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LAF77 , Age 33, MC1 (7 weeks Apr 10) MC2 (5 weeks Sept 10) MC3 (9 weeks Dec 10). All have been natural mcs and number 1 and 3 were embryonic for sure. No children, no RMC appt, no diagnosis and not TTC.
PANDA 3MMC, no.1 (embryonic loss - empty sac) 7weeks, no.2 at 12 weeks, no.3 at 8 weeks. Awaiting raft of tests for recurrent MC
CLAIREDELOON Age 38 1st mmc, development stopped approx 5 weeks (2007), 2nd mmc development stopped at approx 6 weeks (2009), 3rd mc development stopped at 9 weeks after seeing hb at 8+3 (2010). Bicornate uterus, starting testing Feb 2011.
NOTSOBARRENBROOK Age 35. 1st mmc @ 6 weeks (Jan 2009), 2nd mmc @ 6 weeks (Jan 2010), 3rd mmc @ 11 weeks, development stopped at 6 weeks 3 days (March 2010), 4th mmc @ 5 weeks (August 2010). Possible adenomyosis, awaiting hsg and results of testing from St Mary's.
MILKYWAY2007 Age 27 - DD age 3. 1st MC Oct
2009, 6 weeks. 2nd MMC March 2010, 11 weeks (baby passed away at 7 weeks). 3rd MC July 2010, 6 weeks. 4th MMC 24 Jan 2011, 9 weeks - no amniotic sac, baby measured 7weeks 4 days, no HB, had seen a healthy HB at 7 weeks. Blood clotting, hormone, genetic karyotype and shape and health of uterus checked and all clear - although high prolactin level found. Waiting for appointment at RMC with consultant, and wanting to be referred to St Mary's.
LUCKYFOR2 Age 32 - DD age 5. DD age 3. 1st MC May 2010 found at 12 week scan passed away at 9 weeks. 2nd MC September 2010 natural at 8 weeks. 3nd MC January 2011 at 16 weeks, saw hb at 13 but no hb at 15.5. Bloods taken from me and DH at hospital at last MC and awaiting results on baby from PM.
IGGI2011 - Age 40, 3 year old DS. 3 MC last year, at 6, 8 and 8 weeks. Last two had hb detected. Having bloods taken by obs soon.
UNDERGOING TREATMENT
CRYSTAL5 Age 38 - DS age 4. 6 m/c 1 at 11 weeks, 5 at 5/6 weeks. Ok blood tests, under Endocrinologist for Hypothyroid
BANANA87 Age 30- 1mmc@7 weeks, DD (2), 1 mmc 6 weeks, 1 mc 7 weeks, currently waiting one more cycle before TTC. Going to try aspirin and progesterone as per consultant. Clotting bloods normal.
TTC
MUMMYABROAD Age 35, 1DS (2.9), 1MMC Mar 2010 (@14weeks) Ashermans diagnosis and treatment Nov 2010, Started TTC Jan 2011 Cycle 1
DIGITALGIRL Age 32 - DS 2.4 - 3MCs since ttc#2. MC1 5wks. MC2 6-7wks. MC3 7-8wks. Awaiting clotting & karyotyping results, under consultant care for rmc. Mild pcos. Currently TTC.
LOVEMYSLEEP Age 39, 1 mmc, dd born(now 5), 2nd mc (9wks, 2days), 3rd mc (9wks, 3days) and 4th mc at 5 wks. All tests on NHS came back clear. Currently undergoing treatment with Dr.Shehata for very high natural killer cells
PREGNANT
LUNATIC dd1(4) 2 mmc (8 wks) dd2 stillborn (32+5), clotting problem, pg #5 section booked for 9th Feb @ 35wks. On 150mg aspirin daily.
GLITTERYBITS 1 anembryonic MC (12 weeks), unexplained infertility, 1 round of clomid, currently pg and terrified!
JUSTMEE Age 21, MC1 (7 weeks), MC2 (6weeks), MC3 (5weeks) currently pregnant with 4th pregnancy using clexane injecting 20mg a day
LADYBEE 37, MC1 (5wks), DS (2), MC2 blighted ovum discovered @ 8 wk scan, MC3 natural @ 9 wks following hb seen at 7 1/2 wk. PCOS previously diagnosed, Factor V Leiden heterozygote discovered in recent testing. Treatment with aspirin (from BFP) + clexane started at 6 weeks.
LOVELYBUNCHOFCOCONUTS Age 23, 1 MC (13 weeks), 1 MMC (10 weeks - growth stopped at 7), 1DD born 2008, PCOS diagnosis, bi-cornuate uterus.
HAIRYFAIRYLIGHTS
HAIRYCLAREYFAIRY
GRADUATES WITH BABIES!!
STILLFRAZZLED Age 35, DS1 (3.6yo), 1 mc @ 5 weeks Jan 09, 2nd mc @ 9 weeks March 09, DS2 born @ 35+3 on 04/01/11 with Intra Uterine Growth Restriction and currently in Special Care Baby Unit.
MUMATRON Age 28 2 dc then 4mc, 3 @9weeks 1@5weeks, tests showed possible free protein s ishoo. dd2 born 06/01/2011, aspirin, claxane and high dose folic acid through pg.
JULEZBOO Age 29 1 mc @ 14 wks, DS1 (8yo) 4 mc @ 5/6 wks, DS2 (3) 2 mc @7 wks... DS3 (14/01/11 @35 wks) Dx with Factor V Leiden and Septate Uterus. Clexane and Aspirin throughout pregnancy and progesterone with DS3.
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Recurrent Buns - MC Testing and Beyond... Part 4...!!!
Julezboo · 01/02/2011 13:12
I was just trying to come up with witty titles for the next thread and I see it's already here - and rapidly filling up!
Julez My God. Not surprised you are knackered! Can the world throw anymore stressful stuff at you? Let's hope not! Great news about Oliver's weight. I know what you mean about normally being resilient about the whole FF V BF thing, but doesn't it make everyone judgemental? Just another thing to make women feel they are failing. In the end I had to remind the midwives that it wasn't due to a lack of effort on my part that the BF thing wasn't working for me and DS. I also pointed out that if I still couldn't do it with their 'help', he clearly needed formula!
FX for a calm week for you now! Thanks for grinning for me. Yes, you were right about the timing of the BFP and perhaps the booze helped things along!
Mummy I'm really sorry that AF got you. But, I agree that your lining could do with being thicker yet. You don't want to get pregnant and then start panicking about not providing the comfiest of homes. Frankly, there's plenty enough to worry about as it is without adding to that.
WOOHOO digi! 
Yes, try to stay positive. It's all we can do! CONGRATULATIONS! This is a lucky place to be these days. Let's hope it rubs off on everyone else too.
Oh confu3ed I'm so sorry you're here. I remember being so giddy for you on the clomid thread. I'm gutted for you that you're going through this again. Do you know when you'll get your referral through? I've not personally had recurrent tests done for mc but there are plenty of ladies here who have (unfortunately) and who will be only too willing to help. Have they suggested any further treatment in the meantime, or are you just going to wait for the testing? Big hugs to you and feel free to rant all you like. That's what the thread is here for.
Lunatic FWIW I totally understand your wobble about different birth considerations at this stage, but I do feel that a planned section may be better for your mental health right now. Also, an induction is far more stressful for your body and womb. The contractions are stronger straightaway. If you're at all flappy at that stage (as I imagine it will be beyond your control not to be) you're unlikely to have a good labour! I know someone who ended up having 3 sections after a colposcopy (is that the right thing? Pg brain!!!! 
) prevented her cervix from dilating. Aside from the fact that she wanted natural home births, she said it was actually easier in some respects because you were given chance to recover. Also, she said it felt more like a painful stitch across her middle than the way you think it's going to feel. I'm sure a lot of ladies here will disagree, but the lady in question is a bit of a superwoman. I'd go for the option with the fewest surprises. Knowing you (because I obviously know you so well ) you will have a speedy recovery, because you are the kind of person who will just get on with it. Come to think of it, most of the people I've seen after Caesareans are surprisingly nimble! I've even considered going for that option myself. It seems a tad more dignified than the lengthy process of contracting away for hours!
Right, quick waves to everyone else who I haven't namechecked or who may be lurking.
Did a daft thing last night. DH brought home a doppler and I spent ages trying to find a hb, which I couldn't. Hoping it's just a bit too early. Why oh why do I do these things? Got the midwife tomorrow, so hoping she has better luck, but am a bit paranoid now. It's taken them till I'm almost 15 weeks to get around to coming to do bloods. Don't strain yourselves or anything healthcare professionals! It's not as though I need the reassurance! 
Hi all,
Can't believe we're on thread number four, it's amazing. Am updating the info to reflect Finn coming home.
STARTING TESTING
LAF77 , Age 33, MC1 (7 weeks Apr 10) MC2 (5 weeks Sept 10) MC3 (9 weeks Dec 10). All have been natural mcs and number 1 and 3 were embryonic for sure. No children, no RMC appt, no diagnosis and not TTC.
PANDA 3MMC, no.1 (embryonic loss - empty sac) 7weeks, no.2 at 12 weeks, no.3 at 8 weeks. Awaiting raft of tests for recurrent MC
CLAIREDELOON Age 38 1st mmc, development stopped approx 5 weeks (2007), 2nd mmc development stopped at approx 6 weeks (2009), 3rd mc development stopped at 9 weeks after seeing hb at 8+3 (2010). Bicornate uterus, starting testing Feb 2011.
NOTSOBARRENBROOK Age 35. 1st mmc @ 6 weeks (Jan 2009), 2nd mmc @ 6 weeks (Jan 2010), 3rd mmc @ 11 weeks, development stopped at 6 weeks 3 days (March 2010), 4th mmc @ 5 weeks (August 2010). Possible adenomyosis, awaiting hsg and results of testing from St Mary's.
MILKYWAY2007 Age 27 - DD age 3. 1st MC Oct
2009, 6 weeks. 2nd MMC March 2010, 11 weeks (baby passed away at 7 weeks). 3rd MC July 2010, 6 weeks. 4th MMC 24 Jan 2011, 9 weeks - no amniotic sac, baby measured 7weeks 4 days, no HB, had seen a healthy HB at 7 weeks. Blood clotting, hormone, genetic karyotype and shape and health of uterus checked and all clear - although high prolactin level found. Waiting for appointment at RMC with consultant, and wanting to be referred to St Mary's.
LUCKYFOR2 Age 32 - DD age 5. DD age 3. 1st MC May 2010 found at 12 week scan passed away at 9 weeks. 2nd MC September 2010 natural at 8 weeks. 3nd MC January 2011 at 16 weeks, saw hb at 13 but no hb at 15.5. Bloods taken from me and DH at hospital at last MC and awaiting results on baby from PM.
IGGI2011 - Age 40, 3 year old DS. 3 MC last year, at 6, 8 and 8 weeks. Last two had hb detected. Having bloods taken by obs soon.
CONFU3ED - Age 35 (well nxt week) 1st MC 1998 14 weeks. DD age 11. 2nd MC July 2009 5.5 weeks. ERPC Twice. No tests. 6 months Clomid 3rd MC January 2010. The foetus sent for testing. Been referred to recurrent MC clinic at the hospital for tests. Appointment on Tuesday. Was told I have PCOS through a scan but never diagnosed.
COCONUTFEET - Anembrionic pregnancy 2007, ds born 2008, Oct 10: MC at 5 weeks, Nov 10: MC at 6 weeks, Jan 11 Anembrionic Pregnany and ERPC. Awaiting referral to recurrent MC clinic.
UNDERGOING TREATMENT
CRYSTAL5 Age 38 - DS age 4. 6 m/c 1 at 11 weeks, 5 at 5/6 weeks. Ok blood tests, under Endocrinologist for Hypothyroid
BANANA87 Age 30- 1mmc@7 weeks, DD (2), 1 mmc 6 weeks, 1 mc 7 weeks, currently waiting one more cycle before TTC. Going to try aspirin and progesterone as per consultant. Clotting bloods normal.
TTC
MUMMYABROAD Age 35, 1DS (2.9), 1MMC Mar 2010 (@14weeks) Ashermans diagnosis and treatment Nov 2010, Started TTC Jan 2011 Cycle 1
DIGITALGIRL Age 32 - DS 2.4 - 3MCs since ttc#2. MC1 5wks. MC2 6-7wks. MC3 7-8wks. Awaiting clotting & karyotyping results, under consultant care for rmc. Mild pcos. Currently TTC.
LOVEMYSLEEP Age 39, 1 mmc, dd born(now 5), 2nd mc (9wks, 2days), 3rd mc (9wks, 3days) and 4th mc at 5 wks. All tests on NHS came back clear. Currently undergoing treatment with Dr.Shehata for very high natural killer cells
PREGNANT
LUNATIC dd1(4) 2 mmc (8 wks) dd2 stillborn (32+5), clotting problem, pg #5 section booked for 9th Feb @ 35wks. On 150mg aspirin daily.
GLITTERYBITS 1 anembryonic MC (12 weeks), unexplained infertility, 1 round of clomid, currently pg and terrified!
JUSTMEE Age 21, MC1 (7 weeks), MC2 (6weeks), MC3 (5weeks) currently pregnant with 4th pregnancy using clexane injecting 20mg a day
LADYBEE 37, MC1 (5wks), DS (2), MC2 blighted ovum discovered @ 8 wk scan, MC3 natural @ 9 wks following hb seen at 7 1/2 wk. PCOS previously diagnosed, Factor V Leiden heterozygote discovered in recent testing. Treatment with aspirin (from BFP) + clexane started at 6 weeks.
LOVELYBUNCHOFCOCONUTS Age 23, 1 MC (13 weeks), 1 MMC (10 weeks - growth stopped at 7), 1DD born 2008, PCOS diagnosis, bi-cornuate uterus.
HAIRYFAIRYLIGHTS
HAIRYCLAREYFAIRY
GRADUATES WITH BABIES!!
STILLFRAZZLED Age 35, DS1 (3.6yo), 1 mc @ 5 weeks Jan 09, 2nd mc @ 9 weeks March 09, DS2 born @ 35+3 on 04/01/11 with Intra Uterine Growth Restriction, now home and doing well.
MUMATRON Age 28 2 dc then 4mc, 3 @9weeks 1@5weeks, tests showed possible free protein s ishoo. dd2 born 06/01/2011, aspirin, claxane and high dose folic acid through pg.
JULEZBOO Age 29 1 mc @ 14 wks, DS1 (8yo) 4 mc @ 5/6 wks, DS2 (3) 2 mc @7 wks... DS3 (14/01/11 @35 wks) Dx with Factor V Leiden and Septate Uterus. Clexane and Aspirin throughout pregnancy and progesterone with DS3.
Julez Brilliant that you're home but I couldn't believe what a hellish time you'd had with both DSs in hospital. Is DS2 r3ecovering OK now, poor little thing?
Lunatic FWIW, having had both induction (with epidural) and c-section I'd say there was v little to choose between them. I was probably in less pain after the c-section, given that you get very decent drugs and haven't got the agony of aches, bruises, the first post-labour wee (def the worst bit IMO)... Four weeks on, I wouldn't know I'd had the op apart from the scar, although I do know I got moving straight away which I'm sure helped, and also I suspect I was lucky (fairly good healer). Mind you, am also wimp so was quite happy for medicalised birth.
Given our fears for Finn, I am 100% sure c-section was right for us and would do it again in a heartbeat.
Glittery at the cake comments, but SO glad you're feeling able to tell people. That is a huge step. Your experience with the doppler is precisely why I didn't get one, in the end (knew I'd collapse if I couldn't find hb) - maybe get the mw to have a go when she comes?
digital CONGRATULATIONS! Am delighted for you.
Coconuts oooh, being further along would be exciting. Is a good reason to ask for a scan, surely?
Mumatron Hope all's settling down with the feeding. FWIW I bf DS1 and was very keen to do the same for Finn - but was and am completely open to switching if it makes sense for me and the family as a whole. No judgypants here 
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MummyAbroad second the getting pissed advice. Will either help, or make you feel better about it not helping. Suspect you're right, anyway, and a fresh start this month will be best. Onward and upward and all that...
Waves to all newbies or anyone who's discussing medical issues I can't add anything meaningful to. Obv am keeping fingers crossed anyway.
Not much to report - registered Finn this morning, had a better night thanks to lovely DH putting moses basket on his side and telling me he would wake me for feeds (man's a gem).
Have been going a bit eBay mad buying nice dresses which will not fit unless I stop scoffing pizza and chocolate.
And my lovely boss has asked for redundancy and will prob get it - sob! Which makes me even more nervous - hate the idea of new boss coming in who doesn't know me and won't meet me for six months or so. Or, even worse, head of next section (total bully) taking over... feel like I'm going to spend my mat leave worrying even if I do get lucky and my job's left alone.
I know there are worse things - last few weeks have taught me that - but it is still a worry.
glittery I wouldnt be surprised if you mw tells you off for having that doppler. I only say that because I was looking at the reviews on Amazon (as you do when you are obsessively TTC ) and there were a lot of warnings about the worry they cause when you cant find a heartbeat and how inaccurate they can be. What a sweetie your DH is for getting it though
hairy best of luck for your scan xxx
stillfrazzled how lovely to be able to write "now home and doing well."
justmee how are you ?
big waves to everyone on the thread, and there are a lot of us now! Hope you are all well xxx
Hi confused sorry to hear about the bleeding, its horrible if your body doesnt do what you are expecting it to do. I had retained products (for a very long time) and found out by doing an HPT, it was positive 3 months after my mmc, so the doctor did a blood test and the HCG was 250 indicating my body was still holding on to something. Have you done an HPT? Good that you have antibiotics.
It was very hard to get my AS diagnosis (as it is in most AS cases, doctors dont look for it until last and even then they are reluctant to diagnose it) i didnt have any periods after ERPC and saw 4 different gynecologists who insisted it wasnt AS and kept giving me progesterone (didnt work) eventually I found a support group on yahoo (www.ashermans.org) where I found hundreds of women in the same boat as me. They helped me understand which tests I needed for diagnosis and also put me in touch with a specialist doctor who has dealt with AS cases for years. He treated me in November and I am now scar free. I have learned many important things from that group, but the two most important are: 1. be your own advocate 2. if your periods are normal/heavy you dont have AS.
coconutfeet why not ask for some antibiotics? I got given some when I had a fever (too late then!!) but I think they should be routine. I recently asked for some when I had an HSG, as a preventative measure. IMO infection should be avoided at all costs. Do go running for them if you have smelly discharge, chills/fever or pain you can always fabricate symptoms 
milky glad it went "well" at least you can begin your physical recovery now. Dont worry about me me me posts, that is what this thread is for.
Alot to catch up on!
*Coconutfeet: Sorry you are bleeding again. When I had retained products the bleeding and spotting never stopped. I never had a day of no spotting or bleeding. Hopefully this is just your body getting rid of whatever is left over.
Mummyabroad Sorry to hear about AF. At least you can look at the silver lining in it...the thicker your lining, the better the chances,right?
Milky Glad it all went ok. I think I was scarred for a few weeks after I passed everything because it was very traumatic, even if everything was under control.
confu3ed Sorry you are having more bleeding :( I can empathize as I went through the same with both of my recent miscarriages. Have they scanned you to see if anything is remaining?
Hairy Best of luck for your scan tomorrow, everything crossed for you!
Julez What a complete nightmare! What was it that was stuck to DS's finger? How did that happen? Glad you are all home now :)
Lunatic No words of wisdom to add to this, other than do what you feel is safest for you and baby. Don't let anyone bully you into make a decision you may later regret.
Coco I think its safest to stick to your dates, as you were tracking ov. FWIW, I was in maternity trousers at 7 weeks with DD.
Glittery I agree dopplers are dangerous! I have one BUT I used it after I was about 22 weeks as I was not feeling movement yet due to the position of the placenta. You are still quite early for a doppler too!
iggi 
at 7 1/2 month wait! That just cannot be right. I have heard its more like 4-6 weeks.
lucky Another one who fell pregnant the cycle I charted...good luck!
Frazzled Pleased you are home :)
Waves to everyone else!
Nothing to update here rally, just waiting for AF to make her apperance next weekend so we can start TTC. Offically now off wine and tea (I limit to 1 cup per day), AND on a new diet in the hopes I can lose a bit of weight too :)
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hairyclaireyfairy I'm so, so sorry. Like lunatic, I'm in awe of how together you sound but I know how much pain you must be in. Really feel awful for you.
confu3ed Bleeding after my ERPC ended almost immediately, so can be of no help there. Has it improved at all?
milkyway2007 You've been so brave. I remember the empty feeling, I think it was the lowest I've ever been. I had one counselling session and found it very helpful, hope they can fit you in quickly if you have called them.
banana87 v impressed by the TTC detox! Sounds like a great idea, I meant to do the same but never got round to it. And I have SERIOUS remedial work to do now
MummyAbroad always struck by your organisation and knowledge - it must be SO frustrating to know more than most of the people you have to go through to get appointments...
ClaireDeLoon Glad you've got the appt. Would second idea of getting absolutely everything - cuts the risk of having to wait until yet another appt.
justmee Don't worry about freaking out - is the normal state of affairs for pg post-mc. FWIW I had cramping, too, think it was stretching pains as your uterus expands.
lunatic Oooohh exciting! Good luck, will be looking out for your updates. PM me if you want to grouse about the SCBU experience, is all still very fresh in my mind.
Waves to everyone else.
Am knackered - Finn only woke up for one feed two nights ago and I got all excited, but was three times last night, and stayed awake from 2am to 4am. Weirdly I don't feel too bad, think DS1 is a good distraction, really.
DH back to work on monday, which is a horrible thought - DS1 and I have so loved having him home, and he hates being away from the family so much (long hours).
Don't know if I ever mentioned three interesting things I learned in hospital:
- Every single mum I spoke to in SCBU had had at least one mc; most had had two or more.
- My waters breaking early apparently had nothing to do with the growth restriction problem. Total coincidence. BUT...
- If they hadn't broken, we wouldn't have found out Finn was growth restricted. And if we hadn't found out, he would have died within the week.
Still feel teary when I think about the last point, but brings home how lucky we've really been (and the excellence of Mumatron's cosmic ordering!).
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