PAL after Recurrent Losses - come join us!

[ttc126]

Hi everyone! I know I'm super duper late in this thread but may I join? I am 5 weeks 1day with my rainbow following two losses this year. I am a nervous wreck.

Tonight I had a bout of diarrhea (so sorry tmi) and freaked out because that's how my first loss started. Bad bad tummy then bleeding started. I am not very good at staying calm.

My first scan is in 2 weeks. So very anxious.

 

[floridamomma]

Welcome ttc. I know it's hard but try to stay calm and just know this is a delegate pregnancy. Everyone here has been there before so we all know what you're going through. If it helps I'll be 12 weeks tomorrow after 6 recurrent miscarriages with absolutely no explanation other than I've prayed a lot. It can happen for you.

 

[SweetV]

ttc - pregnancy after loss is nerve wracking isn't it! I'm also pregnant after multiple losses and a still birth. I've since had a relatively easy pregnancy with my rainbow but the fears are still there.

I had a scan yesterday that showed me at 5+4. It was abdominal and lasted under 5 minutes. I thought I was closer to 7 weeks so I was a little alarmed at first but I know that they can be off by a few days and it wasn't a comprehensive scan. My doctor should be calling today with my hcg and I'm going to ask for a repeat test to ensure the numbers are rising as they should.

 

[ttc126]

SweetV, I hope all is well with your numbers!

 

[floridamomma]

Sweetv- Hoping your numbers rise well

 

[SweetV]

I spoke with the receptionist at the doctor's office today and she said to come in on Tuesday for a repeat blood test...? I'm use to them being 48 hours apart but they said a week was fine. I will ask to go for a repeat ultrasound when I go in as well and see what she says.

 

[ttc126]

That's probably good it will be farther apart. If you are closer to 7 weeks your numbers won't be rising as quickly so no need to stress if they don't double in 48 hrs.
Also, if your scan was abdominal I definitely wouldn't worry if you measured a bit behind. I really think everything will look great at your next scan!

 

[Squig34]

Hope all is well SweetV.

Congratulations ttc!

Happy 12 weeks Florida!

 

[floridamomma]

Andominal isn't good so early on you're probably spot on. And so early dates are never really accurate I've found. I agree with ttc further apart may be better to see q good rise. Fx all is well.

Thanks squig. I'm starting to cry now. I never thought I'd be here after 6 consecutive losses. And with no intervention. Keep praying for me guys!

 

[newlywedtzh]

Florida did you have another scan yet?

My anatomy scan is on Monday (4 days!). Team yellow but haven't seen the baby since 8+5 so I am anxious to see him/her! And to make sure everything is okay I will hopefully relax a little after 20 weeks and the scan. Feeling the baby move which makes it feel more real and connected

Hope everyone else is doing okay!

 

[floridamomma]

Here's a picture of our little one today actually a few minutes ago at 12+6. The us tech at the midwifes office was very impersonal and rude. This whole appt has been going screwy. The doctors here are great but the office staff can be really rude.

Newly i'm glad you're feeling movement. It's nice to go through this some of you ladies! Hoping you have a smooth scan Monday newly!

 

[SweetV]

newlywedtzh - those movements are so reassuring! I hope the time passes quickly for you until your scan.

florida - look how PERFECT! Sorry the staff were not the greatest. I actually switched OB's from my older sons pregnancy because the receptionist was HORRIBLE.

 

[floridamomma]

We got the panarama(?) test today so in 7-14 days we'll know all our risk and gender. I'm actually kind of nervous.

 

[SweetV]

wow! They recommended that in my last pregnancy but I didn't do it (it was upwards of $1000 and there was so much more that I could put that money towards).

I told my boss today. I'm suppose to go back to work at 12-13 weeks and I'm taking a new position so I felt like I had to tell them. I haven't been sleeping as it was stressing me out so it is a huge relief to have it off my chest. They also said they still want me for the new job even though I'll be leaving in a few months which is even better!

 

[floridamomma]

Swwetv- I'm glad that worked out. It's so stressful to have that hanging over you. Things are aligning for you guys. My ob said there is no cost for me. They haven't had any issue getting it covered for all insurances except blue cross blue shield because all the genetic testing is covered anyway. Hopefully it'll be covered. The baby is growing so beautifully I'm just so in shock all the time. I also have to see 3 midwives as either could be my delivering midwife.

 

[Squig34]

Gorgeous scan pic Florida

That's great SweetV also, did you get your repeat blood test?

Hope all is great with your anatomy scan Newly!

 

[SweetV]

florida - that's great that there is no cost for you! My insurance is not that great unfortunately.

Squig - I did get a repeat test and she called back yesterday to say the numbers were rising beautifully and to come back in a month. I didn't ask her what they were as I didn't want to start obsessing over it. I'll take her word that they are where they are suppose to be.

afm - super crampy the last 2 days. I just feel gross. To top it off my babes is teething and hasn't slept in a week. I'm so exhausted . I can't wait for the first tri to be over so I have some energy back and yet this is my last pregnancy (assuming all goes well) so I'm trying to enjoy all the moments and not wish them away.

 

[floridamomma]

Thank you squig how's the little one?

Sweetv- i hope the teething eases off so you and the lo can get some rest. I'm on to second tri and not getting the energy yet lol

 

[newlywedtzh]

Congrats on second tri Florida!! Amazing!

I feel you sweetv. I do not enjoy pregnancy in the least bit but I try to embrace it as much as possible

 

[twineeee]

Hallos, hope you mommas are doing great, my history 1stillbirth at 34weeks(placenta issues),after that have had four Mc all in first trimester(9weeks,5weeks,8weeks,5weeks.My country sucks, no place to check for genetic test,Nk cells and the likes, only had my thyroid checked and hormone profile which was ok.Im five weeks now and im on progesterone and baby aspirin, is it too late to add prednisolone?