This is so tough.

We had an ultrasound last week.

LMP had me 7 weeks and 4 days. Baby measures 7 weeks zero days and had heart rate of only 81 😔 We went back this week one the 28th for the follow up ultrasound and they measured it to be 6 weeks 2 days and about half the size from the week before with no heartbeat 💔😥 They did both abdominal and transvaginal ultrasounds and nothing.

Now I'm waiting for my body to catch up with the news. I have an appointment on Thursday for options if I don't miscarry naturally.

I've never had a miscarriage before. I'm not really sure what to expect.

So far yesterday I've had an achy feeling on my right side most of the day. Like where your legs attach to your body...as if you've been climbing or hiking for a long time and your hip flexors are sore. It has progressed to both the right and left side and just a little bit of an ache in my center lower abdomen. I don't have any cramping yet just this sore ache. Sometimes with a heavy period I get cramps that radiate down into my legs so it's something similar to that only duller.

My family and friends that we've told have been super supportive. They are encouraging us to try again when it's ok to. Which is super nice.

I'm 41 and this pregnancy was a happy surprise.

I have 3 wonderful kids 21, 19 and 15. This little one was to be my boyfriend's first. He's 39.

While this one didn't go like we had wanted, it has solidified the fact that we want a baby together. My kids love him so much and they encouraged us to try again when we can ❤️

So I'm just laying here in bed waiting to see if things will start to happen. I'm scared and sad.

Based on what I've been feeling all day today do you think things will progress soon? I've heard some people say it's like a bad period.