Wanna share your "bad omen" stories that turned out ok?

ella.mabel · June 2012

I just made my first OB 6 week ultrasound appointment for this pregnancy. It's on July 5th. After making the appointment, i realized "hey, wait a second".... flipped back to last year's calendar and realized that July 5th of 2011 was my first appointment for my last pregnancy that ended up very badly. I now have this deja vu, sick to my stomach feeling that this is a very bad omen.

Can anyone share any bad omen stories of their own that ended up good? I'd love to take this lemon and make some lemonade. Stick out tongue

ilenegrace · June 2012

I'm sorry! Its so difficult when there is anything that reminds you of that time. I went through something similar recently. Attended a birthday party a couple weekends ago that I realized I was pregnant at last year. Some of these friends I haven't seen since so that was awkward. But even worse was when I realized that I left that party (last year) beginning spotting and m/c the next day. So of course I was super stressed this year and couldn't even enjoy myself at the party but nothing bad happened so I feel very relieved.

ella.mabel · June 2012

BandEddie:

My first ultrasound for this pregnancy was 7w2d - the same as my first loss milestone. I was apprehensive the whole day before the appointment, and walked around saying "Please God, just let me see a heartbeat." That's all I wanted. Just to see that one little glimmer of hope.

Well, DID I EVER see a heartbeat. And then another. And another. My whole world changed, and something inside me told me this was going to be okay. I'd had two losses, and here I was staring at three, strong, beautiful flutters on the screen. I know people are sensitive to the "catching up" mentality of pregnancy after loss, but I couldn't help but think these three little souls just needed to come as a package deal. A few friends who know our story expressed the same, and I'm choosing to believe that this was exactly as it is meant to be.

I hope your appointment turns a sad anniversary into a wonderful source of hope, as it has for me!

This is such a beautiful story, i'm sitting here with tears streaming down my face! Thank you so much for sharing.

CnAnA · June 2012

I had my first u/s on the anniversary of my sister's m/c. But everything turned out great and Alice is currently kicking up a storm! I hope this year turns out better than last year! ((hugs))

s0ulchicken · June 2012

When I went in for my 6 week ultrasound, there was nothing in my babies sacs. Not a fetal pole, absolutely nothing. My doctor told me that I needed to prepare for the worst, and then he scheduled a follow up ultrasound and a d&c. I even came back here to say goodbye. I was absolutely heart broken, and DH and I talked and agreed that trying again was not on our horizon. My follow up ultrasound was scheduled on the 12 year anniversary of my grandmothers passing. This has always been a day of grieving for me, as my grandmother and I were super close, and I helped to take care of her during her last days. I really debated rescheduling the follow up, because I didn't think I could take any more crappy news on a day that already sucked for me. Imagine my surprise when the sonographer asked me if I was going to open my eyes to see my babies heartbeats.

Today, was another anxious suck fest of a morning, as I have been really nervous because of my fading symptoms. This mornings appointment was scheduled on the EDD of my second loss, and with the doctor who performed my D&C for that loss. Again, I have two beautiful babies, with beautiful heart beats. That's not to say I won't be a nervous wreck again next week, or the week after, but, there is my lemonade story Big Smile

littlemaybaby · June 2012

Our last pregnancy, the baby stopped developing sometime in the 8th week. That baby's EDD was 6.14 and wouldn't you know it, that I had to spend that EDD in the 8th week of this pregnancy. I am totally convinced that something has gone wrong. I'm having an ultrasound on Thursday and just pray that I'm wrong.

8daysaweek · June 2012

My last pregnancy was due on the same day of my first loss and ended in an m/c. Now this baby is due on the same day of my second loss. When I realized it, it felt like a bad omen like it couldn't possibly go right - but I'm 15 weeks pregnant and baby is doing beautifully!

Hugs to you!

ella.mabel · June 2012

littlemaybaby:
Our last pregnancy, the baby stopped developing sometime in the 8th week. That baby's EDD was 6.14 and wouldn't you know it, that I had to spend that EDD in the 8th week of this pregnancy. I am totally convinced that something has gone wrong. I'm having an ultrasound on Thursday and just pray that I'm wrong.

I pray that you're wrong too. I'll be thinking of you Thursday! ((huge hugs))

ella.mabel · June 2012

s0ulchicken:

When I went in for my 6 week ultrasound, there was nothing in my babies sacs. Not a fetal pole, absolutely nothing. My doctor told me that I needed to prepare for the worst, and then he scheduled a follow up ultrasound and a d&c. I even came back here to say goodbye. I was absolutely heart broken, and DH and I talked and agreed that trying again was not on our horizon. My follow up ultrasound was scheduled on the 12 year anniversary of my grandmothers passing. This has always been a day of grieving for me, as my grandmother and I were super close, and I helped to take care of her during her last days. I really debated rescheduling the follow up, because I didn't think I could take any more crappy news on a day that already sucked for me. Imagine my surprise when the sonographer asked me if I was going to open my eyes to see my babies heartbeats.

Today, was another anxious suck fest of a morning, as I have been really nervous because of my fading symptoms. This mornings appointment was scheduled on the EDD of my second loss, and with the doctor who performed my D&C for that loss. Again, I have two beautiful babies, with beautiful heart beats. That's not to say I won't be a nervous wreck again next week, or the week after, but, there is my lemonade story

What an amazing story. I can't even imagine the roller coaster of emotions and how flooded with joy you must have been to see two beautiful heartbeats. Incredible.

PittPurple · June 2012

I started spotting on my first EDD, it was a sad day already and it was just heartbreaking to spend it like that. Now sure I'm a positive story yet but I still get to stay in this board and made it to 2nd tri!

DragonflyBelle · June 2012

I gave birth to my Rainbow in the same room I gave birth to Cailin.

schlud01 · June 2012

Dont worry! I had exactly a situation like this, and things are looking good! I had my ivf cycle in may and it was the same time frame and my last pregnancy. Dates overlapped and the last pregnancy was not viable, So far, this one is going great! I know its hard to look past that but, there is hope! I wish you the best!

hopingwaiting · June 2012

I have the same EDD as my angel, just three years later. First official Ob appt was the same gestational age as the ultrasound of doom, but all was and is well. It's nice to reclaim all of those milestones and will be kind of poetic if this stays another take home baby.

abarber2012 · June 2012

I am due to have my little girl a day a part from being in the ER last year having my last miscarriage. Everything is going great this time around so far though, thank God! But, when dr gave me EDD, I was scared that it was a bad sign...