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2 Miscarriages - Looking for some hope

33 replies

Joan7986 · 18/11/2020 17:14

Hi all,

I am 31 and sadly had a MMC in May at 8.5 weeks after seeing a heartbeat at 6.5 weeks. Managed to get pregnant on 2nd cycle

Managed to get pregnant on 4th cycle this time but sadly had another miscarriage at 6 weeks.

I am feeling pretty down at there being no hope for us. I would love to hear some positive stories of those of you who have been through the same or anything that you did differently to have a successful pregnancy after 2+ miscarriages.

We are considering going private for some tests to be done before waiting for a 3rd but still undecided yet on what to do.

Many thanks

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ivfbeenbusy · 18/11/2020 21:21

I had 5 miscarriages and 2 ectopics and now pregnant with twins so don't give up x

pumpkinpie01 · 18/11/2020 21:18

There is hope ladies I had 4 miscarriages and I really thought it was never going to happen, but we now have a healthy 7 yr old . I remember at the time feeling so hopeless and despondent. After 3 miscarriages I thought the nhs automatically started doing tests unless that's changed.

Christie08 · 18/11/2020 21:14

@Joan7986 Yea I think sometimes you feel like it's only happening to you, can't believe how many people this happens to. I thought first time was just bad luck and second time now it's definitely really gotten me down and I've struggled.

Yes me and my husband were also discussing and he said it's up to me what I feel I'm up to doing and will support either choice. I'm not sure either like you, whether to attend this appointment or else give one last go? But part of me is petrified incase it is something that can be prevented. This miscarriage was more painful and traumatic than my first 😔

Joan7986 · 18/11/2020 21:05

@Mynextname and @SuperbGorgonzola - it's good to hear some positive stories. I am desperate to try and hold onto some hope.

@Christie08 it's good to hear someone in the same situation as me. Where are you thinking about getting private tests done?

We are thinking of St Mary's/Imperial in London for some initial tests but also tempted to give it one more go over the next two months before we commit. It is looking like my current most miscarriage is not as traumatic as the last one so I feel more up for trying again straight away but yet to discuss this with my husband as we wanted a few more days to process everything before we decide what to do next.

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Christie08 · 18/11/2020 20:36

@Mynextname @SuperbGorgonzola So good to hear positive stories! I'm in that "what is wrong with me" right now. Especially after have an easy enough pregnancy with my first.

Christie08 · 18/11/2020 20:33

@Joan7986 I'm so sorry! I too am just going through my second miscarriage in a row. I do have one DS who 2. I have booked an appointment at a private clinic as I'm so scared to try again. My first was at 6 weeks and this time was 7 weeks the same day we seen the heartbeat. I wish you all the best and I am following this also as I too would like to hear other stories!

SuperbGorgonzola · 18/11/2020 17:39

I had two MC in a row before my son. I was expecting to miscarry again when we tried for our second but I had another healthy pregnancy. My first MC was 9 weeks but baby had stopped growing at 5. Saw a heartbeat at 6 weeks with the second following some bleeding, and by the follow up two weeks later it had died.

The chances of miscarriage is quite high for everyone. Usually it really is just an error in the "code" which means it doesn't have the right start on a very tiny level. It's hard not to blame yourself and assume that something is wrong with you, but when you understand all the things that need to happen just right to make a baby, it blows my mind that it happens at all. You've just got to roll the dice and try to relax (easier said than done, I know).

Mynextname · 18/11/2020 17:20

Quick reply, I had two consecutive miscarriages before having my son. Sometimes sadly these things just happen. Unfortunately it is more common than people realise. Please don't give up hope. I had two children before going through that but even still I began to wonder what was suddenly wrong with me. Try not to jump to conclusions you are still young.

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