First Period After Miscarriage.........WHEN......

[sydsmommy]

I had a miscarriage that began on February 11.  I stopped bleeding on February February 19.  Does anyone have any idea when I should have another period?

[firsttimearound]

First of all I am sorry for your loss. I think the time varies for alot of people. A close friend of mine miscarried last year and it took her about 6 weeks. I know of some others that never started again...because they got pregnant before AF had a chance to show up. Best wishes to you.

[Wisegirl]

I had a m/c in May and AF came exactly 29 days after.  I'm a fairly regular person with my cycle.
Take Care

[Christie2004]

anywhere from 4-8 weeks after a miscarriage is completed is about the average time.

I'm sorry for your loss.

[blondie72]

After my 2nd D&C which was Oct 6, 2003 (they did NOT get everything the first time) I got my period Nov 7, 2003 and then my second period came Dec 7, 2003 (I had NEVER been that reg.) Jan 7 came and went so I took a test and was pg again.  I have a wonderful but fussy 6 month old baby boy.  Good Luck to you and I am so sorry you had to go through that.  Take Care

[cinnamonheart]

Sorry to hear about your miscarriage, It seems alot of us had that disappointing ,emotional event happen to us.
Good thing is most of us are either pregnant or have had children.
You mentioned you bleed from the 11-19  they did do a d&c didnt they?
Your periods should return to regular state by 4-6 weeks

[ham422]

hopefully you will not be like me, it took 12 weeks to get my period after my m/c. although it is great to not have a period, it does mess with getting pg since most drs want you to have a period after a m/c before trying again, this is because you could have a higher chance of m/c

[carolyn55806]

Hello- I am so sorry.
I had a miscarriage on February 4th. I got pregnant 2 weeks after the miscarriage (so use protection if you don't want that to happen) so my period would have arrived around the 4th of March. I also had a miscarriage last November and i got my period 4 weeks to the day. My doc told me it varies from 3-8 weeks.

[Gili]

Had a m/c on Feb. 26.  Bleeded for exactly 1 week and tapered to spotting for another week.  Don't have my period yet.  I am not in a rush to get pregnant either.  That's probably not the norm because most people have the urge to get pregnant again immediatley after a loss.  In fact, I plan to 'avoid' getting pregnant for at leat another 6 months to do some traveling first.

Best wishes to you.

[Stacie30]

mine came exactly 29 days after my D&C.

[sydsmommy]

Thanks ladies!  It started today!

[nataliejane]

Hello everyone, I just wanted to say I had a misscarriage last March 4, at 12 weeks along and I got my period on April 1st. My question to any of you is I had my period for 4 days or so, seemed pretty normal and then I stopped for two days but today is April 8 and it seems I started all over again.  has anyone had this situation happen to them?  I never did go back to the doctor after the misscarriage and the D&C it was just all to much for me it was a really bad experiance the doctor and nurses were laughing the whole time, (but thats a different stroy) and I didn't feel I needed to go back.  I was planning on trying to get pregnant this month.  I just want to put this all behind me and move forward.  Do you think it is normal, I couldn't go through an D & C again.....
Natalie

[Jrkitty]

I had a miscarrige 2 months ago and i just got my first period today,, i was wondering if its normal for your first period to be light... i usually bleed pretty heavy.. but im not i have normal cramping but i was worried about the lightness of it.. is this normal for the first one?
Danielle

[jenn761]

I had a  miscarriage and D&C on Aug 7th and my first period came October 6 but it was just a small amt of blood spotting for 2 days and intense cramping. My doctor said that was norm and everything is fine but my next wwas just Nov 3rd and it was brown spotting and intense cramping. Now im at abt the time to ovulate and i am spotting blood instead. Is anyone familiar with this? Is there hope for me to get pg again?
jenn

[duehring]

I have spotted when I ovulated a few times. I got pregnant both times.

I am sorry for your loss.

[jenn761]

thanks, well i called my ob and they want to do a sonohystogram. Has anyone heard of this? I am just curious to know if i should really have this done or kinda wait it out to see what happens next month!?! I wont be able to try again until after this procedure and im anxious to get this baby boat going. I just dont want to do something that isnt really needed, even though i know they are my Doctors and they should know best, i feel like everytime i have something like this done they always say "everything looks good".
thanks girls

[Kat37183]

I had a m/c on Nov 13, 2007,  No D&C. Dr says not having a period more than 4 weeks is normal. Although if it gets 6 weeks and no period you should go back to the dr. to get a pg test done. Still waiting on mine to come!

[Trac162]

I had a miscarrige 3 weeks ago and we havent been using protection. I've felt a little light headed and also really tired and run down. I'm wondering if I could be pregnant again??? The pregnancy test would'nt show up results thisa early would it ?????

[tahara]

i had a miscarriage in the month of December, but did not go to do the D&C, now i'm spotting, is there a problem with me?, what can happen to me, if i don't do the D&C?.

[Lilyb]

If I were you, i would do the sonohysterogram. They probably want to make sure that you dont have any scartissue. sometimes the scartissue prevents the flow to come out as in a normal AF. I dont think the procedure itself is a big deal. My dctor just suggested I have one before trying again.

[Trinitim]

I would suggest to go to the doctor, you need to make sure there are no left over from the pregnancy, I had to go to hospital twice as in my case they did not remove everything in the first time. I hade a misscariage in september and my second hospital vsit for the dc was end of november, I am still waiting for my period :-( good luck and all the best for everybody

[Tiffharper]

I am glad I am not the only one having some of these simillar problems. I  miscarried on Oct. 8th and have not had a normal period yet. I have had random weeks of spotting, but no normal period. I actually called the ob and they said I need to wait another month to see if I have a period. It is very frustrating not knowing what is going on with my crazy body.

[Tiffharper]

I am curious, you said scar tissue could prevent normal flow of periods, would there only be scar tissue if you had a D&C? I had a natural miscarriage but I trying to figure out what could be the problem.

[BG07]

I had a complete miscarriage on Jan 2nd (no D&C needed), bled for about 7 days and am due for my normal period this week.  I have all the period symptoms but it hasn't come yet, it's only Tuesday but mine has always been on point even after going off the pill.  I'm due to ovulate end of Jan/beginning of Feb and would like to try again.  Is this a bad idea???  

[nca006]

I had a miscarriage with our first child on Dec 28. I had a blighted ovum. Wandering when aunt flow will visit me. I have had cramping like I usually do before aunt flow. Used ovulation strips from the internet to check ovulation. They said that I was not ovulating at the time. I continued this for a few days before having unprotected sex. Seriously doubt I could be prego again. Could the test strips tell me a lie? Some doctors say to wait three months, some say to wait for your first normal cycle, and some say that it could cause you to miscarriage if you get prego shortly after mc. Waiting three months is mostly for psychological reasons, but who is right and who is wrong?

[Tiffharper]

I went to the doctor after my miscarriage in October and asked  him at what point we could start trying again since I had read so much conflicting information. This is a man who has been a doctor for many years and is very knowledgeable and straightforward. He said you can start trying immediately. He said there is no proof or reason for waiting if you are ready. If your body regulates and begins ovulating and you are able to get pregnant then the chances of miscarriage are not higher even if you get pregnant right away. Most people won't be able to get pregnant right away anyway. I miscarried three months ago with my first and my body has still not regulated and I am not pregnant yet, so I guess it varies for everyone, but there is no harm in trying again soon.

[nca006]

Thanks for the info!

[Joanna323]

for everyone who had a natural mc how long did it take to stop bleeding, and feel somewhat normal?


Thanks.

[Tiffharper]

I had a normal miscarriage and it was about 2 weeks before I stopped bleeding, but it felt like forever!

[KM604]

I had a complete miscarriage on December 25, 2007, bled until January 1, 2008 and have yet to start my period.  My Gynocologist said to call him in the middle of February if I haven't started my period by then. He also told me to wait until my first period before trying to conceive again. I too have had period like symptoms, but no bleeding yet. Hopefully I start my period soon.  Hope this helps and sorry for your loss.

[baby247]

I'm 39 had complete m/c nov 11/07 bled right after but have been experince irr. cycle. This month
my cylce has been brown, this would've been my first child. I was told i would get pregnant faster since I've finally concieved. My preg lasted 11wks. anyone out can relate to my story    

[luvsearnhardtjr]

Hi, I had a natural m/c on 12/22/07, bled for about a week and also have yet to start my 1st AF!!  Today is CD 38...I've never wanted a period so bad...lol.  I have yet to call my OB though as she told me it'd be 4-6 wks before I'd get my 1st AF...closer to 6 wks as I m/c'd naturally.  Keep me posted!!

[Hopestheway]

HI all, I am 23 years old and recently had my third miscarriage right before the new year.  I found out at my first sonogram during my second pregnancy that I have a heart shaped uterus, which is either a bicornate uterus or septum.  It has been a stressful and emotional 2 years during the miscarriages so my heart goes out to all of you have experienced a loss.  I have decided to see a specialist to have surgery and wait a couple years to try again to give myself time to heal physically and especially emotionally.  I hadn't done that in the past 2 years with my miscarriages. I have heard both the good and the bad stories, but the success stories give me hope.  I am new to this site so if anyone has any advice or wants to chat please do.  I wish you all the best!  Good luck!

[Hopestheway]

Many of you said that your first periods after miscarriage were light.  Mine came about a month after the miscarriage and is the heaviest I have ever experienced.  ...I hope its normal as well.  Has anyone had any similar experience?

[erinnicole]

Hi all,

I've been reading these forums for about a month now and this is the first one I've seen that's actually up-to-date! (most were written a year ago or more).... so I'm jumping on this one. =) I'm 28 and m/c at 8 weeks last Monday, Jan 21st. We saw a heartbeat at 6.5 weeks but no yolk sac, so i guess i wasn't completely surprised that i ended up miscarrying. I had a D&C scheduled for the 22nd, but cancelled since I started miscarrying naturally. Bled for about a week, then did a sonogram yesterday to confirm that my uterus was all clear...and it is. I feel healthy enough and would like to start trying again as soon as possible. I don't want to be stupid about it, though, and try too soon only to have another m/c.... but anyway, I'll keep you posted on the progress. Just want to say thanks to all who post. It's very encouraging to read the stories from others who are going through the same thing or similar things. Take care and God bless.....

[9954lisa]

I began my miscarriage (first pregnancy) on 1/3/08 and went straight from bleeding & spotting into a full-blown period on 1/29/08.  My doctor said she has never had a patient go from a miscarriage to a period with no break in between but since my blood test came back with normal non-pregnancy hormone levels on 1/30/08 she's certain the miscarriage was complete.  I've had some cramping off and on and a very heavy blood flow...more than I've had in previous periods.  Has anyone ever heard about someone not having a break between a miscarriage and their next period?  

[etac]

I wanted to comment to Hopestheway that I had a m/c on Jan 2 at 10 weeks.  I had a D&C on the 5th of January.  I bled for 6-7 days.  I got AF yesterday and it is SO HEAVY.  I normally have really light periods and this is so not what I normally have!!!  I checked out fine at the dr a couple of weeks ago so this is really surprising me

[1more]

I went in for my regular 8 weeks sonogram only to find no heartbeat. We scheduled the D & C for the next day Jan. 16. I actually started bleeding that night Jan. 15. My doctor has said I can try again whenever I'm ready. I just turned 43 and he says there's no reason to wait. I'm not dealing with any emotional issues as we have 4 boys and I never really felt this pregnancy was "right" from the beginning. Because I'm emotionally and physically healthy, I think that's why my doctor said we could get started 2 weeks after the D & C. Because of my age, we are also considering IVF to speed up the process although our 4 boys were conceived the "fun" way. Best wishes to you. God will provide.

[Riann]

I recently m/c'd on 12/25/2008.  I started my period on 1/28/08, however, it is still going (2/9/08).  My normal periods run 7-8 days, but I'm going on 12 days and I'm alittle worried why it's lasting so long.  It hasn't been heavy, just spotting for the last 4-5 days, but is that normal for your 1st period after a m/c to last so long?  Please help!

Riann

[9954lisa]

I was told the first period after a miscarriage can go for as long as a month.  I bled from Jan. 3 (when my miscarriage started) to February 9.  I went straight from my miscarriage into a period which is unusual but my doctor said there is no rhyme or reason since every woman's body is different.  If you have lots of pain or a fever then you should contact your doctor immediately.  Good luck.

[Riann]

Thanks for your response.  I've never had a m/c and I wasn't sure what's normal and what's not.  Good luck to you too!

[mommatolucius]

I found out i was pg the sunday before christmas and began the M/C  a week later! I bled to 4-5 weeks, is that normal? I haven't had a period yet and i never had them regularly. My only child was conceived when i hadn't had a period for 6 months! Can anyone relate?? My M/C was natural and i hate going to see doctors, what sould I do!?!

[Riann]

When I had my m/c the docotor said you could bleed up to 6 weeks afterwards.  I would still recommend you calling your OB doc and letting them know what's going on.  They may or may not want to see you, they can give advice over the phone.  If you plan on getting pregnant again it's important to follow up with your OB doc, even if you're not their biggest fan.

[hopefullysoon]

I have found this site to be inspirational and helpful. I miscarried on February 12 and have stayed home for a few days to "grieve." I have a little girl and I would like another child. I find your stories encouraging. I would like to get started right away like some of you. I am 36 and this is my first m/c. I feel some of you are so brave to keep trying. This encourages me to do so as well.

[trrmt]

I am 40, first pregnancy. I also confirmed I was pg the Sunday before Christmas. First OBG appt on Jan 9; blood test came down too low so we knew I was going to m/c, which happened naturally on Jan 15. Bled for two weeks, blood count went down to 0 on Feb 4, and got my first period Feb 15 - like some of you, much heavier than normal. Given my age, Dr. and I agreed it's better to try to get pregnant ASAP. However, study of my pregnant tissue indicated everything was normal, but Dr. said this was inconclusive (???) ... so not sure if I should go to Fertility practice in case something else is wrong (I have uterine fibroids). Anyone with this experience?

[9954lisa]

Is sex after a miscarriage normal?

[9954lisa]

Oops...is it normal for sex to be painful after a miscarriage?

[lilsister01]

do you have to get a d&c after m/c?

[lilsister01]

do you have to get a d&c after m/c?

[KM604]

I finally got AF on 2/11 and it ended 2/16.  It was normal, with the initial cramping and heavy bleeding.  So it took almost 7 weeks after my miscarriage for my period to start.

[KM604]

You don't have to have a D & C if you have a normal miscarriage.  I had a normal miscarriage because my body cleaned itself out pretty much (the fetal tissue, in my case because i wasn't too far along, passed on its own).  You doctor will know whether you need a D & C or not.  As far as the painful sex question, I don't really know the answer to that because I didn't experience any pain.  Then again I waited about a week after the miscarraige to start having sex again (because I bled for a week after).

[sheeboo]

I have been reading this blog and I must say I appreciate all the feedback. I had my D&C on January 16th and I had a period on Monday February 18th 4 1/2 weeks after my D&C. My period started out very very very light with no cramping and sometimes no flow all day. On the third day it was very heavy. Heavier than usual with some normal cramping. My doc told me that a period usually comes 4 to 6 weeks after the D& C. He also told me sex after 3 weeks was okay but to use protection until after my 2nd cycle because pregnancy was possible as early as 3 weeks afterwards.  He also said that it was ok to wait just one cycle before trying again because 2 cycles just ensure accurate pregnacy dating.
One thing I want to add is that 3 weeks after my D&C I experienced some cramping on one side near my ovaries. It was accompanied by alot of thick ovulation type discharge. Much more than I usually saw during ovulation. I went to the  doc and he said that this was normal and that my body was probably trying to regulate  and ovulate.

[JenMD954]

Just had a mc on Jan 31 at 9 wks.  Bled for about two weeks, then stopped.  I had about 1.5 wk w/ no bleeding, but started bleeding pretty heavily again 2/21.  Was checked for retained products right after the mc and there were none.  Not sure if this is my period...that would make it only 3 wks between my mc and period.

[Red9107]

I had a complete miscarriage that started 12/28. Dr said that I'd get my AF 4-6 weeks. I got it exactly on time, very heavy and increased cramping. Now it's been 27 days and I still have not even started. I am learning fertility awareness and thought I ovulated on 2/23 with the 'normal' ovulatory pain I feel but still no period (and if you follow FAM no thermal shift in my waking temp). Anyone follow FAM or know if it's normal to have a delayed period after you've had a normal period? THX! Hoping I"m not just weird as I truly want to try again soon and have been very enlightened by your tales of getting prego so soon after m/c.

[mommyof107]

I had a MC on January 7, 2008 and bled for exactly seven days. I wasn't far along. I didn't require a D&C, however it has almost been 8 weeks and I still have not started a normal cycle again, nor have a bled at all for that matter. I took pregnancy test after pregnany test and they all came back negative. I don't know whether to worry.?

[graycyn]

My heart goes out to everyone.  I'm 28 and had a mc on Feb. 27, 2008.  It was our first baby.  Most definetely the worst experience of my life.  I was 9 wks 4 days along, but was told that the baby stopped growing at 7 wks.  I had a D&C scheduled but began to mc naturally, so it was canceled.  Now that mostly everything has passed, I'm just bleeding lightly and expect it to end soon.  Like everyone, I've heard so many conflicting stories of when to try again.  The dr. told me 6 wks, but didn't mention waiting for my first period.  But that could have been because he didn't want to give me too much info. at once.  I really want to try again soon, but want to be smart about it.  I don't mind waiting for my first period if it actually comes in 4-6 wks...but now I'm really nervous that it won't...here's hoping for the best.

[Red9107]

I totally know how you feel and have that same anxiety. I think, from all the things I've read, they request that you wait past at least 2 cycles so they know that 1) your hormone level is down and 2) that you're back on a nornal cycle. If you are still producing pregnancy hormones- which if you're like me, you are- then if you get pregnant now they won't be able to tell if the levels are from pregnancy # 1 or a new one. I lost my first pregnancy at 9 weeks and am still waiting to be back on a 'normal' cycle. I'm now at 30++ days with no thermal shift and my doctor just said to not really stress until after 2 cycles. I do know- because it's all I can think about now- that stressing about getting pregnant again - or other stess- can delay ovulation and therefore cycle and pregnancy. Best of luck to you as I am totally in the middle of the same thing. Guess prayer is a good place to start. :)

[bonegg]

Hey all,

I had a m/c on 6th Feb and too agree that it was the worst thing ever. It was my first pregnancy and so I was so happy. I had a complete miscarriage so no d/c was needed. I bled for about 7days and it has been 28 days since. I personally didn't want to wait and started trying again, I have had sore boobs and feel exhausted, thing is i really feel like I am going to start my period. I have also taken a test and it came back negative - am I perhaps too anxious????

[msgorgeous]

i had what i thought was implantation bleeding from the 13th of feb to 18th of feb it started out only pinkish stuff when i wiped for the first two days then it went to a really heavy and very painful cramping this all happend less then a week before my period was to come but in dec and jan my period was a week early both times i usually start around the 25th but dec and jan came around the 18th very odd to me cause i have pretty regular periods.im not sure if i had a m/c tho i took a hpt before i had the unusal period even tho it was too soon to tell if i was prego or not but after what i think was a m/c i took a hpt just to see if it would show if i was prego it didnt soo im just wondering if i had experianced an m/c or not any info would be greatly appreciated thanx

[Riley5]

I had a natural miscarriage on January 24th, the day before my 12 week check up.  I had some spotting earlier that week.  My Dr sent me to the ER due to the heavy bleeding and cramping.  I was told that I had a complete miscarriage and was confirmed with an ultrasound.  My question is that it is March 5 and I have yet to have my period.  I recently read that sometimes your body considers your miscarriage like a period and you can ovulate as normal. I think my jaw dropped in shock because I have been feeling not so great lately, tired, sore breasts, watering mouth. We didn't think it was possible and honestly had sex maybe 3 times the last month because I am still very emotional. I am concerned because I really wanted to wait the one period in order to let my body recover.  I feel like I may have just set myself up fpr failure :(

Any thoughts would be helpful

[luvsearnhardtjr]

Riley, I wouldn't say that you set yourself up for failure.  I've heard of women who've gotten pg right after m/c - before 1st AF - and went on to have healthy pg's.  I've also heard of women who've only had 1 AF, gotten pg, and went onto have a healthy pg.  My 1st cycle was 41 days.  I'm currently on CD 35 of my 2nd cycle and thought I'd have gotten my AF by now.  I don't feel pg but I'm going to be buying some hpts tomorrow and test.  Good Luck!!

[nik2o4]

I to had a m/c on Feb.6th I bled for 6 days. It was a complete m/c without the need for a d&c.  I got my first period after the m/c today March 10.  And it is the worst one that I've ever had, with alot of cramping and  very heavy.  I was wondering if this is normal, since I have never had a period like this before.

[pmperez]

I miscarriaged Feb 7, 2008 and today is March 10th and Im three weeks pregnant

[Lynnmk262]

I miscarried on 2/13 and bled for about 2 weeks.  My question is this..when everyone is saying the next period should come 4-6 weeks after, is this after the day I miscarried or do you start counting after you stop bleeding?  I got what appears to be a normal period today, 3/10.  I was pleasantly surprised as I was anxious to begin a normal cycle again but now I am wondering if this is too soon for a regular period.
This would be about 4 weeks from actual miscarriage. Can anyone help?

[prever]

I miscarried on Jan 7 and continued to bleed till Feb 1. Then a week later I started bleeding again and I finally stopped on Feb 16 or so. I guess my period is due sometime March 15/16. I'm having the beginnin of this brown discharge...do you think my periods are beginning or it's something I should worry about.
Thanks

[Lorripop]

Can I just say, I didnt realise just how common having a miscarriage was until I read this page... I took a pregnancy test on Feb 4th, and it was positive, went to my gp, who didnt repeat the test, but stated I was definately pregnant, as the test I used was as sensitive as the one they use. So as you can guess.... I was over the moon.... having a wee baba!!! But a week later, I had hooting painsin the left side of my abdomen, so went to my local a&e, who did ll sorts of checks and tests, one of which being a pregnancy test... they did 2 which were both negative...... I was gutted, they asked me all sorts of questions.... mainly about my period.... I had a small bleed on feb 4th fter taking the test, and it looks like thats when it happened!!! The hospital told me that I was still haing morning sickness etc because my body still 'thought' I was pregnant... they called it a 'Bio Chemical Pregnancy'...... I was devestated to hear the news..... I know that only a monh has passed, but my partner and I are trying again, waiting to take a test in 10 days....

I wish all of you ladies the best of luck in the future...... and I am truly sorry for all of your losses...

xx Lorraine xx

[Lorripop]

It sounds to me like its just your periods trying to get back into 'sync', but if you are concerned at all, you should go speak to your gp.....

x

[Glittergirl08]

I'm the same, this is the best forum I've found for "miscarriage" information!  

I was 10 weeks prgn and on 5th Jan 2008, had a miscarriage, bled for a few days, stopped and then bled again 2 weeks later.  Anyway, it's been 9 weeks since my miscarriage and I STILL haven't had my period!  I've done 2 hpts and they were both negative.  My Dr. just says it's normal and to wait it out!!!!  Ridiculous or what!  I can't wait ... I just want to get pregnant again!  x

[xxangel]

hey i have just had my 3rd m/c in a row it was 3 weeks ago i bled for about a week but the other two weeks im still spotting a little, but only when i wipe a tiny amount shows. Its not every day tho. Also i have had backache on and off , i have had intercourse a number of times could i be pregnant again?? im dying  to have  a baby . I was also wondering if its possible to fall pregnant whilst your still spotting a little....??? any answers would be great thanks.chloe x

[ritzpage]

hi to all..im happy to have visited this forum & learned a lot of your experiences like me..i have mc too last feb. 4..it was my 2nd baby but 1st for my 2nd hubby..i dont undergo d&c coz its normal mc..im 36 & have fear to get preggy after what happened..i bleed for a wk after my mc & make love too..got discharges for 2 wks. & felt cramps like my period is coming & having an ovulating feeling too..then feb. 27 i bleed but its lighter..then after a wk. got heavy..is it my period already? i started taking trust pills on the first day i bleed is it ok too??..& its been 16 days already but still im bleeding..i learned that the 1st period after mc will last a mo. depends on the hormonal imbalance of the woman..i hope its true..love to hear from you all..godbless!!!  Ritz

[Jen7711]

Hey there- glad to find this thread! I have had 4 miscarriages and I also have a 21-month-old son. 2 of my miscarriages were before I had my son, and the last 2 were in the last 6 months.
My 3rd miscarriage was in August and it was early (almost 6 weeks) and natural. I got my period on time, although I did spot a couple of days before (brown blood). The day I got my period I had some red spotting, and later it turned into full-blown period.
This time it's been WAY different! I had a D&C on Jan 31 (was 10 weeks PG), bled lightly for about 5 days afterwards, but then suddenly started cramping and bleeding very heavily and passing HUGE clots (guess it was whatever was left over)- this lasted 2 days and then went right back to spotting. In all that lasted 10 days. Then 2 1/2 weeks of no spotting or bleeding. Then I spotted for 9 days, light brown, very lightly, maybe once a day. Then nothing for another 9 days. Then today I went to the toilet and when I wiped there was red blood, but just a little. I am PRAYING my period has started! Has anyone had their first period after a D&C start like this, just a little spotting?

Thanks!
-Worried

[myohobaby]

Hi Baby247,

I too am 39 had a D&C on Fe7 after a miss miscarriage at my 11th week(baby had stopped growing at 6). I have not started my period yet and am anxious to. This was my first child and my dr says I need to start trying again after my first cycle. So sorry for your loss.

[Glittergirl08]

Hi there, it's me.  I posted a message on 13 March saying I was worried as I hadn't got my periods yet..... well guess what .... I got them the other day.  9 weeks and 1 day!  Hallooooo.  Had my scan done the next day with the Dr and I have to wait another month to try as I have mild cysts! Great, eh?  He put me on the pill for 1 month and also on metaformin to regulate the cysts.... but hey, this is a completely different thread here for discussion.  Anyway, take care all of you and GOOD LUCK!!  

[regen1213]

I had a miscarriage January 29th, but it wasn't complete, so I had a d&c done on January 31st.  I got my first period March 8th.  I bled for 2 days, then we had unprotected intercourse and my period stopped for a day.  Then I had spotting for a day and a half and that was it.  It just was much lighter than my normal period.  Is it possible that I could have become pregnant during my period?

[onlyGodknowswhy]

i'll start off by saying that i too find this to be the best site to date that i've seen.  i am 41 years old and have a 18 y/o daughter.  that preg was high risk and had premature ruptured membranes and delivered at 7 month.  finally got a great hubby and want a baby now but all i've heard and read is i'm too old and odds are low for successfull conception and delivery.  still we decided to try.  got preg in june of 2007 and was told that i had a blig ovum and had d&c at 9 weeks.  started trying again and began to loose hope because it took 1 and 1/2 years to get preg again.  last period was feb 6 2008 and found out i was preg on march 5.  happy, happy, joy, joy!!!  no symptoms except score boobs and a little tired.  the following week woke up bleeding on march 13 (about 5 weeks preg).  Had what appeared to me to be the sac with attached cord in jammy pants.  took it with me to er and mc was confirmed.  u/s showed what dr called debris in uter.  had no pain and bleeding stoped before i left er.  didn't bleed until yesterday (march 18) feels like a reg period.  2 mc in a row, my age, and only successfull preg was preme.  never had normal preg.  any one else who have gone on to successful preg and delivery.  if so please post, i need the encouragement and support.  sorry so long and tonight will say a prayer for us all.

[aussiechick71]

Hello everyone - I'm a newbie - found these forums really helpful after my m/c started on 18th Feb - first preg at age 36 - I had a complete natural m/c - bled for about 5 days - AF arrived yesterday (20th Mch) fully after a day of spotting - my AF is very heavy and full of clots - looking forward to TTC again - we did try before AF arrived but no success.  Fell pregnant at same time as my best friend - would have been 3 months next week - not looking forward to hearing everyone congratulating her and I have to sit silently and smile(we did not tell anyone besides her about my preg) - happy for her but sad to listen to everyone talking about it.  Trying to stay positive will conceive again soon... good luck to everyone else

[sassmeister]

Hi there,  I just wanted to say:  I kow how you feel.  I m/c on Feb 28.  My friend, my sister and 2 of my cousins are pregnant.  I was number 5 of the preggie club.  It is extremely hard to hear all of them boast about their pregnancies and babies.  I am happy for them, but sad for myself.  I totally know how how you feel!

[ams09]

I AM 28 yrs old just experieiced my 1st miscarrage (miscarriage) with my 1st ~ pregnatcy{ been trying 4a baby 3yrs} i envy all of you ladies in being so strong.and also 4 those trying 4a baby - You all have given me the couriage to carry on with life itself.I to am trying 4a baby again ~DRs say i should wait but i live  it to faith.
  Good luck 2 all  of you in wht u do - and praying things go all your way.

                             Ams

[goarmywife]

I am 37 and experienced my first miscarriage at 24 weeks.  Like everyone else I was so happy to be pregnant and thought everything was ok.  Doctors suggested I do the amnio, so I did.  It took the test results almost 3 weeks to come back and they all were normal.  Then upon my next visit for ultrasound I found out my daughter had died about 4-10 days before.  I am not sure if it was the amnio or that it just wasnt time for me to be blessed.  I gave vaginal birth to her Feb 19 and did not require D & C.  I bled for about 5 days lightly and nothing since.  I am looking for my cycle to come around, but have had sex since about 2 weeks after.  I am willing to have another child and we do have a 10 yr old daughter.  My cycles had been regular for about a yr before I got pregnant, but prior to that were sporatic.  Wish me luck on trying again and thanks for everyones advice and comments.

[aussiechick71]

Thanks for your comments - helps to know I am not the only one feeling that way - sounds like it would be pretty hard for you too - do they know you were preg and m/c or did you keep it a secret as well? I hope you get to join the baby club soon again - keep positive - i think i will lay low for the next month so I won't hear anybody unknowingly making insensitive comments... time to ttc again at the end of this week :)

[jus4now]

After TTC for the past 8 months, I found out I was pg 2/13.  I experienced a m/c a couple of weeks ago.  The spotting started on 2/23 and finally stopped on 3/14. My dr. told me to wait 1 cycle before trying again, so for the first time in my life I'm anxious to see AF, I just hope its soon, so we can start trying again.  I don't think I can wait 2-3 months.  This forum is such a comfort and good luck and God bless to you all.

[sassmeister]

Hey no problem, if I can halp anyone in even a tiny amount, I am glad to do it!  Yes, they all knew I was pregnant and m/c.  No a days they all (except my sister) aviod me like the plague.  Some how that's kinda worse.  My sister invited me to her shower, but I had to decline.  Although I am doing much better now, I think that going would put me right back into those terrible feeling again.  Instead, I am going to surprise her @ work with a bunch of presents!  I wish I had the strength to go to her shower, it is her first baby :(

[Odonna217]

Hi,

My prayers and condolences to you on your loss at such a late stage!   I was only 7 weeks along when I m/c on March 29, and I am very sad over my loss.  

Best wishes to you and your family for a successful healthy pregnancy again soon.  Bless your husband for his service to our country, too!


~ Donna

[Odonna217]

My name is Donna and I am 42.  I suffered my first m/c on Saturday 3/29/08.  I was 7 weeks along.  I have an MD appt later today to confirm the m/c and see if all fetal material has passed on its own.  I have bled and cramping heavily since Sat. morning, but today it is lighter and not as much pain.  I grieved and cried all day Sunday, but I am determined to try again.  This was my second pregnancy - the first was healthy and I gave birth to a healthy baby boy that I placed for adoption (I was young).  I really want a child and have been TTC (trying to conceive) for over a year.  I am less sad today, but wil not be surprised if the grief ebbs and flows.  My heart goes out to all my fellow women who want children and have miscarried.  Relax, pray, have sex, and may God bless you with a healthy pregnancy soon!

[Missy1115]

Does anyone have any experience with fetal tissue genetic testing?  I had a m/c on 3/6/07 (1st pregnancy).  I got pregnant again in January 2008.  We heard the heartbeat at 7 weeks.  However, 4 weeks later, there was no heartbeat.  The baby had stopped developing a couple of days before my ob/gyn appt.  I then had a D&C on 3/7/08.  I am now waiting for fetal tissue genetic testing.  It has been over a month, and my ob/gyn is still waiting for test results.  Is it normal for this test to take now over a month?  I will be 39 in May and have no children, so I hear Big Ben ringing in my head.  Thanks.  

[RonnieLynn]

Hello everyone, Im 23 years old and I had a m/c on March 3rd. The wierd thing is I had three positive pregnancy tests that week and one that night, around 10pm I started having severe bleeding and cramps. My husband and I went to the ER where they did both a preg. serum blood test and a preg quant. test, both were negative. After telling the Dr I just had a positve four hrs prior he told me he was very confused. They did a pelvic exam on me and noticed that indeed my cervix was enlarged and I had a massive amount of blood. They straight cathed me and did two urine tests, both negative. I never got an answer as to how common it is to have a postive test then four hrs be neg? He called it "normal menstural cycle with a probale chance of misscarrige" So I havent had any period yet, but I am having cramping on my right side, nausea and heart burn,no breast tenderness. Has anyone else experienced this and when should I take a preg test? Thanks for your support!

[Odonna217]

Hi RonnieLynn,
I am so sorry for oyur loss.  I am 42 and had a m/c ast month, and I know how emotioanl and painful it is.

The pain on your right side is probably your right ovary releasing an egg - I'll bet you are ovulating.  Most healthy women who have regular cycles feel this pain monthly.  If you are ready to get pregnant again, then get intimate with your husband for the next few days and I wish you the best of luck!  

It is not uncommon for a woman to get pregnant within weeks of a miscarriage - especially since your cervix was enlarged (this lets the sperm gain access to the fallopian tubes more easily.).

Best wishes to you both!

~ Donna

[ectemp]

First of all, I want to say sorry for the loss that everyone has experienced.  This is a great forum and I have found a lot of information and support here.  I found out that I was pregnant (1st one) on Mar. 5 and was estatic for about 5 mins until they told me to go straight to the ER because I was spotting and had severe pain for the past few days.  I had a natural M/C the day after.  I am still waiting for my period to start and have had sore breasts again for the past week and I'm feverish again just like the day that had the MC.  I'm starting to get worried again that something else is wrong.  Does anyone have any ideas?  I hope that I just have the cold.  Anyone with feedback would be great!  Thanks all!!  =)

[lheal]

Thank you everyone for your comments!  I miscarried on Mar. 16th (3 days before my 28th birthday no less) but it only took me 3 1/2 weeks to get my period.  I bleed for about 5 days after the miscarriage and spotted for another day and a half.  My period has been heavier than normal this time and is a brighter red which tells me its oxygenated blood (like during my miscarriage), but my doctor said it could be like that this first time around.  He also told me that once I had my first period, my uterus would be ready again for pregnancy.  I suppose it could be different if you've had a D&C, since your body needs a little more time to heal.
One thing I've learned is that I am RH-negative.  I haven't seen much information about RH factors on this site, so I thought I would post the following information because if you are RH-negative like me it is VERY important and may effect future pregnancies
For those that don't know, RH-negative blood can have a negative effect on pregnancy if the fetus is RH-positive.  My RH-negative is capable of attacking a fetus with RH-positive red blood cells if our blood mixes because my blood "sees" the fetus' RH-postive blood as foreign and creates antibodies to attack the "foreign" cells.  It is a completely normal immune system function and is what keeps you healthy.  It just unfortunately has a negative effect on pregnancy.  My husband is RH-positive so we have basically a 50% chance of producing a child with RH-positive blood.
I miscarried at 5/6 weeks so it is unlikely that my RH factor is the reason for my miscarriage, however there are precautions you can take to help with future pregnancies if you have RH-negative blood.  Only about 15% of the population is RH-negative.  Your doctor should know your bloods RH factor and treat you accordingly.  I was given a RHoGAM shot (RH-immune globulin) about 24 hours after my miscarriage to help prevent my body from producing antibodies against RH-positive red blood cells that would decrease my chances for a successful pregnancy in the future.  If you have just had a miscarriage and are RH-negative, GO GET A RHoGAM SHOT!  
My doctor also told me that at the first sign of my next pregnancy to come in, get the pregnancy confirmed and get another RHogam shot just in case my blood mixes with the fetus at all during the first trimester.  From then on, I won't need another shot until I am at 28 weeks gestation and then again after delivering if the child is RH-positive.  Kind of sucks, but just shows how very important it is to know about your body.
I hope this information is helpful!  Sorry for the long post (thats the health educator in me).  
Hang in there everyone!  It is comforting to know that there are others like me who have experienced a miscarriage.  Your period will come when your body is ready.  Take it easy and try not to stress.  It will come!  
  

[Shobe1]

I too had a miscarriage on the 13th of March (my dads birthday no less). Frankly it was one of the worst times of my life. I was off to go see my father and it started the minute they closed the doors on my 7hr flight!
Needless to say I was extremely frightened about possible Haemorrhaging in high altitudes and I was in quite a bit of pain!
One of the stewardesses on my EMIRATES flight could see I was not comfortable and asked me if everything was alright.  Finally I told her that I was miscarrying and asked if I was going to be ok.
She called to the medical staff on ground and they asked if I wanted to stop the plane could I continue, off course I opted for continuing as long as I knew I would be ok, and they assured me that I would.

They monitored me throughout my flight and on arrival I was taken off the plane by trolley straight to the emergency room in Birmingham, UK.

I had had a full miscarriage but was shocked that my hormone levels although were very high two days before hand were almost un recognisable 9 hrs after miscarriage.
Almost to the point that they told me they thought I hadn’t been pregnant at all!
After I argued the fact I had been 6 weeks pregnant, and had done several tests before hand a small faint line slowly appeared. Thankfully I told them I was O negative blood and had to come back in the morning as they tested my blood type.
After doing a full check saying I was ok they kicked me out at 11:30pm..  No Scan or Cleaning)

I got the shot 24 hrs after the miscarriage and actually had to fight for this as the nurses had changed during the night shift! I had to be re-tested blood and urine (again only faintly showing the pregnancy) as they lost the previous tests!
If I had not known about the importance of the Anti-D (thanks mum for the heads up though out my childhood) then it would have gone unknown and I might have had huge complications in the future.
8 days later Im still showing hormones in my urine (still just as faint)

Yesterday I just started on my extremely heavy period.  but I am greatful that I am finally alright.

Big Thanks to the Emirates Stewards, and to my mum, sorry to dad for missing your birthday ( I never made my connecting flight) and a big disappointment to the staff that didn’t believe me in the hospital who kicked me out at 11:30 pm when I had no where to stay, in a city that I had never been in before, after such a tramatic and exhausting set of events!
You should be ashamed of yourself, you left me confused, upset, alone and completely traumatised!

[fyo1165]

Today is April 14,2008  I had my M/C on January 13,2008 I got put on the pill immediately and I still haven't had a period. I spotted for one day last month. That is it though nothing else. I have two children already but I am very confused I wish I knew when to expect my period

[ldysoco]

i am 28 yrs old and i had a mc at 11 weeks, my babies didn't develop after six weeks (there were two sacs), but my body refused to miscarry naturally.  i had a d&c on 12/12/07, and i haven't been handling it very well.  my husband and i are in therapy to help us through it.  this was my first pregnancy.  i bled 4 days after the procedure and then didn't have a period until march which was VERY light, 2 weeks later i started bleeding again a little heavier, but still light and that lasted for 2 weeks.  now i am bleeding again but it's VERY heavy.  it's very hard to accept the loss mentally when my body is still so crazy.  has anyone experienced this?  should i call my dr?  any help would be appreciated.  

[Mandie27]

I am 27 years of age with 3 beautiful children already...My children are 8,6 and 14 months...My husband and I decided we wanted 1 more and was hoping for a boy to make it 2 boys and 2 girls...Well I have never had a miscarriage before...I got pregnant our first time of trying again and then 5 weeks into the pregnancy I started spotting...Went to hospital and they couldn't find the baby because it was too early to see...So they made me come back in 2 days for hormone test...My hormones at hospital was 482 and I went back in 2 days for stat hormone test...I was sooo happy when they came out and said 732 hormone...So that meant everything was fine with the baby...This was on a Tuesday...Friday night I took the kids to Chuck E Cheese and started bleeding that night...Went to hospital on Saturday and was having a miscarriage they said there was nothing they could do and that my body was miscarring the baby on its own so I wouldn't need a D & C...Well I am concerned because I lost the baby on March 29 2008, haven't had my period yet but after my husband and I had sex the last time I spotted for a couple of hours...Which is how I know when I normally get pregnant I always spot right afterwards and know I am pregnant...I don't know if that is normal, if it could be a possiblity of being pregnant or if I was pregnant if I should be concerned...The doctor told me to wait 2 to 3 months before trying again...I don't think I could handle going through another miscarriage...I know I have 3 babies and are able to have them but it was really hard on me...I thought that I was going to have the completion of my family and then I loose it and never went through that before...I don't know what to expect or what to do...If anyone could help with some advice I would greatly appreciate it...

[diorable]

hi i had a m/c on feb the 24 2008 and i got my period exactly 29 days after..And i was just wondering if my periods would return to my normal cycle as i have not had my period yet nd i think i might be pregant again..

[rapidrabbit]

I had heavy bleeding for 5 weeks then finally lost the baby at 19 weeks.  Very traumatic.  My first real period was very heavy.  It was about 9 weeks after the m/c (last week or so).  I have had off and on brownish discharge since the m/c.  My doctor thinks it is normal considering my history with the pregnancy.  What does everyone else think?  I am worried that it something bad.  I m/c naturally at the hospital.  He "cleaned" me out but it was not a D & C.  He used some sort of scraping tool just to make sure, but he thought everything came out baby, placenta, etc. naturally.          

[AmericanDownUnder]

Hi. New girl here. M/C naturally at 5 1/2 weeks, one week bleeding then a period 24 days later (I have been 28 days to the hour for the last 10 years when not pregnant). I am currently about to tick over into day 32 waiting for cycle two. I took a preg test day 30 and it was negative. Is it possible I could be newly pregnant (due to miscalculating my dates and a late ovulation) and it is too early to show OR is this completely normal? Also, does anyone know if it's possible to ovulate twice in a cycle?

Of course I will test again at the weekend if nothing happens but you each understand the mixed feelings of fear/anxiety versus hope! I think it would be easier to accept if I knew this was normal and my periods were just messed up (although, mostly it seems the first period is late - not the other way around).

[Mileysha]

I recently had a M/C and did not know I was having one…… I found out I was prego a week before going out of the country on vacation. My husband and I were supper exited since we had been trying since October of last year. While on vacation, Monday the 31st of March, I woke up with blood, it was not a lot but enough to scare me. I had my husband ask my girlfriend that was a few rooms down the hall from us for a tampon. I bleed the whole day and then just spotted for 2 days after. I still had the prego symptoms so I tried not to think the worst until I was back in the states. When we got back I saw my doctor and I told him what happened. I had no pain, no cramps, no extra heavy bleeding, nothing that made me think I was miscarrying a 5wk old baby…… He had me do a blood test and sure enough I was not pregnant….. he also did a vaginal check and said I was ok, nothing to worry about it happens to most first timers, and to try again as soon as I felt ready, after my first cycle. I was devastated! Yes I understand what I had was a chemical pregnancy, that if I had not taken a pregnancy test I would have never know I was prego, just had a late period, but still knowing those few weeks I had a life inside of me and then all of a sudden I didn’t was not easy to take…….. Thank you all for this form, you have no idea how much reading all your stories has helped me feel like I am not alone, and knowing there is a group of wonderful women out there going through what I went through and looking forward, trying again, and moving on.
Thank you all so much!

[mrs_anjum]

i am mrs anjum
dear 2 year ago i was pregnent for 5 weeks but abort my baby after that one and half year i could`nt pregnent.then before 3 month i had been again pregnent becouse treatment of harmons but when complet 6 week again abort my baby now 3 month have been passed countinously after 2 or 3 days in a week came out pink water and some blood but did`nt start monthly cyicls.but doctr could`nt understand my problem.
please any one guied me what i will do

[spelling]

Sorry to hear of your losses.  I do know it is tough.  I had a miscarriage at 5 months and of course, had to have a d & c.  I bled for 3 weeks but not bad.  This was on April 4th and I have not started a period yet.  The doctor told me that because I was in the 2nd trimester, I should wait 2 cycles before trying to conceive again.  He stated any time after a miscarriage, you will want to wait 1 cycle to get your uterus etc. back to normal. Since I was farther along, he recommened two cycles.  So I am over 4 weeks out and still have not started.  Anyone with later miscarriages that started later than 4 weeks?  

[before6]

I just had a miscarriage 2 weeks ago, It lasted the same time as a normal period. I was 8 weeks pregnant. I too still have sore breasts, cramping, and fever. I also went to the hospital last night and found I had kidney stones and a bladder infection. I dont think my doctor takes very good care of me.. But I do think that it is normal. I know that healing from a miscarriage could take a couple weeks. Sorry for your loss.

[Mom2Five1970]

I had my first miscarriage, at 11 weeks, on April 5, 2008 (my 7th pregnancy).  I am 37.   I m/c'ed naturally, and bled/spotted for nearly two weeks after.  Since then, I've had nothing going on, it seems.  Just waiting for AF.  It's been interesting to read about others' experiences.  
BTW, I lost what few pregnancy symptoms I had probably a couple of weeks before my actual miscarriage.  And, my first OB appointment was at around 9 weeks, at which time everything checked out A-okay with me (couldn't hear baby's heartbeat yet - too early).  'Makes a person wonder when things started to go south.  Anyway, I believe ultimately in God's timing, so I have no fear or worry.  I am still human, though, and am wondering...:)

[mummymoo82]

i had mc  8 weeks ago today, no D&C needed i was 7weeks gone! bled for nearly 2weeks. But i still havent had my AF, we have had unprotected sex since mc a few times, i feel tired sick at smell of foods cooking, im worried about going to drs!
Any advice welcome

[priya79]

hi, this is my first time in here..i had a misscarraige on may 17 , i was 7 weeks along n was our first baby..i felt very bad coz my husband badly wanted that baby beside that my due date was on jan 14 same as our marraige date...well we knew that its not necessary for the baby to come out on the same day but we had hope..i m felin very bad since that day..i really want to give my husband our child..my docter told me to wait at least 3 months ..6 if possible...i had my period today..i don;t know why my heart tells me to try right away..does anybody have such kind of problem?? do i really need to wait three months?? or shall i just go ahead and listen to wht my heart says...i m really confused..any suggestion will be highly appreciated..

[prayingforathird]

If you are still grieving, as it sounds like you may be, and you do miscarry again, it could be quite devastating, so you may want to wait.  If you feel like you are ready to go through that again for the sake of trying to get pg, then TRY!  I am in the middle of a miscarriage, and I think we will try again right away.  I already have two kids, so it isn't as devastating is if it were my first.  My heart goes out to you.  Best of luck!

[Magic_pup]

I had a miscarraige May 1st, my due date was Dec. 19. And I'm still no where near over it. I had my first period June 6th, but it was only 4 days long, and very light. I was kind of worried about that at first, but I've never had a miscarraige before so I figured it could be normal. My boyfriend and I are going to try again but I still have things on my mind. And I dont want to get my hopes up and take things too seriously and then get let down. I'm gaining a lot of wait... but I dont want to link it to being pregnant cuz I know that it could be anything...I jus dont know wat to do... or think... I'm very confused. I jus know I want to be a mom more than anything

[babylova]

hi all m/c is not easy 4 a women i know the feeling but nobody can compare, every1 is diff, i m/c 2 weeks ago after bleeding 4 3 weeks it was my 1st and i have been trying 4 da last 2 years but whateva is meant 2 happen will happen its destiny atleast we know we can get pregnant 4 the last 2 years when i was not getting pregnant i was so depressed thinking i can never get p/g and have no kids.

we should stay positive think of all those pple out there who cannot have kids at all.
keep trying and believe in god it is all down to him..

take care

[bombergirlt]

I cannot even put into words how helpful this forum has been.  I had a missed miscarriage and a D&C on June 16th.... I'm 37yrs old, first pregnancy.  I have been a mess since then, experiencing a roller coaster of emotions.  I have heard a lot of different stories about getting pregnant again after a D&C... some say the uterus needs a month to rebuild but others say 'go for it'.  Has anyone had a m/c right after due to the uterus not being prepared enough?  I am anxiously waiting for AF and have found it very helpful to read what everyone has gone through.  Thank you so much for everyone's courage in sharing.
Babydust to all!!

[whitelotus]

Seems like a lot of us are having the same experiences. It's helpful to see I'm not the only one. M/c at 9 1/2 weeks after not seeing a heartbeat at 8 wk sonogram (baby only dating to 6 wk). Of all times, I started bleeding on my birthday, but nothing heavy. Ended up in the ER for extremely heavy bleeding two days later, where I was made to feel that it was completely normal and I was being alarmist for freaking out over so much blood. U/S showed incomplete m/c but no reason for emergency D&C, so I was sent home to wait it out. Midwife thought it would complete on its own.

The next day I started bleeding heavily again and scheduled a D&C with the backup dr; hemorrhaged on the way to the surgery and passed out in the waiting room when I arrived. I lost so much blood I almost needed a transfusion. I don't blame my midwife or the ER doctor for the miscarriage, but I am angry that no one took my concerns seriously and things could have turned out very badly for me. Fortunately, the D&C went well, bleeding stopped immediately, and dr says we can try again after next period. Ladies, trust your bodies. If you think something is wrong, make sure you get checked out and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.  If I had've gone with my instinct and demanded a D&C after the ER visit, I wouldn't be recovering from massive blood loss right now. I'm so traumatized by the medical aspect (and the ridiculous medical bills to come), the emotional aspect is just now sinking in. It helps that I already have a 3yo and got pregnant on the first try both times, so I'm optimistic about my future chances... but like everyone else I can't help being afraid it will happen again or perhaps I won't be able to have another baby.

[whitelotus]

Sorry... by the way... my point in posting in this long explanation was for all those people wondering if something was wrong while they were waiting for a period or recovering from m/c. If you think something is wrong, there is no harm in getting checked out, and potential for worse things than embarrassment if you don't.

[kj0428]

I am glad I am not alone in all of this. January 31 or 08 I went in to hear my babies heart beat and it was not there( first baby).  I was 13 weeks at the time but the baby was measuring at only 8.5 weeks. I didn't have any symptoms of a miscarriage or anything but I did have a bad feeling and thought that something was wrong. I went the natural route and had the miscarriage on my own. However, it lasted until march 6th when I finally passed the baby. It was such an awful experience what I went through to get it all out. I had a normal period just a week after I stopped bleeding with the m/c but my HCG levels were not low enough for me to start trying again. I got my blood drawn every three days and waited until my doctor told me it was okay to try again. The first time we tried again I got pg. the bad news was June 17,  6 and a half weeks later I started spotting and then went in to full m/c I bled for about 2 weeks and now am waiting for AF to come so I can try again.

Has anyone had back to back miscarriages and then had a healthy baby? I have been having a hard time since I am now only 45 days away from when I would have had my first baby.The really hard thing is, my sister in law and I were due the same day so I see her progressing all the time and knowing she will have her baby and I won't. I know my time will come I could just use some comfort knowing there is a chance I will be able to have a healthy baby soon

[Lhotseface]

Lots of experiences in these posts, and many asking whether their experience is normal.  I guess it's all normal, as you will find someone who has had the same experience as you.  

Just to share my experience, I had a natural miscarriage when I was 10 weeks pregnant.  Bleed heavily that "miscarriage week" and had been spotting on and off for 3 weeks after that.  Then exactly 4 weeks after the first day of the miscarriage, I got my period.  I'm usually light, but for the first time after miscarriage I am really heavy.  I'm normally bang on my cycle, and this time I was too.

It's felt like I've have my period for a whole month.

I'm taking the next 3 months after miscarriage to get in shape and de-stress and hopefully provide a better baby-home the next time around!

[hope61]

I just feel like now that I read this, its so  getting me scared. I really went through a very hard time during my miscarriage, Im sure a lot of you did. But reading these messages, it seem like I am going to re live all the pain and suffering. Kinda  a reminder that you are no longer pregnant. Like one lady said, reality kicks in.  I don't want to be sad anymore. I don't want to cry. and now have to go through this reminder. It just seems like a roller coaster for some reason. For all of you my prayers are with you. much love.

[seakinghelp]

First, let me express how empathetic I am about your losses.  In addition, I must emphasize how therapeutic, imformative, and inspirational this forum is.  I have done a lot of textbook research, and so far, this forum has provided me with more information than textbooks and my OBGYN.

I was 17 weeks pregnant, when I discovered that I had a fetal demise at 13 weeks.  Sonogram revealed no heartbeat, so I was walking around with a dead fetus for approximately 4 weeks.  I discovered this on June 26, 2008.  Schduled a D&E for June 30, but instead completely expelled the fetus on June 29; I actully went into labor and delivered the dead fetus.  I was truly devastated.

I was in severe pain for over 2 weeks.  The medical staff at the hospital were so not supportive when I went to the ER for complaints of pain.  No one could give me any answers, nor has my OBGYN been imformative.  Blood tests were done, and over 30 days later, no news from my OBGYN.  I am a nurse and fairly new to the profession, but am aware that genetic abnormalities and also the nature of the job can contribute to miscarriages.  I, like many of you, am concerned about not getting my period after the miscarriage, and as one of the forum contributors pointed out, do we get the period 4 - 6 weeks after the the actual onset of the miscarriage, or is it after the last sign of the miscarriage.  Cannot seem to find anything conclusive about when to expect AF; but I must say, I have gained some insight as to what to expect from this forum.

As for working on another pregnancy, I was told to wait until the next two cycles, but my colleagues believe in trying ASAP.

I have been out of work for a month now and during this time, I am trying to achieve some mental balance because this experience was truly devastating.  Just discovered this forum an hour ago and wished that I found it sooner.

God bless you all, you will all be in my prayers.

[lilmama22]

Hi ladys....
im glad i came across this site....
i had a natural miscarriage on the 3rd july i bled for about 5days then had ultrasound and internal scan done no need for D&C. i started my 1st period today (1st aug) thats dead on 28days which is exact timing for my periods, it is RELLY heavy tho which is unusual and i feel really incomfortable..... it looks as if this is pretty normal after reading all your experiences.... i have really tender breasts tho is this normal? i didnt actually know i was pregnant when i miscarried it was a surprise not a nice one tho. Doc said i would have been pretty early on.
I think you are all so strong... im not planning on getting pregnant anytime soon, im 21 and have a 4yr old daughter but would just love more children in the future its not nice loosing a baby i couldnt try again this soon personally i couldnt cope with the loss of another one so soon.... im not ready to risk that.
all the best to you all. this is a great site...
much love jen xx

[showcow]

I also had a miscarriage on July 3rd and am wondering did you have any cm between when you stopped bleeding and you AF?

[brownietk]

I am wondering if you all can help clear something up. I had my third consecutive miscarriage the week prior to the 4th of July. This one we decided to let nature take it's course (with the first two, I had D&Cs). I started spotting about 23rd right about the time I should have started my period (if all things were normal). It was brownish discharge and then it tapered off. On the 30th, I woke to excrutiating cramps and have had blood every morning and then a little throughout the days. Today, I am cramping again and just bleed heavily. Could it be that what I thought was the beginning was just my body still trying to get everything out and now I am still bleeding? I told my doctor on Thursday and he did not seem all that concerned. I want to make sure I do not over-react (or not react at all when I really should be). Can anyone offer guidance?

[lilmama22]

awww.... someone in the same boat then,... sorry im not to good at the short terms... whats a CM and a AF? hehe

[showcow]

Cervical Mucus and Aunt Flow

[mistyandpeter]

I had a miscarriage July 9th(at 10 weeks), it will be 5 weeks Wednesday. The miscarriage was done in about 1.5 hours I didn't need a D&C. I have not gotten a period. I started my fertility monitor right after the miscarriage and it said I peaked on the 19th. Since I hadn't started my period I thought maybe I hadn't ovulated on the 19th. So I restarted my monitor Friday and it said my fertility was high, I am really confused, any ideas as to whats going on with me.

[lilmama22]

no.... i didnt really bleed heavy with my miscarriage it was more membrains etc with blood etc... when that finished it was it... then i got my period. things are all back to normal now

[harkte]

I miscarried back in april. Took exactly 6 wks to get my first preiod. Since then my periods have come, but further and further  apart. Cycle following the 1st was 34 days, the next was 43 days. I was never really been very regular, but 43 days seems rather excessive. Anyone with a similar experience?
We are very anxious to get pregnant again, but it has been very difficult to determine when I will ovulate with such varying cycles.

[shier]

its really a rollercoaster yr for my family, my sis-in-law, my sis and i got preg @ about 2 months apart, all happily planning for baby showers this yr... but on 1st march, my family told me tat my sis m/c @ard 20wks on her own(no reasons found), they didnt wan to shocked me... n then in april, i had to b induced to my baby @21wks+(u/s shows my baby had spina bifida n severe hydro...)e 1st time i saw my hubby cried...

my family took care of me very well when i was resting at home after delivering my baby whom i cant carry home... i am truly irritated by my in-laws as they were very very insensative, even till my sis in law jus gave birth to her 2nd healthy baby in June, n when i visited her n baby(whic i was quite reluctent to but had promised her i would b4 i knew my baby had a serious condition),  i do not wish to be reminded constantly that i had jus loss my baby so i avoided visiting my in laws after tat. i wish they would jus stop saying that "we shall be next" or they will ask if my sister is pregnant again etc even till yesterday when we went for dinner! YES their daughter had given them 2 healthy grandchildrens, but y cant they jus stop commenting on mine!? its NOT comforting or helping!

ttc immediately as we find no point to wait... not becoz my in laws pressured us to...had my AF on Jun 11(app. 6 wks later) n next AF at 46 days later on july 26th!  i tout i was preg n took hpt tests all came back neg.  hoping to regulate as we've been trying...

[geechiegirl]

Hi everyone

I miscarried on 7/21/08, at 9 weeks, starting off early in the morning with light bleeding. I went to my doctor and she did an ultrasound, and the baby was perfect. The baby had a heartbeat and was moving around. But something was wrong, I was having contractions and it continued after leaving the doctor. Around 2:00 pm, my membranes ruptured and blood was everywhere (sorry TMI). But I was devastated. I went to the ER and by time the doctor seen me everything had passed, including my baby. It hurt so bad to see my baby moving around that morning and then that same evening there was nothing. I blead heavily for almost a week, but then it changed to spotting for almost 3 weeks. I dveloped strong cramps almost 4 weeks after my miscarriage so I called my doctor, she told me my period was starting and your first period is the worst after a miscarriage. I didn't begin to bleed heavily until the next day, I passed some large clots, so I'm hoping my body is getting rid of all of the tissue and I'm being cleansed. I know that I have to wait on God for the best time for me and my husband to try again. The time will come. I thank God for my 5 year old daughter. Remember God said be not anxious for anything. You all will be in my prayers, as I know how it feels to lose a gift from God.

[lisams1979]

I had a miscarriage on july 31  and i just stopped bleeding today monday august 18, 2008.  How long does it take for your body to go back to normal.  No d&c normal m/c.  My husband and i have been having unprotected sex, could i get an infection?

[showcow]

I've heard it can take anywhere from 4-6 weeks or longer to get back to normal. I had a natural m/c on July 3rd bleed until July 12th then got my first period on Aug 7th. I did have spotting off and on the week before my period started. The only way that you could get a infection is if you had sex before the bleeding stopped.

[lisams1979]

Thank you so much for your input.

[showcow]

Your welcome I try to check this post often to see if I can help anyone.

[jgteacher]

Hello!
I had a miscarriage at 14 weeks. I had a D&C 3 weeks ago.The hardest part was breaking the news to my 5 year old daughter. We have accepted that this is God's will and hopefully he will send us a baby in the future if it is his plan. I am also awaiting my first period and then I plan to start trying again.Good luck to everyone who is also in the same boat as me!

[priya79]

hi it's me back again...it feel so good to go thru this board..let me realize that i m not the only one who went thru all this..i had a natural misscarraige on may 17th n my ob/gyn told me to wait for at least 3 months or 6 if i cud before tyrin again..my period was right on time after misscarraige n on time since then....i know how hard it is to deal wit misscarriage especially when u r sorrouned by the soon mother 2 b glowin everyday..i've had lot of questions bein asked for not havin baby..everybody ask us when r u guys gonna have baby?? aren't u guys excited..wht is stoppin u frm havin baby..blah blah..i din't told anyone bout my m/c..coz i know there's nothin they can do..well this time i m bein really optimistic..i already ovulated n we tried too..now i m waitin for the day to take early preganancy test..i hope everythin goes well this  time. plz pray for me n i'll keep u guys in my prayer..

[chefwalters]

I had a natural m/c on August 19th.  I bled for a good week until the 26th.  I stopped bleeding for over a week and then started bleeding again on Sept. 6th.  I have had a little cramping as well.  Is this my period or more of the m/c passing?  This board has been really helpful to me, just to hear other people stories and know your not alone goes so far sometimes.  I am sorry for all of your losses, and keep up hope for myself and all of you!

[mary82]

sorry to hear of everyone's loss. I had a missed mis-carriage 4 1/2 months ago and I am just getting my first period. It has been painful. Normally my periods are light and only last 3 days. This one has so far lasted a week and 2 days. Do you think I should be concerned?

[tuffsy]

I had a miscarriage and I am just getting over it now.  I thought I was 12 weeks pregnant and was days away from my first scan when I noticed some light spotting, then later that evening I bled heavily, but with no pain. I was booked for an emergency scan the next day and I was told the baby had died at 7 weeks, so I had a missed miscarriage. I was given the option to wait for the miscarriage naturally, take a tablet to induce, or have  the surgical option. After thinking about the risks I chose the tablet option.  I did this and went home, I had good pain relief and an amazing relative who had also been through the same experience. It was very traumatic and I bled for about 4 weeks after. Miscarriage is a strange feeling, you feel sad for a life you didn't know, but also you have hopes and dreams as soon as you see the positive pregnancy tests. This was first pregnancy and I conceived the first time we tried, which I know is positive, but it still feels like I have lost something so precious. I know miscarriage is common and I will more than likely have healthy pregnancies, but I feel the next time I am pregnant I will be very anxious. I also have two friends who are pregnant, so that can also be difficult. I wouldn't wish a miscarriage on my worst enemy, but it can be hard to see friends having the joys of pregnancy when you have been dealt the rubbish.

[sanmarcosmom]

First, I am sorry for your loss.  I had my 2nd miscarriage about two weeks ago at 17 weeks.  I had a d/e 10 days ago and bled pretty normally for about 7 days, then didn't bleed over this last weekend.  Now today I've started bleeding again and cramping this time, I think I am getting my period but it seems so soon.  I just left a message for my doc, which she won't get until morning.  I really didn't have much pain after the surgery, so I'm thinking this must be my period.  I want to try again but my husband is wary.  We are fortunate that we have 2 great kids.

[chefwalters]

Thanks, Please keep me posted on what you doc has to say!

[sanmarcosmom]

Hi, I am still waiting for the doc to call me back.  She isn't so good about follow up sometimes.  This really irks me!

[sanmarcosmom]

The nurse called me back and said she didn't think it was my period, that my body was trying to "get back to normal."  I don't think it was my period now either because it has stopped today.  It was kind of weird.  I have my follow up appt next week, we'll see what she has to say.  I am considering doing the infertility blood workup also.

Did you see on the Today Show on Monday a segment about Fertile Soul programs?  She works with infertile couples and has a whole regimen of nutrition, meditation, etc.  I am going to check into this.

[kkeellyy]

Hi everyone, I have been reading with interest. I am 33 and had a m/c a little more than a month ago - it was early, 7 weeks, so it all went naturally. My gyno told me to wait two cycles before trying again, but I am reading here - and elsewhere - that doing so is not necessary. This is good news because I do want to try again - and also, I was so worried about m/c again that I have been afraid to have sex at all! But apparently getting preg in less than two months doesn't guarantee another m/c.....?

[STarget]

So glad to have found this forum. I am sorry for everyone's losses. Thank you all for sharing your experiences. I am 36 and had my second positive pregnancy test this past July, but never really had any symptoms. Had pretty bad cramps while at dinner 8-15, and started spotting the next day.  Was about to leave on vacation 8-19 but decided to see an OB before leaving.  U/S revealed a sac, but no heartbeat. Said I was 8 weeks.  A doc (not mine) recommended a D&C and for me not to go on vacation, but I felt like my body could handle whatever was coming and went anyway.  I miscarried on 8-21--passed a couple of REALLY large clots (like small-medium oranges), had some uncomfortable cramping, but nothing unbearable.  For the next few weeks had some spotting.  Got my period about a week and a half ago after a week of brown spotting.  Am passing some very small clots, no cramping at all except some abdominal soreness when I cough (like I did some ab exercises and now I'm sore).  Could be residual weird feeling leftover since my first born was a C-section (breech)...never thought I'd be glad to see AF. Got pregnant only after having my second cycle after I stopped nursing my then 18-mo. old.  My OB recommended waiting 2-3 months (she didn't say cycles) before trying again b/c there is some evidence of a slight increase risk in having another m/c soonafter having one.  We'll wait to be safe--and gives me time to get my diet and exercise on track.

[cep06]

I had a "natural" miscarriage at 5 1/2 weeks on 9/06. I still haven't started AF yet.  From what I read this is fairly normal, but come on!  I do not want to wait any longer to start TTC  :(  I was going to call my Drr, but after reading all these post I doubt they would do anything but tell me to wait it out.  

Anyone have any suggestions as to how to make the time pass without obessing about pregnancy and your cycle???

[Rachlkln]

I'm very sorry to read everyone's miscarriage experiences. It really is a difficult time. I was 10 weeks pregnant and on vacation in France when I started bleeding. I didn't worry too much as I had had a scan at 7 weeks and saw a heartbeat and everything was normal. I had a little bleeding with my two girls (now 5 and 3). Anyway, over the next couple of days the bleeding and pain got increasingly worse until the pain became crippling and the bleeding really bad. My husband raced me straight to the nearest hospital's A & E and was in pain (like end stage labour pain!!).  They were very worried about the amount of blood loss and transferred me to a bigger hospital with an Obs Department. There they confirmed I had lost the baby and I went in for an emergency D&C and stayed overnight.  Unfortunately, I don't speak French so it was a frightening experience but my husband is a doctor and speaks moderate French so I was very lucky and very grateful. Anyway that was on Sept 18. Now waiting for AF. I feel fine (just a bit tired) and a little teary from time to time but that's to be expected!! Good luck to everybody. x

[jo81]

I am very sorry to hear about everybody's miscarriage experiences, and thought I would share my recent experiences.  

I had a 'missed' miscarriage with my first pregnancy diagnosed on the 9th september after a scan told them they coudn't find a fetal heartbeat. I was 10 weeks and the pregnancy probably stopped at about 8 weeks.  I had a d & c the next day, i bled for about heavily for 12 days afterwards and after that I have been spotting, but nothing that feels like my period.  I went back to the hospital 2 days ago as I am still testing positive on a pregnancy test.  The Drs told me that this is not unusual, and my hormones aren't coming down as fast as they should, therefore very frustrated that it might take a while for my cycle to return to normal.

has anyone had similar experiences? I am desperate to try again but know i have to wait a little longer and finding it hard to think about anything else!

[lydia1985]

i am sorry for ur losses, i am 23, actually i just had my misscarriage 1 month ago 20th of sep 2008, its tough, i went to the hospital the doctor said its normal for young mums to loss their 1st baby, she didnt give me any reasons, she just said 30% of the young women will have those kinda of problems, and it wont effect on my next pregnancy. she also said if u had one, there ll be less risks for u to have the same thing again. anyway, i bled like 14 days, then stopped, today i had my period, well i am not sure if its my period....its not heavy at all, in fact its just spotting... i am worried if this is normal? has anyone had the same experiences?

[Vickys_mommy]

Im very sorry for all your losses.    
i found out i was pregnant on sept 26. i woke up the next morning and i had spotting with no cramps and i thought it was normal, since i had spotting with my first child that is now 2. later that day the bleeding got heavier and the cramps were bad. i called the doctor and he really didnt say much just told me to wait until monday.   that evening the cramps were so bad that i couldnt even walk. it felt like labor pain. same way sunday. so monday i went for a u/s and they told me that i had the miscarriage and by the dates i should have been 7 weeks. but the size of the baby was 5 weeks only. i didnt really have cramps that monday and on tuesday it had passed in the morning. and i bleed for about a week. it was light. And now i am wondering when i will get my period again, today is nov 7 and we want to try for a baby.  any ideas on when i should get my period?

[Betsta]

Hi, I'm very sorry for your loss.  I just went through something similar.  I was 5.5 weeks along and miscarried/bled on October 17-19, more like a heavy AF then was still bleeding lightly for about a week after that.  I too was wondering when I would get my next AF and this past weekend I detected ovulation with a OPT.  That was exactly 2 weeks after my M/C  I spoke with my doctor yesterday and he told me I should expect my AF in about 2 weeks and was happy that I got right back on track.  I think everyone is different, but they tell you to count your m/c as your AF and within 4-6 weeks you should get your next AF.  At least that's what I've been told and have read.  I wish you all the best!

[mari81]

I found out i was pregnant on sept 10th, but around sept 15th i started spotting, at first my doctor told me spotting was normal but we wouldn't know anything concrete until we saw the heartbeat. On Oct.17th i had an ultrasound that confirmed I had indeed miscarried.  I was spotting from Sept 15th to the 13th of October. When I asked my doctor when I should expect my period, she told me to count all the spotting as a period, and that I could try conceiving again immediately. Is there anyone who's ever been told that?  Also, I thought I was starting my period on November 2nd, but i only had 3 days of light spotting.  Could I be pregnant again?

I would like any feedback, i fell like i'm going nuts...

[kspaulders]

I went in for our first ultrasound on Oct 17th to be told that the baby measured small ( around 6 weeks when I was more like 11 weeks) but not to worry as date can be wrong. Also there was no heartbeat. The next day I had spotting and then on the 19th I miscarried.  Bleed for about 7 to 8 days and on Nov 10th I started to bleed again - assuming this is my first period. Now Nov 18th and I am still spotting but dark brown - is this normal? I feel fine otherwise and looking forward to trying again. I have spoken to my DR but have yet to see her for an exam. I have an appt on Dec 8th. Should I wait to see her before trying again?   If there were any retained products, what would be the symptoms??

[Vickys_mommy]

i had a Miscariage in Sept 30. everything was natural. i bleed lightly for a week and now its nov 20 and i still havent gotten my period yet. Would it be possible to be pregnant again. and if so would i miscarry again? i had a healthly baby girl in 06. we would like to try again does anyone have any info for me. thanks

[StephNP09]

I recently had a natural miscarriage (my 1st pregnancy) that started on Nov. 9 (STILL spotting). I too am wondering when it is safe to start trying again. We are definitely going to wait until I have at least 1 period, but is it better to wait until after your 2nd period? I was told 2 different things...1) they prefer 2 periods only to determine due dates better, but you can get pregnant after 1 period with no increased risk for m/c and 2) my Dr told me its better to wait for 2 periods because of increased risk for growth complications...has anyone heard this?

[StephNP09]

I would like it is definitely a possibility that you could be pregnant. Have you taken a pregnancy test? If you are not pregnant, then it just may be taking you a while to get your first period after your miscarriage. I have heard that your cycles after a m/c can be very abnormal for a while. I was told by my doctor's office that there is not necessarily an increased risk for another miscarriage if you get pregnant soon after a miscarriage. I think they just want you to have at least one period first to let your uterus heal.

[mikaleen]

Hi,
I have had 2 m/c, the first natural at only 5 weeks, my period started 31 days later (normal for me)  and the second was 10/29, with medication at 11 weeks, I had an empty sac.  I am waiting to see how long it is befoe my period starts.  It depends on how far along in the pregnancy you are, how high your hcg and progesterone levels got and how long it takes for them to get back to non-pregnant levels to determine when you ovulate and therefore get a period.  The longer you were pregnant and the higher the hormone levels the more time may pass before a period.  Also, after my first m/s which was a chemical pregnancy, I was told it was all right to ttc right away, as there was no real implantation and the m/c was like a normal period.  This time I was told to wait 3-4 months, not only for emotional healing, but because of the heavier bleeding from a later m/c and the medication used to induce.   The uterus needs a few cycles to regulate and thicken up the lining again to allow a healthy implantation.  Sorry so long, but hope a little helpful.

[Vickys_mommy]

I found out i was pregnant on 9/26.  Started bleeding with light cramps on 9/27. The doctor said not to worry and to come in monday. I went in and then did a ultra sound and by the dates i should have been 7 weeks. The size of the baby was only 5 weeks. The following tuesday it had passed. I had light bleeding nothing really heavy. I was going twice a week to give blood for my levels. On october 21 the level was under 10 and she had given me prenantal pills to start taking. This was my first m/c. In 2006 i had a healthly pregnancy. We want to try again and i just dont know how long to wait. The doctor really didnt seem to answer my question well. Please any info would help so much

[srarmstro]

Thank you for sharing your stories.  I am sorry for all your loses.  You have all helped me get through these days.  I found out I was pregnant September 30th.  We told everyone!!  Including my 4 children.  It was very hard to tell them that the baby had died.  I started to bleed on the 24th of October.  I went to get a U/S and it showed the baby had died at 6 weeks.  I ended up having it naturally.  Delivered on the 25th at 9:15am.  I took pictures and put it in a jewelry box and buried it.  No D & C.  My levels went to 10 by the 7th and 1 before the 17th of November.  I waited for my period to start going through wanting to try and wait and thinking I was pregnant again.  Many of you went through that too.  I started on the November 25th.  It was total closure for me.  I feel back to normal.  I have the next step to take.  What ever that will be?  

[katte07]

I had a period on Oct 4. We have been trying to get preg with our 2nd child. i heard you ovulate 2 weeks after your period so we tried! one week later to the day, i started spotting, thought it was implantation bleeding, like i had with my first. but the next day it was heavy and brownish then bright red!! it lasted only 3 days which my normal periods are on time (28 day cycle) and last for a 5-7 days. I thought i may have miscarried. took a test and wasnt preg. so i think i did. Then its been 5 weeks since that. and still havent gotten a period. we havent been using precautions. But i dont know if its too soon to take a preg test. i had a miscariage before and got preg 2 weeks after. so i dont knw it its like that or not. Im not sure when i should start my period since the last time i got preg so fast again. any help?? i really want another baby!

[katte07]

so i just spotted today and it was a brownish mucous. it was only early this morning and stopped! havent bled since. wondering if its implementation bleeding, but with my daughter it was light pink. so im not sure.  plus i dont even know when im supposed to get my period now that i had the miscarriage. How soon after implementation bleeding should i take a test? its been 5 weeks since my miscarriage. i really want to know if i am..any help??

[Vickys_mommy]

I finally started  spotting on 11/25. I started to my miscarriage on 9/27. So it has been awhile for me. About 8 weks. i cant wait to start trying again.  Thank you all so much for your help.

[katte07]

just wanted to say, i took a test today and im PREGNANT!!!! yay! im so happy!
I just dont know how far along i am....i could be as far as 8 weeks...i will have to make a dr appt on monday. hope they can get me in soon. i cant wait to see how far along i am..

[waiting74]

I had my miscarriage at 13 weeks on Nov. 6th, 2008.  In the ER the ultrasound showed that the baby had stopped growing at 8 weeks and so had been dead inside me for 5 weeks.  I wish that my doctor would have ordered me an ultrasound at 8 weeks when I asked about it.  Then I would not have gone on another 5 weeks thinking I was pregnant and going to have a baby.  I am mostly numb and keep busy but when I stop to think I am in tears.  I am 38 and have no children, have always wanted children and I am afraid it's too late for me.  Now all I have is my faith in God, that He is good.

[hijones2008]

In Sept, I was 11 1/2 weeks pg with my 1st baby when we had an ultrasound that confirmed there was no heartbeat and the baby stopped growing at 9 weeks.  We had so many decisions to make, but I decided against the D&C, and my doctor allowed me to have a natural miscarriage, which happened a week later.  I bled for 6 weeks afterwards (mostly spotting).  After 2 weeks of no spotting, my period came at it's normal time.  My doctor never mentioned to me about waiting for a cycle before trying again.  She wanted me to wait 3 months.  Well, we are now coming up on the 3 month mark, and I have started feeling my ovulation (this is probably the only time tha I am happy to be part of the 20% of women who actually feel this), and I am excited about the possibility of having a new baby at the end of next year.  Since I got pg so fast the first time (it was our wedding night and I just went off my bc pills 2 weeks before that), I am hoping it will happen again.

My heart goes out to everyone who has experienced this.  There is hope though...with over 70% who are able to have successful pregnancies after their first misscarriage.

[StephNP09]

You mentioned that you bled for 6 weeks with your m/c (which is exactly what happened to me in November). I stopped spotting about 2 weeks ago (and 2 weeks ago my hcg was 87). However, last sunday I took an ovulation test because I felt like i may have been ovulation and it came back positive. That was sunday. However, on tuesday (2 days ago) I started spotting again and yesterday i was spotting (brown...no red color) quite a bit, enough to have to wear a panty liner. I was also cramping a little with some bloating as well. Today I am still spotting, but its a little lighter. Am I spotting b/c I was ovulating, or do you think this was/is my period, but its a really light period? It's weird though, b/c my ovulation test was positive last sunday. Can you spot and have cramps like this when you are ovulating? Thanks!!

[Vickys_mommy]

i had a my first miscarriage on sept 27.i was soppose to be 7 weeks but the ultra sound said 5 weeks.  i got my first period on nov 25. About 8 week after. well right now i am waiting for my second period. i took a couple hpts and all are coming back neg. But the same thing happen with my first child in 2006.   i got pregnant in oct and i didnt know until the end of  december that i was pregnant. i had to have blood work done. so maybe its that same thing. should i call the doctor for blood work or should i just wait? please help  i dotn know what to do.

[Trishamommy]

I had a m/c on Nov. 20. I went in for my 14 week check up and there was no heart beat. My Dr. wasn't too concerned but ordered a sonogram for the next morning. It confirmed no heart beat. My baby was only measuring at 11 weeks. I couldn't believe I was carrying a dead baby around for 3 weeks. I had no symptoms of a miscarriage.  My worst fear was now a reality. I had the d&c that evening. I had light bleeding for 2 weeks and then it started again about 2 days later and lasted for about another 5 days. My Dr. said everything was fine and ordered blood tests for my hormone levels. I got my first period on Dec. 22. It started off with the brownish pinkish blood then went into a full blown HEAVY HEAVY period. I double checked with my doctor and he said that it was a period. It was longer than usual and I did have some brownish/yellowish/pinkish mucous about a week later.(later realizing it was me ovulating). Everything cleared up and I am now on my 2nd period. It also started out different with the brownish/ light pink color and is now red like normal. My Dr. told me we could ttc again after my 2nd period. We are hoping to try after this one. I have been getting my blood taken every week and last week my level was at a 6 and he still wanted me to test again to get it below 5. Hopefully these results will be good and I will double check with my Dr. to try in a couple weeks. I am terrified of another m/c but my husband and I both want to try again. We have 2 beautiful boys,4 and 2, and had no problems.  

I hope the best for all of you. A miscarriage isn't something you really understand until you have had one your self. Basically, IT *****!

[lelmore]

Ok. I had a miscarriage on November 24, 2008 and bled for about a week. I went to my ob on Jan 27, 2009 for a check up and I have a cyst on my left ovary which she thinks will go away soon and I still haven't started my period yet so she put me on the 10 day Provera to make me start which I took my last pill on Feb. 5, 2009 and Well, it's going on 12 weeks now and I still haven't started my period yet. Please help me. This is very frustrating. This was our first pregnancy and it is very devestating. My last period was on Oct. 11, 2008.

[Rachelanz82]

Hi all,

I'm 26, I had a miscarriage on Jan 21, 2009 at 13 weeks (first pregnancy) had a D&C on Jan 22. Before my m/c i had episodes of spotting with no pain went for u/s everything was normal but 3 days before my m/c i was spotting with severe cramps went to ER they sent me home cuz doc said my cervix was close and baby had a heartbeat. On the way home, i felt  a rush of fluid coming out of my vagina  i checked my pad immediately when i got home and it was soaking wet but there was no blood half an hour later i passed the baby and was rushed back to ER with the baby and bled really heavy 20 mins after i m/c and baby was a boy:( Got my AF on Feb 13 bleeding was very very light from day 1 and i am still spotting. Can't wait to TTC again! My heart goes out to all of you, God bless.

[suem309]

I am 35 and got preg on my 2nd month of clomid. I had an ultrasound at 12 weeks and found out there was not fetal heartbeat, repeated the sonogram 3 days after and same bad luck. I had a D&C on 02/5, and had heavy hemorrhage 5 days after. I had a second D&C on the 11th because there was tissue left inside my uterus. I haven't bleed since then. One doctor told me to start ttc after my first period, another said to wait at least 6 months, and the 3rd (my father) told me to wait 3 months to let my system regulate and to ttc without the clomid. I am confused, I guess I should just follow my instincts. 3 of my friends got preg at the same time and it is very hard for me to deal with it. I really wish them the best, it is just hard not to remember my baby when I see their bellys growing. I was so exited and  went maternity and baby shopping the day before that terrible diagnose :( .

[xchelex]

i had a m/c at the begging of jan 09 it was a normal m /c as far as iv been told.. the night i had my m/c was a friday i bleed realy heavy all wknd attended my docters on the monday just as i left the surgery its started 2 get realy realy heavy & the feotis was coming away thats wen i relized its was time 2 rest 2 let the remains of the m/c take its course its eventully calmed down the following friday then i had wat i though was a normal period around the 21st jan that lasted 4days.... its now 21 feb but no period has came iv also been realy grumpy (lol) & also verry tierd... hopully 4 a good reason cany any1 say this has happend 2 them (pregnant)!!!!

[cloud123]

I am so relieved to read all these postings...they have brought comfort to me!!  
I found out i was preg. dec31  and then my count was too low , so on Jan 7 ( aweek later) i was told that i was going to loss the baby...so i took the rest of the week off.  on the 9th i started bleeding and it stopped on the 13th.  to this date i have not gotten a period, but from what i have read its normal.  my concern is that i have had discarge for about a month now...clear, white, yellowish, white and yellowish.  there is no smell, but i feel wet all the time and when i wipe its there.  any insight on this?? thank you

[angiev]

Hi everyone, so sorry for all of your losses.  I found out I was pg on december 28 first pregnancy, so happy, called hubby to tell him at work.  We couldn't wait for our first ob visit at 7 weeks.  We saw our little one's heartbeat on January 21st, on January 30 had bad cramping and lower back pain with some brown spotting.  Called dr office-they said it's normal and common, somewhere deep down inside I didn't believe them-saturday 31st woke up bleeding bad, went to ER-had ultrasound and she did the measurements and they came out for a 7.5 week baby not a 8.5 week baby, no heartbeat-later that day we went to walmart to get pads becuz I knew I'd be needing them-I felt faint and went to the car and that's when it happened, I was covered by the time we got home.  I was devastated-today I got my period-so excited for it so we can try again, not that I will ever forget our first baby, my little tic tac (the size it was on our ultrasound pic) will forever be in my heart. Again, I am so sorry for all your losses, but we all have to have hope and know that God will bless us with another.  

[leanne09]

hi guys!!

i had a miscarriadge on the 14 th of jan 09 and bled for 2 weeks, i lost the baby the same day i found out i was pregnant i was 4 weeks gone!
now the 26th febuary i am having my first period the pain is horrendus is this normal???

[bb5]

Just had first mc Feb 27, chemically induced at 7.2 weeks; I have one healthy son who is almost 3. MC is partly luck of the draw but the lesson I have taken is that you should be physically fit and healthy before trying to get pregnant.  I wasn't and had to have treatment for bacterial and yeast infections during first trimester - drs don't seem to mind prescribing VERY STRONG meds for these conditions even though all the literature on them suggests they increase the chance of mc and birth defects.  Basically stay healthy and eat lots of yoghurt / take acidophilus tablets to avoid getting these conditions which are common in pregnancy when you are physically run down especially.  I will never know if those medications were a factor in my miscarriage but let's face it, Drs only know what the drug companies tell them and personally I always do my own research.  I don't think any kind of strong chemical is wise during the first trimester.  Taking common sense precautions against vaginal infection should be top of your pregnancy list along with giving up alcohol, coffee, smoking, deli meat, sushi, otc medications, etc.

[ils1210]

I found out I was pregnant on january 13, Had the first ultrasound on January 23, and was told the the heartbeat was faint but I heard it. I was told to schedule another ultrasound for the following week and no heartbeat was found. During this time I had no symtoms of a M/C. I started to spot that following Monday and ent to the GYN that thursday February 5 i bleed for the entire week. (no D&C needed.) i have yet to get my period almost a month later, but I dont have symtoms of a priod or of being pregnant again. I am a little confused as to what to think.

[Evi366]

Hi Ladies,

I got my m/c on Jan 10th and on Feb 14th i found i was pregnant but the Dr did scanning and couldnt see anything and said may be its not settled in yet. After 3 days on Feb 17th i started bleeding and it was an early miscarriage. I bled for 4days as normal bleeding and 3 days of light spotting. there was no D&C required.M due now;would anyone know when i could have my m/c next?

please help.

Evi

[squishy_megz]

Hi,
I had a miscarriage on April 7th, and i still have not had my period yet. I had sex about 2 weeks after my miscarriage, and i was not as careful as i should have been. should i be worried about pregnancy or should i wait a few more weeks before i start worrying? I know it can take a while to get your next m/c after miscarrying.. any advice? thanks!

[infohope]

Hi,

This is the first time I have logged on to this forum, and this site is fantasic, so much information and support from all you ladies. It really is inspirational.

I had a m/c on Friday 13th March and am still waiting for AF? I guess from what I have read I need to wait 4-6weeks. I want to try again straight away, but it's so confusing working out the cycles. I'm normally regular at 28 days.

My sister has just had a little baby and it's so hard.

Any advice?

[Trinsmom2004]

Miscarriages are EXTREMELY difficult to go through and re-coop from.  I m/c in latter part of Feb. early March.  The m/c wasn't confirmed until the day before my hubby and I were to leave to go on our anniversary trip. However, it was also complete by then.  Throughout this experience, I feel my Faith has been tested the most! I see woman who get pregnant and don't even appreciate the life growing inside of them and I stretch my hands asking "Why me!"  Truth is--though I know how painful this is, He will never put more on us than we can bare! Also, many times the body will abort a fetus that is not forming right or will cause the body great harm.  I know many of you are sad, and believe me, I still have my moments. .but the thing is you've got to hold on to your faith, God uses us all for various reasons or another, and this could be your testimony when you pregnant again and the pregnancy and baby is PERFECT! You can be a much needed voice to someone who is going through or has gone through a m/c.  I hear about people having miscarriages all the time, but I NEVER thought it would happen to me. Many times in the beginning, once we find out we are m/c, the first thing we do is start to blame ourselves or wonder if its something "we" did.  It IS NOT!! It is not our fault. . .we are not in control, God is.  I know many friends and family who look back on their m/c and say. . "You know what. . .I wasn't ready to have a baby, I thought I was, but I wasnt!"  Ladies, I know its hard right now, to see the light at the end of the tunnel, and you are feeling all types of emotions right now.  But I just want to encourage you to be strong! Hang in there!! Have Faith. . .the BEST IS YET TO COME!!! When I log back on this forum again in the future. . I want to read stories of triumph. . .stories of how you overcame this hurdle!! You can do it. . I know you can! As for me. .I'm believing in God for another pregnacy. .one that will be perfect in every way possible, when the time comes again.  As for now, my cycle just started back --took about 5 wk 2 days, I am being patient and allowing my body time to get back in its normal state before trying again!! I have a 4 year old daughter and I am thanking God for the success I had with her-- she is truly a blessing! Well, ladies-sorry this was sooooo long, but I just felt compelled to spread some positivity and light to this forum. . .so dry your eyes. . gather up your faith. . everything's gonna be alright!!
~May God Bless each and every one of you!!

[GoingFor3]

HI,
I had a m/c on March 6th. Started bleeding that night went to the E.R. and had a exam they said I was fine still pregers. So happy, we had been trying for over a year.My husband and I started to talk about going to starbucks while waiting for the blood test to confirm what the doc. "just said." Then the doc. came back in the room and asked me to get undressed again and said sorry your blood levels show a different outcome.They did an ultrasound and told me my cervix was empty!!! I was just over 5 weeks. I bleed for 5 days and have not started yet. It's been 6 weeks and 2 days.We will try again a.s.a.p.

[MyBaby718]

I am 27 years old.  I was two months pregnant, then had a miscarriage on February 27, 2009.  I was cramping the whole pregnancy, from the day of my expected period till after the miscarriage. I bled for 2 weeks.

My first period came 28 days after my miscarriage (March 26th) and lasted 2 weeks with a dark brown color.  Me and my husband tried again, but unfortunately I got my period again 27 days later (April 21st).  I am still on my period... its been 9 days.

Why are my periods lasting over a week?? Is this normal after a miscarriage?
And why is the color dark brown?... i don't like seeing that color.

[GoingFor3]

I have no answers for you. I still have not got my period and its noe been 6 weeks. I go to the doc.on mon. morning!

[GoingFor3]

Well hello again. I went to the doc. and they put me on medroxyprogesterone to kick start my period that is now 9 week last. i take that for 10 days and when i start i'll take clomid so i can ovulate. I'm all jacked up!!!! good luck to u all and i'll write when there is more to say. bye

[GoingFor3]

Hello to all you out there,
  I never got my period. I took the medroxyprogesterone for 9 days and started to feel sore breast on day 10. Took a pregnancy test and boom BFP. I'm about 5 weeks now and i got to tell you it was all natural. I didn't even take the clomid. The dotor told me a fter the miscarriage iI could be more fertile but I thought WHATEVER! "I was wrong," It just goes to show, Keep your faith and God will bless you in his time not yours.By the way we are naming her (if it's a girl) Dalilah Faith.Good luck

[Saralina]

Hi,

My first M/c was on Sept 13 (18 weeks) it was a perfect pregnancy but when I went for a ultrasound I was told that his hearth stopped, 2008; second (4-5 weeks) on Feb 16, 2009 -- chemical preg; third (5-6 weeks) (d & c) on May 16, there never was a heartbeat. I'm hopeful, but scared since I'm 32 already.I  

[anxiouslywaiting910]

I had spotting 2 days(not normal for me) then a regular period Mar 22 was perfect went off 2 days before my wedding. I had what I thought was a normal period started April 21-24 but the next day after it went off I continued to spot so I thought there was something wrong. My best friend suggested taking a Preg test(may2)..4 later I finally believed the postive result. Went and had a blood test done HCG 184 told them I was spotting and had just had what I thought was a period they said it was normal.  The morning after we told our parents I had to go to the ER...May 6 only bled for about 4days. I had a natural m/c and got my hcg checked until it went down to zero which was like a week after I stopped bleeding. Really sucked right before mothers day...and my granfather passed the same day.  I'm 26yrs old and this was my 1st pregnancy.  My husband and I have had unprotected sex several times since but I'm not sure when to expect a period since I technically started bleeding April 21 then spotted then heavy bleeding...can anyone help?

[Trinsmom2004]

Based on my experience and the literature I have read. It usually takes between 5 or 6 weeks for your cycle to start back after a m/c.  My doctor told me that it would be best to wait to have 2 consistent cycles before trying again, although I do know of people who have gotten pregnant right away with no problems.  I guess its just based on what you can take psychologically.  Blessing to you! I hope this helps.

[iwillkeephoping]

I've had a horrible year.
First got pregnant in February 2008, and found out I had miscarried when I should have been approximately 8 weeks along.  I had a D&C a few weeks later.
In November 2008 I had a chemical pregnancy.  It isn't technically considered a miscarriage, because the fertilized egg doesn't actually implant.  I had 2 fairly regular periods afterwards, but then...
In January of this year, I got pregnant again.  My doctor scheduled an Early Ultrasound for me to try and quell my fears that I would miscarry again.  I went to the ultrasound at 9 weeks with high hopes, only to find that my baby had no heartbeat.   I was devasted.  Instead of going the D & C route, we decided to try Cytotec.  I had to insert the pills vaginally, which induce contractions to try and rid the body of the pregnancy.  It caused such severe cramps I thought I was going to die.  I bled for 2 weeks afterwards, but haven't gotten my period since, and it's been about 6 weeks.  
My husband and I have gone to see a specialist to see if there is a problem with me that makes it hard for my body to support a pregnancy, we've also had some chromosonal testing done to see if that could be the cause.
I just hope and pray that these are all unfortunate bouts of bad luck, and that we will be able to have a healthy baby some day.  
It breaks my heart that so many women have to go through this.  I hate that I am envious and jealous of my friends, family and coworkers who are all having healthy babies around me.  It is a constant reminder of the pain that I am going through.  I am happy that they are all having the familes that they want, but it makes me sad for myself.  I wish none of us will ever have to experience this pain again.

[anxiouslywaiting910]

Thanks for the info Trinsmom2004  I'm trying to wait patiently :)

iwillkeephoping I feel you pain all of my friends either just had a baby or are due in the next coule of months.  I'm the only one that did things in order....Fell in love.... got married....then got pregnant. But I'm the only one who ended in mc.  I am happy for them but i'm jealous.  I never thought it would be so hard to get over something especially when I only knew for a week before it was all over.  But best wishes too you.  May you be blessed with a health baby and a great pregnancy.  

[feelinghopeful]

Hello everyone.  I had my first m/c on April 14th at 11w6d.  It was a really difficult m/c.  I hemorrhaged for 7.5 hours in the ER until they took me back for an emergency D&C and a blood transfusion.  I had severe anemia because of the blood loss.  It was a little boy, we named him Jackson.  We have 1 child already, a beautiful 2.5 yr old little boy and I would love to have 1 more child to complete our family.  I think I'd like to try again soon but terrified at the same time.  I just got my first AF post miscarriage on May 28, 6 weeks and 2 days after the m/c.  My periods are normally very light and only last 3-4 days.  But with this one I'm having brown spotting in the mornings and evenings and some heavier red flow during late morning and afternoon.  I guess there's nothing to do except wait for my cycles to get back to normal.  Husband and I haven't decided when or if we'll be trying again for a baby.  We're just trying to take our time and let us heal.  My condolences to all of you ladies on your losses.  I'm just glad to know we aren't alone.  

And to the women asking about brown blood, brown simply means it's old blood.  It's completely normal and harmless.

[RaidenL]

I lost my son on May 20th 2009 at 12 weeks and 4 days.
I started bleeding heavily and went to the ER. My bleeding slowed while I was there. They did an ultrasound and they said the baby was fine, just to go home and stay in bed for a couple of days. I went to the doctor the next day and he also did and ultrasound he said the baby was fine and he had a strong heartbeat and was very active. I told my Dr. that my abdomin (abdomen) was hurting but he told me to just take tylenol and rest. The next morning I began bleeding a lot. My husband called my Dr. and the doctor told me to come in at 10, but I began to get really faint so my husband got my kids in the car but by the time I walked out of my front door I collapsed. I was so faint and nauseous on the way to the ER. I got there and began passing huge blood clots bigger then the size of a golf ball. I began to have contractions and went into labor. The got a ultrasound tech in and she didn't find the baby. 10 min. later I had my son. My husband saw him first. after I had him the gave me a blood transfusion and then rushed me to have a D&C. after my D&C they gave me another blood transfusion. I stayed in the hospital over night. The next morning I could stop crying and I wanted to see my son. So my husband went to find the ER doctor who helped us. He sent my husband to Pathology and then he took me but they asked me to go back to my room and they would send a social worker who would bring my son to me. The pathologist told my husband that my sons abdomin (abdomen) had not fully closed and that his intestines were being pushed out through the hole. They brought my son to me and he was a fully developed on the outside except for the hole in his abdomin (abdomen). he had arms and little fingers, legs and little toes. eyes, ears, mouth nose. everything. He fit in the palm of my hand. He was beautiful. My husband and I both broke down.
We named our son Raiden Ford, we had him cremated. There is not a day that will go by that I wont think of my son. My heart will always have that missing piece.
I have been lying in bed for the past couple of weeks and it just seems like when I feel I am able to get up and start a day I breakdown again and jump 10 spaces back. My husband dosen't seem to understand anymore. He feels like he has lost his wife, like I am someone else.

[lisabj]

i had a medical induced m/c in march following my ultrasound . i should have been 11 wks but my baby stopped growing at 6 wks. i bled for 10days as per advice. my first period started  34days after the procedure and started slowly with brownish discharge for 2days before bleeding normally. mid way through my next cycle i had really heavy ovulation discharge that was yellowy. i then started my 2nd period on day 28 slowily like before with brownish disharge. i bled very heavily for 1 week then just as i thought it was over i had cramping and started to bleed again. i know i havent got an infection as i got tested, so i guess it is just my body still messed up and trying to sort its self out.
thanks to all who have posted it is great to know that my symptoms are shared by others so are hopefully normal.
i am really angry that there is so little information on the physical after effects of m/c, and think there should be better followup from the midwifes/GP after. i have had many questions that needed answering but didnot want to make an appoitment at drs.

i truely beleive that everything happens for a reason and am looking forward to getting PG next time

lisa

[healinghands201]

I am saddened at all of the losses here. I had my m/c 2 days ago in the ER. I should have been 6wks along but my levels were only 494...which is very low! I told everyone, even though I knew there was a possibility of m/c. We were all so very excited. My sons were already talking to my belly. I bled for 2 days and am feeling physically back to normal. We are desperate to try as soon as possible. I just want AF to come so that I can track ovulation. Can the doc. prescribe anything to bring my AF on sooner? Is there a higher risk of another m/c if i get pregnant before my AF? Thank you for listening and sharing, this site has truly helped me.                              Kimberly

[baby95]

Your story is so emotional, I don't know what to say.. I can't even imagine how difficult it must be, but try to tell yourself that you need to be strong for your family. I lost three babies, and it is very hard to stay strong, but it is ok to feel sad, sorry, angry, frasturated.. But at the end your family needs you, and I believe everything happens for a reason. Sometimes it is difficult to see the reason or understand it but there is a reason.. I am not particularly very religious person, but I believe God gives us what we can deal with..

Try to put yourself together day by day. I wish you the best and I am very sorry for what you had to go through.

[anxiouslywaiting910]

Well my period came today June 2 exactly 28 days from the day I started mc (May 6).  The cramping is HORRIBLE!!!  I took 2 tylenol which i do if my cramps bother me any other time..and it is no help at all now!!  I can't go to sleep, anyone else have this problem after mc?

[lamava]

I had a natural m/c on 5/6 at 9 weeks pregnant.  I ovulated on 5/24 and began spotting a week later.  Spotting lasted 2-3 days and that was a week ago.  Since then I have been feeling bloated, slightly crampy, tired and moody but my breasts are not swollen as they ALWAYS are right before my period.  Took pregnancy test this morning at 13 days past ovulation and was negative.  Is it possible that the spotting was my period?  Is it possible to ovulate and skip a period?  My cycles are always 27-28 days.

[karishma79]

I had a miscarriage on the 24th of April, was about 7 weeks pregnant......bled for 4 days afterwards......and thats it.....
I still havent got my periods but have been having pregnancy symptoms for the last two weeks..... am totally confused...........took a hpt and cme out positive.....but dr says it is probably jst the hcg frm the pervious preg...... am confused dnt knw what to do

[lamava]

I'm in the same position.  My pregnancy symptoms were very similar to PMS, but more pronounced.  I know I ovulated, but there is no sign of AF and I keep getting negative HPTs.  It is now 15 days past ovulation and no AF.  

[Abbie430]

hi im new to this.Sorry for all of your losses.

i had a early miscarriage at 5 weeks when i started bleeding i got an internal scan were no Sac was found. I miscarried on the 30th of april and bleed until around the 7-8th of May. i have been having unprotected sex with my partner since. I spotted what i THINK was my 1st period after MC on Wed the 3rd of June and bled heavily on the thurs and Very light the Friday and completely no bleeding the friday night and nothing since. I am very confused as my period is usually 5 days. Im VERY emotional this week and have alot of white DC and am very tired and hav light cramping. but dont know if its in my head because we long for a child.

Could i be pregnant again?

[nicole615]

hi i

[shawnieb74]

I had a miscarriage the first week of june, by doctor performed a D&C on the 12th, I didn't have excessive bleeding.  Now I am expecting my cycle, I'm experiencing cramping and discomfort but no bleeding.  Is this normal?  This was my 5th pregnancy and 2nd miscarriage, 11yrs after the first miscarriage.

[sbb33]

I miscarried naturally on June 23rd, was 7 1/2 weeks with my first (bled for about a week) - I am expecting my cycle anyday as it's been 5 weeks today.  But I guess I just need to be patient after reading these posts since it can take much longer than that.  I haven't bothered my doctor yet - at what point should I?  We are so ready to be parents after having been together for 10 years, so it's hard to just "wait".  Good luck to everyone and sorry for your loss.

[likeyou]

I am 28 years old and miscarried on July 9.  It was definitely a shock for me. I was 6 weeks pregnant.  This was my first pregnancy.  I had no idea they were so common and never thought it would happen to me.  My OBGYN said that about 25% of women miscarry, but that in no way means you cannot go on to have a healthy pregnancy later on.  I suspected something was wrong about a week after I found out I was pregnant because I was spotting, and read that it could mean you would miscarry.  I immediately saw my doctor who did a sonogram, and confirmed that I was pregnant and said everything looked good.  I was only bleeding a little at that point but a bit of clotting, and she said that as long as it doesn't get heavier then it was probably fine, and that I'd have to wait to hear a heartbeat the following week.  I also read from other postings that it's not uncommon to spot while pregnant.  Of course, mine did end in miscarriage.  I woke up with intense back pain and knew.    I held out hope that I was wrong, but went to the 7 week sonogram with my husband and there was nothing there.  I guess I'm lucky in that I miscarried naturally...I had never even heard of a D&C until that day.  It was heartbreaking though, especially since I had seen the baby on the sonogram just one week prior.  I began to lightly spot about a week ago (3 weeks after the m/c) and just got my period pretty heavily (so it was about 4 weeks afterwards).  I'm hoping to try again in 2-3 months, though my doctor said it's perfectly fine to try immediately after.  I read that the problem with that though is they might have trouble trying to date when you got pregnant.  

Just thought I'd share my experience, for what it's worth.

[Babycheeks902]

Hi.  I think I m/c naturally this past May/June.  I was definitely late for my period.  The reason I am saying "I think" is because we aren't trying, but we aren't protecting either.  And I really haven't been tracking my period, since I am normally pretty regular with my period.  So none of this information is exact, but more of an estimation.  I started to bleed for about 5-6 weeks until it stopped and it was very heavy.  It stopped completely by the 10th of June.  I haven't had my period since.  Note:  There was no pain or cramping during the duration of my bleeding, prior to or following it.  We honestly haven't been sexually active since, I was on vacation for 2 weeks and then sick for a while...so I don't think I am pregnant.  I am taking a test in a couple of days to know for sure.  But my question is whether it is normal to have not gotten my period and it's been 2 months???  And also, do I have more of a chance of conceiving right after a m/c??

[2ndgradeteacher47]

You could be pregnant.  I was 6 weeks along and had a miscarriage that began on July 12th and ended on July 20th...just about a week.  The bleeding was like a heavy period, with cramps...but not excruciating cramps. I passed many clots and clumps, as well.  I did not have to have a D & C.  My doctor told me that natural miscarriages usually produce a period anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks after the last day of bleeding, but to make sure to use contraception because you still ovulate and conceive.  He also told me that if I had not started by September 3rd, to call him.