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[SeniorPhipps]

Hi everyone, I have been a little elusive on here since our BFP but remember how important it was for me to see posts like this while undergoing treatment as they gave me so much hope...so...here is the scan of our 12 week miracle ❤️

I have honestly NEVER been so anxious and worried as I have been over the past 10 weeks, I'm exhausted from it all.

Hopefully I'll start to enjoy it a little more now that we've seen our wriggler and been told everything is progressing well - although the worry will never end entirely.

I'll keep you posted and promise to pop in and repay the support and advice I have been given over the past year.

Sending baby dust and love to everyone 🍀🌈✨💞 xx

[sanj76]

What a lovely Scan.... the weeks will fly by, our little one Arrived in the 14th ( see previous post). Relax, take it easy etc.... wishing you all the best

[SeniorPhipps in reply to sanj76]

Thanks Sanj, your updates including your latest pic of your beautiful little girl have been a wonderful story of hope for me. I'll try my best to relax etc. Wishing you and your family health and happiness x

[Oakey80]

Aw a lovely clear pic!...congratulations!!!🎉🎉🎉

[SeniorPhipps in reply to Oakey80]

Thanks Oakey80 and I'm glad to see your pregnancy is progressing well. Your latest post hit a nerve with me as well. I truly think that it is impossible for anyone to understand our situation or thought process if they haven't been there. I have even found myself looking at pregnant women I don't know and thinking they are stealing my thunder!! Don't be too hard on yourself, just try your best to concentrate on your baby, your little family and be proud of how much you fought to get here, you are so much stronger for it xx

[Kempton]

Congratulations! Hope you start to worry less. I was literally counting down the days to our 12 week check up. It's been so much more enjoyable since and now I'm over half way there!

Keep on being relaxed and just enjoy thinking about your little one growing inside. You've got so much to look forward to - I love my daily kicking sessions!

[SeniorPhipps in reply to Kempton]

Thank you for your kind words. It's always nice to know you're not the only one that worries. And I can't wait for the bump to appear and kicking to start 😊😊 So glad you're pregnancy is progressing well, I wish you all the best for your remaining months x

[Cinderella5]

Ahhh this is great news, so pleased to see your update and to see your little one!! Congratulations!xx

[SeniorPhipps in reply to Cinderella5]

Thanks Cinderella - the best of luck for your FET next week, I'll keep everything crossed for you 🍀 xx

[Fredaflintstone]

Congratulations- they look very comfy! Xx

[SeniorPhipps in reply to Fredaflintstone]

Thank you, I'm amazed they got a clear shot with the amount of wriggling they were doing

So pleased to see your scan went well. Now for the count down to the next scan... it's a mother's job to worry after all. Best of luck for a healthy pregnancy for you going forward xx

[Lucky17]

Aww congratulations, your scan pic is just beautiful!! 😍👶🏻

It took me a while also to get my head round that everything would be ok, and that each scan or consultant app was another progress on the journey. Had lots of people saying relax & enjoy it, but you will always have that worry something will happen, it just gets a bit easier every day.

I was frightened to buy anything but after 3/4 months found researching and buying baby stuff helped ease the anxiety and decorating the nursery with all baby bits kept my mind busy and focused on the positive. Only 5 days till we get to meet our little miracle, it really does fly over!!

Wishing you all the best xxx

[SeniorPhipps in reply to Lucky17]

Wow, not long for you now. How exciting ❤️ So nice to hear I'm not the only worrier and that it will get better. Will lookout for a pic of your little one when they have arrived. Best of luck xx

[Tugsgirl]

Wow. Lovely scan pic xx

[SeniorPhipps in reply to Tugsgirl]

Thank you Tugsgirl. I'm so sorry you are going through such a shitty time. It has been heartbreaking to follow so I can only imagine what you're feeling. I truly hope you get through this latest set back for your recurrent mc referral ASAP and get a step closer to understanding what is going on. You'd think in this day and age they'd be much better than they are xx

[Tugsgirl in reply to SeniorPhipps]

Thank you. I’m currently waiting on my ccg to see if they can get me a quicker appointment somewhere else; perhaps Birmingham or Bristol.. but if they can’t then I may be stuck with my 6 month wait, stuck in limbo xx

[SeniorPhipps in reply to Tugsgirl]

It's such a postcode lottery isn't it. I remember looking into Tommy's when I had my miscarriage two years ago and was disappointed to see that only have clinics in certain parts of the country. I have everything crossed they do. I'm guessing your only other option after the ccg have tried is to go to PAL as others have suggested to see if a formal complaint will help? Why is it always so hard, it's not like this journey isn't tough enough 😡 xx

[Tugsgirl in reply to SeniorPhipps]

I know. It’s so exhausting 😞 xx

[SeniorPhipps in reply to Tugsgirl]

Bless you, try your best to use the time you're waiting for your ccg's response to rest and recoup some energy.

You are strong and will get through this - one way or another xx

[Lou9]

Amazing news! X

[SeniorPhipps in reply to Lou9]

Thank you! I have my fingers crossed that you're next BETA gives you the reassurance you need xx

[AllWeNeedIsluv]

Lovely scan. Congratulations hun. It amazes me how much changes in such a small amount of time. Truly a miracle we all started of as a little seed. Amazing 💗🤗😘

[SeniorPhipps in reply to AllWeNeedIsluv]

Thanks I hope everything is still going well with you and you get the reassurances you need xx

[AllWeNeedIsluv in reply to SeniorPhipps]

Thanks. scan on Friday fingers crossed we see what were supposed to 💗🤗😘

[SeniorPhipps in reply to AllWeNeedIsluv]

I'll have everything crossed for you🤞🍀💞

[AllWeNeedIsluv in reply to SeniorPhipps]

Thank you hun 💗🤗😘

[NMP1026]

Congratulations hun. Thanks for sharing we've got transfer on Monday and as you say it really helps seeing positive posts. Xx

[SeniorPhipps in reply to NMP1026]

Thank you. I hope the transfer goes smoothly and the 2ww goes quickly for you! I'll keep everything crossed 🤞🍀 xx

[NMP1026 in reply to SeniorPhipps]

Thank you xx

[Leesara]

Thanks for sharing. Your right the pics do bring hope

[SeniorPhipps in reply to Leesara]

Thank you Leesara. I hope you've managed to get the info you need to make the next decision for your journey. Best of luck xx

[Leesara in reply to SeniorPhipps]

Thanks Hun. X

[Sunshine09]

Absolutely amazing, what a great scan picture, take it easy hunny, this defo gives us all hope thankyou so much for sharing xx🌈👣💋💋💗💙

[SeniorPhipps in reply to Sunshine09]

Thanks Sunshine 😊 I see you're not far behind me on your journey. Congrats! Lovely card from your clinic...I would've been a mess if I'd received that, I was already close to tears when they discharged me. It had felt very comforting going there all of the time and knowing all of the nurses xx

[Poppy16]

Gorgeous scan picture. Many congrats! Wishing you a healthy and happy pregnancy.xo

[SeniorPhipps in reply to Poppy16]

Thank you Poppy, how are you doing? Have you managed to get any closer to knowing what is causing your troubles? xx

[Kyell2]

What a brilliant picture. It’s amazing how a 12 week scan pic already shows a proper little baby.

Sending you best wishes for the rest of your pregnancy x

[SeniorPhipps in reply to Kyell2]

Thanks Kyell, it really is amazing isn't it? Especially as it only looked like a little alien bean 4 weeks before!

How are you doing now? Have you started looking at the donor options or are you still taking the much needed time to get your heads around it? xx

[Kyell2 in reply to SeniorPhipps]

Well I think we are pretty much there. We are changing clinic for this so that my OH doesn’t have all the negative memories every time he goes in.

I think we’ll start in the new year. Although not too sure if we’ll need IVF or whether to start with IUI, the only reason we were having ICSI was because of my OH, everything looked to be ok with me.

Please keep us updated with your little ones progress and enjoy being pregnant you deserve it 😀 x

[Jaky76]

Ahhhh... Lovely clear scan... All looking great... Im due my baby on 3days time and worried the whole way through my pregnancy.. But it gets less... Try and enjoy if you can xxxx

[SeniorPhipps in reply to Jaky76]

Thanks Jaky, is only natural right? I am feeling much more relaxed than I was before the scan thankfully. So exciting that you're only 3 days away 😬 Wishing you all the best xx

[Jaky76 in reply to SeniorPhipps]

Quite normal... You should chill out more along way but there is something in us that does not allow u to fully relax.. Probably the hard journeys we all been on!! Wishing you all the best xxx

[Rubinaa]

Congratulations sweets, very happy for you and your little bean looks beautiful. Xx

[SeniorPhipps in reply to Rubinaa]

Thanks Rubinaa I think so too but I'm biased, haha.

I hope your pregnancy is going well xx

[Rubinaa in reply to SeniorPhipps]

Awwwwww enjoy these moments. I'm doing ok too. Xx

[ch319]

Beautiful congratulations 💛

[SeniorPhipps in reply to ch319]

Thanks Ch319

I hope things are still going ok with your little girl, I was so pleased to see your last scans were victories xx

[Hidden]

Beautiful. Congratulations xx

[SeniorPhipps in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Jojo xx

[Rose-la-Milli]

Congrats! My bean is now nearly 9 months! Seeing this reminded me of how anxious and hopeful I felt at 12 weeks. As time went on through the pregnancy I was able to relax (though never bought much until the very end as was so superstitious - that's just me though!). It is a super special time for you so make sure you treasure it ands good luck for the rest of your pregnancy and beyond!

[SeniorPhipps in reply to Rose-la-Milli]

Thank you Rose-la-Milli x I am trying my best to enjoy it now as I would hate to look back and think I did nothing but worry. Like you though I will leave the buying of things for a few months yet.

Sending health and happiness to your little family xx

[Amanda86]

Great news! Congratulations 🙂 lovely scan picture xxx

[SeniorPhipps in reply to Amanda86]

Thanks Amanda 😊 Congrats on your latest scan. It's amazing how much they change between that scan and the 12week one so can't wait to see that one. Best of luck 🍀 xx

[Amanda86 in reply to SeniorPhipps]

Thank you 🙏🙂 xxx

[N_M_10]

Fantastic scan picture, congratulations! xx

[SeniorPhipps in reply to N_M_10]

Thanks N_M_10 x

I see you've had a worry recently. I hope your midwife keeps a good eye on you and your little bean.

Best of luck for the rest of your pregnancy 🍀🤞 xx

[N_M_10 in reply to SeniorPhipps]

Thank you. Yes they are keeping a very close eye on us. Wishing you well too. xx

[Hidden]

Lovely pic!! Huge congrats reaching this milestone xxx

[SeniorPhipps in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Button x

Everything still ok with you and your little one? You can't be far off your 20 week scan? xx

[Hidden in reply to SeniorPhipps]

All going well thanks, I am 25 weeks now its gone so fast xx

[SeniorPhipps in reply to Hidden]

Ah lovely. Funnily enough I was telling the husband that up until 12 week scan it went very slowly for me but I have a feeling it's not going to be like that any more xx

[Hidden in reply to SeniorPhipps]

So true took forever to get to 12 weeks, then it's flown can't believe I only have 15 weeks left 😬 And only 8 weeks left at work 😃