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I'm 38 years of age and have recently survived two miscarriages (just about) .

My first baby was due Oct 5th, and unfortunately did not make it past nine weeks, so I miscarried in March 2008. In June I found out I was expecting my second baby, due February 10th 2009, but unfortunately I miscarried this child too, at six weeks, although I didn't find out until I was nine weeks.

On both occasions I have had 'missed miscarriages', which means the baby stops growing but does not come away from my body, and I happily go on thinking I'm pregnant, until my first scan.

At the moment, I have had some blood taken at the doctor's surgery and these tests have come back with everything fine except that I have high glucose readings. I have to return on Friday 22nd August to have another test. As well as this on Monday 25th August I have to attend the pre-pregnancy clinic at our maternity hospital for some tests. I don't know what this will involve, so I have to wait til I get there.

Emotionally I'm a crack-pot! However I have managed to return to work, albeit short hours and weeks at the moment, but it's a positive move.

So get in touch if you'd like to chat....... - all my blogs are there if you want the full details.

Speak soon x

25th August 2008

Today I went to the pre-pregnancy clinic to get some bloods done. She told me straight away that my second miscarriage was caused by a Molar Pregnancy. To be honest she told me a whole lot of other things too, but basically you can look on www.molarpregnancy.co.uk if you'd like to know more. Too much info to try to put on here. She also told me first miscarriage was caused by abnormal chromosomes and that both are not connected. Contact me if are interested in knowing anything more. In the meantime I am advised not to try to conceive anytime within the next six months. Great!





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J9 - Saturday, 6 September
hey there, thanks so much for your message... these anniversaries are so hard. I'll be thinking of you as your date approaches.xoxo


misz-cashis-oct08 - Thursday, 4 September
heyy.. my CRL was 19.3mm.
wat was urs? =]


RainbowRach - Tuesday, 2 September
Hiya, thanks for dropping by on my page. You are right, we have been through quite similar experiences! I am waiting for my blood results, they are not going to be back until around 1st October. I really want to wait for them to see if there is an issue, but at the same time, I dont want to wait! Really hard, isnt it? I bet you are glad you waited for your results. I understand that six months is a very long time to wait to TTC, but at least you are being monitored, and hopefully your blood will continue to show good results, and with your weight loss and healthy eating, you will be in perfect shape in Feb to try again! Your comment about not giving me advice made me smile. I know everyone means well, but sometimes, when I am in a grouch and someone kindly posts something I dont want to hear - I just think....oh bugger off! haha. I often ask people if they want my advice before launching into what I think! Well, great to 'talk' to you. Keep in touch and let me know how you are getting on with your goals You will be as skinny as Kate Moss by Christmas!


roosa - Sunday, 31 August
I am doing okay thanks. I am trying to focus less on TTC this month and so far it is working. Overall I have more good days but also some hard days. It is very hard not to imagine what things could have been like. Kathleen should have been one week old now. But slowly moving forward.

Hugs,
Karin


misz-cashis-oct08 - Thursday, 28 August
thanks love! =]
im excited i just cant wait to get my first ultrasound!!


GreenWood - Thursday, 28 August
Hiya. Glad to hear you're doing better. That's great. I always find a positive mind can work wonders. Of course it doesn't make troubles better, but it does help weather the storm as it were. Thanks for the baby dust! I guess this is the 2ww now.... will keep you posted. ALl the best! Em x


minkymoo78 - Thursday, 28 August
Thank you, I'll try. I've got a cardiology appointment at 11am to get the results from my heart monitor. Hoping everything is ok x


minkymoo78 - Tuesday, 26 August
Why can't you TTC for 6 months???


J9 - Tuesday, 26 August
hey.. so sorry to hear about the molar pregnancy. it's all pretty scary stuff... I can imagine how overwhelming all this is for you right now... what a tough time you've had with both your losses... i guess there is some consolation perhaps in knowing that both were not connected and were just horrible coincidences in a way... i don't know, but maybe knowing what went wrong is helpful too? I know when our first baby was diagnosed with a fatal condition we were utterly devastated but now I am grateful to know what was wrong rather than being left wondering.. of course it doesn't make the pain of loss or longing any easier... thinking of you and hoping you feel better soon.. love J xox


girlinterrupted - Tuesday, 26 August
Hiya,
Im so sorry to hear you have to wait 6 months. I know how much i want to keep trying and im guessing you're the same.
The fact that the 2 miscarriages aren't connected is hopefully a good thing, both mine were blighted ovums which could be coincedence or could mean my eggs are no good and i may never have a child.
My thoughts are with you, keep in touch.
Jayne xx


IGNAZIA - Tuesday, 26 August
HI, I KNOW THE NEWS IS HARD BUT ATLEAST UR FINDING OUT WHATS WRONG AND WHAT U CAN DO TO CORRECT IT. HANG IN THERE, IT WILL HAPPEN!!!


roosa - Tuesday, 26 August
So sorry you are struggling sweetie. I understand it must be hard. We do want answers but those seem like some pretty rough ones. Do you know why you have to wait 6 months? Will you be getting treatments? How does the future look like for you pregnancy wise? So sorry you have to go through all this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love and hugs,
Karin


cah - Monday, 25 August
Okay, so waiting period of 6 months.... I know it seems like an eternity, but it will be good for your body to get itself back to baseline. You and your body have been through an awful lot physically (and emotionally). I'm glad that you were able to get some answers. How are you coping? I'm here if you need to chat! Take care!


daisymum2be - Monday, 25 August
Well that's good isn't it? It means it's not your problem, just bad luck.

Call it survival of the fittest. If there's nothing wrong with your reproductive system, you'll get your strong little survivor one day!

Do you know why you have to have a break from trying to concieve? It is just to give your hormones a break?

Maybe next time they can give you fetal paracetamol to take every day?

I hope you're ok, babe. I'm here for support if you need it. I've suffered a miscarriage too, I know how it feels. x x


J9 - Monday, 25 August
hey there, just checking in to see how you are.. hope all is well xoxo


minkymoo78 - Friday, 22 August
Oh no so it's more and more waiting for you then! Hope you get it sorted next time. How unlucky. You sound in good spirits though, that's really nice to see/read if you know what I mean. I am coping ok but it's still early days, can't decide now if I think i'm pregnant or not now! ARGH xx


girlinterrupted - Friday, 22 August
Hiya,
You don't need to apologise, i know how easy it is to get carried away with what you are writing. Im not sure why it seems easier to write about it to strangers than it is to talk to people you know.
Luckily my doctor is going to do tests but she says i have to wait for the results of the D&C tissue tests before she will start them. I have been waiting 3 weeks for them to come back and the receptionist said if they aren't back by next thursday they will start chasing them up.
I just want to be pregnant again, don't think i can wait. I know it's probably better to wait but it's so hard. At least this time i will be referred to the Early Pregnancy Unit so i can get an early scan.
It's funny - when you are growing up you think that having children is a given!! I never thought it would be so hard.
Definitely let me know how you get on with your tests.
Jayne xxx


minkymoo78 - Thursday, 21 August
Oh thank you that is so sweet and gives me a lot of confidence. Let's hope I'm one of those people. 9 days to go! How are you feeling today? Big hugs xx


roosa - Thursday, 21 August
Thanks for your kind words of encouragement on my blog. Yes, TTC can be consuming and as much as I hate to pause it, I know I need to. I just can't continue in this mode. How are you doing?

Love,
Karin


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