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Anyone out there who's recently MCd and back to TTC without waiting?

182 replies

helpet · 23/07/2009 22:44

Hey everyone. I have a DS (18 months) and had first MC last week at only 5 and a half weeks. Have wondered whether to wait for AF but after obsessively reading most threads on the subject in MN - have decided to take the plunge and TTC just as soon as I can ... Anyone in a similar boat wanting to join this thread and spread the baby-dust? xxxx PS Am terrified it won't happen for months / it will happen and I'll be a compulsive knicker-checker

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Scorps · 24/07/2009 15:10

monkeys - they like you to wait for dates purposes really, but your dating scan will confirm that anyway.

monkeysmaketheworldgoround · 24/07/2009 15:07

hello ladies. also just had MC at five weeks. on monday doctor told me to wait at least one cycle for uterus lining to thicken up again but not sure whether to just go for it. never wanted ttc to become an issue but think now this has happened i'll find it very hard just to relax and be cool about it! already have one dd who's nearly 2 so having her helps.

BestLaidPlans · 24/07/2009 14:03

Heard lots of similar stories about a fertility boost post MC, so fingers crossed.

Helpet, you are right, AF didn't make me feel as bad as I exected precisely because it seemed to be a sign that things were getting back normal. Physically MC wasn't too bad, emotionally a bit rough, not made better by coming back to find my trainee making model foetuses with my year 7 science class! I had timed coming back so that I missed the birth video but she'd decided to change my plans and didn't want to bother me at home asking if it was ok. Very kind of her, but my goodness that was the longest two hours of my life! Can kind of laugh about it now...

Hope the acupuncture goes well, I remember reading positive things about it from others on these boards.

Scorps · 24/07/2009 13:38

Sorry to hear of your mc, i miscarried at 5.3 weeks on Feb 9th this year, with my 4th pg. We started ttc straight away, and i fell pregnant 6 week later, im now 18 weeks and baby is healthy and fine. (this is my fourth baby, 5th pg).

Concentrate on folic acid, eating well, exercise. It will happen; god i was terrified, but you can request an early scan, i did and had one at 8 weeks.

Good luck

MorrisZapp · 24/07/2009 13:37

My best friend recently had mmc followed by d&c.

She was told to wait until after her period before ttc again but got a bit confused and is almost certain she is pg again already!!

She says she hasn't had a proper period at all.

Still testing negative but many other signs of pg. I guess it can happen v quickly after mc.

helpet · 24/07/2009 13:33

BestLaidPlans - I'm so sorry - 11 weeks - that must be so tough. THANKS for joining me - and fingers crossed for us. Sad for you not to have a BFP but at least the return of AF let's you know things inside should be back to normal. I'm having accupuncture for the first time on Monday to 're-balance' my insides (or something like that) - I must be really obsessed as I have a major needle-phobia!!! x

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BestLaidPlans · 24/07/2009 13:23

Hello, sorry to hear about your MC. I MCd last month at 11 weeks and would like to join you if that's ok? We started TTC again more or less straight away (like you after lots of obsessive MN reading!) but AF returned a couple of weeks ago. Completely sympathise with the "It's never going to happen and even if it does I'll be a neurotic mess" thing by the way. Hopefully others joining the thread can provide a calming influence!

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