PAL after Recurrent Losses - come join us!

[APB]

Hello girls! Sorry I haven't posted in a week, I have been on vacation. Boy did I miss a lot! This is such a busy thread.

I had my first scan today, and the baby looked great! Heart beat was 152 and he/she measured 7 weeks and 1 day, which is 2 days further than my last period dated. It's amazing how a peek at your little bean can make the pregnancy feel real.

My last miscarriage I had a perfect scan and heartbeat at 8 weeks and still lost the baby 4 weeks later, so it's hard to be too hopeful, but seeing a heartbeat still gives me something to hold on to for the time being.

My OB is referring me to a specialist for a consult on my MTHFR to see if I need to have Lovenox injections everyday to prevent clots. Does anyone else take lovenox injections (or something similar)..?

So it is really neat seeing all of your bumps - you all look adorable! The second trimester is awesome!!

Heart - I tried going back to find out what happened with your scan since I was away on vaca when you had it, but I can't seem to find the post. It sounds like you were told it was probably a girl? That is so exciting, I know that is what you were hoping for. Any chance you can post the scan again or tell me what page the post was on? I'd love to see your pic Also, I know everyone else was telling you this too, but I have two boys and you could TOTALLY tell they were boys at their 18 week scans. There was no doubt, so I'd be willing to bet it is a girl in that cute tummy of yours!

 

[Smm3]

Hi APB, I am in my 7th week with twins. I take lovenox injections daily for blood clots. At first I would pinch my skin and inject fast, that burned like hell. So now, I actually ice the area first then inject very slowly. I feel this alleviates the pain and bruising. Good luck.

 

[APB]

Thanks for the info SMM - do you have MTHFR as well? Or a different clotting disorder? And also are there any side effects from the injections?

And wow congratulations on the twins!! How exciting! Did you just find that out a recent scan?

 

[heart tree]

Adrienne, that's amazing news! What an incredible heart beat for 7+1. Congrats!!! I know the next few scans will be scary, but you've just crossed one hurdle. It's a step closer to your baby. Where did you go on vacation?

Here are a few of my posts with scan pics. Thanks for asking! I was just supposed to get my cervix checked, but the woman did a full anatomy scan and everything was perfect. They will still do the formal anatomy scan in 12 days. They told me the gender, but I didn't tell anyone until my husband came home. I wanted him to be the first to know. The first link is all the pics except the gender/potty shot. The second link is the girl shot. Let me know what you think!

https://www.babyandbump.com/pregnan...ent-losses-come-join-us-630.html#post15836544

https://www.babyandbump.com/pregnan...ent-losses-come-join-us-631.html#post15837399

 

[Embo78]

Heart you just took me right back to the days when I used to get upset by pregnant tummys. I work in a hospital so it's pretty hard to avoid people!!
I remember my first venture out into the world after my second loss. We only went to the supermarket and we went really late, like 11pm, because I thought no chance of bumping into pregnant ladies/babies! No such luck. There was a heavily pregnant lady wandering around. Needless to say I had to leave.

 

[jenny25]

Hey I thought morning sickness goes by 12 weeks and not start now I've just ha my first experience in morning sickness oh btw good morning lol xx

 

[daviess3]

Morning Jen oh dear!! Lol hope it passes hun! X

 

[jenny25]

Lol thanks I actually laughed lmfao is that weird lol xxx

 

[puppycat]

Yeh i have noticed i'm a different shape every day! Yesterday i felt huge!
Getting lots of kicks in my bum and stretching starfish type feelings like baby's trying to get out!

 

[petitpas]

Wow, loving the bump pics, ladies! I do mine every Friday so the next is not due until tomorrow. They are all in the first post of my pregnancy journal.

Fili, congrats on your scan! I also think you would be fine without IVF but if you have the money to spare and trust your doc then that is your decision and you are certainly more informed on the option than I am.

Jen, I cannot believe someone would force themselves into such a personal moment. I mean, you might be drugged, pooping, vomiting... you'll be sweating and exhausted. You'll have blood and juices and all kinds of noises coming out of you. Everything will be focussed on your foof. How dare someone invite themselves to that? No f*ing way!

Heart, I know the dirty looks you mean. I may have thrown the odd one out myself

Puppy, that x-ray is a work of art and worth every penny of £300. I agree that you should have a copy framed!

 

[jenny25]

Yeah I know I was like I know you leave your dignity at the door when you go in but I don't know how I will be I gave birth tok my first son with just my ex and his mum and it was weird an sore he was only 1lb5 so this baby will be bigger so I don't know how I will be with a bigger baby I do want a natural labour but the consultant said if I wanted a second c section I could that way I don't have to worry about anyone other than hubby beig jn the room but I don't want that I just don't want my bits on show too everyone xxx

 

[ttclou25]

Tried out the birthing pool last night - having been worrying the last few days im so close to the end im so worried something may go wrong. I just want him to come now he feels so squished

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[HayleyJJ]

morning ladies im feeling really good almost not pregnant but im not worried as i know i am lol

im very positive as well got scan 2 weeks monday will be 8 weeks then cannay wait xxx

how are you all?

Hey jen xx

 

[x_Rainbow_x]

Iv just had my chunk weighed!! 11lb13!

chunky monkey!!!

 

[filipenko32]

You look amazing Lou!!! Ready to burst though!! Hope the birthing pool all goes to plan, will the water be cool or warm?
Heart I just happened upon your scan pics, the one at 17.4 with the cute nose!!! must have missed them...
Hiya Hayley congratulations!!
Tracie how is princess?
Bumps how are you?

 

[bumpyplease]

Lou i cant stop looking at your bump pic - its awesome! you are so lucky all bump, looking heavy now though you poor thing! bet you cant wait to meet Ethan!

 

[filipenko32]

Apb that's great news!!
Pip me and hubby are wondering about natural too again but for the mo we are going through with it. Had all tests done now aside from the day 3 hormones which i think will be ok

 

[x_Rainbow_x]

she is growing teeth already! dribbling everywhere. only early stages but still there starting!

 

[filipenko32]

Aww she will be crawling and walking before you know it and girls usually talk faster than boys I think. My nephew was slow to talk at first.

 

[filipenko32]

Nothing is going to go wrong Lou it's going to be brilliant! X x