Pregancy after a miscarriage...scared

[Tiffany08]

I had a m/c in June at 9 weeks, and am now 6 weeks pregnant again. I posted a question earlier asking if I would be able to see a heartbeat on the u/s at 6 weeks, and we did see one. :) Everything looked good as of last Thursday, levels were up and normal, everything looked great. However, I am still scared every day...I push on my breasts alot to make sure they are still sore, and some days they don't seem as sore as other days. Today, they barely hurt at all. Is this a sign that something is going wrong or do the symptoms just come and go? I've never had nausea, so I don't have that to go off of. I'm just wondering if it's normal to be this paranoid, or if it's some sort of instinct. Before I found out I miscarried last time (I went in for an u/s at 7 weeks, there was a hb, I went in again at 9 weeks, and no hb) I knew I was no longer pregnant. So, is it normal to be THIS scared all the time?

[Tiffany08]

I understand wanting to get pregnant again...I didn't think I would even want to after the m/c, but I was wrong. I think it's good that you went through a full normal cycle before getting pregnant. Do you know what your progesterone levels were before? I know that it's that hormone that actually sustains a pregnancy and if yours was low, I would ask to be put on suppositories the next time you are pregnant, regardless of the numbers when you get pregnant. I'm a big fan of progesterone, my doc calls it "baby glue" and I like anything that increases my chances of keeping this baby.  

[readyagain#2]

I actually had my m/c on Aug16 with the help of a pill (misoprotol). it was actually a week after i found out i was pregnant. I dont even no if thats the right date to us because my dr told me on the 11 the second time my hcg level was checked that my level had dropped. after taking 1 pill i started bleeding within 30mins of taking it and bleed for 5days heavy then spotting for about 2-3days and stopped. then on sep1 i started bleeding like my period (which is when it normally would come). My dr said that would be considered my period. this month i thought i was pregnant but my period came yesterday which was late, so hopefully it will happen this month. i want to be pregnant again real soon!

[Tiffany08]

I just responded to the other post a minute ago! I don't remember if I answered this question very well. I don't know exactly how long it was, but I'm thinking it was right around 4 weeks after I quit bleeding from the d&c, and I think it ended up being the same time that I would have started if I hadn't ever been pregnant. Does that make sense? The doctor told me it would be 4 to 6 weeks after the d&c to get that first period. I hope that helps, but if you're asking I am assuming you have just had a m/c...and I know that nothing really helps after that. Good luck and stay positive!

[readyagain#2]

How long after you m/c did you have your 1st period?

[Tiffany08]

It's just nice to know that what I am thinking and going through is normal...I keep thinking I should not have gotten pregnant so soon after the m/c, maybe I wasn't ready yet. But I am and I am trying my hardest to believe that everything is okay and going to be okay. It's good to hear that someone else understands how it feels. Thanks!

[alaysha]

Being nervous after having a miscarriage is completely normal and unfortunately you're not going to get any less worried until you have your little darling in your arms. Just know that the majority of the time if you have a miscarriage you don't go on to have a second one. Not having symptoms is completely normal as well I had a miscarriage and got pregnant again right after and my boobs have honestly not hurt once this whole pregnancy. Different symptoms with different pregnancies! Just keep your chin up everything will be okay! :)

[prayerful wife]

I Know how you feel.  My brother just passed away a year ago at the age of 31 from diabetes and it's just now taking me this long to bring myself to let God know I understand that he doesnt make mistakes.  I had to end up really apologizing to him, b/c I've spent the last year questioning the person who owes me no explanation.  I think this baby I'm carrying is God's gift to me (by way of my brother) for letting me know that he doesn't take anything or anyone away from you without giving something or someone back.  Dont be on pins and needles tho, enjoy every moment of this pregnancy.  The next nine months will go by quick.  Take pictures of your belly, write everything down, and get your chill on as much as possible!    

[Tiffany08]

Thank you so much for your comment, it made me laugh. :) You sound like my mom...she's been trying to renew my faith in God since the m/c in June. He and I had a falling out after the m/c and I've had a hard time getting back to where I need to be. I am working on it though and hope that I will be able to stop stressing after I get past the point I miscarried at last time.

[prayerful wife]

If I said not to worry I believe it would fall on deaf ears.  Worrying is the 1st thing and the last thing we need to do.  But I guess in our situations we cant help it.  The symptoms will come and go.  The longer your body adjusts to being pregnant and your hormone levels start to balance out then the less "early pregnancy symptoms" you'll have.  The positive part about all of this is you begin to develope what the old people call "your pregnancy glow".  You'll start to feel good through out the day, you'll have fun shopping for maturnity clothes (dont buy too many tho, b/c you will be fine again once the baby weight drops off :)- ), and you'll start to feel your baby move.  I'm only 3weeks and 6days and trust me I know how you feel.  Every cramp, every time I run to the restroom I'm analyzing do I see any pink or red to make sure I'm not miscarrying.  The only thing we can do is pray and know that all of God's creatures that are suppose to be here, end up here!  Good luck and stop stressing that baby.  Give him/her some icecream and pickels! :)