Pregnant after loss

jordanloy · July 2014

Hi, I'm new here. I'm 16 weeks 4 days with my little boy. At my last few appointments he has been measuring a week and 2 days ahead so that would put him at 17 weeks 6 days. I've had multiple losses, the earliest at 7 1/2 weeks and the farthest at 20 weeks, but the heartbeat stopped at 16weeks. I have 2 clotting disorders and that is the reason for all my losses. They just found out about them 3 weeks before I got pregnant this time. I'm on lovenox injections, metanex, and baby aspirin. I was just wondering if anyone has any advise on easing my mind. I've had weekly appointments up until 16 weeks and now I'm going every 4 weeks so I don't go back till 20 weeks and I'm freaking out. I constantly check for blood, and I'm a nervous wreck. I ordered a heartbeat dropper offline yesterday hoping hearing his heart beat when I feel scared will help, but it won't be here for a few days. I'm driving myself crazy, I feel him flutter every now and then but I question if that's really him or just a twitch. I though after I found out he was a boy I would be ok, but it seems worse because now I feel so much more attached and I'm so scared of loosing him. Sorry so long, and thanks so much in advance.

2redtulips · July 2014

I am so sorry for your losses.

It sounds like your little one is doing great so far - congrats! PgAL brain is rough, but normal. Take it one day and one appt. at a time.

I know there are other ladies here who can offer you some wise words about clotting disorders specifically.

Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy and baby for the duration!

[Deleted User] · July 2014

I'm sorry for your losses.

The fear and anxiety you're feeling is completely normal. You'll find that most everyone on this board has felt the same at one point or another - or never stopped feeling that way! I don't have any advice/experience on the blood clotting disorder, but I do want to wish you congratulations on your new pregnancy and welcome to the board!

jordanloy · July 2014

Thank you so much. He seems to be doing amazing i know it's normal but it's rough.

Samuelismomma · July 2014

Sorry for your loss....he sounds like he is doing great! I understand pgal brain I seem to get it between every appt! It's one day at a time! Good luck!

peggels24 · July 2014

I'm so sorry for your losses. I don't have any words of wisdom but yay for great progress so far! T&P's that things continue to go smoothly and your concerns will ease!