I was diagnoased with PCO in late July of 2003. I was put on Metformin 2000 mgs a day and I almost eliminated added sugar from my diet. I lost 50 pounds, and My husband and I concieved our first child in March. I was due on December the 12th. However, God has another angel in heaven. On Thursday we went to the doctor to have an ultrasound to see the baby's heartbeat. It was beating at only 50 beats per minute, and the baby was small for 7 1/2 weeks. The doctor told me he suspected I would miscarry within the week. I was devestated. On Friday about 4:00 it started. It has been over two days and I feel like I am in a daze. I have cried to the point I am emotionally drained. I feel like the world is living in front of me and I am just a bystander. My family has been wonderful, especially my husband, and I know I am going to be alright. The doctor said more than likely my baby, or as they like to call it, the fetus, had a genetic abnormality. However, I can't help but wander if my hormones might have come into play. They were not checked at any point in my pregnancy. The doctor assured me that since I was on Metformin, I did not have any higher risk than any other woman. Anyone who has been in my situation before, please reply. I need to know what I need to do next time I get pregnant. My doctor spoke of clomedine, but isn't that a fertility drug? I didn't have a problem getting pregnant. What about progesterone supplements? Some people say I should just wait and see what happens next time, but at the moment I can not imagine losing another baby. I would love to hear from anyone with a sucess story or some advice for me. Thank you.
__________________ "Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
- Isaiah 41:10 NKJ
It is so very hard to go through such a loss. I had a D&C almost two weeks ago after no HB was found at 9w. Your doctor is right the overwhelming odds is that this baby had a genetic problem. This is very true for me and DH as we are both older--40 and 47. However my current plan if we are lucky enough to conceive again is to go in for regular bldwrk to check beta and progesterone. I know it will reassure me and frankly I don't care if I have to pay out of my own pocket. I am also going to ask for early U/S's to know early if there is a problem. I know this is still very fresh for you and you really need to give yourself time. It has helped me cope by coming up with a plan. Also I got right back on my healthy low carb eating plan and have added exercise. It has helped me stabilize my moods. I am continuing to take my prenatals and extra folate. Please be good to yourself, take the time you need to heal and come here for support. Hugs
__________________ Kathy
Kallan and Melissa 1997
Darby 2000
Surprise! +++hpt 9/2/04
HCG 31,166 Progesterone 13.5
Bellybean due 4/20/05
12/1/04 It's a healthy baby girl!
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angel Casey 1995
PLease remember to supplement with folic acid acid if you are ttc. It saves babies' lives!
I am so sorry you have to go thru this, especially with your first baby, and with Mother's Day right around the corner. It will be rough, but take a moment at a time, and it appears like you have a faith, so lean on God for strength.
I lost my baby at 11w 5d three and a half weeks ago. I can still recall every vivid detail, but I can think about it without crying now. Give yourself time to grieve, and try not to blame yourself. Most likely it was something genetic.
Julie v.
my two baby girls died in my arms as i rocked them to sleep...knowing they were too little at 21 wks to survive...and the pain of that has me in an emotional tailspin even though it was almost 3 months ago. This numbness that you feel is something that no one around you can really understand even though they want to...and you just have to give yourself time to feel everything you have to...you will move forward a bit and you'll stumble again...but i can tell you that when people tell you that you'll get better and things will get easier...believe them.
Its hard right now...but all these questions you have now will give you a reason to get dressed in the morning and take your first trip back into the baby section at walmart...big steps for us...but it will happen when youre ready.
reach out for all the support you can, and get your feelings out, on paper, verbally whatever...just dont keep it all bottled up. I wrote pads of questions and things i wanted to talk to my doctors about in between bouts of hysterics...but when i coped better i was prepared to get all my questions answered...
and just give yourself time...and permission to feel hopeless for a bit...but know that you;ll get up again and move forward...
take care
__________________ Kim 40 PCOS/IR/IC/PIH/PTL
DS6yrs-preemie-30w)Twins-Met,Prometrium, Puregon Injectibles DS3YRS
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Just because you got pregnant doesn't mean you got pregnant from a "good" ovulation. Weak ovulations can result in the genetic issues that lead to miscarriage. They can also, I believe, result in a progesterone deficiency, and that is needed to sustain a healthy pregnany.
Clomid can improve the quality of your ovulations.
Next time have them check your progesterone levels early on - if they are low, you can supplement.
Even on metformin, you should still consider those earlier days riskier than holds true for "normal" women...
Its as if I am standing still. 
Hugs to you! 
