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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

*Trigger warning* Here we go again...

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Frazzlerock · 28/03/2020 17:59

We have just found out last week that I'm pregnant again.

The past 4 years we have been TTC on and off which has resulted in 3 MMC at 9 weeks and 1 spontaneous MC at 4 weeks.
Our last baby died in January this year and I'm still grieving and emotionally recovering from surgery. We are still waiting for the test results. Our sweet baby took us a very long and painful year to conceive (PCOS)

Since then we have actively been avoiding pregnancy. Following my app which predicts ovulation. I had no worries as I don't conceive easily, even when it's timed perfectly cycle after cycle.
I was booked to have a copper coil fitted at the end of April
But in true Sod's Law fashion I randomly ovulated early (never happened before, it's always late if anything) and fell pregnant. I even took the MAP when my app suddenly brought ovulation forward. It clearly didn't work 🤔

I can't get excited. We never wanted to have to go through yet another MMC. It's just too hard and has beaten us down immensely. I know for a fact this one will be no different to the others.
My recurrent miscarriage team have told me that there are no 'reassurance' scans for the foreseeable. My only scan will be at 12 weeks - by then I could have a dead baby inside me for at least 3 weeks.

I'm terrified I will start to love this baby like I did all the others. I need to know how not to bond as I simply can't go through the agony of babyloss again.

How can I distance myself from this one? It's not even like I can go out and do things to take my mind off it!

I wish I could be like everyone else and have hope and no worries. It seems like the whole world just has babies with no trouble (in my small world anyway)

And of all the times I could get pregnant It had to be during a fucking pandemic...

I don't know what I'm asking really, just tips on how to not get my hopes up like I have every single time.

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Goldenmother · 24/04/2020 11:49

I'm so sorry for your loss I didn't refresh so didn't see the complete thread, sending you strength

givemeacall · 24/04/2020 11:51

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Frazzlerock · 24/04/2020 11:53

What a whirlwind @Goldenmother but I'm so pleased all is well for you right now. I'm hoping this little one is also going to continue fighting!

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Addler · 24/04/2020 11:58

Thinking of you every day Frazzle, I really hope Monday comes quickly for you and you get clear news Thanks

EvilHerbivore · 24/04/2020 12:38

Also thinking of you daily, crossing everything for you Thanks

Frazzlerock · 25/04/2020 14:20

My boobs have completely stopped hurting when I poke them. Not even a bruised sensation. Nothing.
This is exactly what has happened with our other babies just before 9 weeks.
Trying to stay positive but past experience tells me it's pointless 😢

Fuck I can't go through this again. I never wanted to go through this again. Those fucking words "there's no heartbeat" and those awful choices - natural, medical or surgical management and leaflets handed to me, but this time I'll be on my own.

I never wanted to experience this again but this one snuck in and I'm convinced I'll have to deal with it all over again.

I honestly think I should get sterilised after this. That way I can't be hurt ever again.

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Bumblebee413 · 25/04/2020 16:16

@Frazzlerock I want to give you the biggest hug. I am so, so sorry that you're hurting so much. And for the wait and for the isolation and for all the heartbreak you've had. It just isn't fair and I wish I could change things for you. I know that none of this is helpful, but please know that you will be in all of our hearts on Monday and although you won't see us, we will all being doing our best to virtually squeeze your hand and send you so much love and strength x

TwistyHair · 25/04/2020 16:40

I’m so so sorry to hear that. Is your scan still on Monday?

Frazzlerock · 25/04/2020 16:57

Thanks @bumblebee413 I know, thank you. You're all so kind

Yeah my scan is on Monday at 9:40

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kissmewherethesundontshine · 25/04/2020 17:28

I really hope this bean sticks and is a fighter 💜

MATTSMAMMA · 25/04/2020 17:47

I’m keeping everything crossed for you. Sadly I know exactly how you feel - I have been through it so many times and it really is shit. Nothing anybody says can ease any of the feelings you are going through. I really wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. The only thing when you have experienced this so many times is that you are sort of prepared for that dreadful news - even though it hurts just as much as any of the other times and nothing takes that pain away you are prepared for that and in a twisted way that’s a very small positive in my experience. I pray you don’t get this outcome and I will be thinking about you. Sending you love, strength and the biggest virtual hug xx

Ironytheoppositeofwrinkly · 25/04/2020 17:57

Oh OP, reading this is so familiar and painful :( I've had 4 miscarriages and 1 stillbirth now in 4yrs,all miscarriages were after 9 weeks. I'm currently 7+4 and absolutely shitting myself for it to happen again! I have everything possible crossed for you and your little bean that all is well. Please keep us updated!

AngelaScandal · 25/04/2020 17:59

@Ironytheoppositeofwrinkly 💐

Redtartanshoes · 25/04/2020 18:02

Thinking of you

Goldenmother · 25/04/2020 18:05

In the first 12 weeks my sore boobs would come and go while I was bleeding midwife told me that the symptoms come and go due to our hormones. I hope you get good news on Monday I really do x

BeingATwatItsABingThing · 25/04/2020 18:09

My symptoms were up and down during the first 12 weeks. I’m really keeping my fingers crossed for you.

RandomMess · 25/04/2020 18:10

Thanks thinking of you

marauder1994 · 25/04/2020 18:10

Fingers crossed for you OP xx

twinkledag · 25/04/2020 18:47

Good luck for Monday op 🌼

Frazzlerock · 25/04/2020 18:56

@Ironytheoppositeofwrinkly what an awful time you had 😢 I really hope this one is the one for you

I think what I find most frustrating about this one is all the bleeding. I started grieving two weeks ago when I had that first massive bleed. So to then see a heartbeat and have that hope handed to us, then possibly taken away again would be so fucking cruel.

My boobs are feeling that bruised sensation again but I'm wondering if that's because I keep jabbing at them!

I'm feeling slightly better now. I'm still mega tired and drinking lots and I keep getting dizzy spells when I get up from sitting which I know is a preg symptom (or possibly lack of iron actually after all the bleeding).
I also cried my eyes out from the very start of episode 1 season 2 of After Life. DP was like "nothing's happened yet!" 😂

Thank you all for supporting me. Sorry for being such paranoid loon!

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stepbackfromthecircles · 25/04/2020 19:30

I have everything crossed for you. Sending you a very unmumsnet hug for getting this far.

Maltay · 25/04/2020 20:15

So happy for you x

Maltay · 25/04/2020 20:17

Oh I'm sorry the thread only loaded to the 'we have a heartbeat post' . Now my pp looks like I'm a dick. I really hope all goes well for you x

Goodebe · 25/04/2020 20:41

Fingers crossed for you op

bluebell94 · 25/04/2020 21:48

I am so so hoping for good news on Monday OP, I will be thinking of you xx

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