Mid-May buddies!

[Mississippi03]

I would wait for an ultrasound. One beta does't mean much. Are you positive of your dates? Even one day off changes things. A heartbeat at 5w6d is on the early side. I definitely wouldn't call it a blighted ovum yet.

Im dead positive on my dates.. Ive been tracking my cycle for 3 years, regular cycles, tracking when we dtd, and can pinpoint exactly when im ovulating. Ive had bfps since 9dpo and they got darker daily for two weeks til I stopped.

Its not the hb that concerns me.. Its lack of yolk sac and fetal pole

 

[JenzyKY]

I assume it was a transvaginal ultrasound?

 

[Mississippi03]

I assume it was a transvaginal ultrasound?

Yes

 

[ButternutBabe]

I'm 6w5d, just went to the bathroom and there was blood in my underwear. Not excessive amounts, and I'm not in any pain, but I've had two miscarriages already this year and I really thought this time was different. I know spotting isn't always an indication of MC but I'm feeling pretty defeated.

 

[Mississippi03]

I'm 6w5d, just went to the bathroom and there was blood in my underwear. Not excessive amounts, and I'm not in any pain, but I've had two miscarriages already this year and I really thought this time was different. I know spotting isn't always an indication of MC but I'm feeling pretty defeated.

Are you working with a specialist? Taking any supplements to help prevent mc?
I only ask because i take baby aspirin and progesterone cream. I think its what helped get me pregnant at all this cycle.

 

[ButternutBabe]

No, because I'm still young and in every other way healthy my doctor didn't do/say anything other than "oh well I'm sure the next one will be healthy, you've got time".

I'm taking my prenatal's every day but that's it.

 

[Mississippi03]

No, because I'm still young and in every other way healthy my doctor didn't do/say anything other than "oh well I'm sure the next one will be healthy, you've got time".

I'm taking my prenatal's every day but that's it.

Might be something to consider. I worked with an RE for my son..but this pregnancy opted to try it alone. Added the cream (emerita) and baby aspirin.. And bam. The purpose of both is to help prevent mc. But im not a dr and im willing to go on a limb nd try things myself as we had a pretty good idea why my babes previous werent sticking. But id say recurrent mc isnt normail.

 

[Starlight2012]

Butternut - I hope that everything is okay with you. Did you call your doctor to see if they can do a scan or some other tests? I have also had two miscarriages in the past year, and am also feeling very nervous too. Thinking of you xxoo

 

[ButternutBabe]

Do you need a prescription for the progresferone cream? Also by baby aspirin do you mean the literal aspirins designed for infants, and how does that help? I haven't heard of these methods of preventing MC's before but I'm definitely interested.

I haven't bled at all since those few spots last night and I felt my usual morning sickness today which is a good sign. I don't think I'm out of the game just yet, I just wish I could close my eyes and sleep until next week when my first ultrasound appointment is.

 

[ButternutBabe]

Butternut - I hope that everything is okay with you. Did you call your doctor to see if they can do a scan or some other tests? I have also had two miscarriages in the past year, and am also feeling very nervous too. Thinking of you xxoo

Thank you. I didn't call as I already have an appointment booked for next week and I know they wouldn't see me sooner. Besides if something is wrong there's most likely nothing they can or will do regardless.

I'm sorry you're also going through this worry, fingers crossed both of our little beans make it though this scary first tri.

 

[Mississippi03]

Do you need a prescription for the progresferone cream? Also by baby aspirin do you mean the literal aspirins designed for infants, and how does that help? I haven't heard of these methods of preventing MC's before but I'm definitely interested.

I haven't bled at all since those few spots last night and I felt my usual morning sickness today which is a good sign. I don't think I'm out of the game just yet, I just wish I could close my eyes and sleep until next week when my first ultrasound appointment is.

In the states no.. In canada its not otc but you can buy off amazon. Its the same thing as progesterone tablets a specialist would give you following iui or ivf
Progesterone is the hormone that sustains pregnancy.. So if omeone doesnt produce enough OR if someones estrogen dominates the progesterone they can have recurrent mc issues

Umm baby aspirin is what its called in canada but no i think its low dose aspirin elsewhere 81mg tabs
Baby aspirin helps with blood clotting disorders that are also often a cause of recurrent mc

 

[NinjaPanda]

I'm sorry to hear what you are going through Butternut. I'm healthy (I eat well and also run half marathons) but my doctor put me onto progesterone, heparin, and baby aspirin. Sometimes it's something you need to push for though. I know a friend who had to. I really hope for good things for you. Sending lots of love

 

[arturia]

Butternut if you've had recurrent miscarriage (3 or more) it should signal to your doc that you need to be investigated. You ought to push for it if you are experiencing your 3rd or greater. And if your current doc won't, get a new one.

 

[moonstar_004]

Found out we were pregnant again on Sept 5. Supposedly due May 11, 2017.

Starlight2012, like you, had 2 miscarriages the past year. It's a scary wait isn't it?

Butternut, hope all is well with you now. Praying for a good scan for you next week. I myself will be having another scan tomorrow at 7 weeks 2 days. Hopefully the little blueberry is ok.

 

[maryp0ppins]

Welcome everyone!

 

[Dannypop]

Mississippi hope you feeling ok. Sucks having to wait to find out what's going on but sometimes doctors can be all alarmist when it's all a bunch of nothing.

Butternut shame honey that spotting must've scared the (insert every single swear word here) out of you but thank heavens it was just a once off and stopped. I know all the memories and fear it would have brought back but luckily it seems like it was your typical pregnancy spotting. Keep us posted!

Welcome newbies! So glad to have you on board

 

[Starlight2012]

butternut - that is good news that you haven't experienced any more bleeding. when will your appointment be next week?

moonstar - yes this wait is treacherous! how was your scan today? My scan is not until Oct 4 (that will be around 8 weeks), so trying to pass the time till then. My last miscarriage was around 10 weeks, so I will be feeling a lot better if things are looking okay for the 12-week ultrasound.

fingers crossed for all of us!

happy friday everyone!

 

[ButternutBabe]

butternut - that is good news that you haven't experienced any more bleeding. when will your appointment be next week?

Wednesday! I'll be just under 8weeks so if all goes well I should get my first look at a heart beat.

 

[MissDoc]

Holy nausea, batman! I had experienced mild to moderate nausea pretty much from the beginning, but these past couple of days it has turned up to a very intense level. And it is allll daayyy llllong. On the one hand, it feels like awesome confirmation of a strong pregnancy, but on the other, it is so insanely disruptive to daily life and I just feel awful. If I didn't work it would be easier, but being around people and "on" all day while feeling terrible isn't fun.

I'm looking forward to my Tuesday morning scan though. It'll be nice to take another look at this teeny little gummy bear that's causing me so much illness!

 

[NinjaPanda]

Oh yeah, the nausea is real here too.... mostly when I first wake up but also after eating pretty much anything. The only thing that seems to get rid of it is gingerbread cookie ice cream. LOL, I've eaten so much that I've gained like 5 lbs in the past week.... might have to watch what I eat better. Hahaha, I'm only just under 6w so I shouldn't have gained that much already! Note to self: Lay off the ice cream!!!!

On a side note: Can Oct 5th get here any sooner?!?! My paranoia will be a lot better once I get to finally see my little bean and know it's healthy!