Anyone have 6 miscarriages and had a successful pregnancy?

[cagrlasu]

I found out yesterday I am having my 6th miscarriage and they are going to do a D&C sometime next week but we aren’t sure when.  They have to wait for the Lovenox to get out of my system before they can operate.  (

Has anyone had 6 losses and gone on to have a successful pregnancy?

I have Factor Leiden V, MTHFR, and elevated FSH.  If this baby comes back as abnormal I will do IVF with donor eggs.  If the baby comes back normal I have no clue what to do.



Losses:

1st: Aug 2006 Blighted Ovum (passed on my own)

2nd: Jan 26th Blighted Ovum (D&C)

3rd: Oct 2007 (missed miscarriage after seeing heartbeat) had D&C

4th: Dec 2008: spontatnous m/c (passed on my own)

5th: May 2009: chemical pregnancy

6th: Oct 2009: Missed miscarriage (saw heartbeat at 6 weeks 3 days)

I didn’t tell anyone I was pregnant.  It was a complete surprise and when I found out I just wanted to wait and see if this one would stick. Only my parents knew about this pregnancy and a few close friends. We saw a heartbeat at 6 weeks 3 days.  Yesterday I went back for a routine follow up ultrasound at 8 weeks 5 days and found out the baby died a week and ½ ago.  So this is my 6th miscarriage and my 2nd missed miscarriage as I didn’t have any symptoms to indicate anything was wrong.  (and I still don’t)  I should know more on Monday when they are going to schedule me for surgery.  



This will be my 3rd D&C so I pretty much know what to expect afterwards. So tired of this ****.  Why do I keep getting pregnant if I can’t carry at least one to term?  



I just don't understand why this keeps happening. 6 pregnancies 0 live births. Why do I keep getting pregnant if I can't keep them. It’s so unfair :(  I'm so tired of this emotional roller coaster. I'm nauseas right now too. that's the worst part. I still feel pregnant and the baby has been dead for almost 2 weeks :(  It such a horrible feeling.  I'm so tired of letting DH and my parents down. So glad I didn't tell many people.

My DH and I just adopted our daughter in July.  I'm so thankful I have her.  She makes this loss easier to handle


BTW: DH means Dear Husband

-Lisa

[Dest1979]

Wow all your stories tug on heart strings. I was going to mention MTHFR but I see u have it. I've been sick for years. Over 60 doctors. No one knows..they just say its all fibro, systemic or live with it. I just turned 38, now disabled. Been in relationship 10 yrs. 3 miscarriages through adult life. I finally asked my genetic Dr...if I ever get to carry baby full term what may I be passing to my offspring. And that's when he found gene. Sigh It is hard to care for self, no less a collicked infant. I have come to terms that adoption may be best. But I think that yurning to just have one of your own still burns strong. Glad u have the lil one to keep mind busy. They are such precious joys. I wish u all the best <3

[Kali7]

I'm 44. Was just 6 and a half weeks pregnant for my 7th time (sadly having no live births). And just miscarried last night. I asked the same thing, why do I keep getting pregnant just to lose each pregnancy. And same as you, time is not on my side. And my doctor's (fertility) have not been caring. This has been emotionally disheartening. There are so many around me and those who have healthy babies, which I'm grateful they are having their babies and multiple babies...I just hoped for one and have none. Grieving. And I'm very sad. Like you. I'm sorry for all your losses too. I do not have the answer.

[dc178p]

I finally came to terms of not having a child with my husband of 16 years. I had 4 miscarriages prior to 3 live births with my ex husband. My current husband has no children and we have had 7 losses between 5 wks and 9wks over 8 years. I have factor five laiden mutation. I have tried aspirin, lovenox,vitamins,rest and exercise.  January of last year At age 47 I got pregnant and then lost that one. Now I want to try again. We saw heartbeats on 4 of the pregnacys. At 48 yrs of age I am trying a diffrent angle. I have stopped all my meds, went on a healthy fertility diet and cut out all processed food.I feel pretty well and have lots of energy. I will be going for accupunture and seeing a maternal fetal ob gyn as my last ob didnt give a crap! We have also opted to use a young bull as a sperm doner. I will let everyone know how this works out.If anyone has anything they did that worked for them please post.

[Kiwee1127]

This thread is comforting to know that anything is possible. I have suffered 6 miscarriages and doctors have said that testing was normal. I moved and am currently looking to find new doctors who may have better answers for me. I am 37 years old and afraid that time is not on my side.

[lilla29]

I am also commenting because I am suffering my 7th miscarriage and I have no hope anymore. I would be so glad to hear more positive stories.

[cagrlasu]

This is an old post but I wanted to check in and see if anyone had any updates.  I was the original poster of this thread after my 6th miscarriage and then returned to share my success story of finally giving birth after 8 losses.  Pregnancy #9 was my second miracle baby.  (the first miracle was through adoption).  If anyone has any positive updates for those going through the same thing right now please post them.  I know when I was going through my multiple losses it brought me hope and comfort to hear success stories and updates.  

Much love and hugs to you all.
-cagrlasu

[shilolyn12]

i know how you feel, i am 17 and i have had 4 misscarriages already. first one died becuz i was lifting heavy objects and i fell down on my stomach a couple of times, the second and third didnt make it cuz my bf, who was 13 at the time and i was 14, kept be ing abusive to me, physically. and the 4th died becuz from me lifting stuff, becuz i didnt know i was pregnant at the time. i know how you feel though..

[shehoowates]

Hello,
Not sure why it's comforting to know others have gone through similar madness as me...I wouldn't wish multiple miscarriages on anyone so that isn't it but reading these posts I realize...it's not just me and it doesn't make sense but it happens and somehow I think that is helping me tonight on my road to acceptance. I am 43 was married for the 1st time at 40, got pregnant within 3 months - ectopic, got pregnant #2 a year later - miscarried at 6 weeks, got pregnant 1 month later after one period #3  put on progesterone - miscarried somewhere between 16 and 18 weeks -my little guy had trisomy 21.  18 months later - surprise at 43 - pregnancy #4 - I'm now on baby aspirin year round due to antiphosolipid coagulant syndrome but live in France and was with a new dr and forgot to mention the progesterone...maybe it wouldn't have mattered....miscarried again at 6 weeks before I could even get through the busy lines at the hospital to ask the doc to prescribe progesterone.  Anyway, I'm changing doctors but think I may be pregnant again even before having a period...I have to go for a follow-up to my miscarriage HCG so I will no if my numbers have gone up instead of down in a week (they were 23 last time).  Anyway, I don't have any good news. I've not yet had a successful pregnancy but as you see here...it does happen to some so keep your chin up.  I now know to really accept that just cause you've lost 4 pregnancies it doesn't mean that God will or is obliged to carry your next one through to term.  It's something I'll never understand this side of heaven. I'll keep you posted.  Oh blood doc says if I fall pregnant again then I'll be on lovenox too.

[cagrlasu]

Just wanted to update you all.  I went into early labor on April 20th when my water bag ruptured.  Was on hospital bed rest until April 29th when I gave birth via Emergency C section to a 2 pound 4 oz baby girl.  After 6 weeks in the NICU I am proud to say she is finally home and doing great!  After 8 losses I finally did it!!  Please keep the faith that it will happen.  Never give up.  If I had thrown in the towel years ago our little baby Livie wouldn't be here today.  

[akiya]

Just been reading all the posts....while wondering if my 6th  miscarriage is going to happen or not. Two days short of 6wks pregnant now. My first pregnancy 7 yrs ago ended with a trisomy 13 baby girl stillborn at 22wks. Had all the other miscarriages in the years since then....  suspecting my hubby and I have some sort of chromosome issue. Other miscarriages have been around 6wks....one at 7wks from an IVF cycle. Unfortunately am 42 yrs old now...racing against the clock. Will keep trying. Your story is amazing....and am wondering if your pregnancy is almost to full term now? My heart breaks for all the women out there who are struggling to carry a baby to full term...I am sorry and I have no answers. Keep trying if you can.....don't let the fear outweigh your desire to be a mother. love and light and peace to you all.

[amie8706]

Hi i wish u good luck...i am in a same position i had 7 miscarriages. Done tests no reason why i miscarriage. Now i jst had a last miscarriage feb i was 18 weeks no heartbeat...im so heart broken can any one help????

[cagrlasu]

I'm so sorry but please know there is hope.  Keep believing and hoping.  I did a lot of praying and still do.  Yes we did do some things differently this time.  My doc had us do a viral protocol to get my body back in check and balanced.  (this is something my RE does with his patients) It's a bunch of different meds/vitmains taken for 6-8 weeks followed by a bee sting.  Then once I got pregnant we did an intra-lipd treatment 4 times in the first trimester.  LIterally a bag of fat given via IV.  He has had great success with his mmc patients.  I am now 21 weeks pregnant. Don't give up.  I know it's hard.  I've been there.  I have felt so broken and hit bottom but somehow I kept pulling myself back up and trying again.  Bes tof luck to you and sending you many hugs.  

[helnouby]

I am very happy for you , I am now in my 8th mc and you gave me hope.
Did you do any thing different this time?
I wish you the best of luck

[cagrlasu]

I am the original poster of this thread.  When I was on here searching for answers it always helped to know if there were any updates from the people who had posted in the past.   Well- here is my update:

After 8 losses, all occuring 8 weeks or earlier and 1 successful adoption I am now 18 weeks pregnant with a little girl!  Please keep faith and keep going.  It has been a long journey but we just had an ultrasound yesterday and she is looking perfect.  Strong heartbeat and measuring right on schedule.

Praying she arrives safe and sound this July.

Hugs to all of you.
-Lisa

[trudeewillz]

hI all, I just want to say im so sorry for all your pain. i too am in the same position, 2 normal healthy pregnancies no problems at all, then 6 losses in a row, over a 2 n half year span. ive just found out that i am pregnant again, ( a complete shock ) as we werent even trying, we had given up and agreed we werent going to put ourselves through it again. all losses in first trimester no apparent reason as to why, was put on asprin on my last pregnancy but it didnt help. the only thing they found was that i had lupus antibodies, which is dangerous in pregnancy, but she tested me after the loss and the antibodies had gone???? so  ive decided that this is in Gods hands whatever happens, and im leaving it in his hands, trusting him completely. my thoughts and prayers are with you all and hope that each and everyone of you get blessed with a child.
trudy x

[Mookiie2]

Hi everyone,

My name is Jenevra,i jus recently had a 6th miscarriage, im very frustrated and confused... i was14wks/4 days (2nd, 2nd trimester loss)...i went to the ER for bleeding, saw my baby w/a strong heartbeat..BUT he was upside down ( i thought this was strange and expressed concern about it,but was told babys do that sometime) i was bleeding like a heavy period with slight cramping..and was released to go home...doctor said my baby looked great and sometimes women have unexplained bleeding in pregnancy..within roughly 2 hours, i was back at the ER.

All my doctors have found is i have low vitaminD,so far all tests were fine,ive done genetic counseling w myhub twice--all is well... finally been referred to a high-risk doc....is there anything anyone could suggest i ask...i have a list of questions already but im still in need of any suggestions you ladies may have...

Thanks for reading and best of luck to everyone
email:***@****

[cagrlasu]

any word or update on your post?  I wonder if I have that antibody as well.  What did she do to finally have a successful pregnancy?  Right now I am doing acupuncture and herbs and am in the 2WW.  IN 5 years I h ave had 8 miscarriages :(  1 successful adoption.  I really want to carry to term and give birth.  I just can't give up.

I would appreciate any updates you may have.  Also, what is DVT?  Is it related to her fertilty?

-Lisa

[SFmomof2]

Well, I have just had my 5th miscarriage, and this was my 7th pregnancy. I feel happy to have had 2 successful pregnancies which gave me my wonderful boys, ages 10 and 14, but still I wonder why me? I always have my miscarriages at 8 weeks. Crazy, I just don't get it.. Well this time, being that it's my 3rd on a row the dr are finally going to work me and my husband up, and look at what's going on here. I still have hope.. And I'm glad I've got my 2 boys... Sending hugs and good wishes to all.. Xoxo

[bassikelly]

Hello Ladies ..I also have had 7 miscarriages ... 2 of them were before my daughter was born at 6 & 7 weeks...then it took 3 years of trying to even get pregnant... she is 2.5 now and since she was about 4 months old we have been trying to give her a sibling ... I am on my 5th miscarriage within a 13month time frame.  I have been through many tests and everything is normal. So normal that my fertility specialist didn't feel I needed anything to help with the pregnancies.  This is the fits time my HCG levels have been tested when I got a positive pregnancy home test ... it was at 43 at 5weeks 2 days later it dropped to 11.  When I see my specialist next I will most likely demand that test to be done to make sure there is not a bacterial or viral infection that is causing the losses...i have been told a cousin of mine had 4 losses before her doc tested for Ureaplasma Urealyticum...its a infection with out symptoms! and it makes the uterus not viable for a fetus and the infection actually causes the miscarriage ... When I asked my specialist about this in Dec the nurse just said ... that is not part of our routine tests. So things are being overlooked ladies ... this is not the only infection that can cause miscarriage ...my cousin sd 2 weeks on some meds for the infection and it was gone and she has 2 boys now. ...Best of luck to all of you! <3

[taters90]

This is VERY late from your post...but you sound exactly like my mum...Im trying to find some answers to help with my severe endometriosis.

My mum didn't have that.. however she lost 7 children including my twin (not all in her first timester) to an antibody in her blood. It was over 20 years ago and at 37 she didn't try for anymore children. At the time she was one in a handful of people in Australia to have this antibody....I don't know if it is your one. I'm asking her to get her tests again (she can't get the documents as those doctors have passed on, or remember the name)...I want to be tested as it could give a lot of answers to why i am rejecting hormonal treatment and surgery. She now suffer terribly from DVT :( We've almost lost her to it before.

When I find out I'll let you know if it's the same.

I just want you to know there is hope and I am living proof :)

Goodluck!

[goniok]

I feel I could have written myself many of the comments posted. I have felt the same things, shared the same fears. I have just undergone my 6th miscarriage. Doctors have done all possible the tests and they have found no reason. Just in case they put me under heparine, aspirine and progesterone. All these have not avoided the last miscarriages. Now the explanation they offer is that either we will never know the reason or it is systematic genetic "mistake" when the two set of chromosomes mix, although both our cariotypes are normal. Bottom line, doctors have run out of ideas in our case. I also tried acupunture and I really do believe it helps in making your cycles more regular and getting pregnant. But once you are pregnant, they do not perform acupunture on pregnant women (at least not in the centers I have been to). We have started the adoption procedure first because I am losing any hope of succeeding one day (although some of the stories posted really lifted my spirit) second because I do not think I can take another round of failure, now just the thought of being pregnant again terrifies me, as I can only imagine one outcome. I just want to express my deepest respect and admiration for all women in this post that have suffered so much and have the drive and courage to go on and share it and help others.

[cagrlasu]

congrats on your current pregnancy.  Did they ever discover why you had the losses?

[priscilla811]

I have had six miscarriages and done rounds and round of IVF.  I am also on Lovenox and a daily baby aspirin.  I am currently pregnant with my second child and am 17 weeks.  I hope and pray this one works.

I am so sorry to hear about your pain.  I know the depth of it must have been overwhelming....it's horribly difficult.  I will keep you in my thoughts.....

[Noreenq]

Hi, am currently miscarrying I previously had 3 last to date. At 12 weeks this one At 4weeka and through Ivf 5day transfer on just about everything so devastating what different have they done to u this time ?

[cagrlasu]

I'm so sorry :(  How far along were you this time?  I can totally relate since I have just had my 7th loss as well.  Today I decided to start acupuncture again.  Have you tried that?  Will they be able to test the baby from this last pregnancy?  Sending many hugs your way right now.  If you need anything please feel free to contact me through this site. I think if I try and put my email address on here it won't show it.