*Sensitive* Scan

[Sarah_a_2018]

I've really struggled with believing that we are actually pregnant after getting our BFP just before Christmas. I've never been pregnant naturally and this is the first time after 2 failed fresh transfers that we got our BFP from a frozen transfer so I'll never know if this level of anxiety and fear would have overwhelmed me so much than if it was a natural BFP or even just the time it's taken to come this far

We have our viability scan with the IVF clinic next week but I was going crazy and my mind was going in all directions, hoping for the best that we have a healthy embryo while fearing the worst that I wouldn't make it to delivery and take home a healthy baby 💔 to put my mind at ease until we get to the next milestone we paid for a private scan to give me a bit of reassurance that there's definitely something there!

The scan showed that everything is on track and as it should be and feel like I can relax a little and start to enjoy this pregnancy and just take each day as it comes ❤️

I'm really sorry if this upsets everyone, especially those who have recently experienced loss whether that's been from miscarriage or unsuccessful IVF cycles, a loss is a loss. There was a time when I couldn't look at scan pictures, or baby announcements and unfriended people when I saw pregnancy announcements on my Facebook etc but on the days that I felt strong enough I read the posts that I avoided to protect my heart and it gave me hope that I would get to post a pregnancy announcement.

Thank you to everyone that has supported me on this forum, whether it's been commenting on my posts or private messages, it's what has kept me going and made this journey as bearable as it can be when I lost all hope and faith that this would work for us 🙏

[Tiddly1984]

Such wonderful news for you Sarah 🥰. I’m so glad you feel more reassured now and I hope things continue to progress for you..x

[Hidden]

Massive congratulations Sarah ❤️ Beautiful news xx

[goodvibesonly]

This is amazing Sarah, must be the best feeling ever. Can I ask you how far along your are?

We got out BFP (first ever as well) over Christmas and even though I overwhelmed happy I’m so anxious everything is ok. The scan in my clinic is scheduled for the 13.1 so I also thought of doing one earlier privately.

Do you feel pregnant now after having done the scan?

Looking forward to hear your updates! Great start for the New Year xx

[Sarah_a_2018 in reply to goodvibesonly]

I'm 6 weeks 5 days based on the transfer date and the scan last night measured me at 6 weeks but the scan next week will be more accurate. The place we went to can do scans from 6 weeks but they do advise that you will get more accurate measurements and better visibility of the embryo from 7 weeks.

I didn't feel pregnant at first and was worried that I didn't have any sickness, just had periods of feeling nauseous, still haven't been sick but the nausea has gotten stronger in the last few days and my breasts are really tender and sensitive, probably going to have to swap out my underwire for maternity bras real soon 🙈

I feel better after getting the scan done privately even if it was only a few days before our clinic scan, I've just been too anxious and it really put me at ease xx

[Littlepeax]

Me my husband watched you on the documentary and you deserve this so much! So happy for you ♥️💫 enjoy every min. Huge congratulations xxx

[Shelleybean]

So pleased for you Sarah 💖😁 I didn’t feel pregnant for ages.. think it’s just hard for us to get our heads around the fact that this might finally actually be happening for us.

Huge congratulations to you. Enjoy every minute xx

[Hidden]

Congratulations lovely news. I worried throughout my whole pregnancy I think after a 7 year struggle it was hard to believe we got so lucky! I think it’s quite normal after such a journey. I hope each scan helps ease any anxiety & you can manage to relax & enjoy it . All the best with your pregnancy xxx

[Cinderella5]

Really pleased for you sarah!!xx

[Lavender96]

Huge congratulations Sarah xx

[Clover5]

Great news! Wishing you all the best 🙏❤️XX

[amyw_15]

That’s lovely to hear! I know how you’re feeling. We got our first ever BFP the beginning of December and I’ve been so anxious about everything. Having our scan on New Year’s Eve and hearing that everything is ok was the most amazing thing ever. Then seeing our little baby on the screen.. it was the most surreal thing ever! Congratulations! 2020 is going to be the best year yet 🥰🥰 xxx

[Kit84]

Congratulations! What an amazing feeling that must have been today.

Our first scan is booked for a weeks time but I can't wait either so have booked a private scan for tomorrow (6 weeks 6 days). X

[Core]

Great news congratulations xx

[FingersXssed83]

Congratulations! This has filed me with hope.

We got our BFP 28/12 after 1.5 years of failed back to back cycles.

I’m currently 5+4 and don’t have any symptoms. Scan is booked 16/1 when I’ll be 7+2.

Just don’t believe this has happened and will work out. Feel completely in limbo. Thought getting a BFP would be totally different. Fingers crossed for the same experience as you in a few weeks’ time.

I hope you can cherish and enjoy your pregnancy from here on ❤️ Xx

[Elynn]

Wonderful, congrats.

[everhopeful83]

This is lovely news ❤️☺️ so happy for you both xxx

[Frussy]

Big congratulations Sarah 🤰❤️

[Hidden]

Congratulations!!! Enjoy your pregnancy!!!

[Scbell]

Congratulations Sarah, what wonderful news, pray that all goes well, thanks for writing this and giving us hope.