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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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Julezboo · 01/02/2011 13:12
Am so so sorry hairyclairy 
there is only so much disappointment we can take and it is understandable that you want to make a definite decision to end that cycle of hope and despair. Good luck to you and your dh with moving on.
lunatic glad to hear you have a bucket fanny! Will lurk intently over the weekend.
stillfrazzled gosh, must be terrifying thinking how close you were. But it didn't happen and Finn is here. Definitely thank your lucky stars, but it's not something you can spend too much time going over.
Interesting about all the women in scbu having had mc's before. Makes me so very grateful that ds was born healthy.
banana good luck getting back on the ttc wagon. Does this mean our list needs updating?
Well after two days of positive thinking and the beginnings of symptoms I had an awful, miserable day yesterday having woken up feeling distinctly unpregnant. And no symptoms at all. I know I'm only 13dpo today but with every pg I've always had some cramping in my lower ab area overnight - which I find reassuring. Have had very little of that this time. Today I had some back ache which I always get just before I start to miscarry. Thankfully I was out and about with ds so no time to dwell... Basically I've completely lost my confidence . I knew it wouldn't be long till I started to freak out, but I suppose that is completely normal considering my history.
Please remind me that all pregnancies are different and even though I think I'm a pro (this being my fifth pregnancy) my body may still react differently to the hcg. Or am I clutching at straws here?
Hi everyone, gosh I've missed too too much.
HCF So so sorry for your loss. You sound very together and strong. Please be kind to yourself and let yourself grieve. :(
frazzled interesting that so many women have had mcs. I wonder why it is such a taboo subject that nobody talks about? The news about Finn must be very scary for you to digest but yes very lucky that your waters went in the first place. A blessing in disguise. Is there a reason why the IUGR wouldn't have been detected if the fluid was retained?
lunatic Hope your DD1 isn't too poorly. My DD has developed a new cough hopefully she doesn't get poorly again. Good news about Monday :) How do you feel about being induced? (if there is a bed in SCBU?) Perhaps it will happen naturally in between then though if you cervix is favourable already and you have been tightening :)
justmee Can't believe you are over 7 weeks already. Let me know when you go for your next scan won't you? Yeah I maybe further on but I'm not sure. All I know is I can't fit in my clothes anymore!!
ClaireDeLoon Definitely take those bits with you. They are inmportant pieces of information. Everytime I go for a scan the scanner is always shocked to see a bi-cornuate uterus and proceeds to tell me with great anticipation so it must be quite rare. It always goes something like: "Ooohh you appear to have a bi-cornuate uterus." Me: "Yes I know 
" 
banana did you know there was a 
thing now!!?? I am finding it hard to cut out coffee now. I know I'm allowed a certain amount but I used to drink it all the time so it is going to be hard. Hope you don't struggle with the and tea :)
milkyway glad things went as well as possible Wednesday.
excuse any typos.....just noticed "bloosy brilliant".......typing not really my strong point 
HCF I am so very, very sorry. I think you're enormously brave and decisive in the circumstances. Please do stick around in case it all gets a bit much in the coming days, weeks and months. Be extremely kind to yourself and have a huge unMNetty hug from me.
Mummy I know the mw would have shouted at me, which is precisely why I hid the doppler when she came over. She did tell me that she wasn't even supposed to listen, but thankfully she understood that I needed the reassurance. Some of the protocol now is so stupid. How it can change from one child to another is totally beyond me.
frazzled Phew! That's a scary thought and one that doesn't really bear thinking about. I'm so, so glad Finn is okay. Interesting about the other Mum's in the SCBU all having had past issues too. I wonder if there must be some connection, although I often think it's a miracle anyone conceives and has babies at all now that I know all the potential hurdles along the way. Oh to be ignorant and go from positive pee stick to baby without a care in the world.
Coconuts Yey for feeling sick as a dog and constantly tired!
digi Yes, all pregnancies are totally different regardless of gender of baby, multiples, etc. etc. I'm on pg number three and this is the very first time I've been struck down with ridiculously sore boobs. Before these last few months, I was pretty much unaware of them since they arrived and now I can barely put on a bra without wincing. I've also had weeks where I felt fine apart from the odd bout of nausea. It IS totally normal for you to have lost your confidence given your history. Try to keep busy. I know it is literally a battle to get through the days sometimes. Hugs.
Confu3ed Sorry to hear about the bleeding. I never had an ERPC but I did bleed solidly for 3 months after my mc and it reached a point where the doctors washed their hands of me and told me to sit it out armed with shedloads of antibiotics. I wish to God I'd kept pestering them at the time as I imagine my subsequent decision to go on the pill to stop the bleeding may have caused further problems with my fertility. I suppose what I'm trying to say in a very round-about-the-houses way is that if you have any concerns whatsoever, please don't sit on them. Go and get checked out and badger them until someone helps you. Constant bleeding is not normal for anyone, regardless of the miscarriage. If I'd put my faith in the 7-10 days they tell you it will be in the literature, I would have thought I was bleeding to death! Glad you have antibiotics, but don't be afraid to go back if you still feel unsure. It's hard enough to move on as it is without the constant reminder.
Lunatic "your fanjo's a bucket and your cervix is floppy" AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
I love how you can still find the humour when presumably more than a bit scared! Oooh tightenings and oooooh Monday!!!!??? I can't believe you're so close now. Sending lots of hugs and positive vibes. Try to stop worrying about everyone else now. DD1 will be fine. Your DH will be doing a sterling job - and we are all thinking about you here. Come on baby Lunatic!!!!!!
I'm sure there are more than a few of you I've neglected, so I am sorry. Waves and s to you all.
Been told that I have to have shared care because of the clomid. Does this mean anything other than the fact that I'll get a consultant and extra growth scans towards the end of my pregnancy? Also been told that I can't have another natural birth centre delivery. Quite frankly, I no longer care as long as I'm monitored and a baby comes out. All the things which used to seem so important (painfree waterbirth etc.) now seem desperately irrelevant if the chance of having a healthy baby is the alternative.
Thankfully, the mw found the baby's hb straightaway. Turns out I was looking in totally the wrong place because my baby is already quite high up. So, feeling a bit better about looking like I've eaten ALL the pies.
Tried to be brave today, took the plunge and swapped all my normal clothes for fat clothes. The last time I did that, I had to change it all back about a week later, but I'm trying to be positive this time.
Thanks for all the kind messages. I am feeling alot better today - husband has man flu 
, so have been happily looking after him - seems to be taking my mind off things.
digital Its true that every pregnancy is different - so try to keep positive and stay happy. Sending loads of good luck your way xx
confu3ed I get bad migraines that dont go away for days. I find turning all the lights off and keeping really still helps relieve the pain. Hope you feel better soon. xx
banana - just seen your stats - I had normal bloods for clotting too, but it has been suggested they may put me on aspirin for my "next" pregnancy. I really hope things work out for you brilliantly this time.
Hi to everyone else - hope you're all doing well
Hi everyone been busy again since yesterday. Stop chatting so much
lovemysleep Hello again, I've replied to your post on the other thread! Glad you had a nice holiday :)
HCF Hope you are holding up as well as can be expected. Hugs for you xx
glittery I know how you feel re the birthing options. I remember with DD I had an extensive birth plan with lots of things I wanted and didn't want. Now, that seems forever away, and quite frankly this one can come out of my knee as long as we both come through it ok Yay for the maternity clothes :) And yay for finding a hb easily. Now you know where to look :)
Had some bad news yesterday. FIL diagnosed with stomach cancer. I have a thread about it in relationships as they are a toxic family and DH not bothered by the diagnosis so I'm in a bit of a difficult position. Otherwise all fine.
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