I always said to myself that I'd write this post to give hope to other ladies if I was ever lucky enough to concieve my baby and I'm now in that fortunate position.
Last year I had 2 miscarriages. A mmc in January 23 at 10 weeks ( embryo measuring 8.2 weeks) that required an erpc then medical management so was a long miserable drawn out process then another early miscarriage in April 23. It took me 5 months to conceive the mmc following being on the pill for 13 years ( I have a 13 year old).
I've never felt misery like it. I was utterly encased in complete sadness and so aware of time running out- I'm 40.
I then fell pregnant the cycle following the second loss- May 23. This one stuck and my completely beautiful baby girl is now 4 weeks old.
These are the things I did.
150mg of mini asprin from ttc until night before csection, at 38.2.
Progesterone ( which I paid for until it was prescribed by the epu at the 7 week scan) from my positive test. I'd researched this could help. Took until 36 weeks at my request.
My husband is 47 so we paid for a 'fertility mot' where he had all necessary checks and I had the same plus an internal scan.
High dose vit D
600mg coq10
Folic acid
Vit C and E
My anxiety was high throughout my entire pregnancy including even in theatre while having my elective section because I just couldn't see a positive outcome.
I paid for 4 private scans but actually had a large number of NHS appointments due to various things plus lots of daily monitoring towards the end due to rfm.
Anyway. I hope this provides some hope and comfort to those who just can't see a positive outcome.
Much love x