Handhold, 12 week scan today

[Dalmatian0]

I’m petrified. Both my previous pregnancies I was told at my routine dating scan ‘I’m sorry there’s no heartbeat’. Both times I’d had a positive early scan at 8 weeks and no bleeding / cramping.

I don’t know how I’ll cope if it happens a 3rd time. Friends keep announcing their pregnancies to me. How do I cope?

So pleased for you - went through this 5 times myself before my second child was born (6ft 3.5 now and a huge bundle of mummy’s boy at 16). I carry those losses with me and felt robbed of the joy of that pregnancy. Please talk to your midwife and make sure you have emotional support during your pregnancy and afterwards.

@Dalmatian0

So glad to hear this news- checked back with bated breath!

Everything crossed for your little one.

Congratulation so pleased it went well x

Excellent news. My third time lucky is nearly 25 but I still remember the stress and worry during those first few months. Have a lovely evening and look after yourself.

That’s wonderful news - so very pleased for you and Thanks for letting us all know. Hope you can relax a little now.

yay, what brilliant news, I’m rooting for you, xx

So glad to see your update OP. X

Gosh, I’m in tears reading your update. This was me. I am so happy for you. I know the stress will stay with you but I am keeping all my fingers crossed for a peaceful and speedy next few months (can’t do the maths right now!).

Oh I'm so delighted for you!! And wishing all the best for those waiting on their scans.

Sending you love and hugs x

@Dalmatian0 So very, very happy for you. I've had an MMC too, although only once (plus 2 Chemicals) and I really felt your anxiety when I read your original post. This is fantastic news .

Overjoyed for you ! Long may everything go fantastically !

@Squidtentacles - Just wanted to say I will be thinking of you. Hope things go better for you. Pregnancy is so horrendously scary for many of us. I have no children yet and will be on medication next time i conceive, which may or not work. It's just so stressful and worrying. Sending hugs and Hooe.

Overjoyed for you x

Didn't see your post before now to be worried but so happy about your good news! xx

Thank you so much @Objectiontime
Sorry to hear of your own troubles. I think until you go through fertility struggles and/or pregnancy worries we don't fully appreciate how stressful and emotional a journey it is. I'm wishing you lots of luck for your next time🥰

This is wonderful news.

I don't know you, but this gave me a genuine smile while dealing with 3 nagging kids.

So pleased your scan went well @Dalmatian0. Hope you can breathe a little sigh of relief tonight and enjoy the next steps in your pregnancy which I hope goes smoothly for you

Oh my goodness, five miscarriages. I had one myself, and that was heartbreaking, I can't imagine going through it five times. So sorry for your losses, @CautiousLurker01, and I know a part of you will never get over it, but how wonderful that you have your big, bouncing boy now.

I didn’t gain an ounce until 20 weeks and then the pregnancy started to show!

@Squidtentacles, thank you so much and I absolutely agree.

Brilliant news! Sending love

Great news. My dad had her 12 week scan today so I can totally imagine the anxiety

So pleased for you.

Congratulations xx

Wishing you all the best squidtentacles, early pregnancy and any surprises on scans can be just so nerve wracking, especially if you’ve had to deal with things like bleeding in the past. It is positive to have seen a heartbeat. I’ll be thinking of you x