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FTM 13 weeks tomorrow & can't feel my uterus - nervous after 2 previous MMC!

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EGH · 27/12/2023 17:03

I'm looking for a little reassurance or advice I guess..
I am 13 weeks tomorrow and have had 2 early scans due to previous MMC. One at 8 weeks, one at 10+6 both showing on track for dates and good heartbeat, and I have my 13 week scan on Friday. I know these scans should be reassurance in itself but I keep seeing online and on pregnancy apps that I should be able to feel my uterus just above my pelvic bone. I'm pretty sure I can't and have tried all the tricks! Some days I think I can feel it but pretty sure it's just swelling and bloat (although does feel in a round shape)
Is this cause for concern? My previous MMCs were discovered at 7 and 9 week scan with no bleeding etc so I am really anxious this time round.
I am a first time mum (to be!) so don't know what to expect, I am pretty slim with a small frame so feel like I should feel something by now?
I definitely look pretty pregnant, but could be a lot of bloating and gas!
Any advice or reassurance very welcome :) Thanks! X

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CrispsandCheeseSandwich · 27/12/2023 17:08

A heartbeat at 10+6 is a really great sign.

I would imagine that you just aren't sure what you're feeling for (especially since you think you can feel it but aren't sure), which is understandable. I'm not sure there's much point trying to poke around your own abdomen.
It's similar to how towards the end of pregnancy midwives will tell you where the baby's head and bum are, but when I felt my stomach I had no idea where the baby was, because I didn't know what I was feeling for.

bettynutkins · 27/12/2023 17:22

I couldn't feel mine. Even further along I was never 100% sure if I was feeling it or not. I wouldn't worry too much.

Ttcmumma · 27/12/2023 18:22

I've had my son and am now 25 weeks with my daughter and I've never felt it myself, no idea what I'm feeling for!

VladimirVsVolodymyr · 27/12/2023 22:09

I have 3 kids, eldest 10, youngest 3 and I have never felt my uterus. It is stressful with the thought of miscarriages at the back of your mind. Hang in there, it will be fine. Best of luck ❤️

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EGH · 29/12/2023 21:57

Thank you everyone for your reassurance - it really did help in the nail biting run up to the scan! Just wanted to update you all that the scan went really well baby measuring a couple of days ahead with a strong heartbeat and wriggling away 🤗

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mysparkleismissing · 29/12/2023 21:59

EGH · 29/12/2023 21:57

Thank you everyone for your reassurance - it really did help in the nail biting run up to the scan! Just wanted to update you all that the scan went really well baby measuring a couple of days ahead with a strong heartbeat and wriggling away 🤗

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This is lovely xx

bettynutkins · 29/12/2023 22:08

EGH · 29/12/2023 21:57

Thank you everyone for your reassurance - it really did help in the nail biting run up to the scan! Just wanted to update you all that the scan went really well baby measuring a couple of days ahead with a strong heartbeat and wriggling away 🤗

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Lovely news. Congratulations

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