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Miscarriage/pregnancy loss

Find support and share your experiences on our Miscarriage forum. See also legal rights and support after baby loss.

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I had a miscarrieage 6 weeks ago- when will my body be back to normal?

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mummylovesnancy · 18/10/2011 17:10

As the title suggests, I had a miscarriage 6 weeks ago at 8 weeks. It took 3 weeks for the bleeding to stop and four weeks for my hormone levels to go back to normal as it was an incomplete miscarriage but was told to let it pass naturally. I just wondered when I should start having periods again? I was really distraught when I lost this baby, especially as I've had two perfectly healthy pregnancies, it was such a shock. I really just want to move on, for my body to go back to normal, have a few periods and then try again. Can anybody help?

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circusclown · 18/10/2011 21:58

Hi,
So sorry about your mc. I had a slightly different experience, but similar. Two healthy pregnancies and then mmc at 11 weeks (baby died at 8 weeks). That was 3 weeks ago and I had an erpc, no bleeding at first then some bleeding for about a week. We are now ttc again, although I haven't had a period yet. I was told that you can start ttc as soon as you want to - no need to wait for a period. But apparently it can take around 6 weeks afterwards for your periods to return, so hopefully you'll get one soon. But managing it naturally may be quite different and take longer, so I don't really know. Just thought I'd offer support though. I know exactly how you feel. I just want to get back to normal and get pregnant again.

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mummylovesnancy · 19/10/2011 10:22

Aw so sorry to hear about yours too. Thanks so much for your support. It's been a rollercoaster! I didn't know you could try again straight away, the nurse who dealt with me told me I ought to wait for a period first.
How do you feel emotionally? I was distraught at the time, cried for a week solid then it eased and I thought I was over it but every so often it'll just hit me like a ton of bricks. Do you get that? Also I panic about something being wrong with me after having two healthy kids then having a miscarriage, do you get that too? Sorry for all the questions!

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kenobi · 19/10/2011 10:32

After 2 healthy kids there is NOTHING wrong with you - the foetus wasn't viable and your body knew it. They're clever things, bodies. I read somewhere that more than 80% of the time, first trimester miscarriages are because the baby simply wasn't developing properly, and your body was only doing what it had to do.

I know this won't really change how you feel though but please try not to beat yourself up. It's not your fault.

circusclown · 19/10/2011 11:31

Yes - I am feeling quite positive now. I tell myself that the baby was not developing properly, so it was never going to be. But it is still hard when I think about what could have been. Plus, everybody around me seems to be pregnant!

I know so many people who have several children and suffered a mc between two of them. At least you know that you can have children, and healthy ones, so there is no reason you can't again. How old are you? if you don't mind me asking!!

callmemamma · 20/10/2011 09:56

I had complete MC on 1-2nd Jan,ended up in hospital as this was at 12th week and very intense but before I was dismissed from hospital I was told my I was completely "clean" of pregnancy.My period came back on 3rd Feb.I guess it all depends how your body is coping with this and my body seemed to be coping really well.If I were you I would contact GP if you don't get your period very soon.

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mummylovesnancy · 20/10/2011 16:38

Thanks so much, I love mumsnet. It's nice to know I'm not alone in all this.
I did beat myself up in the beginning, a lot, it hit me hard and I couldn't look my husband in the eye for ages, I just felt so guilty but I understand that it's just a completely natural part of life, a horrible one, but a natural one.
I'm 28 circusclown, I had my first at 21 and second at 24. Both really easy pregnancies and totally natural births.
Thanks callmemamma, I think I'm going to give it another couple of weeks and then get in touch with my GP. It just seems like such a long time!

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kenobi · 20/10/2011 18:44

Big hugs to you mummylovesnancy, and to you also, circusclown.

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mummylovesnancy · 21/10/2011 15:24

Aww, thanks :)

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mummylovesnancy · 25/10/2011 17:29

Hi all, just thought I'd share my news...
Turns out I haven't had my period because I'm pregnant again! I'm in a bit of shock and have mixed emotions but... wow...

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XboxWidow30 · 26/10/2011 11:43

Oh that's fab news mummylovesnancy. I had a mc 3 weeks ago and we have also started trying already, fingers crossed it goes as well as yours has gone. Take it easy and congratulations again. xx

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mummylovesnancy · 26/10/2011 16:22

Thanks!
So sorry for your loss xboxwidow, it's such an awful thing to have to go through. But there is hope! We weren't even trying, were going to wait until the new year!! But there was one night in the throws of passion when we got carried away and hey presto! lol So good luck to you!

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