I got my first ever bfp on 5/10/07. I wasn't able to get in to the doc until 5/14/07 for my first beta. I only went to my regular doc, not an OB or GYN. By the time he had me come back in for the 2nd one on 5/16/07 I had started having bleeding. They told me to keep off my feet until we found out exactly what was going on. Well, the first beta was 31 and the 2nd one was dropping. I didn't even ask the level.
My question is, how long would it take it to pass naturally before we should start trying again, since it was so early on? I was only about 5 weeks along. The doc just told me to go on as normal and that I wouldn't need the d&c or anything since it was happening naturally and so early on. Do you think we are safe to start trying again right away? The bleeding seems to be almost stopping today. It was only like a period, no major bleeding or really bad cramps. I passed some clots on Wed. I'm thinking about burying them, just in case it was the baby.
I'm so saddened by this because we loved that baby so much already. But, I'm trying to keep my hopes up that it will happen again soon.
Thanks for any advice you ladies can offer.
__________________ -Stephanie me 34, dh 31; 7/2/02 dx 11/04 Met ER 1000 mg., Prenatal multi-vit BFP 5/10/07......M/C 5/15/07 @ 5 wks. BFP 1/11/08...EDD 9/16/08..C-Section 8/26/08 It's a boy.....Jadon Samuel....7 lbs. 19.75 in.
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My first loss happened in the 5th week. It was very similar to yours, just like a period, but a bit clotty. From the sounds of it, yours is just about over, which is bittersweet news.
The good news is that there's really no reason why you can't go right back to TTC. It's really after a D&C that you ought to give it a cucle or two.
After our first loss, we got PG again right away. I didn't even know it was possible, but AF was taking her sweet time so I finall decided to test, and it was BFP. That one went on to about what they now figure is about 12 weeks, but that m/c had nothing to do with the first one, so there's no reason to worry about that.
This is a very difficult time for you, just take care of yourself and do what's comfortable for you.
I am so sorry for your loss. Do try again as soon as you are emotionally ready - the hormones from an early pregnancy can help with conceiving again. The baby would be smaller than a sesame seed, so I wouldn't look for it in the clots, but a nice thing to do for closure is to plant a little tree, bush or annual flower in the memory of your little one as that helps some people recognize/remember a little life, no matter how short.
Thank you so much Bekki. I'm so very sorry for your losses. I will keep you in my prayers.
Do you mind if I ask...did they give you any idea why your first one happened? I was wondering if mine might have been low progesterone. They didn't test for anything though, so I have no idea.
__________________ -Stephanie me 34, dh 31; 7/2/02 dx 11/04 Met ER 1000 mg., Prenatal multi-vit BFP 5/10/07......M/C 5/15/07 @ 5 wks. BFP 1/11/08...EDD 9/16/08..C-Section 8/26/08 It's a boy.....Jadon Samuel....7 lbs. 19.75 in.
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That's a good idea luminex. I actually thought of planting a willow tree in memory of this baby. I think now that I will do something like that. I didn't know about the hormones helping with conceiving again.
__________________ -Stephanie me 34, dh 31; 7/2/02 dx 11/04 Met ER 1000 mg., Prenatal multi-vit BFP 5/10/07......M/C 5/15/07 @ 5 wks. BFP 1/11/08...EDD 9/16/08..C-Section 8/26/08 It's a boy.....Jadon Samuel....7 lbs. 19.75 in.
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60% of all first pregnancies end early in miscarriage. Most of those are because of a chromosomal abnomality in the baby. It's totally random, and absolutely no indication of future pregnancies. It doesn't mean that it won't happen again, but many, many women go on to have healthy babies after just one miscarriage.
This is just your body's way of ending things sooner, rather than later. This baby never would have been able to survive outside the womb. It's nothing wrong with you, though, it's very, very normal. In fact, many women don't even know when I have an early m/c because not everyone tests so early.
Next time you're pregnant, I would ask them to monitor your progesterone. I had them do that this last time, and I was fine. It sure goes a long way for peace of mind!
*HUGS* I hope you're recovering well. Don't push back tears if they try to come. It's a difficult and confusing time. Cry when you need to cry, and as soon as you feel ready, you can try again. There is no right or wrong time to try again, just when you're comfortable.
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