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ttc after a m/c without waiting for first period & DH's laptop use

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jesterjangles · 18/12/2010 23:25

I had a d&c on 9th December after a missed m/c. I am now unsure what to do. I feel emotionally ready to start to ttc again but am conflicted on when to start, now or after my first af. I spoke to 2 nurses when I was in hospital. One said that I should start after my first af to give my lining time to build up. The other said that it was up to me but the "official line" was waiting until after 1 af but that if it happened earlier the chance of another m/c is not any higher and that it was mainly for dating purposes. Now I don't know what to do. I kind of want to get started straight away but don't want to raise my chances for another m/c. Any ideas or experiences would be great. I was over 9 weeks when I had the d&c. I had a d&c after a m/c in between my 2 children and I did wait until after my first af but I was hoping to get started sooner.

Another thing that is now stopping me from going for it this month is my DH. Today, after 3 months of not doing it (or not in front of me anyway), I found him sat with the laptop on his knee. He must have had it there for over an hour. I know that it is not great for sperm and may stop me from getting pg but would anything in the computer cause problems with the sperm which may mean another blighted ovum or problems with the baby. Should I wait until after af to make sure that all the sperm he could have damaged has gone or am I worrying for nothing.

I know I probably sound irrational (DH thinks so) but I think the m/c has made me even more antsy and I am a bit of a worrier anyway. I started having problems at 5 weeks and was in limbo for a month before having my d&c and I am very low at the moment.

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nurse47 · 19/12/2010 10:34

Hi jester sorry for your loss there is a thread on here for ttc after a erpc which I'm sure will help you. I too have had two erpc (2 mmc and 1DD) and I'm now ttc again. I know how you feel about just wanting to get pg.
About the lap top I have heard the heat from them can cause some damage but I'm not sure, have you googled it??? I know they sell special lap top cushions to make it safe, you could get him one for christmas?
Do come over and join us as its good to talk esp to other people who are going through the same process,
Good luck x

nurse47 · 19/12/2010 10:34

Hi jester sorry for your loss there is a thread on here for ttc after a erpc which I'm sure will help you. I too have had two erpc (2 mmc and 1DD) and I'm now ttc again. I know how you feel about just wanting to get pg.
About the lap top I have heard the heat from them can cause some damage but I'm not sure, have you googled it??? I know they sell special lap top cushions to make it safe, you could get him one for christmas?
Do come over and join us as its good to talk esp to other people who are going through the same process,
Good luck x

nurse47 · 19/12/2010 10:34

Hi jester sorry for your loss there is a thread on here for ttc after a erpc which I'm sure will help you. I too have had two erpc (2 mmc and 1DD) and I'm now ttc again. I know how you feel about just wanting to get pg.
About the lap top I have heard the heat from them can cause some damage but I'm not sure, have you googled it??? I know they sell special lap top cushions to make it safe, you could get him one for christmas?
Do come over and join us as its good to talk esp to other people who are going through the same process,
Good luck x

Ilovekittyelise · 19/12/2010 13:04

Hi Jester

I don't think there's anything wrong with trying, but it can take a while for your body to get back to normal and ovulate again....for me that resulted in my not having a clue what was going on, keeping thinking i was pregnant (even tho i probably hadnt even ovulated), and just generally adding to my distress and confusion. at the time there was no mental alternative to trying again right away, but if i had to advise anyone now i would say give it a couple of months or until you have established a normal(ish) cycle. i also found that getting a fertility monitor has really reduced my stress as i have felt a bit more in control of the process.

Big hugs xxx

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