Feeling exhausted after MC - and a q about aspirin

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Our baby had a heartbeat at 6 weeks. At 8 weeks I went for another scan because I wanted to be able to tell our parents about the baby, but it had died, probably in the previous 24 hours. I didn't bleed or anything, so last Friday I had an ERPC. And now I am truly exhausted. I'm also light headed, and often need to sit down if I stand up for too long (which is after about 15 mins).
I went back to work yesterday, but came home after being told how tired I looked (with a faceful of makeup). Today I have napped for two hours and am still exhausted. My normal tricks for feeling better are sitting in a nice hot bath (not allowed for another week) and exercise (ditto). What can I do to feel better? I have started spatone and will begin taking my preconception vitamins again. Is there anything else that might help?

And the other question: I am told that my mc was probably caused by chromosome issues. But I have also read that where this is the cause the mc normally happens by 8 weeks, which makes me wonder is there is some other factor (that hopefully I can control, unlike my age, which I am stuck with). Is there anything I can do to optimise my chances next time around? I think I may try low dose aspirin if I get another BFP. Is there any risk/ potential downside of doing this? (And if you have had a mc at 8 weeks or later and it was a one off rapidly followed by a textbook pregnancy, please tell me as it will cheer me up! )

I'm sorry you lost your baby. It's a physically and emotionally exhausting process. You are probably a bit anaemic so the Spatone is a good idea, but also just emotionally wrung out by it all. Lots of TLC and treats until you feel a bit better.
Have you had any other pregnancies or was this your first? Unfortunately you are not likely to get many answers after one first trimester miscarriage - to you its devastating, to the medics its just one of those things.
According to Dr Lesley Regan after a single miscarriage your chances of success next time are 80%. I found her book very helpful as I'm someone who wants all the answers.
There's a nice thread over on the conception board (with a cryptic title about Laura Ashley skirts) for those TTC after a MC - so when you are ready please join us .....

I had a MC at 11 weeks and went onto have a totally normal pregnancy, many people do, I promise. Your op was only ast Friday and it takes at least 3-4 weeks for your body to feel normal. I am suprised they said chromosone issues, how do they know that? Lots of sleep and a good diet so when you try and again you will be fitter and healthier. MC are not nice and we look for answers and reassurance, but these can only come with time. You are not alone so many women have MC's and go on to have babies.

Thanks Bakingtins. I do wonder if I am sleeping so much because I am just sad (and trying hard not to wallow in it). I'll have a look at that book - I like to try to find answers too.
I have two children already, and in between having them I had two ectopic pregnancies and a CP, so I only have one fallopian tube and felt rather lucky to get pregnant this time. I think even with that history the doctors would still see the mc as one of those things, unless it becomes part of a pattern.
Will probably pop onto the other thread soon. I feel as though there is no time to waste!

Carocaro- They jut said chromosome issues were the likely cause statistically, it isn't because of anything specific in my case. Thnks for sharing, and also or telling me about your subsequent normal pregnancy.

So sorry you're going through this especially after your previous ectopic a as well - life seems so cruel sometimes. I'm having a miscarriage at 8 weeks and am also exhausted and feeling pretty low - remember that your body's dealing with all the hormonal upheaval as well as, in your case, recovering from surgery & an anaesthetic.

I'm trying to stay strong for dd's sake (I have one dd, 20mo) and an probably trying to keep too busy if anything, but things I've found that have helped a bit - confiding in friends, reading trashy magazines and eating whatever I fancy (heaps of waffles with maple syrup here) in the evenings after dd's in bed, reading and posting on here of course, and sneaking into dd's room at night to watch her sleep and marvel at the miracle she is - appreciate that even more now.

I thought you weren't allowed aspirin in pg normally? I'd check with a doctor before taking anything, to be safe. Hopefully it was just sh*tty luck and fingers crossed for a happier next time for all of us.