how to make wait until viability scan more bearable?

[Cutecolliedog]

I’m super early still only 5+3 wks and my scan is booked on the 31st august at 7 wks. I know it’s not far away but I’m finding this wait even harder that the 2WW after transfer. Just double thinking everything, I did do two betas to check levels doubling but my brain is on overdrive thinking the worst after previous transfer outcomes.

Trying to stay present one day at a time, I’m not sure it would be even worth getting another blood done or not? I don’t want to make myself more anxious/obsessed about it!

Any tips to get through the next wee while would be massively appreciated!

[Asha82]

Hi! I'm in the same boat at as you I'm 5 weeks and 5 days pregnant and my scan is on the 29th of August, I'm a little bit worried but at the same time I'm not to worried because as long as your having pregnancy symptoms that's a really good sign. Are you having pregnancy symptoms?

[Cutecolliedog in reply to Asha82]

Hey! Yes I have nausea and very tired but unfortunately at my last transfer I had this as well and I miscarried at 6.5 wks 😭 so I don’t feel it gives me much reassurance atm …. How are you doing?

[Asha82 in reply to Cutecolliedog]

Sorry to hear that, I had a silent miscarriage last transfer at 9 weeks but the baby stopped growing at 6 weeks and I had no symptoms at all, this time I have lots of symptoms, I have nausea pretty bad most of the time, very tired, can't handle the smell of fast food places and sore nipples, hopefully this week goes fast so we can both have reassurance with the scan, sorry I also forgot to say congratulations on your pregnancy my brain isn't thinking today very well lol

[Cutecolliedog in reply to Asha82]

so sorry to hear of your miscarriage too! They are just so cruel aren’t they especially when it takes so long to get to this stage. It just makes me a bit wary to get hopes up a bit

[Asha82 in reply to Cutecolliedog]

Yes they are very horrible I understand how you feel, I feel a lot more confident this time with all my symptoms and last time it was a 3 day double embryo transfer that wasn't graded and this time I had double embryo of day 5 embryo's that were 3AA and 3AB but I'm still a bit nervous because anything can happen

[Fudge1980]

I went for a private scan exactly 6wks just to check it was there and in the right place. It put my mind in a better place until the viability scan at 7wks

Good luck 💕

[Cutecolliedog in reply to Fudge1980]

Thanks! I had thought about that but I’m undecided as I miscarried at 6.5 wks after a perfect scan so think I need to wait until after this stage tbh ..

[MyLittlePinkness]

I have no advice, it is definitely a worse wait than the 2ww. I was like a mad thing peeing on the Clearblue digital and I kept saying to myself as long as it says 3 weeks I’m still in!!!!! Not the best strategy!!! I also cried when I went in for the scan!! Good luck ladies💕💕💕

[minnesota_girl]

Hi there, I found it super hard. Part of what I did was accept it was a hard, anxious time and I didn't put too much pressure on myself to behave otherwise. Permission to be anxious is a good thing in this case, I found. I watched a lot of TV, I went on weekends away locally when I could. I found work difficult and I was luckily in a position of being able to explain this to my boss who was very supportive - I know that's not always the case. Day by Day you get there but for us in this community it is not an easy time.

Congratulations on your pregnancy I wish you all the best and positive results on your scan 💕💕💕💕

[Ggg555]

congratulations on your pregnancy. I went for a scan at 6 w1d. It put my mind at ease, also strangely intensified my symptoms. I felt sudden release of hormones once I knew everything was okay. I have another private scan booked at 8 weeks which is on the 29th August too & can’t wait! ☺️ I get not wanting to be obsessive but I just allow myself the reassurance when I need it, it’s so understandable with previous losses. I got pregnant naturally previously and unfortunately miscarried at 6w4d, I didn’t have any symptoms then and this time I have nausea, sore boobs and tiredness. I’m currently away on holidays so it’s taking my mind of it a bit and it’s nice not being at work too. As soon as I’m back I’ll be getting my scan. 💗