Pregnancy after Loss - Page 3

[LZP]

Thanks girls, for all the well wishes... This morning, no spotting. I'm afraid to check "at the source" but I decided to do a two-fold approach. prescription supp at night, and in the morning, some nat progesterone cream. AmyKT, you said that the body will just excrete excess, right? I read up and seems that's true. I hope it works to boost it up again.

This morning, though, i woke up feeling different. I dont know what kind of different, but my bbs definitely arent as sore. it scares me. Maybe it's all the stress, and its just in my head, but i feel different. i wish I could just get the U/S today. Friday will be the worst time to receive bad news. we have family coming to stay with us for the weekend, and my step-dad's 60th birthday party with family and friends from all over. I'm sure I'll be asked all sorts of questions about "when" we're having kids... and all that jazz. couple it with a pregnant sister, a pregnant cousin and well... you know.

[AmyKT]

Ugh, LZP, your weekend sounds like a stress storm, even if things look great on Friday. I hate the "when" questions. Everyone seems to think people without children are just being obstinate.

I have heard that your body will let go of unneeded progesterone if you're supp'ing and don't need it. I hope your body will soak up all that you need!

I woke up (EARLY) yesterday morning and I just knew that I wasn't pregnant anymore. But today, we saw a heartbeat So I hope your intuition is off, as well.

How are you other PALs doing?

[LZP]

Originally Posted by AmyKT

I woke up (EARLY) yesterday morning and I just knew that I wasn't pregnant anymore. But today, we saw a heartbeat So I hope your intuition is off, as well.

How are you other PALs doing?

You have NO idea how helpful that is. I sincerely hope my intuition is off too, and that maybe the numbers as the Dr were off... Thank you. after i typed that in the morning, I started to get a little dizzy in the ladies room (which is where i get dizzy for some reason- ha!). I hope everything is OK. I'd give anything, seriously anything, to feel nauseated for the right reason. ANYTHING.

[a'smama]

Congratulations on the heartbeat Amy KT, that's awesome!

Hope you are hanging in there LZP.

AFM-I am doing ok. My due date for my DD that was born still in August is coming up this Friday, so I am having a really hard time emotionally. I think the pregnancy is going well right now. Symptoms are about the same, pretty minor- heartburn, some dizziness, somewhat sore bbs, hungry and tired. I am looking forward to nausea/ all day sickness which should kick in at 6 1/2 weeks, if it is the same as my other pregnancies. I wish I could have gotten my levels checked again, even though I guess I didn't need it. I still keep taking pregnancy tests almost every day to make sure I get a positive and I know it's crazy. However, that is how I knew my chemical pregnancy was ending last month, I got a negative test....

[Tear78]

LZP, I'm totally thread crashing, but I wanted to let you know I"m thinking about you! I'm so glad you're feeling dizzy today! And I want you to pay attention to all these positive thoughts ladies are giving you. That baby has been snuggling in for a long stay. Meditation on that is a good idea. Sending you baby vibes!

[LZP]

so far so good...?

Awww! thanks Tear. any chance of you sliding in at the end of August for the DDC? I miss you and you need to be here. i know you know that.

a'smama I hope you're hanging in too. Sorry this is such an emotionally difficult time for you. My EDD passed in October, and it was hard. But, it also helped me to move forward a bit. I hope you're able to see the rest of your pregnancy as a blessing and a "sure thing."

Had BW and a US today. According to MY O date, we are right on track, yolk sac present, everything so far so good. according to the RE's O date, it's a little below average but still within the normal range. (but I KNOW when I Od and they just dont trust FAM as an indicator ...it's OK.)

BW results will be in the afternoon, looking forward to those. I just want to get to a point where I feel I can breathe a sigh of relief and have faith in my body... at least today we saw something.

[elphaba826]

I'm new here. I had back to back miscarriages in 1/07 at 5 weeks and 6/07 at 8 weeks between having my DD and DS. I'm now 4w3d along with a surprise baby due 8/17. I'd like to say that because this wasn't planned and because my m/c's were a couple years ago that I am avoiding the extreme stress and worrying that comes with a pg after loss, but I'm not! I'm really doing my best not to think about it and have positive thoughts. Still, there's always that nagging little worry in the back of my mind.

Sticky vibes all around!

[leurMaman]

Hello, there,

I lost a baby at 9 weeks in between my first and second children. I was devestated. I went to the midwives and they told me to wait three months to conceive again. I had one normal period after that and was pregnant the next month (so pregnant 1.5 months after m/c). Of course I was nervous. I had no way of knowing if my hcg had dropped to zero before conception or what. I went through many more tests than with my first born (at a freestanding birthcenter) and went with hospital midwives. I had an u/s done at 8 weeks, 16 wks, 20 wks, etc. Lots of blood draws, etc. In the end I even delivered at the hospital out of nervousness. My daughter was perfect and healthy. I realize now that I didn't so much need the hospital physically as I did emotionally after feeling the fear of a m/c. I wish you luck and blessings on your journey.

[leurMaman]

Rissarae, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and positive thoughts...

[LZP]

hCG came back at 14,823 and progest at 15.1. it's UP! i think it's my use of the suppositories and the NPC, and i will keep up my regimine (sp?)!!

I am breathing a HALF sigh of relief now, that at least I can enjoy the weekend.
thank you body, for not letting me down again so far.

again, I thought I might be happier than I am, but I'll take the small victories where I can get them.

[meredyth0315]

Wonderful news!! I hope that my body shapes itself up and this little bean stays put. I feel like it's about the little things now, day to day....

[AmyKT]

YAY LZP! I'm so glad that things are looking up! And going up! And hey, don't worry about the size of the yolk sac. My emby was only measuring 6w3d when I know I should have been 6w5d, but it's ok. A few days here or there is no biggie.

Welcome elphaba and leurmaman! And congrats! May we all have a long and uneventful 8-9 months together here.

[somegirl99]

Glad to hear the great news LZP!

[LZP]

definitely, Meredyth! day by day. and I saw your post in the other thread. Dont count yourself out, please! I've had spotting on and off for a week. it just stopped yesterday, really. I would say, "I wouldn't worry," but I would. And although i dont think it's productive to worry, I do it anyway AND, it really is totally normal. It's your little bean settling in. Your body is generally used to not being pg, so it might take a bit for it to get used to the idea and get things working their best. do you have an HCP that you'll be seeing during your pgncy? and could you call?
I hope this weekend finds you relaxing and meditating on your healthy baby.

Thanks, Amy. I'm relieved. mostly. i didnt want to be dependent on U/S's for my sanity and comfort this time around, but i think at least for a few more weeks, I might be. I hope i get to relax a little eventually - since this will be the last of our relaxing for a few years!!!

[longtallanimal]

Hi there; I told myself I wasn't going to start looking at these boards so quickly after taking the pregnancy test, but here I am.

I had a miscarriage back in June; rather, I found out at 12 weeks that the baby had stopped growing at 8. It was such a sad experience, and my husband and I started trying seriously again back in October. I missed my period and had a positive pregnancy test on Wednesday. I am just keeping my fingers crossed all over the place that this sticks.

I am really happy to be pregnant again before Christmas, which is when the baby was due! Although I am going to have to think of a good excuse for abstaining from booze at all the holiday parties we're going to!

[jessica_s]

Thread crashing for you LZP. Glad to hear about your progesterone, that's REALLY good news!

[LZP]

Originally Posted by jessica_s

Thread crashing for you LZP. Glad to hear about your progesterone, that's REALLY good news!

I feel the BSL Love. thanks, Jess!!!

[limette]

I had a miscarriage at 14 weeks with my first. Baby stopped growing at 7 weeks. I let it go naturally and it lasted over a month. It was devastating.

Pregnant with #3 and hoping it's sticky!

[colorbywords]

LZP, yay!!

I'm so relieved for you!! I was also rather excited yet still nervous about seeing the yolk sac that at least it wasn't a blighted ovum! One hurdle down!

When do they have you coming back for another ultrasound to date it?

I go back on the 21st when I expect to be 7 weeks.

I can't wait to have a real, accurate date. I had another ultrasound (abdominally) at the perinatalogist on Thursday who after a quick glance said 5 weeks 4 days, but that has me O'ing at least 3 days after I think I did. It'll be interesting to see!!

Anyway, all that to say: Do you go back in a few weeks for a repeat ultrasound???

[a'smama]

Glad to hear things are going better LZP!

Welcome to all the new mamas.