Viability scan anxiety!

[Meditationconvert]

Sorry this is a blabbering post! Last Monday I posted about having an episode of bleeding that initially was bright red and a fair amount and over the next day reduced to pink spotting when wiping and then from Wed onwards last week nothing. Then from Saturday and today had intermittent pink spotting and in last hour dark brown (what looks like stretchy mucus but only small bits) when wiping. I don't really have a question but I'm exhausted by this (our 4th cycle) - the constant anxiousness and to he honest I do have symptoms like indigestion, nausea, a fair bit of cramping which I can't tell if trapped wind or what it is as for me it all feels similar to my AF cramps and aches. I'm on large doses of meds 16mg Progynova and 1600mg Utrogestan per day along with Prednisilone so this cocktail could easily be causing symptoms. I'm 6 weeks 4 days today and I'm so exhausted with the fear and anxiety. I really wanted to be joyful and embrace the pregnancy after our BFP but today is a low day! Still a week to wait for 1st scan. How do you all manage this?? 😟

[Kitcat12]

Bless you, it's not easy! Particularly when you've had bleeding. Your bleeding sounds very similar to mine, I got a lot of the browny stringy stuff after my couple of bigger bleeds, turned out I had a sub chorionic bleed which has resolved itself now (I'm just over 10 weeks). I can also relate to high meds dose. I take 20mg of Progynova and 3 cyclogest pessaries a day and it's rotten along with actual pregnancy symptoms. I found I felt much better once I'd had a scan, how much longer do you have to wait? x

[Meditationconvert in reply to Kitcat12]

Thank you 😊, scan on 15th July. This is our 4th cycle and I'm just bloody exhausted with trying to stay positive and feeling so lousy with the meds but it really is good to know I'm not alone. It can feel so lonely because my hubby is fab but he can't actually do anything other than be there. Thanks for the support x

[Meditationconvert in reply to Kitcat12]

PS. Good luck with rest of your pregnancy, I really hope it goes smoothly from now on in for you x

[Drives]

Aww hun. Sending you a big virtual hug 🥰 when I got my BFP I really didn't expect it to still be such an anxious time so I can totally relate to how you're feeling.

My only advise is try and distract yourself with some nice treats. Spending time with family and friends really helped me. Sending love and strength x x

[Meditationconvert in reply to Drives]

Thank you so much! I've read about 10 books in the last few weeks and been hammering Netflix 🙄

X

[sarahharas]

I totally understand how you are feeling and I guess it is totally normal. I am 5+5 and I Have my viability scan July 19th. These 3 weeks were so much worse than the 2ww. I just try to see the positive sides and think about all these times where it goes well. xx

[Meditationconvert in reply to sarahharas]

I know it's so tough isn't it! Good luck for the 19th 😊

I'm exhausted questioning every symptom and being paranoid that symptoms are disappearing 🙄 X

[sarahharas in reply to Meditationconvert]

Yeah, the problem is also that I know too much because I have been reading too much. Sometimes ignorance is definitely the better choice Luckily I dont have any bleeding so far, but I know it seems to be a fairly common thing, so just try to keep that in mind and try to enjoy this time, the 15th is coming soon!

I was stupid, I had my scan originally scheduled the 17th, but then I postponed it, because the nurses said that sometimes it is a bit too early to see something, and I definitely did not want to risk that. And waiting longer for me is easier than facing this. It was the same for me with the test, I just refused to to a pregnancy test, until the nurses told me that I need to

[Meditationconvert in reply to sarahharas]

Google is a nightmare during this! I'm purposely trying not to Google everything. The nurse actually gave me my scan date and pretty sure by 15th I will be 7 weeks 5 days so hopefully all is well. The anxiousness is amplified because on my 2nd cycle after a BFP we got bad news at the first scan so all of that plays on your mind too. We are definitely made of strong stuff going through this kind of journey because it's brutal and relentless. Wishing you lots of luck and positivity for the scan x

[Joy83]

I am experiencing very similar bleeding to you. I had AF like cramps all day yesterday. This is my second FET. My first ended in miscarriage. I’m on Ethinyl Estradiol 50mcg 3 x a day and Progesterone pessaries 2 x a day. Not knowing if everything is okay and having to wait is the hardest part. My scan is also on 15th July! I have my fingers crossed for you that everything goes well. Big hugs. Xx

[Meditationconvert in reply to Joy83]

Thank you and goodness yes fingers crossed for us both. I'm looking forward to hearing your good news on 15th 😊 x

[Scarlett13]

My scan is the 24th. Feels so far away. I too can’t relax or enjoy this journey much - I’m so nervous and just keep hoping that it’s all ok. Good luck for your scan, I have heard that bleeding can be very normal - have you spoke to your clinic about it? X

[Meditationconvert in reply to Scarlett13]

Thanks yes clinic just saying to try and relax and wait until scan. 🙄 X

[HopeTTC18]

I’m 4+4 and waiting for my scan on 24th July too, I thought I would relax after getting my BFP but I’m more anxious. Terrified there won’t be a heartbeat.

I tested again this morning and the test has progressed so that has given me some reassurance that our little bean is still growing but it’s so tough.

We are all here with you, thinking of you x

[Meditationconvert in reply to HopeTTC18]

I'm too nervous to test at home to see if progressing. I think I will just wait until scan. Good luck with your scan x

[2-shades-of-hope]

Hello, I had fresh red bleeding last night at 6+2 and convinced myself it was all over (I’ve had 2 miscarriages). I got a scan today and both embryos are fine, normal size normal heartbeat. They couldn’t see any obvious cause for the bleeding. You could see if your clinic will bring forward your scan to put your mind at rest, or because you’ve had bleeding your GP would probably refer you to early pregnancy unit for a scan.

[Meditationconvert in reply to 2-shades-of-hope]

Thanks and glad you're doing well. I'm going to hold off until 15th as nothing that can be done anyway really but good thing is the bleeding stopped pretty quickly and only had intermittent pink spotting on the odd day. I'm trying to stay positive that all is OK. Not long until 15th now. 😊