how soon trying to get pregnant after miscarriage

[mb2006]

I've read in my prgenancy books and on forums and I've been told by doctors to wait 1 to 3 cycles before trying to get pregnant again after having had a miscarriage recently. But there doesn't seem to be any research to back this up...no one can tell me if there's a medical risk if I get pregnant sooner. Does anyone know? I am 36 years old and had a m/c on my first pregnancy last month and I'm eager to try again. If it's for emotional reasons that people say to wait, well getting pregnant again will make me feel better as that was my goal, but I don't want to have an increased risk of another m/c by getting pregnant too soon. But time is an issue b/c I am 36 and just starting to have children now. I know this all may be pointless if I don't ovulate again soon, but hoping thinsg get back to normal soon. I had a natural m/c and my hcg levels are almost back to normal or zero. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[Laylalady]

Well.......it's official! I am pregnant!!!!!!! I'll be 4 weeks prego in a couple of days! Got 2 pink lines on my test today. I am a little nervous of course b/c of what happened last time, but I am going to plan on keeping this baby and hope for the best. I know it's going to happen soon for you too pitterpatter...don't loose heart!  Any updates on your cycle? I didn't think I would and get pregnant so fast again and I did....so think positive thoughts... and I know they will come your way. I'll be thinking of you and checking back to hear your updates.

For all those ladies out there, like me who lost their baby in a m/c... you CAN and WILL get pregnant again soon. Cling close to those you love to get you through the hard times, and focus on the light at the end of the tunnel. It happened for me and it can happen for you too! I waited 2 normal cycles after my m/c and got pregnant my 1st month trying! I wish everyone all the best and hopefully I'll have good news at my 7 week appt. to updated here. =)

Love and hugs!

[tabithaholman]

I was 21 weeks when we found out our little guy had a diaphramatic hurnia. One of the worst they've ever seen. We went from one specialist to the next. And everytime we came back it was worse and worse news. There was no hope for our little man. 2 weeks of testing and we ended up having to give up our so desired little man back to the lord. Im very angry and very sad. This happened almost two weeks ago. I was almost 24 weeks. He was alive and kicking and I couldnt take him home. I see all my friends that were pregnant at the same time having their sweet miracles. If they only knew just how fragile life is. Being It hasn't quite been two weeks Im still bleeding. I guess thats normal since I went through actual labor. But I wanted to get pregnant again right away. Maybe the next month or two. I have mixed emotions about it, like is it wrong to want another one since we lost one so soon? But would love to be able to fill my home with coos and oohhs of baby sounds. I miss my little Johnny. And hope I can keep him in my thoughts always but be happy with a new little brother or sister. Sorry for everyones losses. And good luck to all who are trying. I'll pray for you all. Children are a wonderful blessing.

[Laylalady]

Hello you...long time no talk...so sorry. It's been a hectic and crazy month for us...being out of town pretty much every weekend. Glad things are finally going to calm down =) now that summer is over!

I had been checking to see if you got your period today and saw you posted a little back....I am so sorry that things are seeming to be a little slower going than you had hoped in that department. Please don't loose heart. I think that your body is just trying to say hang on a tad bit longer...very, very soon you'll be a mom again. A real good friend of mine didn't get her period for over two months after her MC and she got prego quickly once she finally did. It will happen for you when the time is right. I bet your next one will be normal...your body was just probably finishing cleaning itself out this time around. I didn't have a D & C or any pills or anything...just a natural MC...my baby had died around 6.5 weeks, but my body got rid of it at 9.5 -10...I didn't know it wasn't alive all those weeks in between. Everyone's body is so different when it comes to these things. What happens and works for one doesn't for another. Hang in there and enjoy this free time...your next period will be here before you know it. Still keep me updated...I'll be checking back for you =)...always!

I got my 2nd period  on 9/18/10...30 days from my last cycle....it was normal....actually I think since my MC my cycles have been even more nomal (like they were years ago before the pill). They were 28 days for the 6 months after I got of the pill before I got prego..now 30, with the same exact bleeding cycle too, 5.5 days and the 1st day and a half light and the last couple days lighter..middle days heavy. So maybe this is how my body really is without any pill hormones in me...who knows. Anyhow...didn't use protection for the 1st time last night making love (not that I am near ovulation or anything) that should be next week. My husband is out of town for part of my "prime time" so I am not getting my hopes up...we'll just see what happens and go from there. He leaves Friday on day 14...so not exaclty sure when I ovulate...thinking of getting those sticks to tell...but not sure if I want to hold off on that and just have fun! I'll figure it out =). Can't do anything about him being out of town so not gonna worry. =) Well, I'll keep you updated too and I hope your spirits are up despite things. Look on the bright side too about the heat. I thought the same thing...that's why we tried in May...I didn't want to be prego in the summer...oh well...guess someone else had other plans =). I wish you all the best and take good care of yourself till you try again! XOXO to you girl and keep me updated for sure....bye for now!!!!!

[pitterpatter777]

I hope things are going well for you.  :)  Well, I told you that I would let you know when I got my period...and it came.  It wasn't normal though, so I'm going to have to wait until I have one that is before I can try again.  I think I'm having a harder time than you and I think that mine wasn't normal the first time because I didn't have a D & C.  Since my MC happened naturally and they gave me the methergine to finish the bleeding process quickly, I think my body is still trying to rid itself of older "tissue stuff" etc and that it's going to be awhile before my body gets back on track.  At first, I was really upset about this, but I realize that it's probably for the best. Actually, it's slightly humorous in a way, because I told my husband earlier this year that when we started to try, I didn't want to give birth in the hot summer months because AZ is soooo hot then and I would be miserable if I was huge and preggo.  Lol...I guess someone upstairs knows best and is doing His part to ensure that I can't be huge and preggo during those hot months.  

Things will happen when they need to.  :) I hope that things continue to go well for you and that you are one step closer to having another normal period so that you and your hubby can try soon!  :)  Keep in touch and take care of yourself.  Baby dust to you!!!! :) xoxoxo

[mrsmoney1]

I am so happy to hear that the hysteroscopy was a success! I hope the biopsy report will be another sign of relief for you!

The shot they gave me (methotrexate) is supposed to dissolve the pregnancy because they said it was ectopic; however, I cannot start ttc for 3 months after the injection which will be in December.

I hope I have better luck by then! Baby Dust to all!!

[babyclee]

I started spotting on my son's twelve birthday (02/09), I was I thought 8 weeks, but the scan on the 3rd told me they thought the babay wasn't viable and only 5-6weeks.  I had bloods taken, but on the 4th had very heavy bleeding and clots.  I had blood taken again on the 5th.  On the 6th I miscarried.
Apparently my first lot of bloods were 4000 which is excellent, but by the 5th they were 1300, obviously the baby was viable when I had my 1st lot of bloods.
This was my 1st baby with my 2nd husband, we'd been trying for 6 months and I'm 40 next month!  We are going to try again.  Reading this forum has helped enormously as it is a very frightening and upsetting time and I really didn't know what to expect when I miscarried.  Thank you