Recurrent Miscarriage Support - tests, treatment, trying again - thread 11

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Welcome everyone - pull up a chair! A thread for anyone who has suffered multiple miscarriages and is in need of information, moral support, tea or sympathy. Newbies very welcome.

Can we start the thread with a recap of where we are all up to again, please?

Oh that's great Tiny so helpful to have that kind of support.

Not sure what I'll do with if I get BFP, we're going through redunancies at the moment so it would not be a good time to 'oust' myself as in early pregnancy. X

Well done tiny hope Coventry get you sorted out quickly. Crossing everything for this one sticking around.

Calling prof Q this evening at 6...

Good! All shaping up well xxx

That's great Tiny, let us all know how it goes.

Coventry is only about 40 minutes from where I live so if I have another mc I'm definitely going to see Prof Q.

Sounds like the team has given ladies on here a lot of new hope and help! Here's to good fortune and sticky beans for us all.

X

Tiny I don't know where 2.2 came from! Just checked and it was 2.09%. Definitely a blonde moment!

^ pregnancy brain xx

Ah, of course, that makes sense, tiny

If I get another BFP (please note the deliberate avoidance of 'when' here, trying not to jinx anything ), I will most likely also tell my line manager quite early (hoping to hold out to 8 weeks, if possible, once I've had a scan) - so that she knows what's up. I got told in my last appraisal that they had noticed how my performance changed last time I was pg, and I want to make sure that they know why, if it happens again And there was me thinking that I was coping brilliantly... Ah well. My work is very full on, if you don't volunteer/put yourself forward for anything and everything all the time, they call you up upon it.

I've now had 3 days of really high temps (currently on 5-6 DPO), but I'm thinking that they are most likely due to the fact that my body is fighting the bladder infection and reacting to the antibiotics... So actually 'proper' high temps, as in fever, rather than hormone-related. I should probably discard yesterday's and today's temps... Sigh. Wishful thinking. I have at least another week before I'd test.

Hello all. I'm new to the thread. A brief history:

2002: MMC at 12 weeks
2012: DD - totally straightforward pregnancy and birth
2014: MMC at 9 weeks, MC at 6 weeks

Even though my three miscarriages haven't been consecutive, my (lovely) GP has today referred me to the recurrent miscarriage clinic. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on what I could expect to happen there? Thanks in advance, and sorry for everyone's losses.

Hello lazy welcome to the club no one wants to be in...

usually at the first appointments they take your history and lots and LOTS of bloods. also expect a scan to see if everything is ok...

which clinic are you going to? I have been to St Mary's in London and to Coventry

Welcome to the club that no-one wants to join, Lazy. Sorry that you find yourself here, but good that your GP is being proactive.
The ladies here have had all the tests going between us and can give advice on most things. You'll probably get a range of blood tests to check for autoimmune issues and clotting disorders. They might scan you, too. Do you know where you're being referred to?
I've added a here to my blog where I've written about my experiences with getting referred and tested, which you may find helpful.
Good luck!

*link (oops)

Thanks both. It'll be the John Radcliffe in Oxford, which is my local hospital anyway. I just have no idea what to expect really. Since my third miscarriage I've discovered that my mum had five of the buggers (along with four kids), which I had no idea about before now, and that my grandmother had several too. Can heredity be a factor?

I shall take a look at your blog now, Justonemore. Thanks for that.

I had a feeling there would be blood tests. Bleurgh.

Yeah, lots of blood tests... hopefully they'll only stick you once and then take an armful in a range of different coloured-lid test tubes. Be prepared to go for a hot chocolate afterwards. They'll probably repeat the tests after 6 weeks, too. I think the NHS is secretly building a new 'me'...

I remember I called one vialzilla as it was massive!

Yes, they do ask about family history so could be a factor.

I'm on the unexplained field... All my tests are bloody normal.

I only have one decent blood test arm (the other seems to hide the veins particularly well). I'm sensing a Hancock's Half Hour joke coming on.

Tony Hancock would not have coped well with RMC... :)

I think that would be rather a different programme...!

Hi Lazy welcome to the feed. I'm so sorry to hear about the losses you've experienced.

I'm glad your GP is being helpful though. Do you mind me asking how old you and DH are?

The hospital will take lots of bloods and will probably test for autoimmune, thrombophilia, chromosomes (your DH will need a blood test too) and thyroid levels. They will probably also so a scan and may do a hysteroscopy (a small operation to put a camera in the womb that's usually done under general anesthetic). I've had all these tests came back normal for me.

I don't know if mcs are hereditary or not. I know my great-
granny suffered many mcs and only managed to have one DC (my grandpa) but since then no one in my family has struggled but me (feel a little sorry for myself on that front).

Keep in touch and let us all know how your appointment goes. Wishing you a sticky bean for next time.

XX

Thank you catlover.

I'm 32, DH is 47, although my first MMC in 2002 was with a previous partner. I am in good health and relatively fit, although on the podgy side.

When I had my last MMC the sonographer had a bit of a scout about and couldn't see anything untoward but always happy for them to take another look!

Ah well then time is on your side, that is great!

What is your BMI? Sorry if this sounds rude and I know it's hard (especially with a young DC) but if you can start taking a 30 minute walk or jog every day to slim down a little that may help your next pregnancy. I find it also helps with dealing with the emotional side of mc too!

As the sonographer has looked I doubt there is anything to worry about there. The likelihood is you've just been unlucky. I assume you don't have any known illness such as thyroid issues or autoimmune?

I have finally come onto the computer (always post from my phone) as I wanted to share this image off pinterest. Sad but sums up how I feel after infertility and miscarriage.

xx

Tiny, how was the phone call?

Good evening all.
I've been lurking the last couple of days (since the new thread started) and you all seem so lovely that I didn't think you'd mind me dropping in, even though I'm not a "real" recurrent MC sufferer.
I'm 31, DH in his early 40s. Had my first MC in Feb this year at 7wks (embryo measured 5+4), waited 2 months before ttc again then fell preg in June. Found out last week that little bean's heart was very very slow and it was a wee bit small (6+5, should have been 7+6). Bloods late last week showed hormone climbing only very slowly, repeat scan on Monday showed heart had stopped.
So now I'm waiting to MC again, and I'm terrified. I read through my medical notes and sac is 3x size of the one I MC'd in Feb (which was an "easy" MC). DH is away this week & next and I'm petrified I'm going to start bleeding heavily while he's away, but I don't want to do an ERPC until he can be there with me. I was thinking of trying acupuncture to get things moving but I'm too scared. I just want it all to be over so we can start again.

Hi Charlie welcome to the forum.

I'm so sorry to hear about your 1st mc and that another is on it's way. I know you must be heartbroken.

All the ladies on here are really lovely and we will support you through as much as we can!

I don't have much knowledge of acupuncture bringing fwd a mc but it may help you to relax a little. Is there a friend or relative who can be on strandby for next week if things do progress while DH is away?

How long is the wait for ERPC? Can you ask to have it done before DH goes away?

Hugs to you xxx

Hello. Talked to Prof. Q and she emailed me a letter to take to my GP

So continue with cyclogest and take clexane from early scan and knowing things are in the right place. Both until 12 weeks...

Hopefully my GP will be OK with prescribing otherwise need to contact them again...