So... It's been a roller coaster month, I might be back.
After being told that there was no heartbeat at 6w3d and that I was going to miscarry. I went back at 7w4d was measuring 7w3d with a hb of 154. The midwife had me go back at 8w2d to be checked by the ob who measured me at 7w1d and didn't seem concerned at all when I told her that was smaller than I was measuring a week ago. I was hoping the midwife would do another us today at my "intake" appt but she didn't but did schedule me for one at 11w3d to "ease" my anxiety. Well for the next two weeks I'll be pretty anxious.
I figured I'd add something here because I've been lurking and wanting to comment but didn't want to when I stated I was "out." I may still be out, but no idea there hasn't been any bleeding since I saw the hb and cramping is gone too. We're hopeful things are okay, but terrified to say anything because we don't want to have to explain everything to everyone. Of course both of us teaching in the same small district we get asked if we're pregnant every time we take time off, which doesn't help the anxiety.
Thank you guys so much for your encouraging words! We're really hopeful, and thankfully MH has gone to the last two appointments because he's better with communication, and helped voice our anxiety to make this next ultrasound happen. The midwife told us we wouldn't have another one until 18 weeks, and I almost cried.
I’m so sorry you’re going through this! I have a dear friend that was in a very similar situation and now has a toddler running around. I hope the same for you!!
Wow! What a rollercoaster you've been on! Sending all the crossed fingers and prayers and thoughts and whatever else I can for great news at your next scan!
So today went well. Garbanzo now has arms and legs. She measured me at 11 weeks even even though I should be 11w3d is much better than the week behind the ob put me 3 weeks ago. Heart rate was at 170. Here's to worrying until I can feel the baby or whenever they start using dopplers because I doubt after four ultrasounds they will do another just to ease my anxiety. Edited to flip the picture around.
I have horrible anxiety so my prenatal therapist suggested a fetal doppler for home use. We paid like $65. I've been able to find kitty's heartbeat consistently since week 10. Be warned though, the first few times I tried and couldn't find it I panicked. And it is tricky to find. It may make you worry more, but I thought I'd throw it out as a suggestion.
Re: I'm out too (tw loss) update: may be back?
Married June 2012
BFP June 2013- blighted ovum, D&C Aug 2013
BFP Oct 2013- twins! A&H born May 2014
BFP Aug 2017- EDD 5/8/17
Married: 11/2013
M: 6/2016 E: 5/2018
After being told that there was no heartbeat at 6w3d and that I was going to miscarry. I went back at 7w4d was measuring 7w3d with a hb of 154. The midwife had me go back at 8w2d to be checked by the ob who measured me at 7w1d and didn't seem concerned at all when I told her that was smaller than I was measuring a week ago. I was hoping the midwife would do another us today at my "intake" appt but she didn't but did schedule me for one at 11w3d to "ease" my anxiety. Well for the next two weeks I'll be pretty anxious.
I figured I'd add something here because I've been lurking and wanting to comment but didn't want to when I stated I was "out." I may still be out, but no idea there hasn't been any bleeding since I saw the hb and cramping is gone too. We're hopeful things are okay, but terrified to say anything because we don't want to have to explain everything to everyone. Of course both of us teaching in the same small district we get asked if we're pregnant every time we take time off, which doesn't help the anxiety.
So for now I'll stop lurking.
Glad you may not be out!
Married June 2012
BFP June 2013- blighted ovum, D&C Aug 2013
BFP Oct 2013- twins! A&H born May 2014
BFP Aug 2017- EDD 5/8/17
Married: 8/22/15
BFP #1: 8/22/17 | DS: 4/20/18
BFP #2: 7/14/19 | EDD: 3/18/20
Edited to flip the picture around.
I have horrible anxiety so my prenatal therapist suggested a fetal doppler for home use. We paid like $65. I've been able to find kitty's heartbeat consistently since week 10. Be warned though, the first few times I tried and couldn't find it I panicked. And it is tricky to find. It may make you worry more, but I thought I'd throw it out as a suggestion.