March rainbows 2018

[karoolia]

Hope the scan goes well Maryanne! Totally understand the paranoia. I can't shake it myself most of the time.

 

[maryanne1987]

Glad you all understand. Makes me feel less dramatic. I don't even think DH understands fully but he's always very supportive so can't complain. He always just says 'I'm sure everything is fine'. Drives me insane sometimes though.

At the moment I'm two days ahead of my ticker so I could most likely get the measurements but I think we aren't getting it done again. We haven't in previous pregnancies but haven't really thought about it this time.

Hope the appointment goes well sweetkat. My consultant scans st every appointment. Hope they do the same for you.

 

[karoolia]

My husband says the same thing. He keeps saying he is optimistic and knows everything will be fine this time. I tend to remind him that he thought the same last time too. I think it is just easier for them to be optimistic since they are separated from the worry just enough. We actually have the babies growing inside us. I think it makes a big difference when it comes to the worry.

Hope everything goes well with the consultant Sweetkat!

 

[maryanne1987]

I think as well they try to be positive for us as I'm sure he does get worried but he never shows it. Would be nice to see him get a little paranoid now and again as it would make me feel more normal. I always feel like I'm over reacting when he's so calm.

 

[Myshelsong]

My hubs was the same, he is trying to be super positive. But the last weird scare really did him in. I think he realized that this is not guaranteed.... like he gets it because of our last loss but I think it is more real. Neither of us is in the dark that this could be another horrible outcome.
Just have to keep hoping I guess.

 

[Sweetkat]

My OH has been positive everything would be fine with every pregnancy but this time he is asking how I am feeling and if I have MS a bit more.

I am starting to feel paranoid so hope I do get a scan on Friday during my consultant appointment.

 

[maryanne1987]

At my hospital they usually give a really quick scan. It's not detailed and it literally isjust a minute or two but it's enough for reassurance.

My midwife booked me a scan for tomorrow in the antenatal unit. I was going to get a private one on Saturday anyway but she wants me checked out sooner. Feeling a bit nervous as I've had so many losses at this point before but trying to stay positive. Have pretty much zero symptoms at the moment though which was my first sign on most of my mmc's

 

[darlingqueen]

Had my appointment today. Blood pressure was high, and apparently it was high last visit although they didn't tell me that then. So they have me self monitoring it until Sunday and if it stays high I have to go on medication. I had high bp with my first. They found a little bit of protein in my urine so if it all continues this way I'll likely have to do a 24 hour urine baseline. Positive note, they brought the portable ultrasound in i got to see little one. And the hr was strong 160s so that's awesome. None of my pregnancies seem to go completely stress free lol

 

[karoolia]

Sorry you're having some stress darlingqueen. I'm glad to hear baby is doing well though! I'm also glad you're doctor is on top of things.

I think I have to admit that I may be paranoid this entire pregnancy. I couldn't find the heartbeat on my doppler tonight and panicked. DH came home and found it instantly. Then I felt foolish.

 

[xkirstyx]

Good luck with scan Maryanne x

 

[Myshelsong]

I have never had high blood pressure, but I know that doctors don't like it.
Did you have to take medication before? Wonderful you got too see the baby! I love that.

How is everyone trying to stay positive. Being pregnant with a rainbow is terrifying! Every cramp, ache, pain stops me dead in my track.

 

[maryanne1987]

Thanks Kirsty.

Scan went well. Measuring at 12 weeks. Even got a 4d look which was amazing. The bleed has gotten a little bigger so it's just monitoring it now but the doctor said he's still not overly concerned.

 

[karoolia]

So glad baby is doing well maryanne! For some reason I was thinking your scan was on Saturday. It must have been a relief to get to see baby.And 4D too! Any pictures you want to show us?

 

[maryanne1987]

Totally forgot to add them. Not the best as baby wouldn't stay still though.

 

[karoolia]

A squirmy baby is a great thing, even if it means pictures are hard to take! I'm still amazed my OB got such good ones.

The 2D one looks very clear! You must be so happy to have these to stare at. I stare at mine more than is probably healthy haha

 

[maryanne1987]

I haven't put them down since I left the room. It may be my fourth but I'm just so amazed by the whole process

 

[xkirstyx]

So glad baby is doing good! Fab pics! Hopefully the bleed starts to go soon xxx

 

[Sweetkat]

Maryanne, great pics and so glad everything is going well. I had a small bleed with DD at 12 weeks and it was never a concern. It was never even mentioned again.

This time i also had a bleed at first (small hematoma) but more recently all the drs are saying that they can't see it.

I have my consultant appointment (and hopefully a scan too) tomorrow morning. I will update after

Hope everyone else is ok

 

[darlingqueen]

Sweetkat no I wasn't put in meds last time. I think I won't be this time either. I have been self monitoring and i haven't had a high reading since the office. Guess the office visits are raising my blood pressure! lol
Maryanne, nice scans! Squirmy baby is great!

 

[xkirstyx]

Hope you get your scan sweetkat x