I totally sympathise it’s a horrible waitI remember making myself ill with worry because my mindset was very much “this is too good to be true”. Distraction is the best remedy so you’re not constantly thinking about being pregnant, if you can, make sure you’re not leaving yourself alone too long thinking of all the things driving your anxiety. Trusting your body and the fact that you’ve had good news so far. If you’ve been avoiding buying a little thing like a baby grow I’d 100% recommend doing it, this massively overpowered my anxiety for me because I took back control. Try look after yourself, take your vitamins, eat/drink as healthy as you can (easier said than done I know but equally don’t worry if you can’t), try focus on the things within your control and not the things out with & most of all go easy on yourself x
I've had 3 growth scans. She's gone from 10th centile, to 50th, to somewhere in between. The last consultant I saw seems to think there's been a measuring error somewhere along the line. I'm back on Thursday for another scan, so we'll see what happens then.Made it all the way to 36+2 without an issue. Went for my growth scan today and his estimated weight is lower than it should be.Most of his measurements were spot on, my consultant assured me, just his weight is a concern. 15% (at the 32wk scan) down to 7%. She did assure me that there is room for error with the scans, so not to worry too much. Also my placenta is working above average, so it’s not affecting his oxygen levels, thank god! His heart was fine and he was measuring as he should when the midwife measured him with the tape this morning.
Got to go for another scan on the 17th. If he’s still not gaining at the rate he should, I’ll be induced.
Has anyone else had this before? Can’t help but wonder if it’s something I’m doing/I’ve done. I’m a chocolate picker and I have treated myself to a can or two of normal Pepsi Max from time to time but have generally tried to go caffeine free.
Really worried now.
The scans can be massively inaccurate.Made it all the way to 36+2 without an issue. Went for my growth scan today and his estimated weight is lower than it should be.Most of his measurements were spot on, my consultant assured me, just his weight is a concern. 15% (at the 32wk scan) down to 7%. She did assure me that there is room for error with the scans, so not to worry too much. Also my placenta is working above average, so it’s not affecting his oxygen levels, thank god! His heart was fine and he was measuring as he should when the midwife measured him with the tape this morning.
Got to go for another scan on the 17th. If he’s still not gaining at the rate he should, I’ll be induced.
Has anyone else had this before? Can’t help but wonder if it’s something I’m doing/I’ve done. I’m a chocolate picker and I have treated myself to a can or two of normal Pepsi Max from time to time but have generally tried to go caffeine free.
Really worried now.
Stop testing for startersHow can I get past this early first trimester anxiety?
I’m 5 weeks today (I think) and it doesn’t feel real at all. I’m still testing and my tests are dark, I’ve had a few symptoms (lots of CM, severe nausea, no bleeding etc) but it still doesn’t feel real. It took us a really long time to conceive and I’m so scared that I’m either going to have a miscarriage or something will be wrong.
Woohoo Happy Mat leave!! You’ve made itWell I spent my first day of maternity leave finally finishing my bags, cleaning out two cupboards, cleaning the bathroom, eating a huge slice of cake and sleeping for 2 hours
Thankyou so much, this is all such lovely advice. I do try and keep reminding myself it’s all been good news so far.
I thought I’d go straight out after 12 week scan and buy bits but didn’t. But yes this week I might go and just pick up a few little bits. Might make it few more real!
I think a lot of my problem is letting myself do too much “research” and constantly trying to find things that can go wrong! Like you said I just need to trust my body abit!
So sorry you’ve been made to feel like that! I have been made to feel like shit because I’ve put 3lbs on throughout my pregnancy and she basically made me feel like I didn’t give a shit about my baby! She said something stupid like “just eat more” yeah thanks for that hun I’ll try xoMade it to 38 weeks without being fat shamed but wow did the doctor make up for it today. Literally had one of the smoothest pregnancies with very little issues and today this doctor really ruined such a positive experience. Yes I have a high BMI but it’s not that bad and I’m actually shockingly healthy with no medical issues but this bitch really made me feel like absolute crap today. I’ve never even met the woman before but she felt it was important to make me feel like I was trying to be overweight and trying to do damage to my baby. Just why I don’t understand
Sorry rant over now but I needed it
Bedside manner makes such a huge difference, I’ve had similar experience with negative doctors. I really hope you don’t have to see this one again! Sounds like you’ve had a really positive pregnancy and your body has been doing a great job - try to focus on that rather than the rigid views of one unhelpful individual!Made it to 38 weeks without being fat shamed but wow did the doctor make up for it today. Literally had one of the smoothest pregnancies with very little issues and today this doctor really ruined such a positive experience. Yes I have a high BMI but it’s not that bad and I’m actually shockingly healthy with no medical issues but this bitch really made me feel like absolute crap today. I’ve never even met the woman before but she felt it was important to make me feel like I was trying to be overweight and trying to do damage to my baby. Just why I don’t understand
Sorry rant over now but I needed it
Really sorry to hear that. I also have a high BMI and so far haven't been made to feel bad about it (touch wood) although the consultant I saw last week said things like eating for two is a bit of a myth when you're pregnant you only need an extra banana a day (fuck off!) Or try not to gain any weight (ok so actually lose weight then with all the baby and placenta etc!)Made it to 38 weeks without being fat shamed but wow did the doctor make up for it today. Literally had one of the smoothest pregnancies with very little issues and today this doctor really ruined such a positive experience. Yes I have a high BMI but it’s not that bad and I’m actually shockingly healthy with no medical issues but this bitch really made me feel like absolute crap today. I’ve never even met the woman before but she felt it was important to make me feel like I was trying to be overweight and trying to do damage to my baby. Just why I don’t understand
Sorry rant over now but I needed it
Sorry you had to deal with that! What a horrible woman.Made it to 38 weeks without being fat shamed but wow did the doctor make up for it today. Literally had one of the smoothest pregnancies with very little issues and today this doctor really ruined such a positive experience. Yes I have a high BMI but it’s not that bad and I’m actually shockingly healthy with no medical issues but this bitch really made me feel like absolute crap today. I’ve never even met the woman before but she felt it was important to make me feel like I was trying to be overweight and trying to do damage to my baby. Just why I don’t understand
Sorry rant over now but I needed it
So exciting! Hope these two weeks pass quickly for you!Just had my repeat hcg tests back and they’ve more than quadrupled in the past 4 days and my progesterone levels are nice and high, they have pushed forward how far along I am so am now 5w4d .. I am soooo relieved! I have been feeling sick with worry all day today as none of my previous hcg tests doubled. I have an early scan booked for 2 weeks time so just got to stay sane for the next fortnight!!!
I’m under a fertility specialist we tried clomid for the first time and it worked! But that’s why I’m getting repeat bloods etc cos i live in nz and referred privately. Surely they would take bloods as part of antenatal screening? XSo exciting! Hope these two weeks pass quickly for you!
Have you had IVF/fertility treatment? I keep hearing of people being offered blood tests but I haven’t been offered any so wondered if that was normal or not!
only at the first antenatal appt unless there’s something else, I had bloods at about 10 weeks (I’m in the UK), I think by that point HCG starts going down whilst progesterone picks up? In America the first thing that seems to happen after a positive test is bloods. Congrats on your pregnancy!I’m under a fertility specialist we tried clomid for the first time and it worked! But that’s why I’m getting repeat bloods etc cos i live in nz and referred privately. Surely they would take bloods as part of antenatal screening? X
You don't have bloods taken until your booking appointment. But they don't test hcg levels ect unless you've had repeat miscarriages or fertility treatment ectSo exciting! Hope these two weeks pass quickly for you!
Have you had IVF/fertility treatment? I keep hearing of people being offered blood tests but I haven’t been offered any so wondered if that was normal or not!
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