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[WishnandHopn]

TC, the polyps make it harder for the embryo to implant properly, and also a greater chance of miscarriage. I think it depends how big they are and where in the uterus. I've read that some people do have successful pregnancies with polyps, but there is often a lot of spotting.

Still, the polypectomy is a pretty easy procedure I think, I am hoping for a quick recovery and to start TTC again asap, but we will see what the doc says on Wed.

There is something so special about that first BFP. I wish I had enjoyed my first short pregnancy more...it didn't last long and I spent most of it worrying about the worst happening. And then it did. Definitely good advice to enjoy every minute of being pregnant. But I have a feeling I will be a basketcase when I get pregnant again!

TC, sorry if you already said earlier, but have they figured out the cause of your losses?

 

[StillPraying]

Wish its so hard to enjoy it when you're terrified, especially when it happens, it makes it hard not to be afraid of going through it again. i hope your dr gives you the all clear right away!

 

[confuzion]

Hi ladies, hoping to join your thread, I've very recently had a MC on @ 10+5 on Sept 17th. I had bloods took on 19/8 @ 86 then again on 21/8 @ 29, midwife was really happy with the scans & blood results so DH and I have been giving the go ahead to TTC again.
The last few days I've been wanting the bleeding to go so we could start trying, so today the bleeding has gone and all I can think of is how frightened I am about trying incase it happens again.

Hope you are all well & the BFP come soon for all xx

Welcome and sorry for your loss . Fear is totally understandable but with "only" one loss, the odds are in your favor

AF showed *sigh* here's to October :thumbsup:

Sorry about AF SP. Really hoping this is your month.

Well we BD'd last night so I suppose that counts as trying! Even if my egg did get fertilized, it probably won't stick since the polyp acts like an IUD and prevents implantation. I have my follow-up appt with the fertility specialist on Wednesday, so I'm hoping he can book me in for surgery asap. The clock is ticking...damn clock.

You never know. You could get pregnant and that baby could find a sweet spot to implant on . I'm sure it's happened to women with polyps before; could totally happen for you.

I'm okay. I've been binge watching Hulu all week, which is a nice distraction. But lately all the commercials are for Clear blue pregnancy test and women having cute announcement celebrations...and it makes me so sad. Like after 3 losses, pregnancy will never be that exciting for me. I mean of course I'm looking forward to hopefully being pregnant again at some point, but it won't be that exciting, carefree spirit like I had with my first pregnancy.

Miscarriage, and recurrent miscarriage especially, definitely ruin pregnancy for you. I remember for my second pregnancy, although I was afraid to lose it, I was still thinking I likely wouldn't. Then I did. Then I lost another. And another. My daughter's pregnancy was riddled with anxiety. I wish I had enjoyed it more. Alas, I don't think my next pregnancy will be any better. My daughter nearly died coming into the world (prolapsed cord at home before I was even in labor ), and I have a whole new set of fears.

 

[tcinks]

Wishn, I just looked up polyps and I think they are similar to fibroids, which I have. But mine are on the outer side of the uterus, not inside. I've worried that they could be part of the reason for the miscarriages, but the doctors all assure me they aren't. I also have incompetent cervix, which means as baby grows and start to put weight on it, it basically just starts to open without warning and baby will come. There is a procedure that can help, usually done around 12 weeks.

4dpo and already itching to test

 

[StillPraying]

Tcinks did they put a stitch in during your previous pregnancies?

 

[tcinks]

No, but they will in the future. They didn't confirm that my cervix was the issue until after my second loss. They noticed at 20 weeks that my cervix was basically open, my doctor said it was too late for a stitch, so she put in a pessary instead. She was so casual about it all, said to come back in 3 weeks. She said I didn't even need to be on bedrest, just go about life as usual. She was a high risk specialist so I thought "well she has seen this before, she knows what she's talking about". Still, I decided to put myself on bedrest, but it didn't matter because my baby started to come a week later. I know that there were a lot of factors at work, but I really believe if my doctor had been more proactive, my baby might be here. The high risk doctor I see now used to work with her, but they split up the practice. When I told her how the past pregnancy went, she was shocked at how it was handled. Just thinking about it all again just makes me so upset! There is a lot more to the story, but I won't get into all of it now. I just know that from here out, I will be more involved in my care and demand what I know my baby and I need.

 

[WishnandHopn]

Oh tcinks, your story just makes me so sad and angry. I am continually astounded by stories of incompetent and indifferent doctors. It's horrible to have to go through losses to find out something is wrong, but knowledge is power and hopefully with this better doctor and your own persistence you will get your take home baby very soon.

 

[confuzion]

You absolutely have to be your own advocate. I'm so sorry tclinks .

How is everyone?

 

[StillPraying]

Worst AF I've ever experienced but hanging in there

 

[confuzion]

SP. With my later loss I found that the next AF was bad. I think maybe our bodies have some more to clear out? Hope it lightens up for you soon.

 

[tcinks]

I feel like my first cycle after miscarriage was always heavier too. Hopefully it won't last too long.

 

[StillPraying]

I'm on day 5 and it seems like it's pretty much gone, I'm down to just pink when I wiped so hopefully that means it will be gone soon, I'm completely exhausted.
How are you ladies?

 

[tcinks]

Feeling okay. I've been having tummy issues so I just started a new probiotic (I've taken them before, but when I run out I forget to buy more) and was thinking of getting a fiber supplement. I feel like an old lady. Any of you take anything like that?

I was so good yesterday and didn't test...then today I was thinking "well maybe I ovulated earlier than I thought, and I'm actually already at 10dpo" I haven't tested yet, but so tempted! Having some mild symptoms, mostly sore breasts and some cramping. Which in my previous pregnancies were signs for me, but now they also are Pms symptoms (which I never used to get) . Kind of frustrating, but time will tell.

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Very watery cm yesterday and today... No ewcm yet though... We've been bding every other day so hopefully we'll have a chance to catch the egg.

 

[StillPraying]

Fx they are symptoms for you TC!

Gagrlin woohoo for getting all the bd in!

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

If this doesn't end up or month or will not be for lack of trying..

 

[tcinks]

Well I broke down and tested today...

Spoiler

I hope it's okay to post this, I couldn't wait! I'm shocked at how clear the line is...af isn't due for 6 days! https://i67.tinypic.com/2nteaeu.jpg

 

[MDW]

Well I broke down and tested today...

Spoiler

I hope it's okay to post this, I couldn't wait! I'm shocked at how clear the line is...af isn't due for 6 days! https://i67.tinypic.com/2nteaeu.jpg

I really do wish you all the best, what great news xxx

I've struggled to post in here, I am really keen to be pregnant again, but don't want to seem like I am rushing in to things. I loved being pregnant again, and it being taken away from me so quickly just feels so unfair. The whole starting again feels tough though too. Head is a bit all over the place at the moment I suppose.

 

[WishnandHopn]

Wow tcinks that is great line! Huge congrats!!!

Welcome MDW...TTC after loss is definitely an emotional rollercoaster. You're in good company here, we all get how hard it can be and all the mixed feelings.

AFM...had our follow-up with the fertility specialist and it was all bad news. I booked my polyp surgery for Dec 2 and he recommended we use contraception until after the surgery. The sperm analysis was not too good and they're going to repeat it. He recommends we consider starting fertility treatments right after the surgery. I'm feeling pretty down about all of it.

 

[StillPraying]

Tcinks omg so happy for you!!! Congratulations!

Mdw welcome!! Ttc after a loss is the worst emotional roller-coaster ever.

Wish im sorry you didn't get more positive news but it is good that the dr is already looking ahead at fertility treatment plans. Did they say what kind of treatment theyre recommending?