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stlmomof3 has 192 days to go and is now in week 12
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I had a m/c on April 16th. If you would like to read my story before the m/c it is below in small type. For my new story please scroll down and look for update.

Pregnancy Before M/C
Here is my story- I am a mother of three. I have two sons age 11 and 7 and one daughter age 10. I was admitted to the hospital in early February with MRSA induced pneumonia in both lungs. I spent four days in the ICU and a few more days on the acute pulmonology floor of the hospital. Of course the hospital asked if I was pregnant but I told them no since I had my LMP in mid-January and I had not missed a period. I was finally released from the hospital and sent home on bed rest for several weeks. After a week, I had a dream that I had missed my period. When I woke up I looked a t a calendar and sure enough I had. I took a hpt and it was positive. I was very concerned because I had received a lot of strong medicine at the hospital and several test and they all did not know I was pregnant. I spoke with my doctor and he explained that everything would be just fine. That I was so early into the pregnancy while in the hospital that everything should be fine. He explained that since I was so concerned about my baby that in a few weeks I could have a u/s done. I completed my medicine (with the doctors okay) to treat the MRSA and pneumonia. I made my appt for my first OB appt and u/s for the 19th of March.

March 19th- I had my first OB appt and u/s today. I was excited to find out if everything was okay. By my calculations based on my LMP I should be around 9 weeks and be due on Oct 20th. I had the u/s done first. I could see the heart beating and we heard the heartbeat. After the u/s I had my first OB appt. I was expecting the works since it was the first appt. But, when the doctor walks in he said that he did not know how this pregnancy would end up. He asked how sure I was on my LMP. I know for sure that the first day of my last period was January 14th. He said that based on the u/s the baby is not measuring the right size. The baby is only measuring 7 ½ weeks and the sac is small. The baby is taking up most of the sac already. I asked about the heartbeat that I saw and he did say that the babys heart rate is 180 which is on the high end of normal. Doctor explained that under these conditions he does not know if my illness in February could have caused this or if it just happens. Women who have had the same situation have both miscarried or for some everything goes fine and they end up having healthy pregnancy. I have to go back March 28th for a second u/s to see if the baby has grown any or if the pregnancy is making progress.

April 2-I received the phone call from the doctor yesterday. He says he is still very concerned and still is not sure how this pregnancy will end up. The baby is growing and we still had a heartbeat on the second u/s which was March 28th. Also, dr. says the sac is still small. But, now he sees some abnormal development in the baby and the baby's belly. He would not explain anything else and is not sure if my illness, medications and test that I had in early Feb. has anything to do with this. He recommended that I see a high risk OB and have a third scan done. The appt. with the high risk OB and the third scan is set up for this afternoon. I am so scared and stressed. I am angry at my other half because I feel like he just doesn’t understand why I am so upset. I hope everything goes okay and I am hoping for good news. I will update once I know something.

April 3-I went to the high risk OB yesterday. The baby is growing and still has a heartbeat of 160. They moved my due date up 2 days wich makes me due Oct 29th. They still do not know if the pregnancy will be vital or I will miscarry. The sac is still small. By the babys measurments, I am 10 weeks but the sac around the baby is measuring smaller than that. I have to go back in two weeks for my 4th u/s to see if the baby and sac are growing and if we still have a heartbeat. This doctor did not se an abnormal development at this time. Which was some what a relief. I am having trouble waiting each day to see if the pregancy continues or if today is the day I will miscarry. I am so stressed out and scared. I struggle with attachment to the baby because I can not help to feel attached but my head keeps telling me to not to get attached since I am not sure how this is going to end up. my other half goes to Doctor appts so far but will not talk about anything and does not understand why I get so upset. I feel alone at times.

April 20- I went to the High Risk OB last Wednesday on the 16th. I found out my baby died. My baby did not have a heart beat anymore. I had no symptoms at all. No bleeding. I had to wait until Friday to have my D&C done. Yet, on Friday I still had no pains or bleeding. I have had a very hard time dealing with this.The hospital that I went to wants me have to a burial. I am trying to figure out the arrangements. I am so hurt and sad. All I do is cry. I thought my risk had went down since I made it to 12 weeks. I was surprised by the news. The morning I received the news I had just bought new clothes to fit my growing belly and now I have to return them all. I miss being pregnant!


ttc

Update After M/C

April 28-I decided that I want to TTC. I have my post-op OB appt. tomorrow after my D&C on April 18th. I am still bleeding but the doctor wants to see me anyways. I am hoping everything is ok so that I can TTC soon. I'll keep you updated.

May 2-Dr says everything looks good & I can TTC after one cycle. I have not stopped bleeding since my m/c. So I am waiting on that bleeding to stop and AF's visit. I wish she would hurry up already.

May 14-I have finally stopped spotting since my m/c. I spotted for about 3 weeks. Now I am wanting for AF to show her ugly head. I am not sure when to expect her. I have done some research on the net and some say 4-6 weeks after your D&C. On friday will be 4 weeks. So I guess I just wait.

May 19-Well it has been 4 weeks this past Friday since my D&C and still AF has not shown her ugly face. All I can do is wait for her visit. I hate the waiting game.

May 22- AF showed up today.

May 26-AF has left. This was her first visit since my D&C.

May 28-Af has returned. Her visit has been different this time. She visited Thurday and Friday all day. Left Saturday Afternoon, came back Sunday morning, and left again late Sunday night. Did not show up Monday or Tuesday at all and then this morning I use the restroom and she showed her ugly face again. I wonder how long she will visit this time?! I guess this is normal and I hope soon my body figures out what is going on soon. My other half and I BD on Monday night while she was gone. I wish she would just leave.

May 29-Well I do not understand what is going on with my body. AF was here for a very short visit yesterday and left again last yesterday afternoon. I sure hope she stays away for awhile this time. I guess this is her visit. I am not sure what to think.

August 14-OMG!!! BFP!!

September 3-I am just beginning to have pregnancy symptoms at 7 weeks. I have slightly sore BBs, last night my lower back hurt and I had a bout of m/s. I am still a little scared about his pregnancy after everything that happened in April. I have called the Dr about my blood work results but have not heard anything back. He said he would call if something was wrong with the blood work or the u/s. For some I know no news is good news, but I would like to hear something both ways-good or bad. I have a feeling I will driving this Dr CRAZY this time around. My next appt is on the 25th. That just seems sooo far away. I hate to wait. The other children just found out. I was hoping to keep it a secret unti l I knew something for sure, but over the weekend we were at their aunt's house. She let the cat out the bag right in front of my youngest. His mouth hit the floor and he ran outside to tell the other two. Since then, I have asked him if he is excited and he says no. But last night on my way home from work he called me to discuss baby names and told me that if the new baby is a girl or boy that they could have his old baseball glove so we wont have to buy one for the new baby. My daughter has asked questions about when the baby is due and if I knew if it was a boy or girl. So I guess the youngest two are at least interested in the fact that they will have a brother or siste. My oldest has not said a word about it. I am trying to not make it a big deal yet since I am scared of the outcome. Gosh-I hope everything turns out OK.

September 24-I have a doctor's appt. tomorrow. I am scared to hear bad news. At the same time I am excited. I want to know that everything is ok. I will update tomorrow afterthe appt.

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roosa - Tuesday, 23 September
Thanks for your advice and encouragement. I plan to make a doctor appointment for next week. How are you doing? I read on your blog that you are really tired. So sorry, I know how hard that can be. My last pregnancy was like that and I was thankful my mom was staying with us so she could watch my son in the afternoon and I could rest. I hope you will be able to get some rest and that the tiredness phase will soon be over. You sure you are getting enough iron?

Take care and thanks again.
Love,
Karin


prayin2god41 - Monday, 22 September
I am glad to hear that ur doing ok. TTC sucks so much and i am so ready to give up. I just dont know what the hell is wrong. I went 73 days without a period then all of a sudden i had a couple drops of blood light pink in my urine. it looked like someone had taken an eye dropper and dropped pink food coloring in my urine a couple times and i had that on and off all day for one days with major cramps. my cramps hurt so bad i wanted to cry then the next day no blood but still had some cramps then nothing at all for about 3 days and then all of a sudden one night cramps so bad and i felt so sick and was in the bathroom every 20 to 30 mins for about 5 hrs and now nothing so i dont know what is goin on and i dont know if i should consider that a period or not. I say no what do u think? sorry bout the long post and sorry tmi.


tinkerbutt - Monday, 22 September
Everything is good to go, saw the baby on Friday and heard a strong heartbeat. Thanks.


kwbaby - Sunday, 21 September
I read your story and I totally understand. Our stupid husbands. My husband didn't get that emotional when we lost our baby. I didn't understand how he wasn't sad. I mean this was our child. But, I finally started to realize that they just don't get it. To him this was just some thing growing in my belly. He couldn't feel it. He didn't think of him as our son. once I spoke to other women about it I realized that most men are this way. They don't have that immediate bonding that we do. I have forgiven him and told him that from now on he needs to fake it for me. After all...I fake it for him...hahahahaha.


roosa - Sunday, 21 September
Dear friends, I just wanted to update you and let you all know that this wasn't my month. Even though I have tried to be more relaxed about it all this month it is still hard not to be disappointed when there is nothing you want more than to be pregnant. I sure wonder if it will ever happen! I also wonder if I should see a doctor about my cycles. I have had 5 cycles since the loss and they have all been irregular (both in length and amount of bleeding). If anyone has any advice or experience, I would appreciate it. Should I see a doctor or just give it more time? Anyway, hope you are all well.

Love,
Karin


prettypreggo - Saturday, 20 September
You have an appointment coming up soon, right? ""How have you been feeling?


arismomma5 - Friday, 19 September
I've been having pains off and on since last month but nothing yet...can you believe that? Is that possible? I just want to get it done and over with already...I am so ready and it feels like she'll stay in there forever...Any advice?


aboveex4 - Friday, 19 September
Thanks for responding :) SAME here. I have three kids, had one M/C this is pg number 5 for me too...my body feels like it just went into "baby overdrive" from the first moment...it's been so different this time. Take care! thanks again :)


tinkerbutt - Thursday, 18 September
Thanks, I will know more by 8:30 am, tomorrow. However, by reading everyone's comments and thinking maybe I am only 7 weeks or 8 weeks instead of 9, everyone can still see something, heartbeating, little peapod, so I am thinking it's not going to work out this time around. I will post something tomorrow for sure. Thanks for your prayers.


mammylaura - Wednesday, 17 September
CHLOE LOUISE ARRIVED 10/9/08
9 WEEKS EARLY
STILL IN HOSPITAL AND IS DOING REALY WELL HOPE EVERYONE IS OK?


fdstripled - Wednesday, 17 September
Thankyou for the encouragement. It helps.


YoungNewMommy - Sunday, 14 September
Hey ladies! new pic up...it's about time you can tell that i'm pregnant! ha

Hope everything is going good for all =]

♥Ciera


stlmomof3 -
stlmomof3, questionnumber 1220371507 Is now closed.


pasmama2be - Friday, 12 September
My Dr. did not even try to find the heart beat using the doppler until 20 weeks. I had just had my level 2 ultrasound 2 days before the appointment and I think she just didn't want to give me another one. All appointment up to this she would just give me a sonogram and show me the heart beating. I am not sure that she did this because I am heavy though, I never asked cause I was happy to get the sonogram lol. I did rent a doppler at 11 weeks and I wasn't able to hear the heartbeat to 14 - 15 weeks. The doppler gave me peace of mind until the baby started to move. I still have the doppler now @ almost 22 weeks because my husband can not feel the baby kick from outside my belly yet (I'm pretty sure it's from all the extra padding, because they are strong enough to make me see stars sometimes lol)
Well, good luck with your pregnancy and I hope you hear your babies heartbeat soon.


dannii - Friday, 12 September
hey babe well things aint perfect but like u say i gotta new baby to look forward to men are bastards im soorrry ur havin such a shit time i no exactly how u feel big hug xx


prettypreggo - Friday, 12 September
Hey--I haven't heard an update from you in a while--how are things with you, the baby, the husband and the ho? I'm good. I think I'm jumping off of the roller coaster of emotions from TTC because I am sure it's on the way soon. In fact, we're trying to plant one this weekend!


dannii - Friday, 12 September
hey huni hows things xxxxx


katimae - Friday, 12 September
Thanks for the compliment and Congrats on the baby! So excited for you!


roosa - Friday, 12 September
Thanks for checking on me. I am hanging in there thanks. Some days I am alright, some days I am really sad. I thought things would get easier once I got past Kathleen's due date, but I was wrong. It is so hard not to imagine what things could have been like. But slowly moving forward.

Hope you are doing okay. Been thinking of you and your situation and my prayers are with you!

Love,
Karin


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