1st scan and saw heartbeat after 2 m/cs

[etts00]

Hi Ladies,
I will give you update. I had my 1st u/s this morning at 8 weeks and I couldn't believe there was a heartbeat and baby is measuring well and was strong.I couldn't control myself at the clinic and was crying, how I really wanted this baby after 2 losses in a row. I am now 37 and will give birth at 38 years old. Thank you ladies for your advise to try to take baby aspirin and folic acid and prenatal vitamins. I think those medicines really works for me. But I am a bit scared since I still have 4 more weeks to reach the 1st trimester, you know what I mean after my m/cs. I know that seeing a heartbeat lower the chances of miscarriage but I can't help thinking about it.  

[mlb1234]

It is so hard to be positive when you have a history of m/c.  But I think you are in really great shape after seeing the heartbeat!!  And I also agree with Julia, but the worry doesn't even end with the birth, then you just worry about your little baby, etc.  My dd is 18 months and I am still worrying about her!!  Get used to it and have a happy healthy pregnancy!! :)

[rubyinparadise]

yes, it's easy to get overwhelmed with fearful thoughts and worry. i understand completely. to some degree it probably won't let up until you do reach that 12 week mark. remember that your scary thoughts are *just* thoughts, *not* reality. so you might as well throw in some positive thoughts too. "all is well. everything is going to be ok. my baby is perfectly healthy." yes, these are also just thoughts, but at least they are happy ones, to counterbalance the scary ones. :)

[etts00]

Hi Ladies,  

Thanks Julia, Rubyinparadise and Nylena0011. I am still worried that wanted to go back to my dr for another u/s next schedule August 12. On that day after my 1st scan, I visited my closest friend for her wedding and we travel for 3 hours. While in the car, I have so many negative thoughts like how about if I step down from the car and I will see a spot of blood, something like that, so weird Ladies. But thanks God there is no sign of whatever (m/c) right now. Waiting until the 12 weeks is driving me crazy. Nylene congrats on your pregnancy as well and keep us poster.

[nylena0011]

congrats for your 1st scan!! I wish you have a healthy and easy pregnancy this time!I totally understand worrying after a loss,I 'm supposed to have an u/s tomorrow to look for a heartbeat(7weeks) and I'm a bit worried myself...Keep posting.

[rubyinparadise]

congrats on seeing a strong heartbeat! may the rest of your 1st trimester go smoothly, and may you & your baby reach every milestone in perfect health!!

[Juliaschill]

I am at 34 weeks and  still worry, it comes with being prego, LOL I am glad you got to hear that heart beat, it is the best sound in the world, you are on your way, I wish you a peaceful four weeks, Julia