Third Time Lucky - Fingers Crossed!!!

[CherylC3]

Bag puss aw I hated being so sick..x

Lou I kno once I started crying I cudnt stop lol... Hopefully our babies will soon be here. X

 

[Laubull]

Lou and Cheryl it sounds like both of your babies will come when they are ready. Lou I am sure things will start happening soon, and Cheryl great news baby has turned. I am looking forward to hearing baby news VERY SOON!

Bagpuss sorry about the sickness, I hope it passes in the 2nd trimester, it's not far away now! Fingers crossed all the clothes fit, my advice is leggings and more leggings, I am living in them!

Hugs to all.
xxx

 

[mannymoo]

I agree Laubull. I bought a pair of preggy leggings on the weekend and I'm going back this weekend to get some more. Best things ever - so comfy!

Bagpuss - I know it sounds crazy but try enjoy the sickness. Everytime I felt rough, I reminded myself that it meant LO was growing and that made me feel a bit better.

Lou and Cheryl - the race is on! Maybe both babes will arrive on the same day!

 

[mommylov]

Thanks Cheryl and good luck! Lou you too!!!! Hope those babies come into this world soon!

Hope everyone is well! I just did my progesterone test this morning so I probably wont get the results today. I had a level of 26.88 last month so a good level wont mean much unless Im pregnant. With TWO mature follies this month, Im really hoping to be pregnant!

 

[bagpuss19]

I am appreciating the sickness no complaining but wish it wasn't stopping me in my tracks so much I'm getting nothing done!

Also although it should be reassuring my mc head sometimes turns it against me and I start thinking it feels different today maybe something is wrong!! Wish I could have a scan everyday!

When do you start to relax after having had previous mc?

Thanks for the support xx

 

[thethomsons]

Exciting that two babies arriving very soon!! So good after everything we have all been through! Can't believe I'm going to be 30 weeks on Sunday, where does time go!! I'm officially off work till maternity leave now on 3rd June. Doctor doesn't advise me going back for 7 weeks prior to it starting as I have such a lot of pain from operation/unhealed body/pregnancy. Told my boss who wasn't too bad about it. Just need to get sick line on Friday to cover me and that is it. Can't believe I won't be back at work till a year in July! Mad!

 

[buttercup_82]

Hi ladies. Is it okay if I join in? Have been reading thru this thread from the start, just need to find somewhere for some advice and support.

I am currently miscarrying for the third time. I already have one child who was conceived on first cycle after my first mc (blighted ocum) but then when I got pregnant again after dd I miscarried at 14 weeks due to a placental haemorrhage.

I should now be 7 weeks (again, waited until after my first af after mc) but started spotting on Saturday night and am now having what I would describe as a period. We had a scan on mon, they think maybe I was early for my dates (although I'm pretty sure of my dates) but since the bleeding has turned from brown to red, and spotting to flow.

I just don't know what to do now. My consultant and doc said its nothing to do with ttc too soon after my last mc (had to deliver baby and d&c also). But I just feel empty. I just want to know what chances would be of mc again if we ttc again straight away. I'm even thinking of ntnp as soon as bleeding stops, and if no bfp then try properly after first af. I just see that many of u on this thread have had back to back mc and are now successfully pregnant and due any day now!

I had bloods checked after last mc, all came back normal but am now taking baby aspirin daily. Never had progesterone checked - think my lp is 10 days so maybe worthwhile getting checked?

Also, does it look like all three mc are for different reasons? First blighted ovum, second baby perfect, mc caused by placental haemorrhage, third - no reason as yet, prob too early (6.5 weeks) to ever know...

There are so many differing views. I was worried people would think I mc again because ttc soon, but all my docs said that wasn't the case. I can't remember but think they told me to wait one af, but this time I'm thinking of just ntnp as I said.

I would be so grateful for some help. I'm sure this question has been asked before so sorry if it has. Thank you so much xo

 

[Laubull]

Hi Buttercup

I am sorry you are joining us

I am not sure if I can help with all of your points, but regarding trying to soon, I conceived this rainbow baby straight after a mc at 6 weeks, so in my view no you can't try too soon however mine was a straightforward mc (if they can be!).

I also self prescribed asprin because I was concerned about a family history of blood clots, I stopped about 7 weeks as I'd had a scan and saw a heartbeat, plus the doctors weren't happy I'd made the decision to take it! However I know there are girls on here who started taking it and are still taking it and will stop shortly before the birth.

I had a short LP too, about 11 days, however here I am 34 weeks pregnant so obviously it wasn't an issue for me, plus if you already have a child that is a good sign. But if you can get your progestrone levels tested then why not, I am not sure if you're in the UK, US or somewhere else so don't know how easy it is?

I really hope your 3 mcs were just bad luck, you obviously can carry to term but I know that doesn't help when all you want is another. Sending you big hugs and lots of good luck vibes!

x

 

[mannymoo]

Hi Buttercup and welcome to the thread. Like Laubull, I'm sorry you have to join us but hopefully you will get your rainbow baby very soon.

I strongly believe that you will only conceive again when your body is ready. If you fall pregnant again straight away, then your body was ready for it. I've tried straight away after both my MC but only had luck after first AF the first time and third AF the second time. I say go for NTNP and just see what happens. My OB/ GYN said not to worry if it happened straight away.

Regarding the aspirin and progesterone, I was put on aspirin until 35 weeks as a precaution. I did do some clotting tests which were all normal but GYN said there is no harm in staying on the aspirin. I have had progesterone tested every pregnancy (but only straight after I got my BFPs to see if I needed supplements). For both the second and the third I did need supplements which I think has made a huge difference. If you can get progesterone tested, definitely do so.

I do think your losses all sound very different so lets hope it is bad luck and your next week works out. Keep us updated with your progress. xx

 

[buttercup_82]

Laubull and mannymoo - thank you both so much for your replies and advice, it is so helpful being able to talk this through with people who have been through it before. It's just so horrible, but I am not loosing faith. Praying things will work out soon sorry for your previous losses too.

In terms of mc, this is the earliest have had and also it's the first one that I have actually started bleeding. Well with my first, I spotted brown but it wasn't until my dating scan that I found out. With 2nd all scans we're good and just found out at a routine scan one day, no bleeding until i was induced. So, I suppose I am kind of hoping this one is straight forward (yes if u can call it that!). I had d&c with the previous ones, but hoping this time because I'm so early that it will happen naturally. And maybe the fact that I'm bleeding now means it will? I don't know. Not sure what to expect with it being this early on, did you guys mc naturally?

Going back to hospital next week so I guess i will find out what's happening then. Just wondering also is there any difference in ttc after natural mc versus d&c? I have heard conflicting tales, but I have now had one successful pregnancy and one mc, both in first cycle after d&c...

Hope u are both doing well, and delighted for your pregnancies, especially after what u have been through. Hoping I have another successful pregnancy again soon

Thanks so much xo

 

[mommylov]

HI Buttercup, welcome and sorry for your loss I have had 2 mc's myself (one MMC that ended with a D&C and one natural). The difference I noticed was the after my D&C it took my body 6 weeks for af to start and then I needed to have a followup to make sure that everything looked ok whereas with my natural, they just checked my hcg levels until they hit 0 which was failry quick and I was told I could ttc the very next cycle. Everyone is different and each dr will have his/her own opinion but I actually think that I prefered the natural vs d&c route. Hope everything works out for you!

 

[mannymoo]

Both of my mcs were natural and I was quite relieved about that. With my first (also a BO), I also spotted for a week. I was offered a dnc but opted to wait it out. After a week of spotting, I started bleeding heavily and passed everything within 24 hours of the bleeding atarting. I ovulated just a couple of days later than normal and my cycle was pretty much back to normal straight away. My second one was also similar to you. All scans up to 10 weeks were perfect and then at 11 weeks I started bleeding and we realized baby had died at about 10 1/2 weeks. I took induction pills and had passed everything within 2 hours of taking the pills. I didn't ovulate that cycle but af arrived on time and the next month my cycle was back to normal.

I definitely think you bounce back faster from natural but I don't have anything to compare it to. If you are already bleeding, I think you should try wait it out. Thinking of you. X

 

[buttercup_82]

Thanks mommylov and mannymoo, I am bleeding quite heavily now and passing stuff with bad cramps have a scan in morning so Im hoping that I won't need any medical management this time round. Will keep u updated, thank u so much for the advice and support, hope u are both doing good xo

 

[mommylov]

Sounds like you are in the process hun hopefully its all clear and you will be back to ttc in no time!

 

[bagpuss19]

Thanks mommylov and mannymoo, I am bleeding quite heavily now and passing stuff with bad cramps have a scan in morning so Im hoping that I won't need any medical management this time round. Will keep u updated, thank u so much for the advice and support, hope u are both doing good xo

Hope it's not too physically painful for you buttercup it's a horrible thing to go through xx

 

[Lou15]

Hi Buttercup, welcome and I am so sorry for your losses. Each time I miscarried, I waited til after 1st AF to start trying, as that was what I was advised by the consultant I saw. This pregnancy happened the cycle of that 1st AF after 2nd m/c. However, based on the other ladies on this thread I think ntnp once the bleeding stops is fine- as Manny says, you will only conceive if your body is ready, and quite a few people on here have conceived before an AF I think. Good luck and keep us posted!

No news from me really except that BP has dropped back down to normal again and no protein in last urine sample, which is great. So the waiting continues! Next appt is Tues if nothing happens in meantime.

 

[mannymoo]

Lou you must be SOOO over this by now. Really hope something happens soon.

Cheryl any news?

 

[Lou15]

Thanks Manny! Have spent most of today in tears, because I don't think I can manage another day of this, and also don't think I'm in any fit state for labour now either! And DH is busy lambing his sheep, on top of all the other farm jobs, so have seen him for all of about 5 mins today- obviously could meet up with friends for company, but when feeling like this all I want is my DH! Oh well, hoping maybe all the tears and feeling emotional might be due to labour hormones starting??! A girl can hope!

I second Manny- any news Cheryl?

Hope everyone else is well xxxx

 

[Laubull]

Lou I'm sorry to hear you're struggling, the only thing I can suggest is to try and get the labour started.... Get bouncing on your ball, eat a curry and loads of pineapple and of course jump DH inbetween the lambing sessions, obviously! If you're tired you could try a nice long bath....with some nipple stimulation, plus some hot flannels, I'm sure I read that somewhere!

Thinking labour starting thoughts for you

X

 

[thethomsons]

Lou sending lots of bring on baby vibes your way!!! Try and keep thinking of how amazing it will be to see your baby soon! Xx