I miscarried with my first in January. At around 3 1/2 weeks. Doctor said it was safe to try again once I had my period. I just found out today that I am pregnant again! Only about 2 weeks along. I am very nervous.
I miscarried February second, so thankful to be pregnant straight away an crossing fingers! I didn't tell too many people I was pregnant, but this time I know who I want to know just in case
I'm in the same boat. I actually miscarried at the end of January at about 6 weeks pregnant and then got pregnant again the very next cycle much to my surprise! Hubby (and my OBGYN) could hardly believe it too! Had my first doc's appointment yesterday (at 5 weeks 1 day) and so far everything is looking good. Hoping that we all have better outcomes this time around.
4W1D and anxiously waiting for the blood work results to see if everything is on the right track!
M/C in November at 5w4d so I'm very excited to be pregnant again but every time my stomach feels funny I get so worried it will start cramping again.
DH and I didn't tell anyone last time and I am very close with my family. I called them after i had m/c but i really wished i had their support through the whole thing, so this time I have told my parents and will tell my siblings after i get the blood work results (later this week).
We are going to a destination wedding with some of my family this weekend so it would have been obvious to them when i wasn't drinking at the bachelorette party or the wedding so i guess i didn't have a choice this time, hah! But even if I did, i would tell them to have the support through the whole pregnancy.
We went to a wedding this past weekend and surprisingly only one person commented on my exclusive consumption of water. One of my friends was recovering from a stomach bug so it helped that she wasn't partying either. We decided not to mention it because our first appointment is tomorrow - I keep praying it'll go okay and if it doesn't that I'm able to be strong. My last baby only made it this far (5.5 weeks) so I'm think I won't really give a slight sigh of relief until 7 weeks anyway but hoping for good news!
@mrswelty12 so glad to hear your HCG numbers are so high! Are you on progesterone? Since I've had multiple m/c's I've been taking suppositories since I got my BFP this time around and I'm hoping that helps this peanut hold on.
I also had a MC in late October. It was discovered at my 8 week appointment when there was no heartbeat. The gestational sac was the right size just not the embryo inside. Ended up having a D&C in November after 2 rounds of pills did not work. Currently 6 weeks today! HCG was at 997 at 4w6d and progesterone at 27. Next appointment on 03/20 when hopefully will see growth and heartbeat.
Add to this I got my BFP 2 days after my grandmother passed away very suddenly. Lots of change in a short amount of time has been hard. Only told my husband, mom, SIL and two best friends. Hoping I can keep my mouth shut for 10 more days!
I've been reading all these posts and feel much less alone. I had a missed MC last August, went in for the 20wk check up and found out baby died at wk 14. I'm 6wks pregnant today and cautiously optimistic is our motto too. Thank you all for sharing your stories and good luck to all of us in coming months.
It's very comforting to read all these messages. I miscaried on Christmas Day last year at 5w5d and am at 5w3d now. I'm getting married tomorrow so am hoping that the days will go by quickly full of joy, family and friends. That this happiness will help the baby grow!!
My husband and I miscarried back in 2012 and we started trying at the end of the year and I found out I was pregnant a few days before my birthday in 2/28. Very excited and super super nervous we haven't quite told our family just a few super close friends but I'm ready to scream it from the roof top. I'm just waiting to get to the 2nd trimester. Once I know I'm out the clear am I the only one who finds this waiting nerve wrecking?!?! Lol
@mrssunnyside thank you! No my doctor has not recommended or prescribed any extra progesterone and I'm trying not to be nervous bc I know 10 is the low end of normal range, especially since we calculated I'm 6 weeks 3 days and due November 1st which was off from my calculation haha. I'm tempted to try to order some progesterone online though
Is anyone else terrified everytime they go to the bathroom or feel a cramp? The first trimester is so scary and it seems worse after a mc
Yes! I know it's normal to have cramping in the beginning but I feel like it should be done by now. I guess not. I check every time I go to the bathroom, just to be sure.
Yes I am that way and have been since I found out and I assume I will be for a while yet!! Feels good to know I'm not alone in feeling that way. What some stress eh!?
@kmichell24 Yes!! I almost had a panic attack yesterday bc my intermittent mild cramps had gotten much stronger. My best friend talked me down and they're very mild again today but EVERY time I go to the bathroom and don't see blood, I breathe out a huge sign of relief. We've just gotta keep thinking positive thoughts for our babies! Today, we are pregnant and the rest is up to God ❤️
Ugh yes I always get nervous every time I go to the bathroom! I had my first ultrasound yesterday and only the gestational sac was there, but the Dr said we're still well within normal range. My HCG was at 1634, so I'm hoping it's up past 3000 with the blood work tomorrow. My next ultrasound is scheduled for the 25th - I've never heard a heartbeat before so I'm really hoping that appointment is a happy one.
After multiple consecutive m/c's, I keep trying to prepare myself "either way", but I think that means I keep expecting sad news instead of happy news - so each new step seems discouraging instead of encouraging. Is anyone else struggling with this? Maybe I should just expect the best (and plan for the worst) instead?
@mrssunnyside thank you! No my doctor has not recommended or prescribed any extra progesterone and I'm trying not to be nervous bc I know 10 is the low end of normal range, especially since we calculated I'm 6 weeks 3 days and due November 1st which was off from my calculation haha. I'm tempted to try to order some progesterone online though
Haha I know those self-calculations add quite a bit of pressure don't they?! I calculated November 8th, but then I get worked up if I'm not "right on schedule". If your Dr. is not recommending the progesterone, then I wouldn't go looking for it. After my last m/c they determined that a lack of progesterone might've contributed so they put me on it the day I got my BFP this time around (I should also note that mine was under 5 for last pregnancy). Here's hoping it helps produce a healthy baby this time around!
@mrssunnyside well I feel a little better about it now. I'm just worried my doctor isn't putting a lot of concern into my pregnancy bc he knows I'm about to have to get an OB up here in OK (old OB is still in texas).
But I like your thought process of expecting the best and still planning for the worst. I don't think I could just be blindly excited without some level of caution. My feelings at this point are more "thank god I made it this far" and not so much excitement. So that's a struggle. You're not alone
Still waiting on my ultrasound on 3/20. By then there should definitely be a heartbeat. I'm really nauseous today and everytime I've thrown up I've said a prayer of thanks. I know it sounds crazy, but I get more worried on the days in less nauseous.
With my son we were unsure of date of conception and the first ultrasound showed a sac but no baby. A week later we had a heart rate of 145. Praying that for you!
Did some yardwork yesterday and ended up having some cramping and bleeding, so of course I spent the rest of the night curled up in bed crying and praying.
Today seems much better. No blood so far. I even felt nauseated, and I never thought I'd welcome that feeling!
Did some yardwork yesterday and ended up having some cramping and bleeding, so of course I spent the rest of the night curled up in bed crying and praying.
Today seems much better. No blood so far. I even felt nauseated, and I never thought I'd welcome that feeling!
Praying for you @professorscience! I'm glad you have some reassurance today
Just miscarried in January at 9w5d. Terrified. That pretty much sums up how I feel everyday.
@lalababy3 I am so very sorry for your loss. We completely understand how you feel - hopefully this message board will bring you some comfort! I keep reminding myself that staying calm is helpful to the baby, so I try to not allow my fear to overwhelm me (easier said than done I know!!). I'll be thinking about you! How far along are you now?
I have been trying not to think about it. I have had 4 MC in the last 4 years. The last one in Nov. According to mr DR I am 6 weeks. But, according to my ovulation I am 4 weeks. I have had blood drawn yesterday and I will again on monday. Hoping i have a Sticky Bean this time!!!
I kept getting negatives, but knew something was up. Until yesterday I got a BFP! Went to the dr right away;)
Went to the doctor this morning after experiencing bleeding last night. Good news- saw the heartbeat for the first time! Which is farther than I got last time. Unfortunately, her only suggestion was to stay home and rest all weekend. She's a realist so she was sure to tell me that the bleeding is not a good sign since it means that the pregnancy is not super strong. Too many emotions and the whole thing has me spinning!
MC in December at 8w. Currently, 5w+4days. First US on Wednesday. Haven't told family yet. Just 2 close friends. So nervous and feel like Wednesday is so far away and will never get here!
@jess2381 I can imagine how your emotions are - I've been there myself! Hopefully you can curl up with some good movies this weekend and try to relax.
@lalababy3 I think it is so smart you declined the early ultrasound!! We went in this week and all it did was cause tension and doubt. Luckily my HCG levels are still moving along at a normal range (just got my second round finished up today). My next appt is the 25th, too! We're in this wait together!!!
@traci1774 We haven't told family yet either, just close friends. I'm worried my family will be more worried about everything happening again rather than excited for us. We've never heard a heartbeat before, so we're hoping after our appt on the 25th we can share happy news with our families. In the meantime, it is so helpful to have the encouragement, support, love and prayers of friends around us!
Hi ladies I need a little insight: so of course when I went to the bathroom earlier this afternoon I noticed 2 very small drops of bright red blood on my underwear (little higher up then I would have thought) and I wiped I saw two or three bright blood drops but all super small and not mixed with mucas (I think, I was already pretty freaked out and the bathrooms at work are so dark). Well I called my dr they brought me in, my cervix is closed, found a cyst on my ovary and a super small yolk sak (I'm not even 6 weeks and warned me they probably wouldn't find anything this early but said all good signs) I also went for blood work and need to return again Monday. Because I seemed pretty freaked out and bc I had a history, the dr told me to come in once a week until we get further along in pregnancy. Two drs came in, no idea where blood came from and suggeated maybe dehydration because I had been so sick with a stomach flu. Tested my urine and no blood. Has this ever happened to anyone else? My last mc started with small blood too and dr had no explanation but if I remember correctly it was mixed with mucas and a little different. I'm totally freaked and feel like see I was looking for something and here it is.
Just had to share a happy moment! Got my call about my second blood test and my HCG levels are doubling and doing great! 1750 or so on the second one after 840 on the first - I had a MC on my first try which I guess is to be expected but it really put me in a tough spot mentally with getting excited about this one - now I'm over the moon and my doc wants to see me next Friday for the first US.
Had first MC in February 2012 at 7 weeks, had our first daughter in January 2013, and then had a second MC in November 2013 at 8 weeks. Just found out that I'm 4 weeks and 1 day and so happy and scared at the same time!! My doctor has me on Prometrium...hoping that it helps!! Good luck to all you mommas and I am also glad that I'm not in this alone and have you all here for support!!
@kmichell24 sending you hugs and reassurance! That would totally freak me out too, but from what I understand a little blood is okay. Both my m/c's went full blown quickly and I didn't experience any spotting like that so hopefully the Dr's are right!
I conceived this pregnancy 12 days after I miscarried at 6+3. It was a bit of a surprise to get the BFP. I took a test 4 weeks and 3 days after the MC, don't know why I took a test, just had a funny feeling I was pregnant again, we weren't trying, in fact we had decided to wait until May to try again.
Re: Anyone else BFP after MC?!?!
@mrswelty12 so glad to hear your HCG numbers are so high! Are you on progesterone? Since I've had multiple m/c's I've been taking suppositories since I got my BFP this time around and I'm hoping that helps this peanut hold on.
Add to this I got my BFP 2 days after my grandmother passed away very suddenly. Lots of change in a short amount of time has been hard. Only told my husband, mom, SIL and two best friends. Hoping I can keep my mouth shut for 10 more days!
I had a missed MC last August, went in for the 20wk check up and found out baby died at wk 14.
I'm 6wks pregnant today and cautiously optimistic is our motto too.
Thank you all for sharing your stories and good luck to all of us in coming months.
But I like your thought process of expecting the best and still planning for the worst. I don't think I could just be blindly excited without some level of caution. My feelings at this point are more "thank god I made it this far" and not so much excitement. So that's a struggle. You're not alone
Stay positive ladies!!! Good things are coming!!