8w3d loss of symptoms and new ones!

[Minimin]

Hey ladies,

Just needed a place to put down my thoughts and worries.

Well a week on and I am worried again, symptoms are not there- boobs somewhat sore and heavy, seem to be getting my energy back but seeing as I am on pretty much bed rest I am not getting tired so therefore not as sleepy. I am up normal time 6.30am but tend to have had a nap at around 10.30 the past few days.
I really am so worried beanie is not beating anymore. I just don't know why
I had a very vivid dream last night I had a baby girl- she was born early and I think I only got to 5 months preggo. My body wasnt showing I was pregnant. Baby was around 5lb!! My dream showed the labour too (though I cant recall it on waking) but I think that stems from me reading birthing stories yesterday

One NEW thing i do get is some weird tugging and pulling down in pelvic/uterus area. The MW said it was normal as the uterus expands and moves up. I have also had a dull throbbing in my hoo haa!! I think it is my cervix. I was so worried last night that I would MC as this is what I recall hurting when I MC my Blighted ovum. I know worrying doesn't help. I am flitting between being worried out of my mind and then telling myself "what will be will be" There is nothing that I can do to change things.

Thanks for letting me rant. I know most of this is normal and as long as I have had no bleeding all is good. It is just so hard not to worry. I don't have another scan until the 9th of Sept. But possibly one on the 16th of August as I have a Fertility specialist appointment as I was referred after my MC. They are meant to scan ovaries and uterus but not sure they will now that I am pregnant. I wish I could have a scan weekly for peace of mind

 

[sparkle_1979]

Hi hun I didn't want to read and run. I'm in the same boat and tend to have no symptoms. I have been blessed and last year had a little girl after 6 yrs of trying and 2 m/c. fELT EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE SAYING NOW...thinking there was no bean there. These feelings are normal.
Please let me assure you that these pains are normal though hun, feels like a knitting needed being stuck right up there sometimes. With DD I had really bad cramps in the beginning, I used to dread coughing and sneezing as the pain for a few seconds would make be bend over. She popped out a week early healthy so try and not worry about every little pain, though I appreciate how much easier this is to say than actually do.
Also I remember with Ruby having hardly any symptoms but if I remember correctly I'm sure they hit me about 9 weeks.
Your doing all you can resting
Sorry can't give more advise.

Also just have to add how beautiful your picture is....Look STUNNING

 

[Minimin]

Thanks Sparkle
It is so reassuring to hear I am not losing my mind (totally) and that other women have gone on to have lovely healthy pregnancies after experiencing similar things.
The knitting needle analogy is absolutely right! LOL- though it did make me thinking of my knitting and crochet projects which are gathering dust in the corner
Your Ruby looks adorable!!! I am sorry you also had to suffer such losses before Ruby. It is a shame they take away our pregnancy innocence!

 

[sparkle_1979]

your right it is and I envy women that do actually enjoy being pregnant, we will never have that care free attitude. I never thought I would be a mum, just thought it wasn't my path so still 10 mths after having my little girl I like at her and am like " wow how did this happen"
I'm sure you will go on to have a healthy baby and just be reassured that so many of us have had m/c's go on to have healthy pregnancies.
My last pregnancy I used to phone NHS 24/7 once a week, I bet they hates me lol....Every little twinge I used to think that was it over. This time it is much easier but I still have them feelings of doubt
Good luck and I hope to get to know you a bit better as your bump keeps growing

Bring on the puking and sore boobs. Us pal ladies must be the only ones wanting to feel sick every day

 

[Minimin]

LOL- i have never thought of nagging the ole NHS phoneline LOL. I agree we are the only ones wanting to feel sick
Congrats on your new pregnancy- no ticker so I wasnt sure. how far are you babe?

 

[sparkle_1979]

NHS are actually pretty good and will put you on to a midwife for reassurance
Im about 7 weeks maybe 8 though need to get confirmed with a scan as i don't have a regular cycle...

one tip, drink drink drink water as cramps come with dehydration x

 

[Minimin]

Really Sparkle! I wasnt told this. I have had some weird twinges tugging and pulling in my uterus the past few days and I think I have been slack with drinking water through out the day. Although having said that it is normal at 8 weeks to have some pulling and tugging right.
When are you going to get scanned?

 

[sparkle_1979]

oh it's most definitely normal. You will feel all sorts of cramps and twinges all through your pregnancy, with me though they did get much worse the later I got but I had them from very early too.
I was told by my doctor last week that I can have early scans but Im thinking about waiting a few weeks. The reason for this is with my last pregnancy I had about 6 scans before 12 weeks and the dread and the worry before each one was awful and I don't want to go through that again, having said that I bet by next week I've had one

I'd always be told on one of my many calls to NHS to drink water and see how I felt

How long do you have to rest for? Is there any reason why u have been told to rest? Not that it's any of my business so feel free to tell me to stop being nosy lol

 

[Minimin]

Hey Sparkle! No your not being nosy
I had an ectopic pregnancy in Sept 2009, MC in January 2010 and MC again (blighted ovum that got to 8 weeks) in April 2010. With that history I just was advised not to do too stressful things. I am also seeing an Acupuncturist. I have been seeing him since my MC in April. He treated a wife of a friend of ours. She kept MC'ing and then went to see this guy and is about 32 weeks now
I took a few months out ttc after MC in April- DH and werent really trying in June and BAM- pregnant!
Prior to this pregnancy I have been monitoring my hormones, temp, cervical mucus, using softcups, eating all sorts of vitamins and tablets And then get pregnant just with out

I totally understand your not wanting all the stress that is associated with scans etc. What I would give to be blissfully unaware huh!

If you don't mind me asking how come you had so many scans so early on in pregnancy?

 

[sparkle_1979]

oh god you have really had a hard time of it. Good news about your friend so that's something to focus on Your right to rest too, make the most of it before baby arrives

I had the early scans because I've had two m/c's but also because I think I've had lots more than two, pregnancy tests usually don't show up positive with me until I'm about 7 weeks due to low hcg levels but I have had sore breasts ect and then go on to have a really bad period so think they were likely to be early miscarriages.

How are you feeling today? I'm feeling OK, just soooooooooo hungry which is not good as took me 9 mths to get back to my pre pregnancy weight and I'm thinking I'm putting it all back on this week...

 

[Minimin]

Hey!
Sorry to hear of those loss'. I know we can lose pregnancies really early before we even can detect them. I know one of mine was early and had it not been for the ectopic and the early monitoring I wouldn't be non the wiser.

Being so hungry is a good sign I am very impressed you lost your weight. I am terrified of that part
I'm not really craving for anything- does that come a little later? I am really finding it hard to motivate myself to eat and decide on what I want that tickles my fancy. Normally I know what I want and have planned dinner in advance

Ive been out all day today. We had some family gathering in North London (i love south London) so over an hour drive to see them- sit in the park- so hot outside today. My niece and nephew were there too and I lovvvve them so much- but they do tired me in my condition. Most of the family didnt know about me too so I was trying to stay out of their way before I got asked questions.

we got home-I showered and crawled into bed. I am knackered!- just had cereal for a snack and gonna surf the net and hit the sack- Rock and Roll ME! LOl

How have you been today?

 

[sparkle_1979]

It's good that you got out and got some sun shine, makes the world off difference. Sadly I'm in Scotland and have not had that luxury for weeks
This is the worst stage I found for feeling tired, you should find as the pregnancy goes on you will have lots more energy until the last few weeks.

I did not have any cravings last time. At about 10 weeks I went off tea and coffee big time, and I LOVE my coffee, but just the thought of it made me

oh one other thing, last time my husband read that drinking milk is supposed to have benefits in reducing miscarriages, so from very early on I was being force fed at least two pints a day. Obviously I have no idea if it made a difference, but this time Im doing the same

Are you off work for a while?

xx

 

[Minimin]

Morning Sparkle!!!

I dont know about the milk thing- but have been drinking tons more as my Acu guy recommended it. Been having at least a glass straight and another glass or so in cereal. Lots of Yogurt and cheese too.hmmm I love cheese so hate that I am restricted to some cheese' now

I know the tiredness should fade. I am sooo tired today. I have no energy and have to get ready to go to this stuuupppppiiiidddd interview. I shall go along anyway- see what it is like. The agency have another role that has also become available so I will see where that is.
Ideally, I would like something close to me- ie 40 minutes commute but being in London I am being romantic in that idea.

I have been out of work almost a year. i did a role for a month in June but hated it so quit- and then found out I was pregnant so havent really been in a rush to get back into it. I just completed a teacher training in Yoga and now looking into some more training to teach Yoga to pregnant women. There is a course that starts in Oct. Taking on another full time role is going to cramp my Yoga thing so I am not sure this is what I want. added to the fact the role I am interviewing for is going back to training in another career (scientist at the bench to trainee medical writer)

Anyway- enough babble about me- what are you up to? are you at home with Ruby? working full time? partime?

p.s Love love love scotland. Which part are you in?

 

[sparkle_1979]

Good luck with the interview. Teaching yoga also sounds like lots of fun I'd try and just relax and enjoy your time off if you can.
I used to commute an hour into Glasgow every day and absolutely hated it ( I'm an hour south of Glasgow in the second highest village in Scotland ) beautiful, but very remote.

I don't work anymore, full time SAHM. My OH works in the oil industry so he's away two weeks of the month. I don't have much family here it would be impossible for me to work really ( but I quite like that )

Today I'm going to take LO out, not really sure where to go. Like I said it takes an hour to get to the city and Ruby hates the car and makes it quite known she is not happy for the whole hour there and and the hour back We will probably end up going to a nice little town about 30 mins away, will save a fortune on my hubbys CC as there are only a handful of shops


Let me know how your get on with your interview xxx

 

[Minimin]

Awww it sounds lovely to be where you are.SAHM is also something I want to do. I wil see how the interview goes. The agency aslo called with another post nearer to me- but with travelling in London- everything is going to be an hour away

I would love to just do Yoga all the time- but starting a new business on your own is also hard!
Have a good day out- I will keep you posted about the interview when i get back this evening

Hope DH's CC doesnt get too much of a bashing

 

[fluffyblue]

Hey Mini everything sounds like its going great pregnancy wise - glad your doing ok xxx

 

[Minimin]

Hey FluffyBlue!
How are you!! Your ticker tells us our 16w How are you feeling babe. I bet you cant wait for 1st of Sept to come around. Are you also getting the Gender done?

I am good- so far- still feel as if I am losing my symptoms-i know it is normal-but still afraid.

Keep me posted babe

 

[fluffyblue]

Yes i got my downs blood test on Wednesday this week then got my scan on 1st Sept where we are going to find out what im having then we got the results on the 2nd September then got my first real antenatal appointment at the hospital on the 6th September so all go...

Symptoms I hate the word, I had all sorts, coming and going, light then really bad, mine eased about 9 weeks then came back for a bit then eased again at 12weeks and now I get the occasional sicky day but my boobs god forbid are soooooooo feckin sore !!!

 

[Minimin]

Oh my! you do have a busy start to September! I hope it comes around soon
Have you had your booking in appointment with your MW yet? I had mine last week- she said they wont see me again until I have had my '12w' scan which is actually booked for the time i will be '13w1d'
Good luck hun and thanks for sharing about symptoms-(i also hate that word now) I had some serious twinges down in the pelvic region today- I notice when I am out and about and generally more mobile mine are a bit more active

Have a good evening xxxx

 

[sparkle_1979]

Hi how are you feeling today? x