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[Shilo]

Nikoru the not knowing is the worst for sure. *huge hugs* Don't worry. Come here when you need to chat. If you could find out you could move towards accepting one way or the other, but you are stuck in a limbo.

I'm so sorry. When is your next appt?




As for me - I got my second round of blood work today. I'm anxious to get my results back tomorrow. I want to hear that those numbers are still looking great.

Its on Friday. I will be 6+2 by then.

Does anyone know what I should be looking for? Could 6+2 be still too early? If there are no heartbeats what would be a good sign things are still progressing normally? I feel like if we don't see anything on Friday it might be the end of the road as I think the fetal poles are probably going to be big enough (if they are still there and indeed growing). I'd just be over the moon to find two lovely beating heartbeats and prove that doctor horribly wrong. Then maybe she'll think next time about her advice. I think most Japanese people just do exactly as the doctor says, so probably maybe hasn't seen the outcome of waiting. I know I will be absolutely heartbroken and shattered if there are no heartbeats though.

My ultrasound at 6+3 looked very similar to the one you just had. The only difference was that I heard a heartbeat. It was just the yolk sac and the embryo. I have read that twins can take longer to have heartbeats. I would personally wait atleast until you're past 7 weeks to be sure. When I went in a 6+3, she warned me beforehand we may not see a heartbeat because it was early and not to panic if I didn't. Some people don't see a heartbeat until 7 weeks sometimes.

 

[bakeranm99]

Please wish me good luck for the next coming days. I'm am petrified of bleeding again although probably quite likely as I have a large clot. I thought the clot signified that the wall was coming away there but perhaps not. Anyway my husband works long hours and I'm terrified of miscarrying on my own and bleeding too much and not being able to get help.

Probably a silly concern but it scares me. Normally I'm fine with health related stuff. I had intermediate uveitis which can threatens blindness and I didn't worry that much at all. I did wonder if I was getting correct treatment and diagnosis due to lots of doctors messing up but I never worried about going blind.

Also emotionally I'm not sure how long I can keep this up with the up and down roller coaster of events. Every little twinge is scary. I just think I'm going to bleed again and it will all be over. There are moments when I think it is just out of my hands and if it is meant it will happen and if it isn't it won't but not long after I start to panic again.

Has anyone got any tips on how to mentally relax more?

Sorry for rambling on guys, you've probably heard too much about me already and you just want to be excited about your own pregnancies so I am sorry again for posting so much.

I've literally been exactly where you are, as far as uncertainty about health concerns. My situation was a confirmed m/c and post complications, which left me with PTSD and anxiety. When I hemorrhaged, it's like my adrenaline took over. I grabbed a towel, 2 bottles of water, and propped my feet above my heart. I called every family member near, and an ambulance. I focused on replacing fluids and slowing my heart. I have no background in medical or nursing fields. I just knew. I needed a transfusion, so it was a pretty bad situation. It was scary, but the doctor said I did everything right, and now, I cling to that. And I remind myself the ambulance made it on time before, if something were to happen, they would be again. Try not to worry and maybe brainstorm a plan of action, that seems to help me.

 

[bakeranm99]

I think I'm the only one who doesn't get an ultrasound until 20 weeks??

I need to convince my doctor I need one.

 

[yoshy]

I think I'm the only one who doesn't get an ultrasound until 20 weeks??

I need to convince my doctor I need one.

Wow, 20 weeks is really late... Don't they do the NT scan at 11 weeks where you are?

 

[_Anya_]

I have to take the additional folic acid concentrate because I have an issue that my body doesn't absorb folic acid correctly, so I need a higher amount of it. This is new this pregnancy after all of the testing after my loss.

Smoore, are you talking about MTHFR? I have it too. I was diagnosed after our loss. Women with MTHFR should take 1-2 mg of folate/methylfolate instead of 3-5 mg of regular folic acid (that's common advice, but it's outdated). That's what I have researched: https://mthfr.net/mthfr-c677t-mutation-basic-protocol/2012/02/24/

My prenatal says folate on it rather than folic acid. It's made only from organic plant materials, fruit vegetables herbs etc. maybe that might be gentler for everyone?

Nikoru0111, yes, folate is better than regular folic acid - for everyone! But it's especially important for people who can't absorb regular folic acid and transform it into its active form. Folate is much better. I take Folate by Solgar.

 

[Snufkin]

I think I'm the only one who doesn't get an ultrasound until 20 weeks??

I need to convince my doctor I need one.

Maybe ask your doctor for an NT scan? They need to be done between 11 and 12.5 weeks or something like that. I'll only have a scan at 13 weeks and one around 20 weeks, which I think is plenty, but at the same time I wouldn't really want less, either! I'm sure if you ask your doc you'll get one.

 

[TTCMOMMA]

Hi Ladies,
I just found out that I'm pregnant with #2 on Saturday!
Right now I am 5 weeks 5 days pregnant and right now due June 12th!
So excited and actually just can't believe that I got pregnant naturally because we tried 6 years for my son, and he was conceived 2 years ago (to the day) via IUI.
We started "trying" for #2 back when he turned a year old in June, and it only took four months. I also only had 2 periods on my own in the past 4 months as I have PCOS so this was quite a SURPRISE!!
Thank you for letting me be a part of this group!!

 

[Ruz]

I think I'm the only one who doesn't get an ultrasound until 20 weeks??

I need to convince my doctor I need one.

Wow 20 weeks. I am going to a private clinic at 7w5d to get an ultrasound. Then nt scan and blood work around 12 weeks then the 20 weeks ultrasound.

Where do you live?


And TTCMOMA congratulations and welcome

 

[smoore]

Anya - yes that is what I was talking about. That may be what I'm on. It is a med called Folguard. I usually just say folic acid, because no one knows what I'm talking about usually! Thanks for sharing. It was prescribed by a specialist who I fully trust and who does tons of research and studying for the latest information. I always appreciate hearing from others w similar situations though!

 

[_Anya_]

Anya - yes that is what I was talking about. That may be what I'm on. It is a med called Folguard. I usually just say folic acid, because no one knows what I'm talking about usually! Thanks for sharing. It was prescribed by a specialist who I fully trust and who does tons of research and studying for the latest information. I always appreciate hearing from others w similar situations though!

Smoore, it's great that you trust your doctor
Here is comparison of different vitamins for MTHFR.
https://mthfr.net/comparison-of-homocysteine-support-products/2011/09/13/
And here are vitamins that are definitely good for us because they contain good form of folate:
https://survivingmthfr.blogspot.ru/2013/01/over-counter-prenatals-for-mthfr.html
As far as I have researched, folgard contains 2.2 mg (not sure which form), and for MTHFRs it's got to be folate/methylfolate/metafolin. Folgard is not the best choice for people with MTHFR, because we can't transform regular folic acid into its active form anyway. But of course it's your choice to make. Please read this thread if you have time https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/s...69162-if-you-diagnosed-mthfr-please-read.html

And here is an article about prenatal supplementation for women with MTHFR https://mthfr.net/prenatal-supplementation-optimizing-your-future-child/2012/01/20/

 

[mangoberry]

Hi Ladies,
I just found out that I'm pregnant with #2 on Saturday!
Right now I am 5 weeks 5 days pregnant and right now due June 12th!
So excited and actually just can't believe that I got pregnant naturally because we tried 6 years for my son, and he was conceived 2 years ago (to the day) via IUI.
We started "trying" for #2 back when he turned a year old in June, and it only took four months. I also only had 2 periods on my own in the past 4 months as I have PCOS so this was quite a SURPRISE!!
Thank you for letting me be a part of this group!!

Congratulations!! Welcome to the club

 

[kissesandhugs]

Nikoru - Thinking of you lots

Baker- I'm surprised you wouldn't even get an NT scan at 11-12 weeks Especially with your past!! I would definitely speak to your dr about that. I'm in MI and my dr is getting me an u/s at around 7/8 weeks then again at 20. I almost would prefer an 11-12 weeks u/s but I couldn't pass up being able to see my baby earlier!!! Wish I had more self control

 

[susannah14]

I think I'm the only one who doesn't get an ultrasound until 20 weeks??

I need to convince my doctor I need one.

Wow, 20 weeks is really late... Don't they do the NT scan at 11 weeks where you are?

I'm also going to have my ultrasound at 20 weeks if I don't get the NT scan. NT is optional of course and some insurances don't cover it. If my insurance covers it I will probably do it just so I can see my baby and make sure everything is ok. 20 weeks is a LONG wait.

 

[susannah14]

I had a dream last night I had a scan and they saw twins! Then focused a bit more and saw a 3rd baby! It felt so real. Then in the same dream my dad had a heart attack and died. Both these things are still haunting me. Pregnancy dreams are the worst.

I think the reason I had the twins dream is because my ovulation was like nothing I'd ever experienced. I usually get ovulation pains but this was the worst I'd ever had. I couldn't get up off the couch. I also had aches and chills but no fever, which coincided exactly with the start and stop of my pains, which lasted about 15 hours. I just kept thinking, "Great, what if I'm releasing two eggs? Wonderful timing- the first month I'm TTC and these crazy pains!" I would definitely NOT be happy with twins, lol. I had a hard enough time convincing myself to TTC #2.

Anyways, I'm sure it's not twins, just gotta get all this out!

 

[Nikoru0111]

I just don't know what to do with my signature right now. I took it down on Friday because I was sure I was miscarrying and it hurt too much to look at it. Part of me wants to be really happy and excited and enjoy maybe the last week of being pregnant and the other part of me wants to be cautious and reserved so I don't get as hurt. I know I'll be upset and hurt if it's not good news on Friday, unless the different doctor is more optimistic or has a different view but it's probably a cultural thing so I doubt it.

Welcome newcomers! This is a lovely group of ladies, just desperately hope I get to stick around with them a little longer.

 

[kit603]

I've just had my early scan and everything is looking ok so far

I'm measuring approx. 6+2 at the moment which is a little behind where they thought I'd be (going on LMP) but it's spot on for where I thought I'd be based on ovulation. There was a faint heartbeat as well - if they measured the heartbeat they didn't tell me what it was, but she pointed out the little flicker on the screen.

They couldn't find a cause for the spotting I've had for the last couple of weeks, but I've not had any for a few days so fingers crossed that was the last of it.

I've attached a pic but you can't really see much yet

 

[kissesandhugs]

I am seriously shocked at the lack of symptoms I have!! Last pregnancy was so different already. I'm loving it though. I also don't have that unbearable worrying this time either I almost feel like it's not good that I'm not worrying...it makes me worry If that makes any sense Only real symptoms have been fatigue, no energy, restless legs, blurry eyes and just now I got to work and was absolutely STARVING. I ran to the café and shoved food in my mouth I was so hungry I thought I was going to pass out/puke. And it literally just HIT me out of no where. Hoping it stays like this..I'd like to have an easy pregnancy this time.

 

[kit603]

Nikoru0111 - I really hope you get some good news when you go back on Friday

 

[kissesandhugs]

I've just had my early scan and everything is looking ok so far

I'm measuring approx. 6+2 at the moment which is a little behind where they thought I'd be (going on LMP) but it's spot on for where I thought I'd be based on ovulation. There was a faint heartbeat as well - if they measured the heartbeat they didn't tell me what it was, but she pointed out the little flicker on the screen.

They couldn't find a cause for the spotting I've had for the last couple of weeks, but I've not had any for a few days so fingers crossed that was the last of it.

I've attached a pic but you can't really see much yet

awww yay!!

 

[Nikoru0111]

I've just had my early scan and everything is looking ok so far

I'm measuring approx. 6+2 at the moment which is a little behind where they thought I'd be (going on LMP) but it's spot on for where I thought I'd be based on ovulation. There was a faint heartbeat as well - if they measured the heartbeat they didn't tell me what it was, but she pointed out the little flicker on the screen.

They couldn't find a cause for the spotting I've had for the last couple of weeks, but I've not had any for a few days so fingers crossed that was the last of it.

I've attached a pic but you can't really see much yet

Ah that's brilliant about your scan going well! I'm so happy for you.

I'm just desperately hoping mine will have even a faint flicker too. I should be 6+2 on my next scan. I just wish I could be excited. That would be lovely.