Weekly Introductions Thread - December 22, 2024

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This thread is for new members who are now pregnant after a previous pregnancy or baby loss.

Please introduce yourself, tell us about your TTC/loss journey, and give us details on your new pregnancy. Share your line porn if you want!

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[u/Realistic-Channel450]

Hi everyone! I'm 5 weeks pregnant today after a chemical in March and a MC at 8.5 weeks in July. Hoping to have our first child. I have a lovely gynocologist who gave me a scan already on Wednesday even though we couldn't see much! Of course though now it's the holidays! And she's closed for 2 weeks. She has very sweetly given me the first appointment when she's back on 6th of Jan when I'll be 7 weeks and if we can see a heartbeat then, it's good news. But obviously this is going to be the longest 2 weeks ever, even worse than the TWW! And I keep dwelling on the possibility that we won't be able to see a heartbeat and I'll have to miscarry all over again. All while trying to keep it a secret from family over the holidays. Feeling quite overwhelmed tbh, if anyone has any advice about how to deal with the anxiety in the lead up to the scan, I'd be super grateful! I do feel like I have more symptoms than last time at this stage so that's giving me some reassurance. Looking forward to hearing everyone else's stories. 

[u/New-Tennis1593 → u/Realistic-Channel450]

I don't have any advice just solidarity. I also had a miscarriage at 8.5w in August and now pregnant and have to hide it from family over the holidays. I'm dreading it.

[u/Realistic-Channel450 → u/New-Tennis1593]

Thank you! Solidarity back to you! Really hope we both get through it. I'm just taking naps and letting them wonder! 

[u/Squiggly_Jones → u/Realistic-Channel450]

Great to hear that you have a supportive doc in your corner!