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[Boo718]

hello how is everyone doing today? I’m just coming up for my 12 week scan this week and starting to wean of ivf meds. It’s nerve wracking but I am so proud of us for getting this far. It’s a tough journey. Good luck to everyone no matter what stage your at xxx

[DolphinJ]

So pleased you are at this stage! I'm 15 weeks. Congratulations! Hope all goes well at your scan which I presume you have soon. I was actually quite relieved to come off meds... Nice not to have the hassle xx

[ZiggyandBC]

Hello! I’m going to be 22 weeks tomorrow and can feel little one kicking more and more which is really reassuring! I found the 12 week scan really reassuring too and felt like I could breathe a small sigh of relief after we had it I hope your first trimester has been smooth and the rest of your pregnancy goes by smoothly too ❤️

[Fudge1980 in reply to ZiggyandBC]

oh ziggy! 22wks 🤩 well done mummy 💗 enjoy the kicking and movements it’s so special xx

[Sarascottxox]

Hey BooAmazing so glad to hear you've got this far! I felt nervous coming off meds but was absolutely fine and was quite nice to be off them too in the end. I was on Lubion and pessaries and actually didn't mind the jabs but was hating the pessaries!

The 12 week scan is great as your little one looks like a real wee baby! We also had lots of fun guessing gender (we were both wrong haha)

I'm 21 weeks now and feeling lots of kicks which is amazing! If you're anything like me, the anxiety definitely starts to ease after the 12 week scan and all clear from blood test results (if you decide to go with screening.) Xx

[Purple276]

Hey Boo, hurrah for being almost 12 weeks! Quite a milestone making it to the scan and being able to reduce the meds.I'm 11 weeks on Weds so almost there too! Actually will be glad to stop the pessaries and injections.

How have you been feeling? I've been sort of lucky to feel nausea every afternoon and evening which has been reassuring me everytime my head starts to spiral a little!

Huge achievements for all of us to get this far after where we've come 🥰 x

[Boo718 in reply to Purple276]

it really is such a massive achievement. After such a long journey. I’ve been feeling fine really, a bit of nausea on and off and a little bit tired but it definitely has helped reassure me a wee bit. Huge congrats to you too. I’m like scared but excited all at the same time. I’ve not really told anyone either just immediate family. I feel like if I say it out loud I’m tempting fate. Which is silly really xxx hope your doing good xxx

[Hidden]

Hey Boo! Excited for your 12 week scan! I totally get the anxiety re weaning meds but keep telling yourself loads of women on here have done the same and been ok so 🤞🏻🤞🏻 all will be good for you! I am 18+4 weeks and feeling a lot better in myself but still worrying loads!! I have a little bump so something is clearly happening but also very worried I haven’t felt baby move yet and lots of people do at a similar time (like previous people who have answered this post). Guess I just have to keep hoping all is ok! Keep us updated on your progress xx

[StarsAllAround in reply to Hidden]

Hi just wanted to say my sister didn't feel any movement in either of her pregnancies until after 25 weeks and both her daughters are fine. Apparently it depends on the position of the placenta as to how soon you feel movements, the further back it is the more you feel and the further forward it is the less you feel. So try not to panic (easier said than done I know). X

[Hidden in reply to StarsAllAround]

Thanks so much! Just stress a bit as everyone else seems to feel it! So excited to see you are 23 weeks! x

[Jenjen84 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Daisy. I come in and check in every now and then and am so happy to read your 18 weeks pregnant, such wonderful news. Just wanted to reassure you that it’s totally normal to not feel anything yet, with Ollie I hardly felt anything until 22-23 weeks. I’m pregnant again and I only started feeling flutters around 16 weeks. Do you know your placenta position? As that can play a role in feeling movements too. Of course, nothing will ease the anxiety completely but hopefully you’ll start to feel those little kicks real soon. ❤️ Take care xx

[Cinderella5 in reply to Jenjen84]

Congrats Jenjen.xx

[Boo718]

I actually think the worry is going to be here the whole time. But we have been through sooo much already… we’ve got this. 😘😘One of my friends didn’t feel anything until just after 20 weeks and she’s got a gorgeous wee boy. It’s a shame we don’t all know each other, once the little ones are here we could have gone for a wine to celebrate 😂 imagine that a bunch of ivf women out on the town 😂 xxx

[Hidden in reply to Boo718]

Ha yeah I agree! We should all be celebrating together! For just getting through every day let alone IVF and pregnancy and birth etc!! Just keep ticking each day off! Crossing everything for you xx

[User20]

Hey Boo! Amazing g you are 12 weeks!! I definitely felt better after my 12 weeks scan. And time will go by fast!I know the anxiety about coming off meds, but it will be ok!!

I'm 32 weeks now, and can't believe it's only another 8 weeks to go.....

I've not felt the baby kicking until about 18/19 weeks and in the beginning it just feels like air bubbles inside your tummy ...

Good luck with your scan!! We can all be so proud of ourselves!!!

Xx

[StarsAllAround]

Hi Boo, I was an anxious mess when I came off my meds know how your feeling. The placenta will have started doing its job now so stopping meds will be fine. You must have you 12 week scan booked in now? That will be amazing to see your little one moving around on the screen. I'm nearly 23 weeks and now my little one kicks me a lot my anxiety has massively decreased and I actually excited now 🤣. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy and share a picture of your 12 week scan we love seeing them x

[Lolalules]

Hi! I’m the same as you - 12 weeks today with scan on Weds. Can’t quite believe it! My symptoms have been very mild, worst has been sore boobs. I’m hoping to feel better after the scan too, though i think a part of me will always be anxious with previous losses. Will be nice to tell some people though! I hope all goes well at your scan and try and enjoy! X

[Fudge1980]

aww Boo congratulations 🎉 not sure I’ve seen your BFP as haven’t been on. How lovely to see you on this forum 💗🫶🏼. Hope all is going well with you & baby xx