Convinced of failure...

[Squemers]

brief history:
BFP No 1 was a surprise - MC at 10 weeks
BFP No 2 - MC at 7 weeks
BFP No 3 - MC at 6 weeks
BFP No 4 - MC at 8 weeks - no sign of sac at 6 week scan (progesterone pessary)
BFP No 5 - MC at 8 weeks - empty sac at 6 week scan (progesterone pessary)
BFP No 6....

It's been 5 days since my BFP and I' convinced I'll miscarry. I was nauseous all day yesterday until around 5pm and with a splitting headache. I have been using the Freedom tests from Asda each morning and the line seems to be getting stronger. Today, the only symptoms I'm having are mild cramps.

Do you think this is my body fighting against the cyclogest (progesterone) and trying to have AF? On my last attempt at pregnancy I had blood tests every two days. My Hcg was going up but not as fast as they thought it should, hence the empty sac at the 6 week scan.

What do people think. Other than a handstand with legs crossed is there anything else I can do to help prevent MC. I'm taking 5mg of Folic Acid every morning and avoiding all the stuff I should avoid...

 

[cocosherbie]

God, I hope this is the one for you. Ive had 3 losses myself and on my 4th pregnancy right now (7 weeks). Every little twinge is terrifying me and worse, Ive had a couple of bleeds, which has almost stopped my heart.
It is the most terrifying feeling, I hate it

Mild cramps with no bleeding is a good sign! How have your other symptoms been today?
I don't really know about the progesterone as I don't know much about it. If your doc prescribed it, I guess its for a good reason. Were you found to have low levels in your previous pregnancies?

 

[Squemers]

On attempt number 4 I tried progesterone for the first time. You start using it the minute you get a BFP and it helps hold onto the 'pregnancy'. At the 6week scan there was nothing there. The next time there was a sac on the scan through the tummy. The girl said "hang on we'll look internally". From that we could see a tiny sac and no fetal pole... I had to go back for bloods every two days. They increased from 7000 to 9000 and then 14000.... When it should double every 2 days. On the scan a week later it was decided that I stop the progesterone and eventually came on about 2 weeks later.

So this time I am doing the cheap Asda freedom tests each morning... (Instead of blood tests)... And whenever I lose my will power. Last night it seemed stronger and then this morning 5am (woke up desperate for a pee and thought there might not be enought to test if I wee and then try again at 7am....I was wrong). The test at 5am was really faint.

I've had no nausea today, no headaches but my bra wasn't easy to take off! I have another test for tomorrow but a different brand so we'll see eh?

 

[Squemers]

So after coming to terms with having an addiction to POAS I am pleased to report a 3+ on a digi yesterday.

All other MCs were between weeks 5 and 9 weeks so not out of the woods yet. but it's looking more positive than last time.

 

[Babybumpwanted]

That's great squemers !! Wishing you all the look in the world! Really hoping this is your time after what you have been through! We had an empty sac last year at our 8 week scan & looks like I am miscarrying now! I thought the progesterone would stop me from bleeding but it hasn't!

Things are looking good for u!! All the best! Xx

 

[Squemers]

Thank you Babybump. Sorry to hear it's not going so well. I would have thought the progesterone would have prevented bleeding?

I'm still not massively confident but I'll keep you posted on any progress x