February 2027 Rainbow Babies 🌈 Pregnancy After Loss

[anniehall12]

Hi everyone 🤍

I wanted to start a little thread for anyone due around February 2027 with a rainbow baby 🍼

I've recently found out I'm pregnant again, very early, so everything feels quite delicate at the moment. I'm happy, but also incredibly anxious after experiencing a missed miscarriage and a miscarriage, both this year, and I know there may be other women feeling exactly the same way.

I thought it might be nice to have a space where we can chat, share updates, celebrate the little milestones, and support each other through the worries that often come with pregnancy after loss.

Sending love to anyone on this journey 🤍🌈

I'm suffering terribly also! Been pretty much bed bound the past 24 hours! Cyczline was not working for me as expected.

Just been prescribed Xonvea today and starting my first dose tonight before bed.

It's awful and makes me so much more worried!

The Xoneva has taken the edge off for me but wow it makes you drowsy. I’ve gone down to one tablet before bed. It’s hard but try not to let your stomach get completely empty as it makes the nausea worse in my experience. Smoothies have been my savour.

Hi ladies,

I’m very, very tentatively joining the thread.

I’ve had 4 miscarriages, all early losses, 2 chemicals and 2 miscarriages at 7 and 10 weeks but baby had stopped growing at a much earlier stage. I also had a TFMR at 22 weeks 2 years ago which absolutely broke me. Baby had a heart defect. Honestly the worst period in my life going through that.

I have anxiety at all stages of pregnancy now. I’m 40+ so the chance of miscarriage is higher. We’ve recently been looking into IVF as we also have some male factor infertility.

I tested positive a week ago with a very faint positive. Lines have progressed and I’m now 15dpo and not daring to hope that this could be the one but so wishing it could be.

Hoping for some company while I try not to worry myself with every twinge or lack of twinge!

@FullofconfusionI very much empathise with what you said there about anxiety at all stages of pregnancy. I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say we end up traumatised by our journeys to motherhood sometimes.
I’m so sorry to hear about your losses, the TFMR is heartbreaking.

I’m 42, the potential for issues with this baby is very much in the forefront of my mind, I’m also trying to pass the time from worrying myself into an early grave!

@MrsC2018exactly that. I want to feel the excitement but it’s mostly fear. I read a brilliant book called pregnancy after loss and it said something like grief is the their of joy, it really resonated with me.

I’m also trying to be the same. Trying not to worry about the things I can’t control but it’s definitely easier said than done

I know it takes a while to build up in the body and be effective.. definitely still sick as today but no drowsy effect yet. Think I will have to go in for some IV fluids at some point this weekend especially with the heatwave. 😭 I'm not too complaining tho, just really praying my rainbow babies are safe and developing well xxx

My booking in apt has come through for 1st July, feel nervous that I’ve started this now.
I feel unusually (for me) sick this pregnancy so far so its a bit reassuring in one respect but I do of course have the voice telling me as soon as I relax a little that it’s just my body believing I’m still pregnant rather than it being the truth. It seams the fear is going to sit with me throughout this, it’s tiring.

Thank you so much @anniehall12for setting up this thread, it was much needed today 😅! And I’m so sorry to all the ladies on this thread for your heartbreak ❤️‍🩹. I really hope we get what we want.

This will be my first baby if it works out. I’m 5+1 from an IVF pregnancy (endometriosis and a clotting issue). I had endometriosis surgery last year, egg retrieval & embryo freezing straight after to preserve fertility. Then waited to heal from the surgery to go ahead with the transfer. Found out I was pregnant at the baseline scan for the transfer and miscarried shortly after end of Feb into early March. I’m 36.

I actually felt I had been doing ok but today I was just crying worrying how I would cope with another miscarriage. Helpfully reading this thread made me feel less alone

First scan is on 2 July at 7 weeks (I picked the latest date the IVF clinic offered me to stop any ambiguity). If all is ok I will then get a private scan two weeks after, want to make sure things look ok before we go on holiday

I have very few symptoms which worries me a bit. I’ve had two pregnancies before and I felt it immediately (I actually thought the symptoms I had earlier this year were side effects from the oestrogen tablets I was taking for the transfer which is why I didn’t question it)

Hi all,

Very tentatively joining, had a mmc at 17+3 and delivered in Feb this year (first and only positive after 2 years of trying). He should have been due in July.

Got my faint positive at 12dpo and it hasn't really sunk in yet. I'm about 5+3 going from LMP but I think I implant later. Terrified isn't the word. If this sticks they'll be due around the same time I delivered our boy so that's another layer to it all. I've just turned 35 this week.

Bereavement midwife is fab and epau have arranged for me to go in for bloods on tuesday to check hcg - if its looking okay they'll scan to confirm if pregnancy is viable.

Wishing everyone all the best 💖🌈

@Elephantscantjump really sorry for your loss, I’m about 4 years ahead of you. I lost a little boy at 16 +0 April 2022, the due date of the next pregnancy was 1 day after the day I delivered him. Have the hospital discussed any causes, given you any options for medication to support a pregnancy this time? Pregnancy after loss is excruciating, but so soon is also overwhelming. It’s hard to balance the fear with your mental requirement for everything to be ok this time as the dates are too significant for it not to be. I remember the week of his due date, I passed 12 weeks with the pregnancy as well, it all felt right. The pressure for everything to be ok, so that the loss wasn’t as bad was overwhelming. I hope you’re ok

@MrsC2018 thank you, I'm so sorry for your loss. The postmortem results and histology have been back since end of April but unfortunately consultant hasn't had any appts for us 😔 . We were offered one on the 16/06 but we're currently away 😂🤦🏼‍♀️ .

I'm hoping that they'll offer some more dates asap now they know I've had another positive test. Bereavement midwife and her team are amazing.

It's all a bit overwhelming, I didn't expect it to happen so soon given it took 2 years last time. My partners 42 so we just thought if it was going to take a while we should just try again.

I so desperately want it to be okay (same as everyone I imagine)

Hello @anniehall12 how are you doing? Are you taking 1 or 2 Xonvea tablets before bed? If I take 2 I’m so incredibly drowsy in the morning. This nausea is a battle

Hey not to great at all 😭 I'm taking 2 a night. I'm not finding myself drowsy in the morning which I'm really surprised as it's the biggest side effect. I'm attending EPU this morning for some IV fluids and to discuss medication. I need to eat!!!!
How much are you managing to eat?
I'm sooooo worried especially having twins, that I'm not eating enough to be remain healthy!
Yes you're right, HG is such a battle! So underestimated, it's absolutely deliberating xx
Sending massive hugs xx

@anniehall12 Yesterday I managed a bottle of original Lucozade, ice-lolly, crisps, 1 piece of toast and an orange. It’s so mental what I can and cannot stomach. Not great with water unless it’s ice cold. Sending hugs to you today and hope the IV fluids make you feel better and this really is the nausea trenches.

Hi everyone, I haven’t posted much as my anxiety is horrendous at the moment. I’m struggling. I had a scan Wednesday and there was a heartbeat but measuring 4 days behind. I’m 100% sure of my dates as I was tracking bbt etc. this has happened before & I’ve had missed miscarriages. I haven’t had any cramping either which for me has been a sign of a mmc too. But I do have quite bad nausea 🤷🏻‍♀️. I don’t have another scan now until 1st of July. PAL is bloody hard.

@anniehall12 Eating is hit and miss and I am literally trying everything. It feels like I will never eat a meal again. Worried about work this week. Hardly eating and a heat wave is going to be a challenging combo. How are you doing? Are you able to eat anything?

@SlightlyTerrifiedButPolite Thanks for joining, I am glad you find it nice to have a thread like this. It really helps me too, helps to validate my feelings of all these emotions. I have my next scan on next week. It feels like the longest 7 days ever!

@Rainbowmum32 it is lovely that you saw a heartbeat. I'd like to say to remember that scans are never 100% accurate, the measurements can be off either side by a few days so try not to panic too much even though I know that is easier said than done xxx

Hey, at the moment I am unable to eat anything other than a few bites from a biscuit or cracker. It is really shit. I am normally the heart of the kitchen in my home but right now my husband has had to take over anything to do with food and is feeding the kids. I can't even look at food, let alone smell it.

Yesterday at EPU, I was given IV fluids and an IM injection of Prochlorperazine. I've also been given it on prescription to take twice a day.
My dosage of Xonvea has been upped as well, 2 at night, 1 in the morning. (Can add 1 in the afternoon later if needed)

I've woken up this morning and not vomited for the first time, so that is amazing. I am feeling hopeful. I might try a mint tea soon! And maybe some ginger biscuits if I am lucky?

I’ve just caught up! Twins! Congratulations! The sickness sounds really tough though hopefully the medication helps.

So sorry for those that haven’t had good news.

Ive got my scan this afternoon I should be 6+4 and I feel so anxious. I keep having a little cry as I have never had one of these go well so I am expecting the worst. It’s such a hard process.

thank you🤍🤍

Giving you a virtual hand hold, wishing you all the best and hoping everything is fine. Keep us updated.

It truly is so so hard. I'm already so anxious thinking about my scan next week. It's like just expecting the worse but hoping for the best?

Xxx

@anniehall12that sounds like a really rough ride. I’ve never suffered from huge amounts of pregnancy sickness, just a bit of nausea but I can imagine how debilitating that is. Huge congratulations on the twins, amazing news!

@Chocolatecustardcreamsrulefingers crossed your scan goes well and you report back later with good news.

@Rainbowmum32I have my first scan on 1st July when I should be 6+3 and I’m trying really hard not to panic. It’s definitely hard. Measurements are tiny at this point so hopefully baby will catch up and you get some positive news on your next scan. Really good to see a heartbeat, everything crossed for you.

I’ve stopped testing as I think otherwise I’d drive myself crazy. I’m now 5 weeks of my calculations are correct. I’m going to do a clearblue weeks test in a couple of days for (hopefully) some reassurance. I’ve been feeling a bit nauseous and have slightly sore boobs but otherwise don’t really feel that pregnant so just feel a bit in limbo counting down the days waiting for my scan. There’ll be a whole other level of anxiety then

Thank you for all the positive thoughts. I’ve just been and I can’t quite believe it. Measuring at 6+1 which is slightly behind what I thought but she didn’t seem worried. I am going back next Wednesday for another scan but it’s identical twins! Two little heartbeats. I’ve no doubt my anxiety is going to be back tomorrow but I’m so relieved!

@Chocolatecustardcreamsruleoh wow!! More twins!! That’s amazing. I bet you feel so relieved after that scan

@Fullofconfusion I am so relieved. I stopped testing once I got a dark line but found it really difficult not to have a the reassurance of the line each day. That’s a good idea having the clear blue ready.

Hope the days go quickly for you for your scan! I’m similar to you not too many symptoms just sore boobs and so very hungry (although I’m quite greedy normally so it might just be that!).

@Chocolatecustardcreamsruletwins 🫶🏻 🫶🏻 what lovely news

Feeling anxious here… I’m 5 + 5 and just had the first sighting of bit of blood. A pink wipe… I’ve emailed the IVF clinic but realistically won’t hear from them until tomorrow. My scan isn’t until 2 July.

So typical as I was actually just starting to feel a bit less worried. We need to upsize for a baby as we have no space and my DH was saying we should move in August (!). I said that is way too soon, so much could go wrong, I think the earliest we should consider is after the 20 week scan in October. That prompted him to get out his phone and start looking at statistics. That actually did calm me down a lot. There are some sites that calculate risk that were quite helpful (I can share if you ladies are interested… I don’t know if I’m the only one who finds statistics helpful!). But it suggested I was focusing too much on what could go wrong vs what could go right