~*~* July Sunbeams *~*~43 Babies Here So Far!!! 25 Boys / 18 Girls

[sue_88]

I went for my private scan this morning and saw the most amazing thing ever!! !!

My little beautiful baby measuring right on time! With 159bpm heartbeat which sounded so perfect.

Im so happy!!! xxx

 

[mummyclo]

Awww Clo, sorry Are you taking it easy??? I'm just so upset because I was already struggling with my anxiety before I went, had to stop my meds now I'm pregnant and I was bad ON them. Now I'm so worried I'm gonna lose this one and that I'm not even gonna know until NEXT YEAR.... I feel sick.

I'm trying! Hard with a toddler and DH who does nothing!
I can imagine that's hard, can they change your meds to be on something else?
It's horrid waiting I know x

 

[Aaisrie]

I've to wait to see my psych, the meds that they would normally put you on I've been on and they've done nothing. So having my meds stopped and stopped smoking I can literally hardly breathe. Don't want to leave the house EVER. Ball. Bed. Hide.

 

[mummyclo]

I've to wait to see my psych, the meds that they would normally put you on I've been on and they've done nothing. So having my meds stopped and stopped smoking I can literally hardly breathe. Don't want to leave the house EVER. Ball. Bed. Hide.

poor you! Try and do nice things to take your mind off it (I don't know why I say that I know it's impossible!)
It such a worrying time. I'm sure you'll be just fine though!
Im pretty certain I won't have a good outcome, just a feeling

 

[myra]

Can I be a July Sunbeamer too? Got my on November 4th and I'm due on July 14th God Willing with number 2

Congratulations and welcome!!!

 

[myra]

I've to wait to see my psych, the meds that they would normally put you on I've been on and they've done nothing. So having my meds stopped and stopped smoking I can literally hardly breathe. Don't want to leave the house EVER. Ball. Bed. Hide.

I'm sorry you're going through this-as someone who has suffered from anxiety for years, I can relate. It's so hard to differentiate between fears based in reality and those that my mind creates out of anxiety. I know how paralyzing it can be. Sending you many hugs!

I've been fortunate to have found a really good therapist who has a focus in anxiety but what I think has helped as much or even more is that I went to a naturopath for a few months and the supplements she put me on eventually allowed me to come off my meds and to stop experiencing that extreme level of anxiety. Then I've also been seeing an acupuncturist since July- her focus is fertility but she has also done a lot of work to help further decrease my anxiety. When I first saw her, I was a mess- had an early miscarriage that also put such a strain on my relationship. My partner said he wasn't ready to have kids after all and I was devastated (thankfully that was just his initial temporary reaction since he was so upset to have lost a baby after being so excited). It took us a couple months to work through but my acupuncturist really carried me through that time period, both with the actual work and coaching me emotionally on how to get through this with my partner. Clearly, the story has a good ending since I'm on here 8 weeks pregnant

If you want to private message me as well to talk more about the anxiety and other things that have helped, please do so.

 

[Aaisrie]

Clo I really hope you're wrong and that your little bean is growing safe and strong

Thanks Myra, I've suffered with severe anxiety nearly my whole life, at one point not leaving the house for 4 years and that's how I'm feeling right now.. I don't want to go anywhere. I keep thinking I'm going to start bleeding, running to the toilet. Have no more tests to even see if my levels are going up. Totally skint to buy more. Literally feel like there's an elephant on my chest, the pain in my chest/lungs/heart/back is so sore. Don't know how I'm gonna get through the next couple of months not knowing anything. Just feel like shit and again feel like I've been let down by the medical "professionals" who haven't taken my anxiety seriously.

 

[ilovehim91810]

hello everyone!!

How was everyones HOLIDAY?! mine was good ive got many things to be thankful for this year!! im actually eating some left overs as i type lol i didnt really eat to much but maybe 2plates yesterday because i wasnt feeling so hot and had spent half the morning with my head in the trash can.
Im all alone till SUNDAY as DH went hunting,i cant wait till my son gets old enough for him to take him but he was super happy he got to take his oldest son Eddie Jr. He look so proud & little eddie woke up at like 1am ready to go,he came in with his hunting stuff like come on im ready im ready it was so cute but i couldve killed him because i only kept getting up about a MILLION time to go PEE and of course as soon as he came in i had to PEE AGAIN
I'm going to be calling my doctor today to see if I can get some more info about my sonogram since the darn stupid teach was so STUPID grrr im still mad ladies.
IM ALSO GONNA FIND OUT WHO SHE WAS AND CALL UP ON HER just because we shouldnt be treated like that just because our babys are little beans right now! em i right?!

Duchess85- congrat on your WELCOME!!!! H&H 9months

Aaisrie-aww u poor dear i also have some mental issues so i know 100% what you are going threw and i do know that there is safe meds that they can still give you while pregnant!.
When i was pregnant with my son they had me on Prozac which help so much especailly after i had my son because i really went threw bad bad bad Post Par Depressing and anxiety ,you know it got so bad that i didnt wanna go no where because of all my panic attacks plus im bipolar!! before i got pregnant i was on ablify trazdon lexapro and xnanx but i would only take the xnanx if i was having a panic attack and only a teeny tiny piece of it as it can be VERY ADDICTING.
I do very much agree with (MYRA) about finding a good therapist because ive also have found a very good one and got off alot of my meds as well ,matter of fact im not taken nothing right now i actually stop all my meds a few months before i got pregnant and you know i feel good and i do think the therapist has help with that,i havent had a panic attack in wow so long ive been able to go out places where theres alot of people ,i cant really stay to long because too many people pump my anxiety up then i cant breathe & i get all jumpy on the inside and my rudeness also kickes in
im here as well for you if u need to talk feel free to message me anytime

sue- so glad that everything went so well for you YAY i bet your lil bean was looking good measuring around 8weeks,when i went for my scan my little bean was alittle behind at only 6w 2d but i had the same thing happen with my son.
so im not worried as long as bean is good to go by the time i give birth but i do wish i would have waited till this week coming up to book my scan if i knew i was measuring behind lol don't get me wrong im still very thankful that i got a picture since the darn teach didnt let me see the darn screen not even once and was about to leave & not even print me out a picture ugh god she was so rude im sorry im still venting because im still so MADDDD! i believe my doctor is going to send me for another scan when i go see her on the 10th did u get ne pics?!

sugarbeath- those are some great pictures i really like how you did that!! i must say tho im so jealous of your thin stomach with no stretch marks.
Even tho ive always been on the bigger side i never ever had no stretch marks on my belly until i was about 6-7months:-X i bet your gonna have a cute little baby bump bump soon

MrsMcp- so glad that everything went so good at your scan

 

[goddess25]

Saw the GP who hates me, she won't refer me for an early scan as I'm not sick or bleeding. Even after I explained the fertility specialists had asked me to be referred. She said she'd ask for an early booking in, which probably won't be until after Christmas. Obv my losses mean nothing. Obv I could be losing this one right now. Feeling sorry for myself. Anxiety is out of control. Hate that GP.

So sorry to hear this. What an idiot. Like you I have a couple of kids and have had 2 losses. It's so hard to keep the anxiety in check. Like you I am finding it difficult. Over here though you refer yourself to whoever you want to take care of you so seeing a midwife next Wednesday and will be demanding an early scan. Any way of seeing a different doctor. They should be keeping an eye on things for you since you have had some losses before.

 

[goddess25]

I went for my private scan this morning and saw the most amazing thing ever!! !!

My little beautiful baby measuring right on time! With 159bpm heartbeat which sounded so perfect.

Im so happy!!! xxx

Congratulations.

 

[caro103]

so sorry you're going through so much anxiety aaisrie


I'm feeling today, didn't sleep well last night and sure that's why, but meant to be working right now so can't catch up

ooh my scan came through! 31st Dec! can text people happy new yr love bump!! wonder who'll be sober enough to realise what the text actually says

 

[SugarBeth]

Does anyone else need to get the RH- shot? Dd was positive blood, so I was told I'd need it every pregnancy. I read the first shot is at 12 weeks but it makes me nervous! Wish I could get it now. Scary sounding stuff with the bloods mixing.

 

[whigfield]

@mummyclo - I know exactly how you feel. It has to be a SCH! Did they notice anything on the scan? I wouldn't bother with A&E unless you are literally gushing btw - although having said that, I was having that, and they did NOTHING - no scan, nada. I had to pay out of my pocket for an answer!! Can you not pay for a private scan somewhere? It usually costs around £80-£140.

@ilovehim - That's so annoying! Are you going to have another scan anytime soon?

@tatsfaries - Congrats and welcome!

@Duchess85 - Congrats and welcome!

@SugarBeth - I announced today! So much fun!

@MrsMcP - So happy for you! How lovely!

@Aaisrie - I'm sorry they are being so rubbish. Try and hang in there - it could be all fine. Could you pay for a private scan?

@sue_88 - Oh lovely! So happy for you!

 

[whigfield]

We had our scan today!

Baby is measuring exactly right at 8w2d. Unfortunately, it's looking like the identical twin died, so it's now just a singleton pregnancy. But we are very very very grateful and thankful to have at least one healthy baby!

Heartbeat is looking great, baby is looking healthy and we even saw him or her make a little wriggle - hubby's eyes teared up when we saw that!

The only problem is that there is STILL that area of bleeding beneath baby, it measures 2cm x 1.3cm x 2.3cm. The biggest concern is that if the bleed comes all at once, she's nervous it might drag baby with it. So bedrest is almost certainly prescribed and we're hoping it will all go away! But the bleeding is looking old and stringy she said, which is a good sign. She's saying it's likely from where the egg split to have the identical twins that it could possibly have left some kind of little tear or bleed behind. I don't know if this means a subchorionic bleed or not! If you look on the scan pic, the area of black beneath the baby's sac is the area of bleed.

Either way, I have a definite reason for the bleeding and feel reassured. She said it can go 50/50, but that rest definitely helps, so it's a further excuse to make hubby play housewife.

The baby is so amazing and we are so in love. It looks like a little baby now!

 

[kaths101]

Wow Whigfield your scan is brilliant, definitely looks like a little baby, you can see all the features. I'm sorry about the twin but I'm glad you're being positive. Really hoping your little baby bean stays put and thrives.
The bleeding is scary but at least they are keeping an eye on you and you can be waited on hand and foot!

When's your next scan? Will you get them more frequently than usual to check the area of bleed?

 

[mummyclo]

We had our scan today!

Baby is measuring exactly right at 8w2d. Unfortunately, it's looking like the identical twin died, so it's now just a singleton pregnancy. But we are very very very grateful and thankful to have at least one healthy baby!

Heartbeat is looking great, baby is looking healthy and we even saw him or her make a little wriggle - hubby's eyes teared up when we saw that!

The only problem is that there is STILL that area of bleeding beneath baby, it measures 2cm x 1.3cm x 2.3cm. The biggest concern is that if the bleed comes all at once, she's nervous it might drag baby with it. So bedrest is almost certainly prescribed and we're hoping it will all go away! But the bleeding is looking old and stringy she said, which is a good sign. She's saying it's likely from where the egg split to have the identical twins that it could possibly have left some kind of little tear or bleed behind. I don't know if this means a subchorionic bleed or not! If you look on the scan pic, the area of black beneath the baby's sac is the area of bleed.

Either way, I have a definite reason for the bleeding and feel reassured. She said it can go 50/50, but that rest definitely helps, so it's a further excuse to make hubby play housewife.

The baby is so amazing and we are so in love. It looks like a little baby now!

Can't afford a private scan unfortunately and if I could even scrape the money together I would
That's such good news I think they have to say 50/50 don't they.
Did they say how big it was or anything?
Lovely piccy
Xx

 

[whigfield]

They won't scan again until 12 weeks unless I have another bleeding episode. But fingers crossed I won't and we'll be okay! My mom bought us a fetal heartbeat doppler for christmas so I'm hoping hearing the h/b will get us through periods in between scans.

 

[whigfield]

Can't afford a private scan unfortunately and if I could even scrape the money together I would
That's such good news I think they have to say 50/50 don't they.
Did they say how big it was or anything?
Lovely piccy
Xx

Oh no. Keep trying them though - some of them seem to give you scans really easily and some seem to be funny about it. Yeah, I think so too, I don't think I'm as worried anymore.

Baby measures 1.8cm I think it was? Still so small!

 

[goddess25]

Whigfield your scan is awesome..its so cool to see that tiny baby in the picture. Amazing. It made my eyes tear up a bit thinking of your husband. I am glad they have found a reason for the bleeding..I am sure lots of rest will do the trick. I would imagine that you would still bleed right but it will be significantly smaller at the next scan.
Wonderful picture.

mummyclo - I would go somewhere else and push for it. I can't believe that they are not doing it anyway. Its always so difficult in the early days when you don't know whats happening. Fingers crossed that you have a healthy bean in there settling down. It sounds like a SCH...

 

[Aaisrie]

I've been on loads of meds over the years, Prozac brings me out in bad hives so I can't tahr it. They had me on sertraline before and it does nothing. Before I got pregnant I was on lyrica but you can't take it during pregnancy. I have my psych appt on 17th December so hopefully they'll sort me something. Just so frustrated that when you're honest with the "professionals" that they e