to get through Saturday ok. I'm in a dilemma about the early scan, I'm terrified of going back to the EPU again but my routine scan isn't till the beginning of March.. I think I'll end up asking for an early scan so that I can get some idea of what's going on

It's worth asking EPU although they may not give you one without any symptoms. It might put your mind at ease a little. It's such a roller coaster.

Last time they found out I had a heart shaped uterus and I was carry twins so they told me to call for a scan. I took will be very very nervous at the early scan but not sure I can wait until the end of March when my dating scan is.

I'm trying to not think about it as just put it to the back of my mind but easier said than done.

@Cruiser1 how are you feeling his morning?

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So I stupidly just took a CB digital test as I had one in the cupboard and it said 2-3 weeks. Shit on Monday it said 3+. Really worried now

Oh I'm sorry, I know how anxious you must feel..the easy thing to say is 'try not to worry' but I know that probably won't be much help. When is your early scan?

I pulled the tests apart (yet losing it) and the lines were identical which makes me feel better.

I'm calling EPU on Monday as I'll just be last 6 weeks by then so fingers crossed they'll scan me next week.

Ok, that's good you're feeling a bit better.. I honestly feel like I zigzag through so many emotions in the course of the day 😫 I hope you manage to get your scan booked x

Thanks. Telling myself it's ok but obvs have no clue. Went to buy another CB digital this morning but sold out in Morrisons so taking that as a sign.

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How are you doing today? @BecsterG? X

Morning. I'm good thanks @raspberrypickle. I did take another test yesterday and it's back to 3+. I've read a lot of research about the dual being inaccurate so all good here. I am remaining positive. Going to call EPU on Monday to see if I can get a scan at 7 weeks.

How are you?

Happy Friday!

Glad things are looking more positive! I have also read a lot on here about those tests being inaccurate but didn't like to say as I wouldn't have been speaking from personal experience 🙂 I'm ok, midwife rang today and offered me a reassurance scan so waiting for the date of that x

Oh well that's good news. How many weeks are you?

I'm really not sure as I didn't have a period after the miscarriage. If I go by when I thought I ovulated then I'd be 7 weeks approx but if I ignore the weird cycle post M/C and just go by my January cycle then I'd be 5 weeks-ish! If I'm 7 weeks I'll be surprised as I had so many BFN before last week so I don't know! 🤷🏻‍♀️

Ah yes sorry I remember you saying now. Yes you're probably likely to be 5 weeks +, same as me. I'm 6 weeks tomorrow. Going to ask for a second not next week but the week after at the earliest I think. If I can hold out that is! Ha ha

I really fancy a drink tonight so I'm having an alcohol free Copperberg. They're actually quite nice 👍🏻 x

Kopparberg even

Enjoy! I'm going to treat myself to a rose lemonade and a chocolate chip digestive in a little while! Wild! Hope you have a nice evening x

Enjoy too! How do you manage to just have one digestive?! 😂

It's tough but I shouldn't really even be eating that- I had gestational diabetes in my last pregnancy and I have high blood sugar normally anyway so I'm sure they'll diagnose me with GD again.. I'm trying to eat better but also in a bit of denial until they diagnose me!!

Good morning ladies, welcome @raspberrypickle
My nerves are gone ladies Iv been having quite bad cramps in the afternoons the last 4/5 days and it’s an emotional rollercoaster 😰
I’m going for a scan tomorrow to see if it can shed some light on it.
I’ve woken up this morning to dreadful nausea so maybe that’s a good sign

@BecsterG I’d say your urine was just diluted the day you got the 2-3 (hopefully)

@Cruiser1 nice to hear from you. Sorry you're having such a rough time. The cramps could be nothing but best to get a scan to see what's going on. Have you had any bleeding? Good luck for the scan. Let us know how you get on tomorrow.

Yeah I took another test the following day late morning and it was back to 3+. I think the hormones just fluctuate. That's what I've ready anyway. I'm thinking positively. Decided it's the only way I'll make it through these weeks. Just making the most of not really feeling sick etc.

My nipples are killing me ladies. As the day goes on I can't wait to get my bra off and my boobs are so heavy. I didn't have this when I was pregnant with my son. Not use to having sore boobs.

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@raspberrypickle if you've had GD once are you likely to get it again? I have a high BMI so shouldn't be eating biscuits but I did have quite a few yesterday. I was so tired the sugar kept me going and I was asleep for 8:30. My son also let me sleep all night. First time this week! Whoop

@BecsterG thanks, I can’t wait to hopefully get some clarity! I’m scared because I won’t bleed because I’m on progesterone 🥺 so I need to be scanned to see if it’s sticking!

Ye I’m having sore boobs too very heavy but I am fine when the bra is on.... I’m the opposite I don’t want to take it off!
I’m also eating chocolate like a wild animal 😰 I’m out of control! I wasn’t like this with DD I ate so healthy on that pregnancy

@Cruiser1 well fingers crossed for you.

I was the opposite. I ate so badly with DS. I just got into a bad rhythm after feeling awful for 17 weeks. I put on a lot of weight with him but I can't afford to put on a lot this time so a lot more conscious of what I'm eating. Just trying to be sensible.

My nibbles I guess are squashed in a bra so they a crying to get out by the end of the day.

Let us know how you get on. I'll be thinking of you x

Hi @Cruiser1 I hope everything goes well tomorrow. I've also had quite a lot of cramps, I think generally cramps are normal unless they're really painful and you're also bleeding?

@BecsterG In this hospital trust they screen for GD really early on (at your booking in apt) and their blood sugar threshold is quite low so the chances are I'd get it again! How old is your son?

Hope you're both having a nice Saturday x

Sorry @Cruiser1 just seen you've said about the not bleeding, will be thinking of you tomorrow x