We had a child just over 3 years ago, been trying to have a second child since. We managed to get pregnant 3 times since, each time I have suffered a miscarriage. I'm so scared that it won't happen for us. I've just turned 40. Been referred to the miscarriage unit for tests, referral went Wednesday, waiting for an appointment. Anyone been through the same thing and come out the other side. I want to cry, finding this so hard and my anxiety is going through the roof, so scared we won't be able to have another one. So grateful we have one child already, I know a lot of people are not even that lucky but still heartbroken we have lost three since xx
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3rd miscarriage in a row, so scared we won't have another child
helsxx · 02/06/2022 20:20
username2023 · 02/06/2022 21:25
I feel your pain. We had DC1 no problem, now it's been 2 years and 5 losses.
Are you taking anything? How far along are your losses if you don't mind me asking?
Just to say, my referral took 5 months but hopefully yours won't be so long. They took bloods which took 6 weeks to come back. I've had a positive for sticky blood so I need another check but other than that I've not seen the consultant. Since the referral I had 2 losses (22 weeks and 6 weeks).
I can't give you a success story (yet 🙏🏻) but you aren't alone.
username2023 · 02/06/2022 21:25
I feel your pain. We had DC1 no problem, now it's been 2 years and 5 losses.
Are you taking anything? How far along are your losses if you don't mind me asking?
Just to say, my referral took 5 months but hopefully yours won't be so long. They took bloods which took 6 weeks to come back. I've had a positive for sticky blood so I need another check but other than that I've not seen the consultant. Since the referral I had 2 losses (22 weeks and 6 weeks).
I can't give you a success story (yet 🙏🏻) but you aren't alone.
username2023 · 02/06/2022 22:49
My last loss was Monday at 6 weeks too (what a shitty thing to be bonded by).
I was due to get my blood thinners but because the tests wasn't getting darker they tested my HCG and saw it was too low for gestation so I didn't start them. At this stage it would have been a trial because I need to have follow up bloods to confirm it (needs 2 positive blood tests 12 weeks apart to confirm sticky blood). I will meet my consultant soon and perhaps get some ready for when/if I next get a BFP. Although tbh I don't think they would have made a difference this time. We know the reason for 2 of my losses and it wasn't to do with any health concerns of mine.
I also have progesterone. Again, I'm going to see my consultant to see if I should take them sooner (perhaps after ovulation rather than from BFP).
I'm ok but not really ok, if that makes sense. But I will be ok. How r u?
Justsaying22 · 02/06/2022 22:57
I had three miscarriages in a row. I went private and they did all sort of blood tests for sticky blood and gene issues and scans and could not find any reason for them, but the next time I tried, the fertility consultant I saw recommended I took a mini aspirin and had my son. Sending you a big hug. I remember the feelings of anxiety. I found it hard to get through my fourth pregnancy as I was so stressed by the whole process by then x
MarmiteCoriander · 02/06/2022 23:10
I'm so sorry for your losses OP. My 1st pregnancy had patau syndrome (trisomy 13) and I had TFMR. I then went on to have a MC's. I then MC again with IVF and the 2nd IVF didn't get pregnant at all. No living children and 12yrs TTC. I was referred to the recurrent MC clinic, waited and waited, and after 6mths- told I didn't qualify as the 1st lost wasn't technically an MC! Despite the foetus having a major genetic issue and I would have likely MC's down the line!
Did you get any of the MC's tested for genetics? The 3rd would certainly have qualified to have DNA testing done. No real words of wisdom, other than if you can afford private- even to get the basic tests done- do it. NHS waits are awful in most areas. Best of luck x
Justsaying22 · 02/06/2022 23:11
No they didn’t do any tests to see if it would be safe. the consultant said that not all sticky blood issues show up on blood tests and advised me to take the mini aspirin. By then I was feeling extremely pessimistic about the whole thing.. all my miscarriages were early. The latest one was at around 8 weeks in. After getting pregnant, on my fourth pregnancy, I remember going to a nhs hospital appt when I was pregnant and they queried why I was on the mini pill in a slightly off way. The nhs had not provided me with any investigations and so I was very firm in telling them that my consultant had recommended it.
username2023 · 02/06/2022 23:15
There's no treatment, just blood thinners (and asprin as PP said - forgot about that one) when I am pregnant. I'm not sure what you mean when you say can it happen again now I've miscarried?
Have you tried taking asprin? It's the first thing my consultant suggested. You need to take it while trying to conceive. Even if you don't have sticky blood I don't think asprin can hurt (although I'm not a doctor but read up on it). No prescription needed you can buy it over the counter for £1 or something. I take 150mg but I think I read others taking 75mg. It's dispersible asprin.
I've also read the book "it starts with the egg" which gives some info on what supplements to take and the science behind why. I read it because I feel at my age (nearly 40) it might be to do with egg quality too.
I'll let you know when I've worked out how to stay sane 🤣
Badlifeday · 03/06/2022 07:29
After a child and then 4 loses, I needed treatment to successfully have dc2 at 42. I was on lots of vitamins, baby aspirin, progesterone and steroids. Sounds more likely yours is a blood issue which would be the aspirin plus possibly some other medication to help with clotting (I'm thinking heparin? But I can't remember). My NHS miscarriage clinic did not come up with anything , but I was able to use those tests when I went private. TBH we just stuck the fees on our credit card. I would say I paid 2 grand all in, but prices will have increased now I'm sure.
best of luck OP and everyone on the thread who is still waiting. It's an awful time but can be worth it in the end.
helsxx · 02/06/2022 20:20
We had a child just over 3 years ago, been trying to have a second child since. We managed to get pregnant 3 times since, each time I have suffered a miscarriage. I'm so scared that it won't happen for us. I've just turned 40. Been referred to the miscarriage unit for tests, referral went Wednesday, waiting for an appointment. Anyone been through the same thing and come out the other side. I want to cry, finding this so hard and my anxiety is going through the roof, so scared we won't be able to have another one. So grateful we have one child already, I know a lot of people are not even that lucky but still heartbroken we have lost three since xx
zurala · 03/06/2022 08:38
I'm so sorry for your losses.
My first pregnancy was a miscarriage, then I had my daughter, then I had four more miscarriages at various gestations in 1st trimester
I went to st Mary's in Paddington and had tests and I have factor v Leiden, which is a blood clotting disorder. I then had injected blood thinners next time I got pregnant and had my son.
The doctor there says he didn't know how I had my daughter, but my mum who has never lost a baby had the tests after my diagnosis and also has fvl (it's inherited so had to have come from a parent) so I guess it doesn't always affect the baby.
JuniperandI · 04/06/2022 09:25
I'm so sorry for your losses. I don't have any advice but I'm currently suffering my third chemical pregnancy in a row and I wanted to tell you you're not alone.
helsxx · 04/06/2022 09:28
I am so sorry for your loss, it sucks having to go though all this. I'm hardly sleeping as I'm so worried it won't happen. Have you been referred also? X
JuniperandI · 04/06/2022 09:25
I'm so sorry for your losses. I don't have any advice but I'm currently suffering my third chemical pregnancy in a row and I wanted to tell you you're not alone.
Justsaying22 · 02/06/2022 23:11
No they didn’t do any tests to see if it would be safe. the consultant said that not all sticky blood issues show up on blood tests and advised me to take the mini aspirin. By then I was feeling extremely pessimistic about the whole thing.. all my miscarriages were early. The latest one was at around 8 weeks in. After getting pregnant, on my fourth pregnancy, I remember going to a nhs hospital appt when I was pregnant and they queried why I was on the mini pill in a slightly off way. The nhs had not provided me with any investigations and so I was very firm in telling them that my consultant had recommended it.
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