Anyone else feeling at a cross roads!

[Ter2021]

Hey everyone,
I’m not really sure what I’m looking at getting from this post- maybe just hoping to get some clarity or advice or help to process things. 🤷🏻‍♀️
I had a missed miscarriage almost four weeks ago, I was 11weeks and found I lost my baby on 7weeks 😔 so whilst pregnant I decided not to have my Covid vaccination, after I lost my baby l had the vaccine.
I’m thinking about TTC again, but I’m at a cross roads - I’m worried about the effects on a baby from the vaccine (will it cause developmental problems whilst growing or after birth, health issues or autism) I’m also petrified to go through another miscarriage. I still feel broken 😔 on the other hand I really want to have another child.
My husband and I just had unprotected sex(the first time since our miscarriage) spur of the moment but now I’m feeling anxious.
I’m so lost, please tell me I’m not the only one

Hi,

So sorry to hear of your loss. I chose to have both doses of the vaccine and then wait three weeks
before TTC. Having said that, that was my personal choice. There's is now lots of data that indicates that the risk of catching Covid in the last trimester is much higher than any risks of side effects from the vaccine. Anecdotally, my SIL has had her first dose while pregnant (she waited until she had had her 12 week scan) and is due her second dose soon. If you feel unsure, speak to your GP about it. For me, I work with the public every day, and with the easing restrictions I felt as though I couldn't justify TTC without having the vaccines first.

It's probably a good idea to speak to your GP for more personalised advice, as you will have your own individual set of circumstances and medical history. Hope all goes well for you.

@Speccybibliophile thank you so much for your reply. I think I will try to speak to the GP or schedule a call back, It’s almost impossible to get appointments at my surgery lately.

It is pretty difficult to get GP appointments. Hope you get some answers soon. It is so easy to feel anxious with anything related to babies or TTC. Wishing you all the best.