Due May 2023 - thread two

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Hiiii everyone. Thread two as the first one filled up :)

Totally know what you mean! I’m hoping we hear the heartbeat at the 16 week midwife appointment and that’ll sort of tide me over, then hoping when I can feel it moving I’ll not feel like I need scans for reassurance (although I’ve got an anterior placenta so who knows when I’ll feel it!).

Hope you’re not feeling too anxious with the gap between scans etc, it’s sooo hard!

I'm feeling the same at 15 weeks! Bloat has gone down massively, no nausea (bit of vomiting though), not permanently exhausted...

I have a midwife appointment at 16 weeks but I'm debating getting a private scan. It's annoying that the NHS only does 2 scans, I think in the states they have one every month?!

I'm convinced that I have been able to feel movement for the last few days in very specific circumstances, namely in the evening when I'm sat very upright in the car with my tummy kind of squashed in. It's like a little internal stroke? Kind of reminiscent of an upset stomach but instead of rolling or moving or getting worse it's just a couple of one-offs in the same place.

But then again what if it's all in my head 🤨

@Awkwardusername I have a consultant instead of a midwife at 16wks so no idea what they'll offer. We had an unexplained previous end of T1 loss in our only other pregnancy and we then spent 2 years TTC again (I have fertility issues). So, I have no idea when I will feel at all less worried!

Got everything crossed for you!!

I had a weekly scan before 12 weeks which really helped me. I have a growth scan at 16 weeks then its the 20 weeks, and am already thinking of booking one for 24 weeks... I just cant see myself getting through 8 weeks without scan. I will be requesting weekly scan for last month if they dont do it by default. Still feeling very anxious and somehow more nervous because we have got so much further this time.

Hi everyone, I just wanted to join to get some info, advice, experience on my journey

1. LMP 23rd July 2022
2. Last sexually active 28th July
3. IB I thought was AF but different to usual only lasted 2 days at most much lighter than usual, nothing suspicious such as mc no pain or cramping.
4. Heaps of OPK all different brands ( expensive) all faint lines since
5. Every symptom you name it by the book week by week
6. Pathogy done levels detected but low increase
7. Retroverted uterus
8. Scan done Mid October nothing wrong with organs reproductive system the all clear however no sighting of a baby ?????
9. Beginning Nov back to OPK as I gave up still EXAGGERATED symptoms AND fast, clear strong tests different samples different packs of tests different days so not faulty

Feels like I'm being dismissed, tech was quick silent and done abdo as referred focusing on my ovaries, liver, spleen, kidneys etc. DIDNT SEEM TO LOOK FOR A PREGNANCY I thought left disappointed and anxious. As per my calculations approx. mid October at time of scan would been 11 weeks. However Dr is correlating with a specialist now on board. FETAL HEART BEAT DETECTED ON DOPPLER AT CLINIC Average 147 each time. Still no AF so no sign of miscarriage leaves next discussion of -Late Implantation is a common cause of levels to slowly rise and small fetus than usual.

• Everything is all clear health wise
• I have another scan in 4 weeks which is making me anxious waiting
• Could bub have been hiding tucked in the deepest part of fundus appearing to be curled around very flexed uterus but on the edge inside ????? Apparently the uterus flips forward and corrects itself later on.
• I could well be 11 weeks now given the implantation time

I think someone won the race as nothing else is wrong and my senses are heightened to the point I'm gagging, so fatigued but both nausea and fatigue is easing indicating I could be travelling into 2nd trimester. My boobs are tender, darker, and heavier I had to buy bigger bras. I have a watery discharge, clear of infection. BEEN THROUGH THIS ONCE IN JAN TO MARCH 2022 RESULTING IN A COMFIRMED EARLY MC, AND APRIL TO MAY ENDING IN EARLY MC AGAIN.

My instincts are strong, I feel like I have to wait til I get movement for someone to hear me but want to enjoy my journey if pregnant.

My mid Oct scans I found this little something at the end of my endometrium or uterus just inside 🤔 I enhanced and zoomed in and highlighted to make it brighter and more visible which looks like ra ring or rings and a small fetus looking like 8 weeks due to late implant. It could possible be more bigger now. Imwas worried I seen 2 yolk SACS in there. I'm glad I got this in writing and out there.
Has anyone had the same experience. I'm determined to find answers and I have NO allergies or other reason to feel like this.
I shouldn't have to zoom enhance and do this to my scan. It should be evident as a FHB is still detected.

I don't even know what is what bcs tech was rushing through. I am reverse googling and all similar pics show a 9 week fetus ??? I am even googling what a placenta in black and white us look like, endometrium retroverted uterus everything I question.
These are all MY scans in black and white I am unable to upload my positive tests pics as they are too big Xx

@MissBee02 thats really odd. If the last time you had sex was 28th july (with no sex in August or September), and assuming you ovulated up to 5 days after that you would now be estimated at 17+ weeks. I have no idea about uteruses with shapes and tilting though. They heard a fetal heartbeat, and you have had positive pregnancy tests? Have you been seen by the epu and not just the gp? (If you are in the uk that is). Not sure how other countries work.

Hopefully the specialist can help figure it out, and that the next scan locates the foetus.

@Blue2020
Thanks for your reply, I'm in Australia 😀
It is so unusual and rings true about my sexual activity and dates.
I have been having a read about a low placent however this one looks to be right at the back near the fundus. May I ask does this look like a 8 week fetus at the end of endometrium formed in a sac more like squashed in I was a tiny size 8 at the time and a shorty. I see yolk sac and and upright fetus head to rump with a leg pointing up at the end of body, it could be upright due to my uterus being retroverted. It looks like it's just in the perimeter near end of endometrium stripe. It could be a mis shape sac due to being so small but I'm a size 12 now I am growing more so in my tummy. Pic taken 3 weeks ago. Someone suggested due to my very strong lineage on maternal side, sisters, Aunties and 1st cousins have multiples from twins to triplets. My symptoms are SO EXTRA 😫. My Nana had 9 babies with 2 sets of twins counted in.
I thought I seen 2 yolks but they are bubbleand definitely rings. I'm going to go with my instincts that are so strong and wait til I feel movement then someone might act. I have been referred to a specialist to collaborate with my GP specialising in Obstetrics to investigate but the wait is painful. At 1st pathology my blood work was off the charts.

@Blue2020, I have had a look, at an image of an 11 week fetus which correlates more with my dates. This looks very much alike mine but sitting on another angle.
* not my scan below but rotate and its matching mine at 11 weeks.

I have outlined what I had to find myself and read 📚 😌

@MissBee02 I wish I could give you some insight - but I’m kinda clueless. However I do agree with @Blue2020 that your dates should place you roughly more than 12 weeks.

Hopefully the specialist can help you more and support you .

@MissBee02 sorry I also have nothing I can add. The only thing that would give me pause is that your uterus scans don't seem to have space for a baby in them. But I know nothing about retroverted uteri.

Am I understanding you right that health professionals have said 1) you have high HCG levels and 2) they heard a fetal heartbeat ? Even if they don't believe you are pregnant they should be doing lots more investigation based on #1, as the other reasons HCG can be raised are all risks to your health.

Hope you get some answers soon x

Hi everyone, I’ve not posted in ages I’m sorry but have been keeping up with how you’re all getting on 🥰
I’ve been feeling really crappy to be honest, so nauseous and sick and extremely tired!
I shouldn’t complain though as I only work 2 days a week and don’t have any other children (just dogs and horses!!).

I’m 16 weeks and 4 days, due date of 1st May.
Had 3 previous mc and been ttc for around 2 1/2 years in total. I’m 39, will be 40 just after baby is born! 😬

Had early bleeding this time round too so put on progesterone pessaries till 16 weeks.
Had quite a few private scans for reassurance. Had NIPT done, all ok.

All ok at 12 week scan and had a scan this week on my cervix (due to past Lletz treatment) and that was ok too.
Still anxious though!!
Had my 16 week midwife appointment and got another scan booked to look at my cervix in 4 weeks time and my 20 week scan on 16th December (will be 20+4 then).

I’ve got a retroverted uterus so some of my scans have had to be internal ones (which I don’t mind). The baby hasn’t been that easy to view at times on an abdominal scan.

I also have an anterior placenta so haven’t felt any flutters etc. yet.

@IWillBeWaxingAnOwl I’ve had lots of twinges/pains/cramps yep.
I haven’t really known for sure if it’s been normal but they don’t last too long so I’m trying not to worry about them.

I was hoping to get to 20 weeks without another private scan but have one booked in for 18 weeks. I was going to cancel it but I think we will go to it. I do find they help me.

@MissBee02 I really feel for you. I’d be beside myself with worry and I think you’re doing amazingly, under the circumstances.
I don’t really know how to advise you, only to ask if you’ve had any internal scans? Could you go to a private clinic and ask for an internal scan (I’ve had them both in NHS EPU and privately), to save you waiting much longer?
My LMP was 25th July so very close to yours and as I say, I’m 16.5 weeks.
Can you push for more answers? Maybe really highlight anxiety, with not knowing what’s going on?

For me, I just really want to get to my 20 week scan and for everything to be ok. I think that will be the turning point for me, to believe I might actually have a baby in my arms in May. I just don’t feel confident at all, even by now 😳

Hello ladies. I hope someone can reassure me I’m not being an idiot.

I’m 15+5 with my first baby. I’ve had a busy day, mostly caring for a family member with dementia, so it’s been a bit stressful.

I’ve just been to the loo and there was some pink when I wiped, but nothing in my pants. I rang maternity unit for advice and they said they have to advise anyone under 20w with any spotting or bleeding to go to A&E.

I waited a wee while and the spotting seems to have stopped. I don’t want to go to A&E - it’s Saturday night so I’ll be waiting hours, and I actually think that might be worse for my wellbeing than lying comfortably in my bed at home (and getting some rest after such a hectic day).

Am I being a total idiot? Should I go to A&E just in case?

@raffika I can't tell you what to do but can tell you that when I called EPU about spotting on wiping 1 week ago they said that they wouldn't be worried if there was no proper bleeding or pain and also don't go to a and e unless lots of bleeding or pain as they don't have ultrasound equipment! I imagine it might be different if your area has gynae out of hours/emergency staff at a&e?

@IWillBeWaxingAnOwl thank you, I imagine it’s the same where I am. I felt like the “go to A&E” advice was arse covering rather than a well thought out plan for the situation I was describing, which my local trust is known for 🙄 it’s stopped now, and I’ve had no pain or discomfort, so hopefully that’s the end of it 🤞🏻 thanks for your response.

@raffika perhaps call back on Monday and see if EPU will offer a scan?

@IWillBeWaxingAnOwl our EPU won’t even speak to you on the phone - there has to be a GP referral, and when I had some spotting at 6w my GP refused to refer me as it wasn’t persistent enough. Totally backwards system. We’re also heading to Manchester first thing tomorrow for a Christmas markets visit, and unless it starts again I still want to go, but if I’m worried I’ll seek medical attention whilst we’re there. Thank you again.

Morning all. 14+3. Nausea has eased a bit but the food aversion is still very much an issue and lots of foods taste very weird and 'wrong'. I've got a little bit of stretchy twingey feelings.

Because they're twins, I've got my 20 week scan then monthly scans from then on. I'm not sure I'd get through the last half of pregnancy without another scan to those contemplating another private scan to be honest!

@raffika I hope you are alright . It’s really ridiculous in the booking in appointment the midwives all say if there is spotting / wiping and blood , you need to mention it. However when it comes down to it and you call - they say go to A n E - which is a ridiculous option. I really hope one day maternity services improve in the UK. Just keep an eye on yourself . Also a Xmas market sounds amazing - I’m so jealous - I feel so sick 24/7 with headaches . I can’t wait when I start to feel better.

@Myotherusernameisaferrari Snap you have that weird mouth taste thing that I feel . (Apparently there is a medical name for that taste in the mouth ) Everything tastes wrong and even thinking about food - can make my stomach churn . I hope it eases up for you as you go more into the second trimester! Also how exciting you are having twins ! Is this the first set of twins in the family ? That’s great that you are getting extra scans .

My 12 week scan is being redone - as the baby was really sluggish . I am really hoping nothing is wrong and trying to stay positive. 😄

Hi @Zaalfruit - we have some twins in my family but definitely not enough that it occurred to me as even being a possibility!!

The food aversion is definitely something I recognise. I saw a video of someone pouring melted cheese on food this week and that was enough to make me go funny. I've eventually developed a list of food which is generally "safe" but the list of problematic food is long. And every so often, something completely trips me up (e.g. chicken nuggets fine chicken kiev NOT fine).

My (identical) twins are boys! 16 weeks here. I have scans everg two weeks as the twins are mcda and we are monitored very closely. In a way its nice as I'll get to see them often, but I get anxious before scans

@Myotherusernameisaferrari The thought of cheese 🤮🤮🤮🤮. Amazing and surprising news about twins for you - we have no twins in our family - I wish we did thou 😃😃

@Aliceinwonderland5 wow identical twins that’s amazing . How does it feel ? Please forgive me for asking what does Mcda mean? Hopefully over time you won’t feel so anxious.

Hi all, long time lurker of this thread - 16 weeks and today found out we are having a baby girl! 💗 We already have a 3yo son - just over the moon and grateful to no longer be feeling the awfulness of the first trimester 🤢😄 wishing everyone healthy pregnancies x