Due December 2023 part 2

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@rankin21 from previous experience if you have a scan before 8 weeks it will likely be an internal one doenst hurt but they get a clearer picture. I had it done at 7 weeks roughly last time. I waited an extra week this time at 8 weeks and they have said to go with a full bladder and will try an ordinary ultrasound first and then if they can't see much then have an internal. I don't know how much I should drink before hand though.
I use a company called window to the womb who were really nice to me as the news last time wasn't what I was hoping for. Always good to do your research though.

Ohh thank you so much for that!
I had to have quiet a few internal ones with the nhs last time to confirm the mmc.

Yess there's a couple local to us I've been looking at but think I'll wait till 8 weeks hopefully get away without an internal one this baby is making he hungryyyy so hopefully it's beefed up enough to see 😂😂😂😂

Thank you for sharing - yes that’s what I was thinking about avoiding weeks passing before getting a final answer. Think I’ll go ahead.

@Solowannabemom amazing news!

@rankin21
I had a scan at 7+4 this week. She tried abdominal first and although we could see something it wasn't very clear and she recommended trying internally if I wanted. It was totally fine, not uncomfortable at all and we could see it much more clearly including the heartbeat.

I've caved and booked a scan for 8 weeks

@Solowannabemom congratulations and welcome to the group!

@Solowannabemom congrats lovely, twins! Amazing. I really hope everything goes well for you x

@rankin21 I've got one booked for 8th May, I'll be around 8 weeks but hoping the scan will give me more clarity!
I had one with my little girl at 7+1 weeks and it wasn't internal, just normal and they saw her fine

I’ve had to book a scan at epu tomorrow as am having a panic this evening
move had a weird pain in the right side on and off for a week and have had bits of brown in my discharge

i was meant to have a private scan on Monday but given my history epu will see me tomorrow at midday

I feel so sick with nerves, I really hope nothing is wrong but am feeling bad about the whole thing and have completely worked myself up.

@Charlielechat it was def a shock I think more so because we already had our son with no problems it never even occurred to me it might happen. I have another scan on Wednesday. The EPU have been very good about monitoring me this time round and hcg is going up nicely so hopefully this is it 🤞🏼

Hi All.
Found out on Tuesday and already done 4 tests lol. Supper early (4+4) but since Tuesday the tiredness has hit me like a train!
I have a 2 year old who loves to climb all over me so any suggestions to try and calm that down would be appreciated.
X

Lie on the sofa and play doctors... You get to lie down while they run after you 😂

@rankin21 I know I defo want an early scan but not sure when. My MMC was picked up at a 9+2 early scan last year. But the thought of going in and them trying on my belly then saying they need to do an internal one gives me the fear. I think I’m just going to be triggered regardless. I’m 6+3 now. Defo going to wait Atleast another week.

Hope everything goes ok tomorrow @SMG1992 it could be just normal early pregnancy spotting x

I had one today because I'd convinced myself it was bad news (it's not it's fine) at 8+3.
Definitely fine on abdominal and really clear with a not extremely full bladder.

I've had 2 experiences in previous pregnancies.
When I had my missed miscarriage the nhs refused to take the results of my private scan which said they had seen a heartbeat 2 weeks previously so they wanted me to be scanned 2 weeks apart. Absolutely traumatic and thankfully I miscarried in between.

Alternatively with my son, they identified a problem with his kidneys which hadn't been seen on nhs scan and I was referred straight to fetal medicine for review.

Wishing you all the best for tomorrow. I hope you’re ok @SMG1992

Here’s me thinking everyone had stopped posting on the last group. I’m 8+4 today and suffering from insomnia so have caught up on some of the messages.
Like a lot of you I’m a nervous wreck after having a MMC at 8 weeks previously. I also have a UTI so feeling uncomfortable and thinking it’s going to be like last time (I also had a UTI around the same time) @SMG1992 hope your scan goes well.x

@SMG1992 good luck today x

@Smileyface32 i also have the same worries as you, I’ve just had a uti, been on antibiotics and have the same fear it’s effected little one, I have a private scan booked for Monday, I’m struggling to work out if I feel pregnant or not, my boobs are still sore and im so tired, little bit of nausea here and there but nothing much really, I’m only 5+6 so I know it’s still early but doesn’t help the worrying regardless x

@SMG1992 good luck today!

Thanks for the luck all
scan is at midday - I’m feeling a bit calmer this morning but am glad I got booked in so quickly

@SMG1992 best of look today, brown blood is old blood so hopefully everything is fine 🤞🏻

I've had more internal scans then I can count and I have no issues with them at all. A tiny bit uncomfortable but perfectly fine.
I still don't know if I'll have an early scan

So… wish me luck! Off on my hen do to France today for a few days with 15 friends! 14 who don’t know I’m pregnant! Currently 6+3

Any tips or wise words welcome, I feel very nervous and unsure!! Hoping to get away with alcohol free alcohol and keeping my drink topped up at all times but will probably be impossible!!

God help me! 😩😂

I didn’t mention earlier but I’ve just had a scan at EPU and saw the heart beating. Such a relief to see that after last time. A little part of me can relax after seeing that 😊

Nausea in full force these last few days 🤢 I feel so awful, I really hate the first trimester!! For many reasons. Also every time I open the fridge I gag... not fun! Producing so much colostrum as well, I really want to start collecting it but super early.

@SMG1992 hope everything is ok, thinking of you today x

@Clucket87 I have the same issue re toddler 😣 I worry about lifting her all the time but I'm sure it'll be ok. Perhaps just teach them that the belly area is very sensitive, regardless of pregnancy or not it hurts anyway

@smldnlove good luck! Just try to have as much fun as possible x

@Smileyface32 amazing!

Hey mummas ❤️ been following the thread.. welcome and congratulations to all new joiners.
Lots of positive wishes and love to those who are awaiting scans 🫂

I just had my booking appointment this morning, the lady was sooo lovely 😍 booked my in for blood test on Tuesday, and my 16week appointment on 26th June 😁. Just waiting for my 12 week scan date to come through now!