October Rainbow Babies!!!
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Congrats on your scan Rachel!
Tweak, how wonderful to hear the heartbeat!
Meaggers, congrats on reaching that golden 12 week mark!
I am so happy for you all!
Good luck Twinkle today!
My scan also went well on Monday, there are still 2 babies in there!! They were little wrigglers!
Everything looked great! Next scan is in a couple of weeks (NT testing) - the next milestone! I will try to upload the scan photos in a bit, not sure I can do it straight from my iPhone?
Tweak, how wonderful to hear the heartbeat!
Meaggers, congrats on reaching that golden 12 week mark!
I am so happy for you all!
Good luck Twinkle today!
My scan also went well on Monday, there are still 2 babies in there!! They were little wrigglers!
Everything looked great! Next scan is in a couple of weeks (NT testing) - the next milestone! I will try to upload the scan photos in a bit, not sure I can do it straight from my iPhone?
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Appt went good! Heart rate was 166 and I get to have an ultrasound next week 
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Mine is Wednesday, but It really should be sooner since I will be almost 14 weeks by then (should be done between 12-13.5 weeks), but the dumb girl scheduling has messed up all my appt dates and now they said that was the soonest they could get me in.
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Congrats on your beautiful scan pic Rachel!! It's such a relief to get to 12 weeks!
So glad your scan went well Hope and your appt was good and u heard the hb Twinkie- excellent news
I'm doing really good too fortunately- got my NT result back a few days ago and it said there was a 1 in 81000 chance, so really pleased and relieved with that.
I started going back to the gym last night and actually felt really great and energised afterwards, so I'd definitely recommend some form of exercise once you feel comfortable as it has many benefits in pregnancy. I was careful not to overdo it, and drank lots if water too.
I've still been using my Doppler occasionally which has also been a great comfort I have found.
Over this week I've been telling lots of friends and family- its lovely to be able to finally talk about it!
I hope everyone 's doing well, and I look forward to seeing even more 12 week scans
Xxx
So glad your scan went well Hope and your appt was good and u heard the hb Twinkie- excellent news
I'm doing really good too fortunately- got my NT result back a few days ago and it said there was a 1 in 81000 chance, so really pleased and relieved with that.
I started going back to the gym last night and actually felt really great and energised afterwards, so I'd definitely recommend some form of exercise once you feel comfortable as it has many benefits in pregnancy. I was careful not to overdo it, and drank lots if water too.
I've still been using my Doppler occasionally which has also been a great comfort I have found.
Over this week I've been telling lots of friends and family- its lovely to be able to finally talk about it!
I hope everyone 's doing well, and I look forward to seeing even more 12 week scans
Xxx
Congrats to all of you having great scans and reaching the 12 week mark 
So pleased for you all
I got panicky again this last week (since 10 weeks) convinced something had gone wrong again. Boobs not as sore, very little sickness, no feelings at all...just feel completely normal and not pregnant...so I booked in for another private scan yesterday at 11 + 2. I measured 11 + 6 so have had a growth spurt, good heartbeat and baby was dancing around well. Midwife knew I'd gone due to anxiety and she even did me a 4D scan which was amazing, so clear. Could see bean's face! I got 3 pics, one of which the baby is waving at us and I can clearly see 5 fingers! On Must be because I'm nearing the 12 week mark that the symptoms have faded.
She also looked at the NT and said the measurements looked fine even though she's not really suppose to do it without a blood test as well.
xxx
So pleased for you all I got panicky again this last week (since 10 weeks) convinced something had gone wrong again. Boobs not as sore, very little sickness, no feelings at all...just feel completely normal and not pregnant...so I booked in for another private scan yesterday at 11 + 2. I measured 11 + 6 so have had a growth spurt, good heartbeat and baby was dancing around well. Midwife knew I'd gone due to anxiety and she even did me a 4D scan which was amazing, so clear. Could see bean's face! I got 3 pics, one of which the baby is waving at us and I can clearly see 5 fingers! On
Must be because I'm nearing the 12 week mark that the symptoms have faded.She also looked at the NT and said the measurements looked fine even though she's not really suppose to do it without a blood test as well.
xxx
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Glad your scan went well twinkie and Jenny your NT scan results sound great too.
Wilfbown the details on your scan sound amazing! Can't wait for you to post pictures!
AFM: My next scan isn't until wednesday (the 4th) which will be one month since my last scan. I can't wait to see how much he/she has grown. I started cramping pretty badly last night and realized it might because I was weaning myself off of my progesterone (decreased by 100 mg a day). Apparently my body didn't like it at all so I decided I would start taking the extra 100 again a day at least until my next appointment. Made the cramping stop within about 20 minute (phew!). My doctor has never mentioned anything about an NT scan. Is this something I should bring up or is this just standard?
Wilfbown the details on your scan sound amazing! Can't wait for you to post pictures!
AFM: My next scan isn't until wednesday (the 4th) which will be one month since my last scan. I can't wait to see how much he/she has grown. I started cramping pretty badly last night and realized it might because I was weaning myself off of my progesterone (decreased by 100 mg a day). Apparently my body didn't like it at all so I decided I would start taking the extra 100 again a day at least until my next appointment. Made the cramping stop within about 20 minute (phew!). My doctor has never mentioned anything about an NT scan. Is this something I should bring up or is this just standard?
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Meaggers- I had terrible cramping last night too! And yesterday I was told I could stop taking progesterone since the placenta is now producing the hormones. Luckily it got better after I rested and put my feet up and this morning I haven't had any more cramping. I wonder if mine was because I stopped taking them?
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congrats on all the great scans girls! looks like next week will be a big week! quite a few scans - mine is next thurs (dating and NT scan).
anyone feel like their bloat is finally starting to go down? a couple of weeks ago i felt huge and now the bloat seems to be disappearing slowly, hopefully to be replaced with a nice bump soon!!!!
anyone feel like their bloat is finally starting to go down? a couple of weeks ago i felt huge and now the bloat seems to be disappearing slowly, hopefully to be replaced with a nice bump soon!!!!
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Hey ladies. I hope everyone is doing okay. I am at war with nature this morning and I think my allergies are getting worse every year. I love springtime and the new flowers and leaves on the trees, but my eyes are swollen so I can't see them, and my nose is plugged up so I can't smell them! I need to go to the doctor, so I may try to get there before they close today..it is an early out day for them... Good Luck on the upcoming scans!
Hi everyone! Could I please join you? I haven't dared until now as I have been to afraid to believe in this pregnancy after an 11 week MMC...but yesterday I had a 13 week scan and bean was doing great, doc thinks its a boy! We even dared to tell some friends last night after keeping it so secret for ages...
Anyway, I'm due around the 1 October, and I hope its ok to join you all on this thread?
Good luck to everyone xxx
Anyway, I'm due around the 1 October, and I hope its ok to join you all on this thread?
Good luck to everyone xxx
Hello gorgeous ladies. Mind if I join? I'm 10+3 today and due 25th October.
I would really love to talk to some other pregnant ladies who understand the fears and emotions associated with pregnancy after a loss. I enjoy the first tri thread but it's just not the same. While many women on there fear m/c, if they haven't experienced it, they just don't understand.
I really need to reach out. I've been so sad today as I have been trying to hard to connect with this bub and I just can't. I'm so worried that it's because my body "knows" something is going to go wrong and is defending itself from the devastation to come. I talk about my pregnancy constantly, not to tell other people, but to try and convince myself that it's happening and I still just can't believe it. I've seen bub 5 times and listened to it's heartbeat on my home doppler yesterday. I feel like it's real while seeing/hearing it and then as soon as the device is off - nothing.
I suppose it doesn't help not being particularly sick or anything. So many women on B&B are saying "oh I'm so sick, this is awesome knowing all is well" so I feel like I'm grasping at straws. I suppose I should be thanking my severe constipation as a sign? Hahaha.
Is anyone else feeling as disconnected even though we're almost 2nd tri? I just want to cry because I feel so guilty. There is no positive to this - if the pregnancy is fine I'll feel guilty that I didn't connect earlier. If something happens to bub I'll feel guilty that I didn't love and appreciate it as much as I should of during the time that I had it.
I know the chances of loss at this stage are exceedingly low but I still worry. I don't think I could emotionally go through a loss again.
Thanks for listening ladies. That feels like a weight off my chest. Now to go have a little cry so I can continue on with my day. xxxooo
I would really love to talk to some other pregnant ladies who understand the fears and emotions associated with pregnancy after a loss. I enjoy the first tri thread but it's just not the same. While many women on there fear m/c, if they haven't experienced it, they just don't understand.
I really need to reach out. I've been so sad today as I have been trying to hard to connect with this bub and I just can't. I'm so worried that it's because my body "knows" something is going to go wrong and is defending itself from the devastation to come. I talk about my pregnancy constantly, not to tell other people, but to try and convince myself that it's happening and I still just can't believe it. I've seen bub 5 times and listened to it's heartbeat on my home doppler yesterday. I feel like it's real while seeing/hearing it and then as soon as the device is off - nothing.
I suppose it doesn't help not being particularly sick or anything. So many women on B&B are saying "oh I'm so sick, this is awesome knowing all is well" so I feel like I'm grasping at straws. I suppose I should be thanking my severe constipation as a sign? Hahaha.
Is anyone else feeling as disconnected even though we're almost 2nd tri? I just want to cry because I feel so guilty. There is no positive to this - if the pregnancy is fine I'll feel guilty that I didn't connect earlier. If something happens to bub I'll feel guilty that I didn't love and appreciate it as much as I should of during the time that I had it.
I know the chances of loss at this stage are exceedingly low but I still worry. I don't think I could emotionally go through a loss again.
Thanks for listening ladies. That feels like a weight off my chest. Now to go have a little cry so I can continue on with my day. xxxooo
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Welcome Emerald!
I think pregnancy after a loss is just plain hard emotionally. I feel like I am constantly waiting for something to go wrong. I keep telling myself "I'll feel better if..." but honestly I always have some sort of worry.
Not connecting with your pregnancy is not a sign something has gone wrong, it is just your body trying to avoid the emotional pain "should" something go wrong. I think we all will connect with these babies at somepoint, it just takes us longer because of our previous losses.
Oh and when I was pregnant with my son I had NO symptoms at all, except constipation which I blame solely on the vitamins. He was born full term and healthy, so no symptoms doesn't mean the worst, it is just how your body is reacting to the changes in hormones
I think pregnancy after a loss is just plain hard emotionally. I feel like I am constantly waiting for something to go wrong. I keep telling myself "I'll feel better if..." but honestly I always have some sort of worry.
Not connecting with your pregnancy is not a sign something has gone wrong, it is just your body trying to avoid the emotional pain "should" something go wrong. I think we all will connect with these babies at somepoint, it just takes us longer because of our previous losses.
Oh and when I was pregnant with my son I had NO symptoms at all, except constipation which I blame solely on the vitamins. He was born full term and healthy, so no symptoms doesn't mean the worst, it is just how your body is reacting to the changes in hormones
Emerald I have felt exactly the same as you!
Isn't it funny, when you are TTC all you can think is I will only be happy when I'm pregnant again, then you get pregnant and the goalpost moves to 'I'll only be happy when I see a heartbeat', then 'I'll only be hapy at 12 weeks'...etc etc
I think Twinkie is dead right and it's how we protect ourselves. I made a deal with myself a few weeks back that if I had a good scan at 13 weeks I would start to believe in it, and even though its hard and I don't feel connected yet, I have at least started to feel a little bit of hope now.
It really does get easier as time passes, but we won't be happy until these babies are in our arms, I think that's natural after such a horrid experience.
And then I have a sneaky feeling that a whole new world of fear and worry will open up to us!
Isn't it funny, when you are TTC all you can think is I will only be happy when I'm pregnant again, then you get pregnant and the goalpost moves to 'I'll only be happy when I see a heartbeat', then 'I'll only be hapy at 12 weeks'...etc etc
I think Twinkie is dead right and it's how we protect ourselves. I made a deal with myself a few weeks back that if I had a good scan at 13 weeks I would start to believe in it, and even though its hard and I don't feel connected yet, I have at least started to feel a little bit of hope now.
It really does get easier as time passes, but we won't be happy until these babies are in our arms, I think that's natural after such a horrid experience.
And then I have a sneaky feeling that a whole new world of fear and worry will open up to us!
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