December 2014 rainbows - cautiously pregnant and inviting people to join me

[Nina83]

I am also very cautious. My Kathryn was "born still" 12-7-2011 she was healthy, her EDD was 12/29. I am 9w 1d pregnant, had my first ultrasound at about 7 1/2 weeks...heartbeat was normal rate. My EDD for this little one is 12/23...I'm so very scared every day! I do not enjoy the "moments" that I'm not nauseated or super tired...when I do not have those symptoms I panic~~thinking I'm losing this little one! OHHH and did I mention I'm turning 42?!

Hi Kelly, I'm so sorry about Kathryn ((hugs)) It must be hard having your EDD so close, but you'll see that this time it will end better, it has to
It's exciting you saw the HB, when is your next scan/appointment? Are they keeping a close eye on you because of your past?
My nausea stopped at around 11 weeks, and I was terrified, but slowly convinced myself that it has to end sometime. I did get "used" to the idea, but last night when it came back, boy was I relieved!
I think your little one is here to stay

 

[krulci]

So it's on June 3rd at 08:30

Our scans are on the same day! Exciting!! How far along will you be at that point? Also, SO RELIEVED that you found a HB on the doppler!! I am seriously looking into buying one myself, but came across an article that warned against the possibility of harm (with extreme use) but no real conclusive results to back it... I'm so confused? What does that even mean? Maybe I'll just go ahead and get one. I went to the midwife's office, today, with cramping - totally freaked out - and baby's HB sounded beautiful on the doppler... Blah. What convinced you to try one?

Nina - was your scan today? How did it go? I ended up getting one as well (see above)... I'm changing my name to "Neurotic", lol.

 

[Conina]

My scan's on 3rd also!! Can't wait!

 

[Manningstar]

Hi everyone. I just wanted to check in. I realize I hadn't written in a while. I'm at 11 weeks now. Still feeling very nauseous and exhausted most of the time. I'm also finally starting to relax a little bit and not worry constantly about what might go wrong. I am really looking forward to the 12 week scan - that's scheduled for June 2 so just a little over a week to go for that.

Thank you to everyone who has been posting. It really helps to share stories with others who understand both what it feels like to be in this stage of pregnancy and also who have gone through previous losses and understand all the feelings that go along with that. It is so helpful to know that we're not alone.

I'm thinking of all of you and wishing you the best.

 

[vickytoria88]

Off to the dr to try and get something for sickness later

 

[mama of 4 n 1]

My first scan is this afternoon, nervous and excited, can't wait to see a HB!!! I have to work directly after, so not sure I will get a chance to post a pic today. Hoping OB can give me something for constipation and nausea because nothing has been working and I have tried everything!

Good luck vicky, hope your sickness eases up soon.

 

[mama of 4 n 1]

Scan pic from last Tuesday, measuring spot on at 9weeks 4days...

 

[Nina83]

Aw mama, so cute!

 

[kelleyrn95]

Thank you for your reply. I'm glad I'm not the only one that finds comfort in being nauseated!

I saw a maternal/fetal specialist yesterday to formulate a "plan." He was awesome! He was realistic about my fears & "glass half empty attitude" but he had a lot of great info & did his best to put my mind at ease. He is sending his recommendations to my OB/GYN. He is planning more "measurement" US's as well as increased monitoring at week 30.

He has been on the "loss" board at Magee for 20+yrs & he has been doing this for 40yrs & he said he has never had anyone lose a child to stillbirth subsequently...that made me feel good. He also said with increased monitoring last time my daughter would be here today but as he reminded me there was no reason...I wasn't high risk. This is sad that we only get this monitoring IF there was a previous problem...

thank you again for your reply!
Kelley

 

[kelleyrn95]

Hi Kelly, I'm so sorry about Kathryn ((hugs)) It must be hard having your EDD so close, but you'll see that this time it will end better, it has to
It's exciting you saw the HB, when is your next scan/appointment? Are they keeping a close eye on you because of your past?
My nausea stopped at around 11 weeks, and I was terrified, but slowly convinced myself that it has to end sometime. I did get "used" to the idea, but last night when it came back, boy was I relieved!
I think your little one is here to stay

Nina83, ty so much. I miss her every day!

I saw a specialist last week, he was very understanding about my fears. He is sending a "plan" to my regular OB/GYN & yes there will be more testing throughout to make sure "peanuts" measurements are ok & then increased monitoring at 30w instead of 32w. He also said Kathryn would be here today if this testing was done BUT during my pregnancy with her there was no "reason" stinks that something so bad has to occur before extra monitoring is done.

I also asked him about a fetal monitor...he said he isn't apposed to them. I don't know if it will help me or make me even more crazy!

 

[vickytoria88]

So I had my scan. There was a little baby, dating 2 weeks behind so I have to go for another scan in a few weeks. I expected that though because I ovulated late.

 

[Nina83]

So I had my scan. There was a little baby, dating 2 weeks behind so I have to go for another scan in a few weeks. I expected that though because I ovulated late.

How many weeks are you now?
I would try not worry about it right now. I dated a week behind at 10 weeks, and the next scan at 12 weeks I was just one day behind.
And if you ovulated later, then that totally makes sense!
When is your next scan?

 

[vickytoria88]

They say 10+ 1 next scan 20th

 

[Manningstar]

Anyone else still having 'morning' sickness and exhaustion at 16 weeks? Mine seems to be a little better but it ebbs and flows and some days it's still really bad. I also get this thing that is hard to describe - it's sort of like the aches you get with the flu. My whole body just aches and hurts. It's not every day but I get it about once a week.

Anyway, I shouldn't be complaining. So far everything is good. The 12 week scan was great and shortly after that I heard a heartbeat on doppler. I'm going back to the ob on July 3 and hope to hear the heartbeat again. I can't wait until I can feel the baby move. Anyone having that yet or is it too early for all of us?

 

[krulci]

Anyone else still having 'morning' sickness and exhaustion at 16 weeks? Mine seems to be a little better but it ebbs and flows and some days it's still really bad. I also get this thing that is hard to describe - it's sort of like the aches you get with the flu. My whole body just aches and hurts. It's not every day but I get it about once a week.

Anyway, I shouldn't be complaining. So far everything is good. The 12 week scan was great and shortly after that I heard a heartbeat on doppler. I'm going back to the ob on July 3 and hope to hear the heartbeat again. I can't wait until I can feel the baby move. Anyone having that yet or is it too early for all of us?

Hi there! Glad someone is hopping back on this thread...

I'm also 16 weeks, not having morning sickness, but definitely nauseated when I don't take my reflux meds. But I am EXHAUSTED!! I swear I wasn't this tired the first go-round, but everyone says it's because I've already got a toddler here to keep me running... Who knows.

I've felt our baby sporadically for the last few weeks! My uterus is tipped waaay, way back and I'm naturally thin, so supposedly I am the perfect storm for early feeling. I'm not complaining!

How's everyone else doing? Victoria, what did the follow-up scans show? Hope all is well...

 

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[USAFWife319]

I'm 16w1d after a miscarried blighted ovum in January. I was told I'd never conceive and have kids and to our surprise I've been pregnant twice now!!

 

[krulci]

I'm 16w1d after a miscarried blighted ovum in January. I was told I'd never conceive and have kids and to our surprise I've been pregnant twice now!!

Congrats, USAFWife! How is everyone else doing? We should all be out of the big question period, right? Anyone feeling an active little babe?

 

[Conina]

I'm doing fine - 20 week scan is next Wed and I can't wait!! Seems like a million years since the last one.

I'm still at the stage of thinking it's movement but it could easily be something else...

 

[Smiler79]

Hi ladies. Don't know if you all still check in but thought you might like to know I am pregnant again and have reached 11 weeks 3 days. Have seen baby twice already ate 6 and 8 weeks due a heavyweight bleeding scare but saw heartbeat both times. 12 week scan is on Thursday. Hooe I can relax a bit after that.

Glad to see form tickers that everyone else is doing great without their rainbows x x x