thread: Pregnancy after Stillbirth/Recurrent Miscarriage or Late Loss March/April 2010

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  1. #1
    BellyBelly Member

    Mar 2007
    Surrounded by kookaburra's laughing
    628

    hi all, just popping in to say hello

    katiegirl - congrats on the birth of xavier, such wonderful news, nathaniel would be so proud of his mum, hugs hon
    laney - hugs and thoughts to you for shelby's anniversary. its so difficult to know what to do to celebrate our angels, if you do too much it gets on top of you and if you do too little it does too, thinking you haven't done enough to remember them, wish there was some perfect medium to remember our precious angels, but so glad a good sleep was the answer for you both. and wow on grayson turning 1 next week, what a milestone.
    dory - your cat story was hilarious, sounds like you've got a couple of trouble makers on your hands, what better than to have a good laugh though, nice work furbabies
    cmeggles - good luck with your appointment today, i hope you get to discuss everything you need to.
    sb - hope your settling in well and keeping yourself busy, miss our chats, will have to do something about that

    AFM - had a scan yesterday and now bubs is apparently a big baby pmsl, can't win, last time he was small, now big, oh well guess all that good eating has helped him and me he's not overly huge but should be about the same size as ds was when he was born. I'll get my date next wednesday, most likely for the following week, but going to try and keep it hush hush as I don't like many people knowing as it puts an expectation in their mind. as far as most of my friends are concerned, i still have a month to go, so shhhh everyone lol. apart from that i have a cold and am on antibiotics so trying to rest up as much as i can. be back in a couple of days, love to you beautiful girls

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    Registered User

    Aug 2009
    1,874

    Cmeggles - I just wanted to reply to your query about a cerclage. I wrote a really long response and lost it. Blah. I would recommend you do it. For me, there was no conclusive evidence to suggest the cervix was the issue and I got a second opinion about it. On balance I decided to do it, despite the risks, and it made a big difference to how I felt emotionally and physically. I didn't expect to feel that way. I don't feel as vulnernable as I did before having it. Once its in you can't feel it. There is a forum site for cerclage. I will post it separately as well as some more info. I just don't have the will to write it all out again just now.

    How did your appointment go?

    AFM - I have been MIA caring for my fur baby. His procedure went really well and he recovered really well too. I was an anxious mess and have been fussing over him these past few days - just making sure he didn't have an adverse reaction to the anaesthetic. He is back to his spunky bold self and I am feeling more robust again too. As a result however I need to catch up. Will write some more when I have caught up.

    Belly rubs to all.

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    BellyBelly Member
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    Sep 2009
    Bunbury WA
    804

    hey guys!

    well i had a scan yesterday and bub is doing wonderful! measuring a week ahead of the date they gave me ( that was a week behind the date i told them fancy that hey lol) but the little sweet pea was kicking around like crazy and is doing really well..
    i keep telling myself that chances of the samething happening again are like getting hit by lightning twice but it is still really hard as i am sure all of you are well aware! Just have to keep my fingers crossed and take one day at a time!
    anyway i hope you lovely ladies are all doing well!!!
    Bobbie xoxox

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    Registered User

    Feb 2009
    N.S.W.
    73

    Today I'm officially the most pregnant I have ever been, I'm still scared and worried, and this has provided no sense of relief but I thought I would share it with you anyway.

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    Registered User

    Feb 2005
    NSW/VIC Border
    734

    Hey all,
    sorry for being so slack, ido come in and read all your posts though, everything is going well so far, but i am getting more nervous the closer i get

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    Registered User

    Nov 2009
    New England, USA
    41

    Kam -congrats on being this pregnant! What a HUGE milestone!

    Mo4- I am glad that your scan went well. So funny that you were right on with your dates originally. I hope you can keep those nerves in check.....Lightning never strikes twice in the same place, but I totally know what you mean!

    Dory- thanks for the advice, I definitely am leaning towards the cerclage....we are currently taking a 'watchful waiting' approach which could change anytime I feel like I need to. I am so glad your furbaby is up and back to normal. One of my puppies had a tumor removed on her ear this winter and it was terrible. They really are so much part of the family.

    Klee- best of luck with your date this week! How exciting!Glad the bub is measuring about perfect now. Let us know when your date is!

    Laney- the 14th is slowly approaching. I am counting down for you. It is nice to hear your thoughts about the doppler. We are thinking of getting one, but I keep weighing the pros and cons.....plus it looks like I am going to be in the doctors office all the time, so maybe I could get it doen a bunch there? I dunno. Lots of decisions to make. How are you doing with the waiting?

    AFM- Apt went GREAT! I have such confidence in my MFM docs. I had no exam done or anything, but we have a plan to manage this pregnancy and that is HUGE for me. Starting at 12 weeks they will be monitoring my cervical length and if it shortens at all or gets the least bit under 3cm then I will have a cerclage done. Also between 16-20 weeks I will be getting weekly shots of progesterone to prevent pre-term birth.....So we are kinda trying a variety of things since my previous loss was such a mystery. If I can prevent infection somehow that will get at all of my worries! Anyways we made a schedule for a scan and an exam on the 9th for dating (and piece of mind for me)

    Hope all is well with you!

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    Registered User

    Jan 2008
    Pittsburgh, PA
    469

    cmeglles, So glad to read that your appt. went well and that you feel comfortable with you MFM doctors.
    I am still uncertain if if the doppler is a good idea. I think for me, it does more good than bad. Really....i don't know which was worse....the shock and horror of finding out that we lost Parker at my 22 week scan or finding out with my DH at home that we lost Shelby because we couldn't find her HB with the doppler. I never had trouble finding Grayson's HB after 14 or 15 weeks. After I started to feel him move I didn't need to use it anymore unless he was very quiet one day. If you are visiting the doctor often you probably don't need one...unless you are a total crazy lady like me
    The waiting is getting harder. I thought that it would be a tiny bit easier this time around, it isn't.

    mo4, congrats on a great scan. I hope things get a tiny bit easier for you now.

    jlk, I thought the belly pictures that you posted were beautiful.

    Kam, what a big milestone! I know that you will not be able to relax until bub is in your arms.

    klee, yay for a nice big baby! I can't wait to read when your date is!

    AFM, I still have 12 days to wait for my scan...I am in a state of constant worry now. DH isn't really giving me much support and I am feeling pretty alone right now. I really thought that this was going to be easier this time around. I am crossing off one day at a time. My mom and Grandma are coming for a visit in a couple of days, for Grayson's party. I think that will be a much needed distraction.