Pregnancy after miscarriage or loss ~ July 2010

[murraycod]

Sunshineandstars, darling we understand how you are feeling, so sending cyber huggs your way Try not to stress over symptoms or lack of, I at your stage, had nothing anyone was talking about other than strong AF cramping which terrified me. Try to hang in there, request another scan if it will help your nerves, I won't bother telling you to relax because I know that wont work!!
It's funny how we can all imagine a bad outcome, because we have been there before, and focusing on a happy pregnancy is near impossible when you have suffered a loss.
I just hope that you can begin to enjoy your pregnancy soon enough, and relax a little after your appt XXXXX

Ferrals, I can feel it in my bones that all is well with your little munchkin, I just know it.
I can't begin to imagine how you will be feeling these next few weeks, we are all here for you, everey step XX

Dory, hope you get a good night rest tonight XX

Audax, I'm freezing my buttocks off in Vic, aaargh!!

I did plan to do more persies, but I think my eyelids have another plan for me, so will check back when I can, love to all XXXX

[luna moth]

Hey, Kit, I actually reckon maybe it's a fashion designer! I got some great big thumps when I stuffed up on the sewing machine today, and from the moment of conception my creative brain has been in overdrive, and results have been heaps better since I've been pregnant. Hmmm....

[dory]

Sunshine - hugs coming your way from me too. I can't say it better than Murraycod said it. Don't be afraid to seek out the reassurance you need from the mediicos and from those around you, including us in here. It's understandable to be afraid and anxious, especially coming up to significant dates.... but actually the whole way through. I am not sure the worry ever goes away, but the cause of the worry is different. All you can do is take it one moment at a time. Can you do something nice for yourself - do, eat, make something that you really enjoy? I baked when things got really crazy.... good to focus on something practical but easy and then a whole heap of treaties to quench my emotional eating penchant! My fav was custard/vanilla slice....

Murray - OMG - I had tears in my eyes just seeing little cod up on the screen. Simply and purely gorgeous. I have such a sense of serenity just looking at your little cod. Thankyou!

Audax - I love that you sew.... I am hopeless. Even my knitting has lapsed....I just can't muster much energy to do much at all. A friend is coming to visit and the house is a mess and even though part of me does care, most of me in fact doesn't... my friend comes to see me, not my house ( although hers is always spotless.... but then again, I am not in a postion to keep up with the Jones's right now)

AFM - the pram finally arrived. We've got all of the big ticket items now... just need a bath/basin and 2 buckets with lids. I know a lot of other expectants are way more organised than we are... but even if we hadn't walked the path we have, DH and I would be the same.... leaving it til the last minute. Now all DH has to do is actually arrange everything in the room how we want it. That will be a weekend job. It's sad that we can't do a lot of this sort of stuff together and he has to do it by himself, but that's just what it is for us. I get to supervise, then I get tired so I go and lay down. Just call me Queenie. Even though with all the paraphernalia around, it still doesn't really feel real.... but it is rather cool to see all the stuff. I am petrified of a still birth but apart from that, I am hoping bubs stays snug til next week when my lovely ob returns from his holiday. The locum is nice and very competent.... but after so much it would be nice to share the next step with my lovely obs.

[sunshine and stars]

Hi Friends,
An update-- I had my 10 week scan today and they said all is well! We got to hear the baby's heartbeat for the first time! They said that there was good growth-- the little critter was really squirmy and active. VERY COOL.

This has been an emotional day. First, because I was a nervous, tearful wreck just waiting in the doc's office for the scan...and then, the wonderful news...

And then, tonight, I was called out to give prayers of final blessing (ie last rites) to a lady who was close to death...who subsequently passed while I was there (I work as a pastor).

So, it's bedtime for me and the little one-- God, I hope I sleep.

Thanks for your kind thoughts and understanding-- It really helped. I can't pastor myself...LOL

[dory]

Sunshine - what an exhausting day... so glad that you got to hear little bubs heartbeat - it is simply one of the best sounds in the whole world - sleep tight.

AFM - quiet day here. Obs appointment this morning - last one with the locum and my obs returns on monday. All going well - my BP has come down, and bubs is doing just fine and is not engaged. I didn't think bubs was, but it was good to find out for sure. I got rather TMI about what would happen if labour started before the stitch came out, so now I am even more hyper vigilant about labour signs. And DH will be too. Apart from that - I slept like a princess for at least half the day, surrounded by furry little heaters ( cats) and then just relaxed. Have to take a fur baby to the vet tomorrow for his 6 weeks post treatment check up so some bloods can be taken to see if the treatment actually worked. We think it did as there are none of the symptoms that he had previously. But he ( the cat) will be one very unhappy camper tomorrow, until he gets home again.

Take care.

[JennaJayen]

Dory - I'm gtting so excited for you! Not long to go now I remember that dream I had a couple of months ago about you calling me up and telling me you'd made it to 41 weeks lol I still think it was rather funny

Sunshine and Stars - I'm glad everything was perfect on your scan My grandfather did some work as a pastor, and I still get people back in the town he lived in stopping me on the street when I visit my grandmother just to tell me that they are still so thankful for what he did for them.

afm - nothing much happening here, woke up with some cramping, but thankfully no spotting. Still a bit crampy but I'm making sure that I drink heaps as that seems to work on stopping it.
Antway, I must go. Hubby has made me some burrito's and I need to go and eat them

Have a great night all!

[Tegam]

This has been an emotional day. First, because I was a nervous, tearful wreck just waiting in the doc's office for the scan...and then, the wonderful news...

wow sounds like one ride you have been on today. Glad all was good at the scan!

AFM - quiet day here. Obs appointment this morning - last one with the locum and my obs returns on monday. All going well - my BP has come down, and bubs is doing just fine and is not engaged. I didn't think bubs was, but it was good to find out for sure. I got rather TMI about what would happen if labour started before the stitch came out, so now I am even more hyper vigilant about labour signs. And DH will be too. Apart from that - I slept like a princess for at least half the day, surrounded by furry little heaters ( cats) and then just relaxed. .

YAY bugger off locum, Dory wants her own OB! How many weeks will you be when the stitch comes out??

Great news that you have all the baby stuff! How exciting!

Nice that you rested. Good baby isnt engaged yet!

Dory - I'm gtting so excited for you! Not long to go now I remember that dream I had a couple of months ago about you calling me up and telling me you'd made it to 41 weeks lol I still think it was rather funny

afm - nothing much happening here, woke up with some cramping, but thankfully no spotting. Still a bit crampy but I'm making sure that I drink heaps as that seems to work on stopping it.
Antway, I must go. Hubby has made me some burrito's and I need to go and eat them

Have a great night all!

OH 41 weeks, you are just NOT nice! hehe

Glad that the crampy feeling has gone, maybe you just needed a rest day! Enjoy your dinner!


afm: well decided that looking after 3 kids and being pregnant wasnt enough to do while DH was away that i have re do DS room. Two trips to ikea and new paint and its GREAT! Cant wait to start on the girls room. But i must say after tuckshop this morning, i am stuffed! Off to bed now.

oh and 21 weeks tomorrow!