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Today I'm exactly 8 weeks pregnant. I saw the heartbeat of my child, and unfortunately, am now in the process of m/c'ing. Despite this, I'm not cramping yet, and the bleeding has slowed down.

For the other people who have suffered this loss, I want to encourage you to continue keeping faith. It is hard, and people say the stupidest things, albeit with good intentions. If you are struggling to come to terms with your own loss, please visit my site - www.fertilitycoach.com.

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I've just turned 36. After 9 miscarriages, and one beautiful son, I am pregnant again. It's my 3rd pregnancy since Josh turned 1, and I'm feeling very positive about it - and uber exhausted - a good sign, in my books! We saw the heartbeat at 6w2days, and again at 7w5 days. At 8 weeks, though, we could no longer see the heartbeat, after I went in for a scan due to severe bleeding.

In hindsight, I'm so grateful for the long (arduous) journey that we have taken to become parents - I feel stronger, more confident, and as though I am powerful in a way. My relationship with my husband is such a blessing, and my son is just awesome! I'm continuously amazed at the things he comes up with every day.

I'm holding thumbs for this pregnancy, but am encouraged so far. Just 10 days to go before I see his/her heartbeat on a scan!

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I'm 33 years old, and have been married to my dh for 6 years now. We've been trying to have children for about 3 years, and although I get pregnant quite quickly, the last 7 pregnancies ended in miscarriage between 6 & 8 weeks.

I was just about to give up on the possibility of having my dh's kids, when I found out I was pregnant again. I started spotting at 6 weeks (on the friday of a long weekend). I didn't bother calling the doc this time, because I had an appointment scheduled for the tuesday anyway, and knew what to expect. I waited it out, but the cramps didn't start (I have had a missed miscarriage before). When I went to the doc on the Tuesday, I had prepared myself for a D&C. What I hadn't prepared myself for was the dr seeing a heartbeat!

Mike & I both cried.

The wait between the 6 and 8 week scan felt like years! But that scan and the subsequent ones have all been beautiful! Heartbeat is strong, no abnormalities. Healthy perfect little boy!

I'm so excited to be having a child at last! The fear of loss seems to have melted away once I hit the 24 week mark (just sunday). Now that I know that the baby could survive if (God forbid) I gave birth now, I feel like I've done a good job of getting us here.

We've decorated the nursery, and bought some furniture to go. I've been so lucky with this pregnancy - no major suffering, barely any weight gain (I weigh the same at 24 weeks as I did when I fell pregnant (okay, I'm gloating)), and I'm in such a good place right now emotionally.

I'm also loving this website!! It's such a great tool, and so lovely to be able to see the pics!! :)