Is there a 'Due May 2023' thread?

[Flowersflowers121]

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Hello all.
I'm a very long term MN user but haven't been around for a few years and no longer familiar with the layout etc,..although I still keep in touch with my MN buddies from Oct 2007 and Feb 2012 through FB.
Anyways..I've found myself pregnant again at the age of 41 and single, this will be my 5th. Not exactly sure of my EDD but I believe it to be around the 28th May..so hello 👋

@Myotherusernameisaferrari Definitely ask for some antiemetics, you just don't know if this will last 4 days, 4 weeks or 4 months! And the earlier you can knock it on it's head the better you'll feel. Also get yourself some electrolyte drinks like dioralyte or ORS and iced water, and just sip sip sip. Good luck I'm on to my 5th week of hyperemesis now, and wish I'd recognised it sooner.

Scan went well today. Approx 8+4. Now just have to wait another 4 weeks for the next one 🙈

Hi May Babies,

Hard to be typing this message but we went for an early scan on Saturday (9+4) and all that was visible was a small empty sac. I've just been to the EPU this morning to confirm. Unfortunately their policy is we have to wait another week to rescan, but then we'll move on to surgical treatment to remove the tissue the same day.

My emotions and mental heath are not good at the moment, but my husband has been an absolute gem along with the close family we had already told.

I sadly had symptoms the entire time, although they've started to let up in the last week. I thought this was just me finishing off my first trimester but sadly it's [hopefully] my body finally realizing there's not a viable pregnancy progressing. Sadly I still have no cramping or bleeding, seems like my body is being very stubborn about letting go. I know a few of you have felt like this in your 9/10weeks, but do not fear - this was just shit timing for me it began when symptoms typically let up for everyone anyways. I know you all will go on to have boring and beautiful pregnancies ❤

I've never had a defeatist attitude and don't plan to start now, we'll begin trying again as soon as we're cleared to and I hope the road will lead to many successful pregnancies in the future. I think it'll take some time for me to heal the anger I feel towards my body steering me so wrongly for so long, but we'll get there.

I just wanted to send a quick farewell message to all you lovely people, and wish you all the luck and all the beautiful May babies :). This forum has been such a supportive place these few months, so thank you. x

Oh no @AmericanGirl915 , I'm so sorry to hear it. 💔 Hoping all goes well at the procedure, for what it's worth I've had an MVA after MMC and it was very quick and the nurses were so kind.

Don't be too angry at your body - she did her best and just didn't want to let go of the little bean. ♥️ I've heard it said that although they're psychologically awful, MMCs are a good sign that your body can sustain pregnancy, even if it wasn't meant to be this time.

Wishing you all the best and lots of lovely rainbow babies when you're ready.

@AmericanGirl915 I am so sorry. Sometimes nature seems so cruel - so much hope builds up doesn't it? As Melusina said, in MMC your body did such a good job of building a good home and holding up the hormones (and therefore the symptoms).

Glad to hear those around you are offering much needed support and all the best for the future x

@AmericanGirl915 I'm so sorry to hear this. We were you earlier this summer and it's a really horrible time. I also had an MVA - it was quicker than I expected and hurt far less. It wasn't the most comfortable (or dignified!) but you will be fine.

All the best for the future and be kind to yourself.

I'm so sorry @AmericanGirl915 that must be devastating. You're doing so well. I hope all goes as well as it can ❤️

Just came across this page and so happy to find it. I’m currently 9+3. First timer here so any help / advice welcome. Scan date for 11+6 so a little wait yet. Swear I knew the day I missed my period - abdo pain as if I’d be doing crunches (which I definitely wasn’t). Other symptoms kicked off week 6ish - tender breasts/ constant nausea. Can’t stop eating to avoid the nausea. Yesterday I finally gave in and went for a nap I was just exhausted. Today feelings the nausea has let up….

@AmericanGirl915 I’m so so sorry this has happened. It must have been such a shock and devastating.
Please, please be kind to yourself, while all this is sinking in and you’re processing it all.
Your body was being positive and doing all it could to take good care of the embryo which heartbreakingly just wasn’t meant to be this time.
When you’re pregnant again, your body will do the same and that’s good to know, as it’s very likely the next embryo will be perfect ❤️
Sending you lots of love and positive feelings. Will be thinking of you.
Please would you keep in touch, to let us know how you’re getting on, if you feel up to it? xx

@AmericanGirl915 I’m so sorry; what a devastating shock.

Take gentle care of yourself and I’m glad to hear you’re well supported. I’m sending a big hand squeeze and will be thinking of you.

Haven't checked in properly since last week, so forgive me for just wading in with this.

I'm 7+4. At 4am went to the loo to be greeted with bright red blood when I wiped. An hour later nothing when I wiped.

I've driven back from my holiday in the Lakes in the night with the hope the EPU would scan me.
They are refusing to do so because I had a scan last week.

I have generalised anxiety disorder, OCD and other mental health conditions and I'm honestly not coping at all.

The nurse on the phone said "too many scans in early pregnancy is a bad idea and to go to A&E if I fill a pad" that was the entirety of her advice.

I'm so upset.

How is everyone doing/feeling today? Sorry to hear the bad news and anxiety. I am extremely anxious as well just before my NIPT test this Friday especially with the nausea being less obvious...

@AstroAl how have you been feeling the rest of today so far? Such a worrying vulnerable time in these early weeks. Hope you’ve got some rest and tried to distract yourself as best you can.

@tiantian1005 my nausea has also eased this week in particular I’m 9+5, booking scan not until 11+6 so I’ve got a little more time to wait…fingers crossed for you for Friday.

@AmericanGirl915 I’m so sorry for your loss 💐

@AstroAl I would not normal condone this, but can you not go to A&E and tell a little white lie about how much blood you experienced? I think it’s disgraceful no one will see you, and for me the end would justify the means. There is a duty of care to you and your baby, which seems to be swept under the carpet in circumstances like yours.

I’m now 9+5 and I’ve got my booking in appointment on Friday. I’ve been feeling a bit queasy the last few days, but it’s mostly the food aversion which is getting me. I’m a veggie and not the most adventurous eater, and all my healthy favourites are currently off the menu.

I’m also on call at the moment, the weekend and now overnights until Friday, which is alongside my day job. It’s part of my job and I’ve done it for years, but it’s killing me this week. I’m going to try and leave early to have a nap before my on call shift starts 🤣

Take care everyone!

I am absolutely exhausted by 7pm every night and my boobs are exceptionally sore 😭. They somehow seem to correlate with tiredness! My job (NHS mental health) basically relies on you working well over your hours every day and I just can't do it right now - no energy!

@IWillBeWaxingAnOwl I know how you feel! Fortunately my boobs are only a bit achy but I'm so tired it's unreal. I snuck a 20 minute nap at lunchtime yesterday but by 3pm needed another.

To anyone else struggling with nausea I've only had to take cyclizine once so far (sod's law it eased a little) but my god it's a game changer! I had five hours or so where I didn't want to stick my fingers down my throat to relieve the nausea.

@Myotherusernameisaferrari started cyclizine last night and not sure if it’s doing anything yet, so good to hear it has worked for you!

I am so fed up of being so exhausted every day and evening. I feel so bad for my son that I’m hardly spending any time with him as I am just wanting to lie down whenever I can to relieve sickness and exhaustion.

Anyone got scans coming up soon? :)

Hi @Flowersflowers121 how are you?

I had a scan and nipt test on Saturday.
After 3 previous miscarriages, I do get quite anxious leading up to a scan and then so very relieved if everything is ok!

They said everything looked fine on Saturday! I was measuring at 11 weeks and 4 days.

I’ve got my NHS 12 week scan on Wednesday.

Have you got your 12 week scan this week?

How is everyone feeling today? xx

@i83 awwwwh amazing! So happy it went well :) yeah, mine is tomorrow afternoon. Feeling a little anxious but trying to just think positive :) ill let you guys know how I get on xx

Mine is a week tomorrow 😬 Feeling a bit nervous although I have the day off work so hopefully that will be nice if all goes well

My 12 week scan is next week and I’m very nervous! First time for me going to a 12 week scan and I have plenty of what if’s going through my mind!

Thank you!

@Flowersflowers121 @girlboss94 @Laura993 good luck with your scans 🍀❤️

It’s nerve-wrecking isn’t it. I’ve got my fingers crossed for all of us.

@i83
I also had NIPT on Saturday but I was only 10weeks 4days!!! I am now waiting really anxiously for the blood results, when is yours due back?