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[Hope39]

Congrats nessaw and welcome xx

 

[DSemcho]

Tasha - I hope everything goes well for you, sorry the doppler reading wasn't great, it's really good that Rudi isn't suffering from IUGR. I'm really glad your dr's are looking after you well

Mrs R - it's good the receptionist said that "no news was good news". Hope you get the results soon to put your mind at rest

Sweet, Hope & Dairy - lots of luck for today, hope everything goes well

Glad yesterday is over, 10w2d was when I found out my last pregnancy hadn't worked out. Symptoms are here now so fingers crossed. Like all of you it's been a really long journey, it's 4 years in April since my first loss and the last 2 years has been just losses and testing, hoping I will have good news this anniversary.

blueblue I feel you, Mar 6th was the 4 year anniversary of my first loss too.

Blue that's fab you got through one milestone.

Sweetv, that makes sense to me you dread being that gestation but you want to get there as quick as possible so you can be past it. We all just need fast forward buttons. Good luck sweetie.

Hope you know I'm delighted for you.

My next NHS one is the 8th but I have my 3D one before then. I then have another on the 13th and again the 22nd. Plus I am now being seen weekly. It's all good care.

Wookie, I think it's societies fault though as women are deemed less some how if they don't do it vaginally (notice I say it's vaginal not natural as that makes c-section unnatural, when it isn't). I do get why women find it important but I agree some of the important things get lost.

I'm glad they got Oscar out at the right time

Yesterday's scan as promised

The bubs is adorable!!!! ^_^ So happy everything is going perfectly!

Whew. Long busy day and it's not over yet. Still have some painting to do but figured there were probably some ladies here anxiously awaiting any news and I need to do some updating.

Hope-glad you had a good scan and all is looking good for the moment.

Tasha-I'm sorry your scan showed a bit of slowed growth but glad things are at least stable for the moment.

Sweet-I hope you find out the results soon. The waiting is excruciating, isn't it?

AFM-Ultrasound showed a baby measuring 6+4 with a hb of 128. I honestly thought it was over or something was wrong so to say I'm stunned in an understatement. My odds of miscarrying just dropped by a TON as I've only miscarried once while on the meds after seeing a heartbeat. So a big WHEW from me.

However, there is a second sac. It's smaller than the baby's sac but it's fluid filled. The dr isn't optimistic about it being viable if it's a twin because of the size (it's about half the size of bub's gestational sac) and said it could be a pool of blood too. The radiologist will officially decide if it's a hematoma or if it's a twin but either way, the bleeds I've been having are somewhat explainable now because the blood could be coming from the hematoma or from my body trying to miscarry the nonviable twin. I'm not sure how to take the 'twin' idea but right now, I'm just focusing on the one bubba that has a hb and waiting for the 'official' word.

Second sac say whaaaaaa... My husband would have been freaking haha.

wookie - That is a different perspective than how I was approaching it but you are absolutely right. I know a few people that have had very, very traumatic vaginal births and mine with my angel was something that I thought would give me ptsd (just horrible nightmares but that's another story entirely). I personally wouldn't opt for either... can't the stork just come lol. But sections do seem way less traumatic for baby with however a longer recovery time for mom.

Dairy - Again I'm so happy that everything has worked out for you! It seems as though we may be in a similar situation


afm.... Scan showed a 7 week old baby with a strong hb (I meant to ask for number but it escaped me after I got talking to the dr). I do however have "a number" of fluid filled blood pockets in the uterus. I have to go for another scan next week to ensure that they are not growing.
When I started talking to the dr about work and wanting a note to ask for no more than 40-45 hours/week and rest periods off my feet every two hours, her exact words were "you're adorable" and has written me off work for 2 weeks minimum. I brought the note to work however and standing over my shoulder my boss made me call the dr to see if they would instead opt for modified duties. I had to leave a message and they haven't called me back. My boss will not cover off my shifts until I hear back from the dr. I'm off tomorrow and Saturday anyways so I think I will just call work tomorrow afternoon and let them know that the time off is not optional. I need to take care of myself. They still have no idea I'm pregnant. I think if the scan had of been perfect I would have told them. The doctor said not unlike Dairy that I can expect episodes of bleeding to start and not to be alarmed when it starts happening.

I am continuing to just be thankful that there is one little baby in there with a good heartbeat that has a great doctor. Maybe next Wednesday I will get to see it

Gosh I hate when work tries to take advantage of you. I'd be tempted to just tell them you're pregnant so you are told to take time off for the safety of the nugget. Are you scared they'll fire you??

Hi ladies. Would it be ok to join here? I just got a bfp today after 3 losses. Am terrified. Really hope this is it. X

Welcome!!! I got my BFP in November after 6 losses and so far I'm doing good! I know it's hard, but stay positive as long as you can.




AFM - we got an offer today for a house on base in New Mexico!! 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, garage, two patios and a fenced in back yard. 1,685 sqft!

 

[SweetV]

DS - it's not that I'm afraid they will fire me it's that they are aware of my last 4 losses and I hate all the sympathy and I'm afraid of the gossip. Sometimes I wonder how I have the courage to just keep trying and I think that they will say "why is she bothering to take the time off work if she is just going to miscarry again". It's all in my head I know. My boss is actually pretty awesome and he quit last week so he only has a week left. I'm second in command so I am leaving my team very short with zero management.

 

[newlywedtzh]

Sweet- some things are just more important. And I think the journey to motherhood tops them all, no matter what the circumstance

Mowat how are you feeling?! Where are those babies!

 

[blueblue]

Dairy - congratulations! I'm so happy to hear about your LO and heartbeat. The second sac could explain the bleeding.

Sweet - congratulations on your wonderful news too! Make sure you put yourself first, not work, I'm really glad your doctor is being very helpful. If the doctor thinks you need 2 weeks off, definitely take it.

D - anniversaries are hard. I'm so glad everything is going so well for you this time.

The mood swings have really kicked in now, just happy to have symptoms still.

 

[Ummi2boyz]

A little update from me.

I have been very sick again for the past few weeks, so I went to the triage as advised by the consultant I saw on Monday. She first gave me some tablets and told me to get checked out if they didn't work.
I'm just back from the hospital, it took the whole afternoon, but they saw me straight away.

So, no pre-e thank God. But a bad bacteria showed up in my urine. And they think that's what was making me so sick. So I'm on antibiotics for 5 days. I hope that goes away. Surprisingly, they've just changed the plan 're: clexane and aspirin and I'm on them again. Now they don't want me to go past 38 weeks and they're planning on an induction.

I see the consultant on Monday to discuss it and probably make an appt for D day! I don't know what to make of all of it. It's not bad news, but I'll have to readjust!

 

[SweetV]

Thanks ladies. Sometimes I need a kick to put things in perspective.
Ummi you are so close to meeting your rainbow!

 

[dairymomma]

Nessaw-hi and congrats on your bfp! Hope it's a sticky one this time. I think I've seen you on here before or on another thread somewhere along the lines.

Sorry if I'm skipping other news but my brain is short-circuiting today and my memory is nonexistant. Pg symptoms have surged full speed ahead and I've been SO sick, tired, tingly boobed, and baby brained, I'm amazed I'm still able to function right now. It's like seeing bubba just triggered something and there's no doubting I'm pg now. *looks around and whispers* But have to share some secret good news. Haven't had any clots in 2 full days and haven't had any spotting whatsoever since yesterday during my scan. Whispering because if I shout it from the rooftops, I feel like I'll jinx it and I'll have a full out bleed tomorrow morning. FX it's over for good.

 

[SweetV]

Dairy - that's amazing! I was so worried the other day with all my symptoms being gone and bam today it's hit me like a wall. I can barely move, barely eat and thinking hurts so I know exactly what you mean. Come on second trimester!

 

[mowat]

Great news Dairy!

 

[mowat]

Had a non-stress test on Wednesday and everything looked good. My ultrasound on Monday showed good growth and doctor was happy. She left me a phone message today to meet her at the hospital tomorrow for another non-stress test and a sweep! They're pretty eager to get the babies out soon as I'm 38 weeks on Sunday and they don't like twins to go much further than that. Starting to feel more awkward so I think I'm ready to get this show on the road!

 

[Tasha]

Mowat that's soexciting, I hope you meet your rainbows soon x

 

[Ummi2boyz]

Dairy: I'm so happy you're feeling rubbish! (ykwim )

Mowat: whoop whoop! Babies on their way!

 

[blueblue]

Dairy - great news about the symptoms being back, fingers crossed all the bleeding has stopped now

Sweet - glad your symptoms are back too - it feels weird saying glad you are feeling rubbish! x

Mowat - great news for you, glad everything is going so well x

Ummi - sorry you are not feeling great, hopefully it will get better soon, are you on antibiotics? x

 

[SweetV]

Mowat - that is so exciting! Good luck on Sunday!!

 

[Ummi2boyz]

Blue: yes, 5 days of anti biotics. Hopefully it's going to be all over once I go into labour.

And yes, "glad you're feeling rubbish" is one of the weirdest thing I've every said! My friends irl wouldn't understand!

 

[blueblue]

Ummi - I hope everything is ok when you go into labour . Lol, one of my friends said it to me when I said I was feeling pretty sick, I was just happy to feel rubbish if it means everything is ok.

 

[floridamomma]

Happy to see good news for all. Just wanted to let you all know I'm still checking in on you guys. I have decided not to pursue anymore biological children. It's too much. Adoption is possible down the line. For now focusing on my own health and my happiness. Good luck to you all. I'll check in from time to time

 

[Ummi2boyz]

Florida: It's nice of you to pop in. I hope you find happiness in whatever journey you choose. I'm sure concentrating on yourself will do you some good.

 

[Squig34]

Florida, good luck for your future