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Just wanted to let you know how my story ended.
Last night around 8p.m. I started cramping constantly. I went to the bathroom and noticed a lot more bleeding. Once I saw the half dollar sized tissue I knew it was over. All the cramps went away like they had never even been there. The bleeding almost stopped completely, but I still wanted to know if it was really over. I headed to the ER and had a weird doctor. He told me that my cervix was opened about fingertip size and he was not going to do an exam. He almost acted like he was afraid of blood or something. He then proceeded to tell me he was discharging me because what I had passed was consistent with my last ultrasound results. After sitting and thinking for hours upon hours I really want to know what went wrong. They had said they would send my tissue off for labs, but I just called and they didn't have any labs that had been sent off. So now I'm really bummed because I will never know what happened. My HCG has already dropped to 2121 from 4412 on Monday. I will have my levels checked again on Tuesday. They did not inform me on how long to wait, but said no intercourse until the bleeding had stopped. So I guess I will start again when that happens.
When do you think I should ovulate after this? Should it be okay to try right away? I just want to fill the emptiness I guess.
When do you think I should ovulate after this? Should it be okay to try right away? I just want to fill the emptiness I guess.
Back in Sept 2006, I suspected I was pregnant, waited until day after my missed period to take test, came back positive, but then a few days later (5w4d) started having bleeding and within two days it was clear pregnancy was over. Bled for a week. My doctor told me that we could try again as soon as we wanted. So that is what we did. I charted my temperature and knew that about three weeks after my m/c that I had ovulated again.... and about two weeks after that, I got my positive test :)
Thank you for all your comments! I'm doing my best to stay busy and occupied. I started painting my living room in December and had a hallway to finish, so that has kept my mind busy. Also my 6 year old has 7 ball games this week-next week. I think I'm going to start building my kids a turtle cage after that. I guess at least it's summer so there is a lot to do. I'll keep everyone updated on the whole TTC thing! I'll actually get to see my doctor on Tues or Wed I hope, and I'm going to find out his opinions on a few things. I keep getting these crazy butterfly feelings in my stomach which is making me second guess the complete miscarriage. I know my mind is just playing games on me though. I think if they would have done a ultrasound to show me everything was gone I'd have more closure. Maybe my doctor will give me the chance to see it for my own eyes. Thanks again! I hope everyone else has a happy healthy pregnancy along with baby dust to everyone who is TTC.
There's nothing that you did wrong or went wrong, in reality your body is working perfectly because your uterus knows that if something isn't developing right then it has to correct it. So, please trust that you didn't do anything wrong, its just the way nature works.
I'm glad that you had a natural mc instead of a d&c, you will heal a lot better with a natural miscarriage. I had a miscarriage last summer and I got my period 30 days later so my body counted the mc as a period in a way, I ovulated 15 days after my mc. So when you have a mc its like a reset button in a way. It took me 5 cycles to get pregnant after my mc but I started trying right away. Your body will decide when its ready to conceive again. However, you must make your body as healthy as possible in order to conceive a healthy baby. Keep taking the prenatal vitamins religiously and take some Omega 3 supplements. You will be ok.
I'm glad that you had a natural mc instead of a d&c, you will heal a lot better with a natural miscarriage. I had a miscarriage last summer and I got my period 30 days later so my body counted the mc as a period in a way, I ovulated 15 days after my mc. So when you have a mc its like a reset button in a way. It took me 5 cycles to get pregnant after my mc but I started trying right away. Your body will decide when its ready to conceive again. However, you must make your body as healthy as possible in order to conceive a healthy baby. Keep taking the prenatal vitamins religiously and take some Omega 3 supplements. You will be ok.
I am so sorry to hear what happened. I know how you feel about everything. When i lost mine it was the end of November 2007 and i felt so empty and down like what your feeling. So my hubby and started tryying right after i stopped bleeding. And we go pregnant in january 2008. So i thought i would let you know that, good luck hun :)
im so sorry for your loss...generally drs like you to wait 1-3 cycles..1 cycle for your body to recuperate(depending on how bad the m/c was and how far along it was,as well for your protection of avoiding an infection) and/or 3 cycles because it is heartbreaking and some women aren't ready right away:)
good luck girl
good luck girl
I know after my m/c, I bled for about a week I believe then didn't get my period for another 8 weeks. I ended up having problems ovulating after the m/c, not sure if it was related to the m/c or not. But conceived 4 months after m/c and had a succesful pregnancy. We did wait one cycle though, as recommended by our doctor. My doctor said that some doctors say to wait 3 months, but he said that is mainly for the emotional aspect.
I think it's also normal to feel like you want to fill that emptiness. When I m/c'd, I thought of the m/c every single day until I found out I was pregnant again. From there on out, I only thought of that baby inside. After having her, I looked back and thought how I would have already had a 5 month old, but I can't imagine life without her now. So just give your body a little time and it will happen. You know you can get pregnant, just remember that.
I think it's also normal to feel like you want to fill that emptiness. When I m/c'd, I thought of the m/c every single day until I found out I was pregnant again. From there on out, I only thought of that baby inside. After having her, I looked back and thought how I would have already had a 5 month old, but I can't imagine life without her now. So just give your body a little time and it will happen. You know you can get pregnant, just remember that.
You can visit this website for support: http://www.pregnancyloss.info/
There are reasons you should wait to have sex immediately following a miscarriage. You're at higher risk of infection. And it'd make dating a new pregnancy very difficult.
There are reasons you should wait to have sex immediately following a miscarriage. You're at higher risk of infection. And it'd make dating a new pregnancy very difficult.
Thank you all for the comments! This is hard, but doing it natural has been a lot easier to handle than my D&C in 2006. Right now my mind is just blank on the whole thing, but I think this past week of bleeding helped me prepare ahead of time. Last time this happened I was all excited went to my ultrasound to find nothing in the sac. I think I will just continue having intercourse once all the bleeding has stopped and let God choose. I figure if it's not the right time he won't let me get pregnant. I will let everyone know how my TTC goes!
They say that you should wait 2 periods before trying to have a baby ......that's what my doc said...I had my m/c and then only 7 months later I got pregnant again....
I'm very sorry for your loss.
Most doctors want you to wait 1-3 cycles (periods) before trying to conceive again to give your heart and body time to heal. It took me 8 weeks to get that first period after each of my miscarriages. Usually it takes 4-6 weeks.
Every woman miscarries at least once in her reproductive lifetime. It doesn't help, I know, but know that just about every woman you encounter has been through the same thing and knows your pain. *HUGS*
Most doctors want you to wait 1-3 cycles (periods) before trying to conceive again to give your heart and body time to heal. It took me 8 weeks to get that first period after each of my miscarriages. Usually it takes 4-6 weeks.
Every woman miscarries at least once in her reproductive lifetime. It doesn't help, I know, but know that just about every woman you encounter has been through the same thing and knows your pain. *HUGS*
i'm really sorry to hear this. I know how devastating it is, I've been through 2 m/c's. Even with testing they most likely wouldn't have any definate answers for you. It really depends on your body as to how long it will take to get back on track. As long as you feel up to it physically and emotionally i see no reason why you shouldn't start again right away. I got pregnant on my 3rd cycle after my last miscarriage...he is now almost 11 months old. Good luck as you TTC and hopefully next time around everything will be just fine.
I am so sorry to hear your news. I haven't been following your situation because I am new on this site, but I just happened to read your post. I hope that you will start trying again soon. I know that each woman is different in when they start ovulating again, but you will probaby not know it until you start having your period again. It can't hurt to have some lovin' anyway...and you never know what might come of it! The best news is that at least you know that you CAN become pregnant, and therefore you will again. Good luck!
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