August 2021 pregnancy after recurrent miscarriage

[Sallyjo27]

Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone else has had a BFP and is due august? I’m due august 1st. Trying to be very cautious though as I’ve had 3 miscarriages this year. I’m currently awaiting my progesterone medication from my clinic (we went private for tests as there was an 11 month waiting list on the nhs).

Congratulations! I'm due 19th July with my third. How are you feeling?

Thank you, it’s still very early days. I haven’t really got many symptoms apart from my nipples being very sensitive and I’ve had a few cramps. What about you?? Congratulations to you too!

Hi, I am due mid June. I have had 1 mmc in April 2019 and 1 mc in January 2020.
Psychologically I am not doing good. I feel no connection to this pregnancy and am even wondering whether going through with it is good for me.

@Confused38 I think it’s almost like a barrier we put up to protect ourselves after loss. I’m so sorry you are telling this way I think after your losses feeling this way is quite normal though xxx

Congratulations ladies! I'm due a similar time after 2mmc, I'm not drinking caffeine or alcohol but otherwise it feels like business as usual, I daren't get excited again just yet

@Confused38 please do hang in there! Weirdly, exactly the same as you I had a MC in Jan and then a MMC in April. I haven't really recovered from those losses but I'm now 22wks with my third pregnancy. It has not been an easy journey and I am definitely finding it hard to connect so I understand where you are coming from and I think it's completely normal given our history. I found the first 16 weeks so hard and couldn't control my anxiety - I thought the 12 week scan would "fix me" but for whatever reason it didn't. BUT, it is getting easier and I now have days where I feel a bit more like myself - a person I had completely lost in grief and worry. At 22 weeks I feel the baby kick every day and we've just told our families. I still haven't bought a single thing, we've converted the room that will have to be theirs into an office and I'm only telling work because I have to but I've started to look at essentials like car seats online (in incognito mode) and talk about possible names. Finding out the sex has helped a little I think. I feel cautiously hopeful and while not the mindless excitement some women feel, it is still an amazing feeling compared to where I was even a month ago. Don't give up - you might even do better than me!

I hope you have some support but if not do ask for it. I spoke to my midwife about my anxiety and so go to see her more often for reassurance and my GP referred me for counselling which really helps. I've managed to find some support at work as well. It all makes a difference. You can do this, you might just need a little help along the way.

Good luck!

Hi All, im due end of June we think. I had 2 miscarriages in the last 12 months - 1 at 5+4, and the other at dead on 12 weeks, 2 days before our scan feeling so difficult during this pregnancy. Every twinge of pain just causes me to panic, today I just cried for a good hour other me worrying itll happen again, and then worrying that me stressing will cause another MC. We are trying to be as detached as possible, its just so difficult but then I feel horrible for wishing the next couple of months away to get the trimester 2. Hopefully everything finally goes well for us all x

@Mimba1
I lost my baby 1 week ago. I was 10 weeks.

Hi @Mimba1

I had a MC September 2020, and fell pregnant again November! I know it’s not easy but after your first period do try again. I read on the web that your chances are high after a MC.

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss but girl you got this!

I have my first scan this Friday, I tell you I'm not excited but just trying to be hopeful!
I understand your pain and just want to let you know you can get through it and you're not alone.

Kisses & hugs

Sorry I was meant to @Confused38 sorry @Mimba1

@NellieFlo congrats. I've just had a mc at 11 weeks. It was so hard and painful. I have 2 kids already and I'm 36. When did u try to have your kids after the miscarriage and what things did you do differently e.g supplements etc. Thanks

@lizbb I'm so sorry for your loss, it is so tough and heartbreaking. I'm almost 38 and honestly, we did nothing consciously different. We had tests around 18 months ago which showed a reduced chance of conception, I wasn't keen on any fertility treatment for a number of reasons so we began the adoption process, found out we were expecting at the same time as being supported to proceed.