Made it to 8 wks. Does chance of MC go down a little each wk?? Still very scared...

[momof3bears]

I have made it to over 8 wks after having MC @ 6 wks in November. All my betas have been great. Had scan at 6w4d and seen baby and heartbeat. It helped me relax a lot but still very scared. I read on here that the risk of MC goes down significantly after seeing heartbeat on ultrasound. Is this true? Any advice would be appreciated

 

[scarolinarn04]

yes, the risk of mc does decrease greatly after seeing a hearbeat and continues to decrease with each week. I don't know the exact numbers, but I believe the chance of mc after seeing a heartbeat is less than 5% and once you've made it past 12 weeks it drops to around 1-2%. (don't quote me on these numbers, though). The worry is normal in a pregnancy after loss- I'm at 17 weeks and still haven't let myself get excited (did the same with my son). When is your next ultrasound- alot of dr's are great at doing some "reassurance" scans earlier on. and good luck!

 

[momof3bears]

I have an ultrasound scheduled for Monday to check length of cervix. I had a cone biopsy done about 10 yrs ago then got pregnant 2 months later and had my son prematurely. Dr may need to put a stitch in cervix. I am excited to see baby again Monday but just worried that there could be something wrong. I haven't had any bleeding or cramping at all. Just typical worrying I guess. I realized real quick that having pregnancy loss in the past not only means you have lost a baby but lost ability to actually enjoy any pregnancy in the future.

 

[L4hope]

I feel the same way momof3. The ultrasound makes you feel better, and on that day so excited. But then the worry starts to creep back in. We just have to stay positive knowing that the odds are very low at this point. Almost to 9 weeks and getting closer to that 12 week mark!

 

[amjon]

The chance does go down, but if you haven't seen the baby since 6 weeks you don't really know for sure until your U/S. We lost our 2nd at 6 weeks, but didn't find out until almost 9 because we had no U/S until then after 6 weeks. Before 12 weeks is the greatest chance of MC, but there is never a time when you are completely safe. (We lost our first at 27 weeks, then MMC at 6 weeks, followed by a chemical; now pregnant with the twins and 24 weeks.)

 

[waiting2xhale]

Momof3- hope all is going well. I'm totally agree with u about recurrent mc's taking away the ability to enjoy pregnancy. I'm almost 9 wks but can't relax and mainly feel worry rather than excitement. I need that 12wk mark to get here before I'll breathe a little easier. All 7 of my mc's were before then (but didnt find out about 1 passing at 8 wks until 12wk scan).

Good luck to all of u!! Fervent prayers being sent up!!

 

[Maxparedesmom]

I lost my son at19 weeks 5 days . I don't really think it goes down . I'm not trying to scare u just being real I guess .if its going to happen it will .sucks really :.( . My son was fine tests were all fine then at a regular ap we couldn't find his heartbeat . I had just heard it 2 days before when we found out he was a boy . Did tons or test after giving birth and they never found out what happened . I have a 1 1/2 year old from a previous relationship . Makes me wonder is maybe my husband and I are just not compatible .im about 7 weeks now and I'm kinda going with the thought of let's just be happy I'm pregnant and don't worry until u know for sure something is wrong . I bled from week 4-5 with this baby and never bled with either of my sons . But u/s looked fine . I'm just going to be happy and hope everything goes well. Good luck to everyone and happy healthy nine months .( I hope I don't scare anyone or make anyone upset I just wanted to share my experience )

 

[momof3bears]

Momof3- hope all is going well. I'm totally agree with u about recurrent mc's taking away the ability to enjoy pregnancy. I'm almost 9 wks but can't relax and mainly feel worry rather than excitement. I need that 12wk mark to get here before I'll breathe a little easier. All 7 of my mc's were before then (but didnt find out about 1 passing at 8 wks until 12wk scan).

Good luck to all of u!! Fervent prayers being sent up!!

Very sorry to hear about your losses I can't imagine the worry you are going through. Everything is going well with me. I bought a doppler right before 9wks. So I can listen to heartbeat whenever I want. I do about twice a day. It has really eased my mind. I'm 11 wks now so I am slowly relaxing. And the little bump also helps make this feel real to me I am praying for this to be your sticky bean! Good luck to you

 

[ectopicpast]

I've heard that once you can see a heartbeat the chances of MC reduce greatly. Once you hit 12 weeks, you are kind of out of the "danger zone". Good luck to you! You'll be in my prayers!

 

[amjon]

I've heard that once you can see a heartbeat the chances of MC reduce greatly. Once you hit 12 weeks, you are kind of out of the "danger zone". Good luck to you! You'll be in my prayers!

There are plenty of us that have proven you are NEVER out of the "danger zone". How we wish making it to 12 weeks means you're home free! I would have my daughter and many of my friends would have their babies. Many of us really have no answers as to the cause of death either, just possibilities, none of which can be proven or disproven. I'm still worried about my twins (probably more so lately as I'm around when my daughter died).

 

[Maxparedesmom]

I agree amjon