Calming nerves after past MC

I'm really nervous. I have had healthy babies, but I have also had 2 MC in a row. I'm 10 weeks pregnant today and I have not been able to stop the worries. I cant keep going into the doctor. One MC I went in at 8 weeks and everything was great. I was extremely nauseous and had terrible acne on my face and then spotting at about 16 weeks. When I went in they couldn't find a heartbeat. I was shocked. Worse, was they said the fetus was measuring at no more than 9 weeks, although they do shrink and it could have been a bit more. But it took weeks for my body to even realize.

This time, I went to the doctor at 7weeks and i was convinced it was over. Thankfully baby appeared fine. But now I feel like its not even possible that things are ok. I started getting acne on my face which doesnt usually happen in my other pregnancies. I feel like a crazy person but honestly don't believe I'm pregnant. And it is horrible because I want to enjoy this but I'm so scared to.

Its different than ever before. Im extremely grateful that I have no symptoms, but after 5 identical pregnancies, I find it hard to believe that I just got lucky. I was originally constipated, but that's gone. I had some moments of nausea here and there, and those are gone. And trust me, I am so grateful that I feel like this. I feel extremely blessed. But at the same time I'm scared this is all a warning.

On top of that I'm taking progesterone. So even if the body wanted to stop this, it can't. And I think I'm supposed to stop them soon but I'm so scared. I tried to find a heartbeat on my home doppler, but heard nothing. But I never did. It's still early.

Ugh.... how do I do this without running back and forth to the doctor. I cant even tell ppl cuz it's like it doesn't exist.



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It's too early to get the heartbeat on doppler.

I know it's hard to believe but every pregnancy is different. My last pregnancy I had hardly any symptoms.

I do want you to be sure when it's time to come off the progesterone, that you wean off. The doctors will tell you it's not neccessary but I think it's just a smart thing to do to hedge our bets.

All you can do is just take it a day at a time or even a minute at a time. I remember with my last pregnancy (I was 42) I was convinced every day when I woke up that that was the day I'd lose her. I just kept saying "stick with me baby, stick with me" every time I had that surge of nerves and then I did my best to get through it till we were out of the first trimester, then past 30 weeks, etc. But it wasn't an easy time, not at all. ((((hugs))))

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Originally Posted by atomic sagebrush

It's too early to get the heartbeat on doppler.

I know it's hard to believe but every pregnancy is different. My last pregnancy I had hardly any symptoms.

I do want you to be sure when it's time to come off the progesterone, that you wean off. The doctors will tell you it's not neccessary but I think it's just a smart thing to do to hedge our bets.

All you can do is just take it a day at a time or even a minute at a time. I remember with my last pregnancy (I was 42) I was convinced every day when I woke up that that was the day I'd lose her. I just kept saying "stick with me baby, stick with me" every time I had that surge of nerves and then I did my best to get through it till we were out of the first trimester, then past 30 weeks, etc. But it wasn't an easy time, not at all. ((((hugs))))

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Thank you so much for the reply. I'm legitimately scared... doctor isnt a help about progesterone so I looked around. Everyone seems to have different opinions about when to stop. But during 10 weeks, when my doctor said to stop cold turkey, I saw too many MC. Which can be from or not. But I didn't hear any by 12 weeks so I decided to stop at 12 weeks. I'm going to do every other day and then stop.

And I know every pregnancy is different. But after 7 identical ones, even those that ended in MC, this terrifies me.

I will probably just go see the doc this week.

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I would have you wean off more slowly than that even at 12 weeks. Don't just go to every other day then stop. I would start coming off it a bit sooner and go more slowly and go from eod to every 2 days, then 3, till down to one time per week and then drop it.

I would also like to point out that most preganncies that make it to 12 weeks are sticky. So you're seeing people who have losses in the 10-12th week and assuming that's due to the progesterone, but it's simply because more pregnancies end at 10-12 weeks, than do after 12 weeks. (this is why everyone kind of breathes that sigh of relief at 12 week mark)

I know it's sooo very nervewracking. Please keep us posted and let me know if you need anything.

Why don't you pay and go and get a private early scan? Horrible feeling so anxious bless you xx

I'm at the doc. I've been shaking and nervous and there were tears when I saw that heartbeat. Omg. I'm so grateful. I hope the baby continues going strong. Doc will see me more often and I will slowly stop the progesterone. Thanks for comforting words. I got in today because of cramps that were in my lower back. They have subsided and my baby bean was swimming around. Omg.

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:hugs: :heart: :hugs: We are here if you need us.

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I'm at the doc. I've been shaking and nervous and there were tears when I saw that heartbeat. Omg. I'm so grateful. I hope the baby continues going strong. Doc will see me more often and I will slowly stop the progesterone. Thanks for comforting words. I got in today because of cramps that were in my lower back. They have subsided and my baby bean was swimming around. Omg.

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Amazing!! So pleased!! 💕