Pregnancy after a loss

[paintedwalls]

This is my first post :) I’m 4 weeks pregnant, just found out - it’s been a year TTC with no positives, after an early pregnancy loss last January which made me pretty sad. Trying to relax and hope for the best - meditation, breathing, yoga, healthy eating etc. But it sure is scary. This would be my first child. Has anyone reading this been through anything similar? xxx

Hi @paintedwalls! I am in a similar position, had a mmc in Oct and now 4 weeks and 5 days pregnant and very anxious! Congratulations on your pregnancy ❤️

Thanks so much for replying @flamingal - and congratulations on your pregnancy, that’s really wonderful news! I’m very sorry to hear of your loss in Oct, and sorry to hear you’re also anxious now too… Hopefully it will get a lot easier for us both very soon. I feel a bit like each week is going to feel like a lifetime tho ?!?! xxx

My little boy has just turned one he was our baby after a loss just under a year before he was born. I was extremely anxious to start with especially around scans as they triggered some painful memories. All I can say is try and relax as much as possible I used the app headspace to help me sleep and also if I woke in the night with any intrusive thoughts would listen to the sleep stories to get back to sleep. We had a slightly early private scan so my partner could come (Covid) that helped. I also found once I could feel him moving I was a lot less anxious and was able to get excited. Take every day as it comes remind yourself that there is no greater chance of it happening again after 1. Good luck and enjoy as much as possible xx

@paintedwalls yes the time does feel so slow! I am just trying to be hopeful that every day that goes by without incident is a good sign. Symptom spotting like mad and couldn't help but take another test yday just to see if the line had got darker 🙈 have you told anyone yet? We told a few people last time around and I was glad I had after our loss as we had support... on one hand I want to tell a few people for that reason but on the other hand (feels silly) but I'm worried to jinx it!

@Dspx yes, I feel particularly anxious thinking about going for a scan! We want to go for an early one again but I can't decide when the best time is. Thanks for the advice, I'll need to download headspace! Can't wait to get to the point where baby moves but oh my that seems soooo far away!