Pregnant after loss thread- November 2021

[Sallyjo27]

Hi all, I’m currently 4 weeks pregnant after 4 previous miscarriages. I don’t really have any symptoms other than boobs a bit sore and nipples sensitive. I’m on clexane injections, cyclogest and aspirin as all the tests they’ve run have found nothing wrong. Is anyone else due in November after loss? I thought it would be a nice idea to have a thread where we can all chat and share our journeys x

Hello how is everyone doing?

My GP just called and my hcg has gone up again and she says not to lose hope just yet. She says it only doubles in the first 4-5 weeks but I am anxious though as hasn't quite doubled in the last 7 days. Am booked in again Wednesday.

Really need to take my mind off all this

Great news @Geyser33! Keep the faith 🤞

Ok here thanks, still feeling a bit ill although not as bad. We are gonna book an early scan next week as that will be 7 weeks. All the wondering and second guessing is driving me nuts! 🤦‍♀️

@Geyser33 I'm really really praying for you here. On weds I had a horrible accident, in hospital overnight, home now. Just battered and bruised - so lucky nothing broken. I'm in a lot of pain. But, my symptoms disappeared, no more sore boobs which was my main one. I took another test which was v strong but that may not mean anything. Going to take a cb digital Sunday, see if its gone to 3+ 🤞god it's a scary time. Sending positive vibes to all of you on here ❤

Oh my goodness I'm so sorry to hear about your accident glad you are ok. Did they do a scan at the hospital to check all was ok? I would hope maybe you just have noticed any symptoms as pain may be overriding them at the moment? Will be thinking of you and really hope you are ok xxxxx

Thanks @Geyser33 you are kind. No scan as only 5+4. They said to take a test and that there's nothing I can do but that it's well protected in there, especially this early, which is v true. I hoped you're right - I am in a lot of pain and do feel sick which could be pregnancy or accident related, who knows! I will let you know what my cab digital says this weekend. Xx

@Tweaker

Thanks *@Geyser33* you are kind. No scan as only 5+4. They said to take a test and that there's nothing I can do but that it's well protected in there, especially this early, which is v true. I hoped you're right - I am in a lot of pain and do feel sick which could be pregnancy or accident related, who knows! I will let you know what my cab digital says this weekend. Xx

Will be keeping everything crossed for that magical 3+ 🤞🤞🤞

@Tweaker I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you're feeling more comfortable soon.

@Geyser33 Good news about the hcg results. Hang in there!

My scan is this afternoon and then we have arranged to go out with family (I won't go if it's bad news). I'm so nervous already.

Hi. Just spotted this thread. Can I join please? I'm currently 7+2 with my 2nd pregnancy as I had a MMC in October 2020. Have an early scan at EPU on Tuesday (3days away) and am so scared! Just want to make sure our little baby is OK.
It just sucks not being able to be excited as our only experience of pregnancy is that of loss. Anyone else feel the same?

Oh wow Geyser, that sounds positive! Thinking of you, the wait must be so hard but it might be so worth it. Everything crossed for you 🙏 honestly we all deserve to be mother's, why does it have to be so hard...

Tweaker, our little beans are well padded at this stage so hopefully it didn't get affected! Bless you, hope you're recovering well.

Purple- we'd love an update when you're ready, really hope all is well your end.

I'm 8 weeks tomorrow according to my last scan, not feeling very pregnant at all, still finding it hard to enjoy no symptoms. I'm feeling cautiously optimistic but also acutely aware the scans at this stage don't guarantee anything. I feel robbed of the joy of pregnancy by the loss i experienced. I do tell myself today I'm pregnant and as far as i know I'm growing a healthy baby but my brain goes don't get too attached. It's such a rollercoaster of emotions... Wish could hibernate until.thr 12 week scan.

Happy easter lovelies, thinking of you lots! Xx

[quote PurpleRaven777]@Tweaker I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you're feeling more comfortable soon.

@Geyser33 Good news about the hcg results. Hang in there!

My scan is this afternoon and then we have arranged to go out with family (I won't go if it's bad news). I'm so nervous already.[/quote]
Hey lovely how did you get on? Hope all went well xxx

@mia2201

Oh wow Geyser, that sounds positive! Thinking of you, the wait must be so hard but it might be so worth it. Everything crossed for you 🙏 honestly we all deserve to be mother's, why does it have to be so hard...

Tweaker, our little beans are well padded at this stage so hopefully it didn't get affected! Bless you, hope you're recovering well.

Purple- we'd love an update when you're ready, really hope all is well your end.

I'm 8 weeks tomorrow according to my last scan, not feeling very pregnant at all, still finding it hard to enjoy no symptoms. I'm feeling cautiously optimistic but also acutely aware the scans at this stage don't guarantee anything. I feel robbed of the joy of pregnancy by the loss i experienced. I do tell myself today I'm pregnant and as far as i know I'm growing a healthy baby but my brain goes don't get too attached. It's such a rollercoaster of emotions... Wish could hibernate until.thr 12 week scan.

Happy easter lovelies, thinking of you lots! Xx

Fingers crossed is all we can do just wait it out. Getting some nausea now and sore boobs on and off- agree completely about hibernation until 12 weeks! Wish I could just press fast forward and get to my next scan and see a wee flicker 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@KeepSmiling89

Hi. Just spotted this thread. Can I join please? I'm currently 7+2 with my 2nd pregnancy as I had a MMC in October 2020. Have an early scan at EPU on Tuesday (3days away) and am so scared! Just want to make sure our little baby is OK. It just sucks not being able to be excited as our only experience of pregnancy is that of loss. Anyone else feel the same?

Hello I think we all totally feel the same on here sadly. Is so hard trying to stay positive, but mentally expecting and preparing for the worst. We could all be treated for PTSD I reckon! Really hope your scan goes well will be thinking of you xxxx

Hi, all went well. Sonographer was lovely - I told her I'd had 2 miscarriages and she got baby and heartbeat on screen very correctly, told me it was an OK and let me have a cry for a minute before continuing. Know we're far from out of the woods yet but relieved we've made it this far. Measuring 8w6d - couple days ahead.

Haven't had a chance to catch up on this thread properly as just got home from a walk with family but I hope you're all doing OK x

Very quickly - not correctly!

Oh Purple i am so overjoyed to hear that! Congratulations, any milestones need celebrating xx

@PurpleRaven777 this is absolutely brilliant news I'm really happy for you xx

@mia2201 Thanks I expect the reassurance won't last long but I'm going to enjoy it while it does! Like you, I'm sticking with "today I am pregnant" thoughts and one day at a time. Hibernation until 12wks sounds amazing but I suspect my toddler may have other ideas....!

@Geyser33 I'm glad to hear you're feeling symptoms! I'm with you on the PTSD - I've had a few horribly vivid dreams where it's happening again - why are my vivid dreams never about unicorns or hot men?! Lol!

@KeepSmiling89 Welcome to the crazy corner! You definitely have more worries after loss but I think you treasure each milestone a little more. Tuesday isn't too long to wait, even if it feels it!

@Tweaker thanks How are you feeling today?

@PurpleRaven777 I'm slowly recovering thanks - been in bed all day, very sore and feeling sorry for myself! I will post my check results tomorrow morning - just focusing on that atm....🤞🏻

Welcome to the thread keepsmilling :) it's very different second time round, isn't it? Will be keeping everything crossed for your scan! Best if luck xx what i noticed is that i don't miss wine during this pregnancy, i was whinging so much last year with the other pregnancy. I think it's because i don't take a single second of being pregnant for granted now. Same with gender- really wanted a little girl, now i am so not fussed. Perspective changed 180 degrees!

Also, when i was recovering from my missed miscarriage i discovered a song that i fell in love with and thought I'll listen to when I'm pregnant again and I do. It's called 'i adore you' by Jessie Ware, it calms me down, thought you may want to relax to it too while waiting for your milestones. It's so beautiful and i think the lyrics could be about our circumstances. I'm sure it's about a man but you know, you give songs your own meaning ;)

@mia2201i love Jessie ware and downloaded that sing this morning - thank you 😊 I also just did a test and got 3+. That's a relief for now but as we all know, any reassurance is brief! I think ill book a scan for 7 weeks... am 6 weeks today. How are you all this morning?

@Tweaker Great news! I hope you're still healing well and being looked after.

I'm OK but my anxiety is making me twitchy. We have some challenges ahead if the pregnancy progresses will, so between worrying it won't, and my brain getting ahead of itself pre-planning, it's a bit knackering. We've got a busy afternoon so that'll fix it for today!

Hope you all have a lovely Easter and plenty of chocolate!

Sorry I've not replied since I last posted, I've been avoiding mn for a few weeks. Thank you for everyone's lovely support though on my first post.

@Tweaker great to hear about the weeks test this morning. I also got my 3+ weeks on a CB this morning, was going to wait until Tuesday but summoned up the courage to do it today, am 5+3 so all matches up. Have a scan booked for 8 weeks so about 2 and half weeks to that now.
I'm so sorry to hear you had an accident and really hope you are recovering well, that must have been so scary xx

I hope everyone has a lovely Easter weekend 🐇🐥💐

@PurpleRaven777 I know what you mean. I swing between excited, happy, when I reach a small milestone to suddenly and dramatically overwhelmed at the endless "but what if....?" What helps me is just coming back to the moment. We have no control over what happens - mere spectators waiting to see and hoping for the best. You are absolutely not alone though. We all understand how you feel.