Recurrent Miscarriage Thread

[cutieq]

Thanks Ginny. I'm willing to do whatever it takes but I absolutely prefer the alternate way. My doc hasn't heard of applying them that way so I wanted to check with my internet experts.

 

[DSemcho]

Dsemcho - thinking of you!

MrsR - I was tested for progesterone in every pregnancy and it was about 13 ng/ml in my first which they told me was low end of normal. It dropped to 8 in a subsequent draw and I miscarried when it dropped to 2 the week after that. In the following pregnancies it was 26 and 23ng/ml which I was told was perfect but they put me on progesterone anyway (prometrium pills which I took vaginally). I was told even though it doesn't seem I have a progesterone deficiency, the supplements won't hurt and may help if my progesterone is dropping. I will probably go on them again in the next pregnancy.

2k - glad you got the progesterone, FX for you!

My follow up prolactin test was normal so I guess the original test I was having a surge for some reason. So that's not a concern anymore. Thanks for weighing in on it ladies! Still haven't gotten a chance to sit down with the doc to discuss my MTHFR diagnosis because they want my DH to do a semen analysis (and we're opting out for now since he doesn't seem to have issues getting me pregnant). Hopefully they'll let us make an appointment without it!

Thank you.



I would still do the s/a. Just because he can get you pregnant doesn't mean there isn't an issue with the morphology of the sperm. We had two s/a's done last year (July and November) and got two TOTALLY different results.

 

[confuzion]

I think we would do the SA if I wasn't so certain that I was the issue.

But with my second loss they tested the baby and used my blood to determine that the chromosomal abnormality originated from me. So I know whatever the problem is, it's me.

 

[Mrs Reineke]

Ok confuzion, see my progesterone test was done on CD 21 when I was not pregnant and came back at 13.38ng/ml, so that is why my doctor said I was good. I've done a ton of research online about normal levels when not pregnant and from everything I've read, 10ng/ml or higher is in the normal range for not taking any supplements and 15ng/ml and higher is preferred while taking supplements. I also read a bunch about the progesterone cream and I'm not sure whether it would benefit me or not considering I'm producing it in normal ranges naturally. Plus there are side effects associated with it that I'm not real comfortable with unless my doctor prescribes it and she doesn't feel progesterone supplements are necessary. I'm definently going to have my levels checked as soon as I know I'm pregnant and watch them just in case, but I don't think that is my problem most likely. I've been worrying about every little detail and if I am needing to do something I'm not, etc. If I look at my test results and what has happened I'm pretty sure with every single one being normal but the blood clotting ones, that that is the issue. So praying the baby aspirin, omega 3's, vitamin c, vitamin d3 and prenantal vitamins with more folic acid in them will do the trick and then when I get pregnant I'll get in right away to have my clotting levels checked and if they are higher I will start doing the Lovenox injections. Any thoughts on my ideas?

 

[DSemcho]

Got my second quant back. The first one was one on 9Dec at 1500 and it was 6489. The second was done on 11Dec at 1130 and it is 9738. I'm not sure if this is good or not considering I'm not sure how it's supposed to increase (double 48 or double 72/96). If it's double 96 then it's fine... If it's double 48 then it's not... I also have another u/s scheduled for 18Dec to find out if there is a hb. If there is a hb then I will move over officially

 

[Hope39]

I think 48-72 is the doubling time they sort of use

X

 

[2kidsplusttc3]

so I am excited but nervous. Pregnant found out early this morning with a positive test.
just hoping this one sticks

 

[Mrs Reineke]

Congrats 2kidsplusttc3!!!!!

 

[Hope39]

I took a lot of meds to get that bundle of joy cutie, progesterone included

He was only 27w, I had a placental abruption and we had to switch his life support off two days later

Xxx

Definite hugs. We're all such a strong bunch of women.

I Agree with you there, i realised just how strong Tasha is after losing isaac .

miscarriages are hard to deal with and we are strong to keep going but dealing with a neo natal loss is a whole different ball game. Seeing Isaac and holding his hands made him so much more real, and then he was snatched away. Well not exactly snatched, we chose to switch his machines off so he didn't suffer

I never thought I would find it hard to just function normally on most days and in a few weeks I can try again, not not sure how strong I be then

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[Tasha]

Congrats 2kids

Hope. You say the nicest things about me. You will be fine, it will be tough but you are stronger than you think. Besides you have me, the girls here and our fb friends. We will get you through every day. Isaac is a special little boy, I know the sadness you feel is overwhelming but we both know he is with you, not in the way he should be but surrounds you, I'm sure of it. Love ya Chickaroo.

Afm

Spoiler

Fourth scan today. It went perfectly, hb and growth spot on. 9+5 now.

 

[Hope39]

You always message me nice things on FB

 

[petitpas]

Cutie, I switched to the back at some point, too. No spillage! No more worrying whether enough was absorbed before the melting out started
My obstetrician also prefers it this way. It says on the packet that you can take it either way (I was on cyclogest).

 

[mowat]

Tasha!

 

[Tasha]

Tasha!

This made me laugh. Lost for words?

 

[mowat]

You better believe it----almost everything puts me out of breath lately. Okay, maybe not typing!

 

[Squig34]

Congrats 2kids.

 

[blueblue]

dsemcho - good luck, hope it keeps going up

Oh Hope, I am so sorry, I can't imagine how hard that is. You and Tasha are so strong.

2kidsttc - congratulations

tasha - I'm really glad it's working out for you

confuzion - I would also have the SA done, just to rule everything out. We haven't as the doctor's say because I'm getting pregnant there's no problem (it does take two though...) but it's prob worth doing.

I have my first period since our recent loss so it's time to try again, not sure I'm ready to get back on the rollercoaster yet.

 

[DSemcho]

Thanks blue!!


I hope this month works out for you. I know me and DH had given up at the beginning of this year and on top of that we had 4 losses between March and August. This was such a surprise and I hate all the people who told me to not try and it will happen because it did... Damn people having to be right and crap!!! (And no.. I'm not saying that to you. I know how much we want to punch people who say it)

 

[blueblue]

dsemcho - that is really tough for you . We had 3 losses in 15 months and that was hard enough. I hope everything works out this time , how are you feeling? Lol, I know, it drives us all crazy, my particular favourite was the person who told me (after no. 2) that it would keep happening over and over until I found out what caused it. I still don't have a reason after 4. Thanks, hope this month brings happier news too for everyone

 

[GingerPanda]

Congrats Tasha, 2kids, and DSemcho! (And anyone else I might have missed!)


I don't post here often. I guess because I've only had two losses, and wasn't sure if I really belonged. But this week, after being symptomatic for years but testing negative, I FINALLY got diagnosed with hypothyroidism. My doctor thinks I probably have Hashimoto's, as my thyroid is very painful and inflamed. At the end of August, my TSH was 1.15. Last Monday, it was 88.89. Yikes! So they put me on 100 mcg of levothyroxine. Hopefully today I'll get blood drawn to see if I have antithyroid antibodies. My endocrinologist says with levels like mine, it's no wonder I am profoundly infertile and have lost the two pregnancies I managed to achieve with Clomid.

I did a round of Femara this cycle (before I got the diagnosis), which succeeded in making me ovulate (which is a big deal for me!). I know with a TSH as high as mine is, pregnancy is unlikely. It's so weird to be hoping that I'm not pregnant so we can get my thyroid and testosterone under control.

What a whirlwind this week has been! I went from a year and a half of my doc telling me my miscarriages were bad luck and my difficulty conceiving was just PCOS to this! Where if I don't take levothyroxine and do something to lower my testosterone, I'll just keep having losses whenever I manage to get pregnant.