about to start TTC after 3 consecutive miscarriages... any advice?

[melabert]

Hello,

I am new to this and have just joined up mums net today whilst trawling the internet for answers...

I am lucky enough to have one DS who is 3.5yrs old with whom I had a textbook pregnancy and gentle water birth. We started trying for a sibling for him over 2 years ago and I had 3 miscarriages within 12months at 10, 9 and 7 weeks, the last one was a year ago. I saw a "normal" heart beat with all 3 pregnancies and was sent home this time last year from Kingston hospital knowing full well I was miscarrying with a piece of paper that said "Congratuations on your viable pregnancy scan". A week later there was nothing left :(

I waited for a referral on the NHS to St Mary's Paddington where I have just completed 6 months worth of blood tests and surgical investigations under Mr Raj Rai where all my results have come back normal. So as of last Monday I have been given the 'green light' to go ahead to start TTC again.

I have found the miscarriages devastating to deal with from an emotional point of view. I used to be an optimistic person but I just don't expect things to turn out ok anymore.

I have just made an appointment at the Zita West Clinic since the prospect of facing an other pregnancy without identifying the cause of the MCs is so overwhelming. I am hoping they can give me some alternative therapies to try to manage my stress levels through the 1st trimester (acupuncture, counselling etc). I am also considering getting the NK cells test but concerned over the steroid treatment and its unknown long term effects?

If anyone has been in this sort of situation and has any advice I would just love to hear it! My DH is supportive but there's nothing like talking to other women who are going through something similar. I would also love to hear any success stories- needing some causes for hope! :)

Thanks for reading this! xx

Hello. I have only had one MC (and am having a sad day today, hormonal after the arrival of AF!) so can't really offer advice but just wanted to offer sympathy. I hope the clinic can help diagnose any underlying problems (could always just be terrible luck?) and that others with more insight come on soon to offer better advise.

Hello :)

I too have had 3 MMC. I ma now on steroids after having my NK cells tested. I am 14 weeks pg and all going well so far (fingers crossed!)

There are a few of us on the conception board on the 'ttc whilst on prednisilone' - If you want to ask some questions come over and join us - we would be happy to help out :)

Thanks birdofthenorth. I'm sorry you're having a sad day- the first AF is just the worst and hormones play havoc with what is already a really hard time. I'm sorry you're going through that- I hope you can be kind to yourself and have favourite foods, a nice glass of wine etc. I have found that little treats can help lift the spirits even if it's only momentarily! I really hope your luck changes too x

Thanks batteryhen I'll definitely come and say hello :)
I'm so pleased for you that you are 14 weeks and counting that is a wonderful achievement! Got everything crossed for you!

Thanks Melabert that's really kind.

Great to hear your success story Batteryhen, hope you have the same luck soon Melabert x