Due November 2023 - part 2

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Morning @Lotsofloss was the scan at epu? Would they not have made a comment on it had they thought so? Hopefully you're just being overcautious with what you've been through and everything is just fine. I wouldn't really know what I was looking for to be able to advise you, but there's no photo uploaded. Might be worth just speaking to epu again to try put your mind at rest. It's a worrying time anyway but when you've been through what you have the anxiety will be massively heightened. Hope you get some answers soon ❤️

It was a very informal scan (a gynae nurse did it for me after the clinic) just to check hb for MMC so no other measurements were taken and I don’t think they would comment on it at 10 weeks as it shouldn’t be measured until 11. I am just so panicked now 😭

@Lotsofloss I'm sorry to hear about your previous pregnancies

I don't think anyone on here will be able to tell you about your scan I'm afraid as they couldn't possibly know from one picture.

Could you afford to do a NIPT blood test to put your mind at rest sooner?

@Lotsofloss is the measurement isn't meant to be taken until around 12 weeks they won't be able to tell you anything at this gestation, it could be really inaccurate as a few weeks can make a big difference. I would try not to worry and wait until your next scan when they will be able to measure accurately.

I think the way a baby's neck and head is hunched over at this stage would probably seem like it's thicker than usual. Like the others have said it is measured at 12 week scan for a reason, maybe get a private NIPT done if you feel you can't wait the 2 weeks.

Thanks all. I’m booked in for an nhs NIPT test on Monday because of my history so should have results in about 10 days time. Such an anxious time for us all.

@Lotsofloss I completely understand your worries - I had to have a TFMR last year too for T18 and like you, found out at the 12 week scan due to the extremely high NT measurement. It was the most horrendous experience and I am dreading the same happening again - the fear is horrid.

When I was still in touch with our screening midwifes I did ask when they'd be able to know if there was a similar issue in a future pregnancy and she told me not until 12 weeks at the earliest so hopefully your scan is how all bubbas look at this stage and when you go for your 12 week scan, everything will look different.

Hear to chat if you need anyone who has experienced very similar 😘

Thank you @TAW2502 and I’m so sorry for your loss. I am having an nhs nipt test now at 10 weeks so should find out for t13,t18 and t21 by 11 weeks. Have you not been offered this? It’s awful the anxiety isn’t it and I feel for you too. I checked my 10 week scan of my only living child (3 losses) and she definitely doesn’t have it on her scan so naturally go to the worst in my head. I know I just need to wait for results it’s just impossible to not read into everything.

Hello

I am 11 weeks pregnant and really want to dye my hair as my greys have taken over, has anyone else?

Thank you

Thanks for all your thoughts and well-wishes. Unfortunately sad news for me today 😞 Little bean stopped growing at 7wks 5days. Feeling very sad that I've been carrying them round for a month not knowing... Really sorry as I know this is horrible to read for anyone feeling a bit anxious etc. I wish you all the very best for happy healthy pregnancies and gorgeous babies later in the year. ❤️

Oh @SnookyPook I’m so so sorry 😢 sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️❤️❤️

So very very sorry to hear this @SnookyPook sending love and strength at this terrible time. I wish there were words to help you.

Take care of yourself ❤️

@SnookyPook I am so incredibly sorry to hear this ❤There really is no words for this feeling. Please take all the time you need to look after yourself and do some self-care. Sending you so much love 💐

So sorry to hear that @SnookyPook sending you so much love ❤️

@SnookyPook I am so so sorry, I was in your position at Christmas at the 12 week scan and it really troubled me knowing I had carried a baby for 5 weeks that had passed without me knowing. Look after yourself and be kind, we are here if you need us xxx

Thank you all so much for your kind words. Feeling completely crappy right now but the pragmatic part of me is glad that it's happened if little one wasn't viable. All very surreal. I think part of me has known for a while that something wasn't quite right but you cling on to hope don't you.

@Enigma85 so sorry you've been through this too. That's exactly it. It's very poignant isn't it. Gives me hope that you are now on this thread though. Best of luck this time round. ❤️

@SnookyPook devastating, I'm so sorry. You seem to have a good attitude but its no less upsetting, next few weeks will be tough hoping you can get it over it the best you can x

@SnookyPook I am so very sorry for you loss. Take care of yourself ❤

@SnookyPook So sorry to read this. I’ve shed a tear & got goosebumps just thinking how you must feel. You’ve been here from the start with me. Really so sorry for you. Take care of yourself! So much love xxx

Oh @SnookyPook I’m so so sorry to hear this, it is such devastating news to receive. I found out at 10 weeks last pregnancy that baby’s heartbeat stopped at 8 weeks, though I had a feeling something was wrong before then. It is the absolute worst feeling and I know it can take a long time to heal so please take all the time you need. I was back at work a few days later despite being in no fit state, and really regret not taking more time off for my mental health. Sending you the biggest hug and hope you have the right support around you xx

Thanks again everyone, you're all so kind 💕

@Mldn thank you my lovely! It's been lovely sharing the journey with you and I wish you all the best! 💕

@LittleBeanie thank you so much and sorry to hear you've been through this too although lovely you are now on this thread! Gives me hope for the future 💕 Will try to heed your advice re work too. I told my boss I would be off until at least middle of next week but might take a bit longer 👍🏻 She knew I was pregnant and think she will be extremely supportive so no worries regarding that at least. ❤️

@SnookyPook I'm so sorry to read this. ♥️

@SnookyPook so sorry to read this. Hope you have some good support behind you. I’ve been in your position and it’s hard to begin with but as long as you have love and support you will get through it. Sending love your way x

Just back from scan, baby B has no heartbeat as we were prepared for, Baby A is measuring bang on dates of 9w+4 and heartbeat 162, so I'm very happy about that.

I'm very emotional about baby b even though we knew this was likely to be the outcome, I have to go back next Friday for another scan to see whats happening, I mentioned vanishing twin syndrome and the doctor said technically this is a different thing.

Depending on what my body does now I may be referred to a specialist, they said it could be a high risk pregnancy, I'm taking the positive that means I'll be consultant led which is what I've wanted.

I'm still very anxious about baby a and obviously still panicking and worried about them continuing to grow and have a heartbeat. They had a trainee in today doing the scan and he was pure silence for ages and I had to ask if they saw a heartbeat.

Overall im happy baby a is doing well and sad about baby b, its really bitter sweet.

@SnookyPook and @38andtrying so sorry to hear about what both of you have experienced today ❤️