Miscarriage at 5 weeks

[binkybunny]

I'm just going through my first mc. I started heavily bleeding yesterday afternoon and haven't stopped. I'm 5 weeks pregnant and have been trying for a year to get pregnant. We have 1 DD who we conceived within in a few weeks of deciding to try for a baby so we were shocked when it took so long to get the bro this time.

I'm absolutely heartbroken at this loss but feel a bit like I'm overreacting as I'm so early on. The pain in my stomach and back is awful too and I dread going to the loo as I start crying at the sight of the blood. Going for a scan in the morning at epu but I know it won't show anything.

My DH and family have been wonderful although my in laws asked if I'd lost the baby because of carried in training for a triathlon after I found out I was pregnant. This isn't true though is it? I made sure my heart rate stayed reasonable and I didn't overexert myself.

I just want to get this over with now and try and get back to normal. Does anyone know when I can start to run again? Obviously don't feel like it right now but I need something to look forward to.

Hey, I'm so sorry for your loss. I recently went through a miscarrage at 8 weeks over the weekend so can relate on some level to what you're going through. First of all I want to reassure you, it wasn't your fault. Many women continue to exercise during pregnancy, I was watching loose women yesterday and a woman was on who ran around 13 miles on her due date and ran this distance almost daily, and she went on to have a healthy baby. It has nothing to do with your training. Don't think you're over reacting, a loss is a loss, allow yourself to grieve, your body is going through a lot and your hormones are most likely all over the place. Pamper yourself, look after yourself, give yourself time to be sad, but know when it is time to put yourself back on track in life- only do this when you're ready. If you need some time off work- take it, if you want to cry-cry, just because your baby was small doesn't take away from the fact it was your baby, you're allowed to grieve. Speak to someone you know who's gone through the same thing, you're more than welcome to speak to me on private message (I've found this helpful). Also think about speaking to a miscarrage counseller or joining a support group if there is one in your hospital. There's so much support there out for you, take it if you need it.
Wish you all the best with your scan tomorrow
Katie x

So sorry for your loss.
Horrible to suggest it was because of training for your triathlon- any doctor will tell you that. So they're saying it's your fault? Horrid and totally wrong.
Take care of yourself

I'm so sorry for your loss. I personally don't believe your training will have had anything to do with it. Professional athletes carry on training when pregnant and they say you're ok to carry on doing what you're used to.

With regards to getting back to running I've generally waited about a week after things started off and started back with a shortish, gentle run. Personally I find running very beneficial for my mental state and needed to get back to it. It also gae me something else to focus on.

Be kind to yourself.

I'm so Sorry for your loss, it wasn't your fault!

I found B6 & iron vitamins helped me! It does help to talk about it & unfortunately you will be surprised to learn some ppl you know have experienced this aswell! All the Best!

Sending Love💕

Thank you ladies. I've tried replying but it won't let me post!

Still trying to post but it just won't let me. Thank you all and sorry for your loss.

keeponrunning a week gives me some hope. I'm going to book an easy Duathlon for the end of October to give me something to look forward to.

My in laws are pretty tactless but it hit a nerve last night.

Hopefully this posts this time!