Hi All,
I am new to this group, which is exciting and at the same time frightening as I've not shared this with anyone outside my immediate family.
I had two miscarriages in October and December 2019, both were under 6 weeks. Having seen an obstetrician, I was told to take folic acid and Vitamin D for at least 3 months before trying again, in order for my body to better prepare itself for a successful (full) pregnancy and for my body to heal in the process.
After the first miscarriage, I was obsessed at ensuring the second wouldn't end in miscarriage, too. I would take pregnancy tests every couple of days - excessive, I know, but the thought of losing another was unbearable... Sadly, I did lose it and ever since then, I've been trying to adopt a more positive approach when it comes to conceiving, i.e. relax a little more and whatever happens, happens.
My GP referred me to take a thorough screening (blood) test to see if there was anything in my body that could have triggered the two miscarriages. There was a total of 12 or 13 tests, including thyroid levels, viruses, iron levels, etc. All came out negative, which is good news. My husband was also tested and his results were fine as well. My GP has informed me that it could be my stress levels, even though I've been told that this shouldn't cause miscarriages...
Earlier this month, my husband and I started trying again. The first day of my last period was on 18 February 2020 and we tried on 3 March 2020 (peak ovulation) and about a couple of days later, I felt very bloated and have had mild lower left abdominal throbbing aches and was very, very flatulent... However, I've not had any problems going to the toilet - although I did experience (apologies!) loose bowels for the first couple of days.
The flatulence and bloating have almost gone now, but my lower back is aching quite a bit, which usually happens when I have my period (it is not due until 20 March). These are not normal symptoms that I experience everyday, so I am guessing that I am pregnant, but I cannot be 100% sure until I take a pregnancy test around the time my period is due.
Having had a history of miscarriages, I wondered if I should be worried about the lower left abdominal throbbing aches? I've not had any on my right side. I guess I'm getting a bit paranoid again and worrying, but I'm trying my best not to overthink this or get stressed.
Thank you for reading my lengthy post and I hope to hear from all you mummies who have had similar experiences.