A breath out

I went up to another hospital today for another early pregnancy scan - I'd had a bleed on Monday night and another small one this morning.  I honestly couldn't face going back to the last hospital but after not getting to sleep until 3am this morning, I knew I had to get some answers one way or another.  So I went off to my local hospital - and it was so different from last week.  I was seen straight away, the staff were kind and reassuring and best of all- everything is fine!  The baby is in the right place and I got to see it's little heartbeat!  I was sobbing in the consultation room I was so happy and relieved.  I don't think I had quite realized just how tense and worried I was - I really hadn't allowed myself to become hopeful that this pregnancy would work out - as I said a few weeks ago, I wasn't daring to breath out.

As statistics have been my life raft in the choppy sea of miscarriage worries I thrilled to know that after a successful early scan where there is a good strong heartbeat shown, the chances of this going onto be a successful pregnancy is 96%!!!  There pretty good odds me thinks.  I have finally allowed myself to read a baby magazine and to think about the future with a new baby.

I'm going to do my best to enjoy every minute of it - even feeling sick and tired (which I am a lot at the moment.)  And if I ever get to moaning too much - just give me a gentle reminder of these words!

I've been doing some making this week in between my worrying.  I've almost finished another elephant - I thought I'd do a pink one because I had some fabric burning a hole in my stash drawer.  He/She still needs some ears and eyes so I'll post some proper pics when complete.  For now I'm just breathing a super big sigh of relief.

Jo x

Comments

[Ruth]

I'm so very glad to hear that all is well!

[Marie]

Woo! Jumping up and down!!
Congrats to you & John!
I expect you to start making some baby outfits right away or at least a diaper bag. =)
PS. Your elephant is adorable. I love that she is pink.

[EB]

I so glad for you! I'm also happy that the hospital staff treated you like an actual person (not a number) this time around! Congratulations.

[Liz]

I'm so pleased for you - perhaps the pink (and not blue) elephant is a little sign!

[Nutty Knitter]

Just wandering aroung the blogging universe and thought I would pop in to say hello. I like the elephant.
My daughter had a similar experience in December, she is now in her 13th week and first pregnancy. Good luck.
Pop over and see me sometime.

[caroline]

Wow, what a week!

I am so pleased to hear that everything is ok.

I love the pink elephant!

[Twiggypeasticks]

I'm so pleased everything is ok. I had this experience too when I was around 16 weeks and as you know it's very scarey. But I went on to have a textbook pregnancy and a super little Twiglet.
Twiggy x

[vicki]

OMG thank goodness! I think the elephant is super cute. And remember elephants are the "remover of all obstacles".
I think he is a big cutie! Hang in there.
Vicki

[Jordana]

Congratulations for the baby!!! I'm not a mom, but hope to be someday. Thank you for stopping by my blog, and leave a comment. I'd love to see your crochet necklace when it's done. I am making another one, but this time, longer. Now you will be doing more baby stuff, i bet.
!Felicidades por el bebe! (congratulation for the baby)
Ps. I LOVE the elefant