Recurrent Miscarriage

[Mommy_3]

Within the last 8 months I have had 3 miscarriages. They were all very early, before day 40. I am currently pregnant again and am very nervous about another miscarriage. On day 25 I had a quantative hcg of 76. On day 28 I had a quantative hcg and progesterone level taken. Hcg was 368, progesterone 21. My Dr. put me on progesterone suppositories 200mg once a day and I have been taking a baby aspirin a day. Is there anything else that I should be doing to try to help this pregnancy along? Thank you for your time.

[christine613]

I had a miscarriage at 9 weeks and 3 days. I had a d and c on Tuesday of this week. My doctor said to wait for 3 cycles as well- it was depressing news as I feel motivated to try again. She said it will give me time to stabalize emotionally and reduce chances of another miscarriage slightly. I went on americanpregnancy.org and found similiar information. Did your doctor test the fetus? I begged my doctor to check mine and she acted like this was not the protocal for 1 miscarriage but I feel like I NEED to know why this happened and if it will happen again. She finally agreed and she said that she should have more information for us on January 2 when I go back.

[A_Miracle_Prayer]

Thanks for your advice but I have had my blood work done, and my levels are down they never really rose in the first place which is probably why the miscarriage took place.My health is my main concern.Plus I've already had a period and everything.I don't mind waiting I just think didn't think I had to wait three months.I know a few people who got pregnant right after a miscarriage and had healthy babies.Thanks for your advice, and congradulations.

[itsthesusu]

The main reasons dr's tell you to wait is so that you can have a LMP date. At least that's what my Ob said.

[mybabiesmommy]

Girls, for those of you trying to conceive so quickly I have to say if your doctor says wait then wait a few months, I have three beautiful children and am preg with baby (hopefully) number four but I have had 9 pregnancies over the last 13 years.  One of the most horrible pregnancies I endured was a molar pregnancy.  Please go back in have your hcg level tested make sure it is 0 then conceive.  I understand the desire to try again but you don’t want to go through a molar pregnancy which can lead to cancer….  

[itsthesusu]

Hey it is possible to conceive from everything that I know, just try to conceive on 16,17,18, and 19th. And make sure afterwards you lay down on your back with your legs up somehow... like feet on bed or floor with knees bent. Good Luck I will keep you updated. I have morning sickness pretty bad right now and, my boobs are super sore. I have all the early symptoms. hopefully it's a good sign.

[A_Miracle_Prayer]

Thanks for the news.Well I wish you true success with this pregnancy.I'm keeping my spirits up.I had my last miscarriage on 11/16 and I started my cycle on 12/4.My Dr said the bleeding would last about a week while I was miscarrying.You mention something about the first two weeks after you miscarry your fertile to conceive.Well sorry if I'm being too personal but I need your help and answers.I started bleeding 11/16-11/24, on 11/27 I started having a brown discharge so I went to the Dr they said it was probably a bacteria infection from all the bleeding.I was given medicine to take care of that after I left the discharged stopped with the medicine.My ccyle started this week.So do you think I'll be able to conceive this month or will I have to wait until next month.Just asking your advice thank you in advance.And please keep me posted with the success of your pregnancy it will give me hope:)

[itsthesusu]

I read today that even couples that have four consecutive m/c's still have a 50-60 percent chance at having a healthy normal pregnancy. 3 m/c's there is a 70% chance of normal pregnancy. I will definately keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Please stay in touch. I will try and update as soon as I got to the dr. Take care! If you need me I am here. :)

[A_Miracle_Prayer]

Well Congradulations and may God bless you with this baby may this pregnancy be healthy and beautiful for you.Try not to worry and keep your faith in him.Well I got back to the Dr. on 12/7 for more blood work to make sure my hormone levels are back down to zero, and to have an ultrasound to make sure this miscarriage is complete.Thanks for the advice though cause I really don't want to wait. It may not happen before Christmas for me but I just want it to happen and be successful and I want to give birth to a beautiful healthy baby.I'm going to start taking a prenatal vitamin and the baby aspirin everyday to try to keep the next one then I'll start the Progestrone once I've concieved.I have you in my prayers.Keep me in yours:) Be Bless

[itsthesusu]

Well since I last spoke to you I found out that I am pregnant again!!!!! I am very scared we were suppose to wait until after we could have a biopsy of my uterus this time. I had my first m/c on May 1st I was 13 weeks. (No baby formed, no gest. sac, pole...nothing) I had another m/c on 9/1, and the third on 11/2. So we were not waiting at all. You are actually most fertile after your m/c's. If you are trying to get pregnant again the first two weeks after you STARTED bleeding is when you would get pregnant. Well for me that seems to be the case. Good Luck to you we are also trying to play "Santa" for a 5 year old who wants a little brother or sister almost as bad as we want to give her one. Keep praying.

[A_Miracle_Prayer]

I have you in my prayers.No he didn't tell me exactly what the baby aspirin do.I just said that he wanted me to wait 3 months so he can run some test.And that if I become pregnant again he wants me to start the progestrone and baby aspirin right away.I really don't understand alot of this all I know and all I pray is to have another healthy baby.I fee that we don't make children God gives them to us and he knows my heart.My son really wants a brother or sister always around Christmas time he always say, " momma I'm gone ask Santa to bring me a brother or a sista".So how long did you wait before you tried again? I really don't want to wait three months.The test he wants to run I previously had them ran and they found nothing wrong.Well I wish you success and thank you for responding to me.Sometimes I feel so alone and lost when it comes to this.You are in my prayers be blessed.

[itsthesusu]

I have also has 3 consecutive m/c. My doctor put me on progestrone with this last one and we actually got to see the heart beat. Do they tell you what the baby aspirin does for you? I always wondered that? They think with this last pregnancy they started me on progestrone to late, that it should be started the day of conception. So we will see. We are also desperate to carry a healthy baby.

[A_Miracle_Prayer]

I have have one stillborn, 2 etopic pregnacies and 2 miscarriages.I recently found out that I was pregnant on Oct 24th.From previous pregnancies I was told my hormone level was not rising with the pregnacy.So I tried to get in to see an OB/GYN dr as soon as possible but my insurance did not have any openning.I finally was able to get in on Nov. 9 and the dr gave me a prescription for Progesterone.Well on Nov 16th I have had my second miscarriage.I was so happy to know the baby was in the right spot after having two etopics.My dr is going to do some more blood work.I had blood work done before and everything was normal/negative.My dr suggest that next time I get pregnant I start taking Progesterone and a Baby Aspirin ASAP.Have anyone had success with this.We are really trying to carry a baby to term.Are there any suggestions? My dr said I should wait 3 months before trying to concieve again.Do I really have to wait that long?I read where some women say they had to take injections of Heparin. How safe is that?Please help.Please join me and my partner in prayer that we will be able to carry a baby to term and that our baby will be born healthy.I pray that everyone on here who is facing these same type of problems and even some different ones that we all will be able to have a successful pregancy and that our babies will be born healthy in Jesus name AMEN! I pray. Thanks for all responses in advance.Be Blessed.

[Lena7]

I had a miscarriage on October12 and my Dr did blood work three times till i was at a level 7.  We have a had sex a few times but not tried to get pregnant.  I have not had a menstrual cycle yet.  Last week I took a home test and it was - and last night I took one and it was +.  This morning I took another + test.  Could I be pregant or leftover from the miscarriage?  I am so scared!

[Mommy_3]

I was just at the doctor on Thursday, I thought everything was really great, I had an u/s it measured 8wks 1 day which is exactly what I was. I heard the heartbeat and was finally starting to relax a bit. Then I asked my doctor to check my progesterone level because I just stopped the suppositories and I got the results back today. My level was 15, before I even started the progesterone I was 22 and I went up to 28. I'm so nervous he told me not to worry and just go back on the progesterone but I can't help but think that if it's dropping something may be wrong. I asked him if he could check my hcg and he said he really wasn't concerned and I shouldn't be either. Any thoughts??

[nikkit82]

sorry it has been awhile, just finished exams!!!! but have my prac in 2 weeks (for 2 weeks) - i dont know what my levels are?? but i have another scan today - preparing myself as you do for good or bad news... everything seems to be going ok but it is hard to tell as my first 2 didnt stay for too long nor did they have a heart beat so this is unfamiliar territory... thank you for your prayers and your positive attitude... congrates on 7 weeks, I should be due around the 14 June - I will also keep you in my prayers....

[keri3]

I'm exactly 7 weeks today. my due date i think is june 18th.

[Mommy_3]

You sound like me except that I didn't make it past 6 weeks until now and this time as soon as I found out I was pregnant they put me on Progeterone suppositories. Thank G-D it seems to be working, I never got to see a heartbeat before. Don't lose hope, it did work for me. I am suprised that your doctor never checked your progesterone levels before. My doctor did check mine and they were fine but he gave me the progesterone anyway in case my numbers would dip. Good Luck and don't be too nervous about the D&C, I had one with my first miscarriage, it's not so bad, it's actually better than doing it yourself. My thoughts are with you and you'll be in my prayers.

[laura1985]

i've never gotten past 7 weeks

[Mommy_3]

There is really no way to tell now, when you miscarry your numbers automatically go down. Next time they may have you on progesterone suppositories from the time you ovulate in order to ensure that your progesterone is high enough to hold a pregnancy. How early are your miscarriages taking place?

[laura1985]

nope. that's why i switched doctors.

[Mommy_3]

It is a possibility, did they check your progesterone before you started to miscarry?

[laura1985]

thanks to everyone for their kind words. i think i am still holing out hope in some small way that this pregnancy is still viable. im very nervous about this d&c. i never had to have one with my other two miscarriages. my husband and i just want to have a baby so badly. my best friend and sister in law are pregnant and are due in march, when i was due with my first baby that i lost...and another close friend whom i've known for years is about 7 weeks. i'm just so depressed about the whole thing.

I NEED SOME HELP WITH THIS QUESTION LADIES!
my new ob told me that my progesterone leves are at 1.5 (said i should be around a 15 to haver a viable pregnancy), and that he could put me on progesterone pills to bump my levels up before we even start trying again. does anyone think that it could be a possiblity that the reason i miscarry every time is because of my progesterone levels?

[Mommy_3]

7 weeks, my due date is 6/19/08, you?

[Mommy_3]

7 weeks, my due date is 6/19/08, you?