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[mrs unicorn]

Aw that's sweet. We don't really talk about it much if I'm honest - well apart from laughing at how bloated I am!! It's hard because neither of us want to get too attached or excited, I'm sure it's really common to be like that.

 

[Sophie2015]

Had my first scan today. I'm 6+3. HR 126. Yippee!! After being sick with a cold and running a fever all weekend I'm so relieved.

 

[klabro]

Hi ladies! Congrats Sophie!! I also just had my first ultrasound today and was put back to 6+3 (which I expected) and heart rate of 124! Feeling a momentary gush of relief. The first step is out of the way, and that is exactly what I am going to focus on right now. Step one done. Now on to the next phases...

 

[Sophie2015]

Klabro that's awesome news!! And that's exactly how I feel. Hurdle number 1 is out of the way. On to hurdle number 2. When is your next scan?

 

[klabro]

Klabro that's awesome news!! And that's exactly how I feel. Hurdle number 1 is out of the way. On to hurdle number 2. When is your next scan?

I'm not sure on the next scan, but likely at about 12-13 weeks. I'll have to get a cerclage around that time and from what I've been told they will do a scan first.

After the cerclage is placed I'll either be on weekly or biweekly scans because of checking cervical length. I guess the is one positive to take from my situation, I'll get to see baby a lot.

 

[klabro]

Aw that's sweet. We don't really talk about it much if I'm honest - well apart from laughing at how bloated I am!! It's hard because neither of us want to get too attached or excited, I'm sure it's really common to be like that.

Mrs Unicorn-I think it is really common to be like that. That really is how I have been feeling. My hubby is a little more optimistic and positive. He says he just knows that everything will be alright. I sure hope he is right, but for right now I'm just keeping myself a little distanced from it all, just in case.

 

[mrs unicorn]

Ladies that's fab news!!! I can't believe there's a little heartbeat there to pick up already! So happy for you both!

I have a feeling I'll be put back date wise too as I od around cd16/17. But I won't actually change anything till the 12 week scan as that's the NHS one.

 

[mrs unicorn]

I'm really struggling today. Just feel so anxious and sad, like it's going to happen again. Or it already has. I've cried 3 times already today, I hate this. I knew it'd be hard but.... Just wishing the weeks away. I don't really have any symptoms either, although I know it's a touch early for them the initial nausea I had has gone. My bbs really hurt though. We've managed to find a private clinic that will do a scan at 6 weeks so we're going next Friday - feels like an age away. Sorry to be so down, don't really have anyone I can talk to and I know you guys will understand where I'm coming from.

 

[klabro]

I'm really struggling today. Just feel so anxious and sad, like it's going to happen again. Or it already has. I've cried 3 times already today, I hate this. I knew it'd be hard but.... Just wishing the weeks away. I don't really have any symptoms either, although I know it's a touch early for them the initial nausea I had has gone. My bbs really hurt though. We've managed to find a private clinic that will do a scan at 6 weeks so we're going next Friday - feels like an age away. Sorry to be so down, don't really have anyone I can talk to and I know you guys will understand where I'm coming from.

You aren't alone. I feel anxious and sad 50 times a day. I also feel happy and hopeful 50 times a day. It is a process. The other day I cried 3 times within a couple hours and prior to that I hadn't cried at all. Its just something that we need to get through and try to celebrate each day that we are still going problem free. In my first pregnancy I had pretty much no symptoms at all besides being tired. I had no sore boobs, no nausea, no cramping, just nothing. She is now a beautiful 4 year old. Don't worry so much about the symptoms. We'll get through this, vent here anytime you need because I guarantee we are all feeling the same way!

 

[Sophie2015]

Mrs unicorn- I totally get it. It's just fear though. Remind yourself you have nothing to be sad about. Trust me, after 4 losses I do this to myself every pregnancy. My 3rd pregnancy I even took to my bed crying and mourning the loss of my baby at 6 weeks. Two days later we had the first scan and she was fine 😄 (I lost her due to a genetic issue that likely wouldn't happen to you btw).
Also I've never had symptoms really with any of my pregnancies. So each pregnancy I feel doomed. Even this one. I lost my breast tenderness and constipation over the weekend! But little bean is in there beating away.
Glad you are having a private scan. However are you 100% certain about your dates? If not wait a few days. The last thing you want to do is pay for a scan but be too early to see the HB. Plus that will only upset you more.

 

[raine87]

Finally made my appt for my first ultrasound. My doctors office wanted me to do it this upcoming week but I felt like that was really early so I'm pushing it off until the 25th. I miscarried just days after an early ultrasound last time. I know that wasn't the cause of it but I'm not taking chances.

 

[Sophie2015]

raine- Good luck with your ultrasound. I'm sure everything will be great! You have more willpower than I do though. I'd have an ultrasound every single day if they'd let me. With my 3rd pregnancy I was so worried I think I had 8 ultrasounds in the 15 weeks I was pregnant. Lol. I was as addicted to those as I am poas. Gonna try to kick both those habits this time. Although I have over 30 pregnancy tests I've already taken this pregnancy. Lol 😜

 

[klabro]

Finally made my appt for my first ultrasound. My doctors office wanted me to do it this upcoming week but I felt like that was really early so I'm pushing it off until the 25th. I miscarried just days after an early ultrasound last time. I know that wasn't the cause of it but I'm not taking chances.

Raine-you have way more willpower than I do, but I understand your reasoning and I would probably be similar if I were in your situation. I had my ultrasound yesterday and I won't have another until 12 weeks and I feel like that is going to drive me crazy, but from that point I'll be going to the doctors office weekly for cervical checks so I should get to see baby through the extra stressful part for me.

How far along are you now Raine?

 

[klabro]

Sophie-I only just quit taking pregnancy tests like a week ago after I got a 3+ on a clear blue easy digital. I figured at that point it was all going to be the same so I should quit obsessing over the shades of my line haha! I have locked all of my tests away now.

 

[Sophie2015]

Sophie-I only just quit taking pregnancy tests like a week ago after I got a 3+ on a clear blue easy digital. I figured at that point it was all going to be the same so I should quit obsessing over the shades of my line haha! I have locked all of my tests away now.

I took all my pregnancy tests (at least 25 of them) and then moved on to taking my wondfos opk just to see the hcg trigger a false LH surge. I'm not even sure I could photograph all my tests in one pic!! I haven't taken one since yesterday's ultrasound though so that's progress. And we leave for the beach Saturday so hopefully won't test again til I get home next week. Lol. Although it means nothing. Even if I miscarried it takes weeks for hcg to leave the body. I just get excited seeing those 2 lines. 😄😂

 

[mrs unicorn]

Thank you ladies. I'm feeling much better now. So glad I have you girls to talk to. Sophie - as I od around cd16/17 I know I'm a touch behind where my lmp puts me (5 weeks today!) but the 6 week scan is just so we know (hopefully) it's not another blighted ovum. I know none of the scans mean it'll be ok, even if we see a heartbeat at one of them, but I think I need the reassurance to get through it this time. I had an emergency scan at 10 weeks when we discovered the BO, but I can't face waiting that long!

I'm also a poas addict but I haven't bothered too much this time. I stopped when the line was as dark as the control - day af was due. My tests got darker and darker last time but I know now it didn't mean anything. This time I'm clearly a scan addict with 3 private ones booked before 12 weeks!

Raine - how many weeks will you be for your scan?

 

[raine87]

I'm 6 weeks and 1 day today so for the ultrasound I will be 9 weeks and 1 day. And honestly it's not about willpower so much as I'm too scared to do it so early again. I'm trying to be less stressed about this pregnancy and letting things just ride out. As long as I'm not having bleeding them I'm happy.

 

[klabro]

I've already have a little bout of spotting, which I have had in every pregnancy. Drives me crazy. It happened over a week ago though so I'm hoping that was it for this pregnancy. I don't like the added stress.

I feel like I would get scans pretty much every day if I could.

So my OB called me yesterday because she got my scan results (it was her first day back from maternity leave) she said everything looks great and so on. Then come to find out, her nurse never set me up for my maternity care even though she scheduled and had me go to my first ultrasound....Super confused by that. So I had to call the front office and get it set up and they can't even get me in for an "intake" appointment until I'm 10 weeks and won't be seeing my OB until 12 weeks. Which is whatever, but I have to have a referral sent over to the High Risk clinic and they supposedly won't do that until my intake appointment which would make it impossible for me to get an appointment in time for my cerclage (cervical stitch) consult. So I get to spend a lot of time on the phone trying to get this all sorted out. My doctors office isn't exactly the best when it comes to getting stuff done so I know I am going to have to be calling every day until it gets done. I'm just so frustrated about the extra stress. I was really hoping that all of this would go smoothly. Sorry for the rant, just feeling so grouchy about how all of this is going to work out and the fact that I won't be seeing the doctor again for another month.

 

[Sophie2015]

Klabro- How frustrating!! I can't imagine the added stress. I'm in the U.S. where it's so easy to get appointments but I read so many stories like yours. I think it's just awful all the red tape you have to go thru to get an appointment. I'd go mad.

 

[klabro]

Thats the thing...I'm in the U.S. too. In a biggish town, but a pretty large OB practice and they just are so scheduled out all the time. Frustrating. I did manage to get them to send the referral, just nervous what my insurance is going to do with the referral if my OB's office hasn't technically set up prenatal care yet. We shall see. They say that it is usually approved within 5-7 days so I'll be calling next week at 5 days and every day thereafter to make sure that I get in.