Is it ok to try again straight after?

[Shivvyc5]

I had a miscarriage 2 weeks ago (8 weeks 3 days but baby had only measured 6 weeks 2 days and had a strong heartbeat at my scab) and literally just stopped bleeding 2 days ago (it was lighter and lighter). I’m feeling ok but what’s getting me through is the focus on of a new pregnancy!
At my follow up scan the sonographer said it was a complete miscarriage, my womb is in good shape but suggested waiting 1 cycle to try again! I want to try now! Advice please?!! I’m actually close to ovulation right now and would love to try again!

I'm sorry this happened to you

I think the 'wait one cycle' advice is just to allow your body to recover but if you want to go ahead there's nothing stopping you

Sorry for your loss. I think it helps with dating the new pregnancy if you have a period before you try again. I know exactly how you feel though, as soon as I came back from my ERPC we agreed to try again as soon as I'd had a period.
Good luck

They told me I could! If you haven't had a period first, can cause some anxiety as they will have no dates for the new pregnancy- though can just measure the baby to give you an EDD. I decided to wait til my first period. A new pregnancy was the only thing I could think of too- we very quickly conceived my little boy who is the light of my world.

It was such a dark time, hoping you have happy news soon. I am sorry for your loss. Wishing you well.

As pp say, you need to have had a normal period to date a new pregnancy properly.

Also it can be a few weeks after a miscarriage before you get a negative pregnancy test. If you don't wait you may get a false positive test which could be upsetting.

Hello. I’ve been having this same thought. So sorry you’ve been going through this @Shivvyc5.

I recently had an early loss and had to have a D&C as didn’t miscarry on my own. The doctor at the hospital said all the medical advice online is absolutely rubbish, and not to bother with anything you read online.

She said there’s no risk to starting again before your next period, but from ‘woman to woman’ she’d wait a couple of cycles as not knowing your dates can be incredibly stressful when you’ve been through a loss.

I feel exactly the same as you OP. Thinking about a new pregnancy is really helping me to get through this. I’m torn - in my head I know we should wait until after a period cause I don’t want dating stress, but in my heart, I really don't want to wait. Especially as we were lucky to fall the first time we tried.

I was also thinking, if you’re tracking ovulation (which I do with OPKs and temp), surely that’ll give you a pretty good idea of dating? I feel like the only way you wouldn’t know your dates at all is if you weren’t tracking anything.

Thank you so much to everyone for their responses. I actually ovulated day 14 after I started miscarrying. I had the negative pregnancy test, smiley face on ovulation stick, discharge and the desire to have sex!! It really upset me not trying right then as I felt my body really wanted it!! I felt if I miscarried again I’d end up blaming myself for not following the advice. So bring on my period and I’ll try again ASAP!!
Its a difficult journey but it’ll all be worth it for us in the end please God.

Id say to everyone to just go with your gut! I regret not trying yesterday as today I’m no longer ovulating! Best wishes to everyone 😊 xxx

@Shivvyc5 i only just saw your thread. I was going to say as long as you've got the negative test then go for it. The waiting a cycle is just for dating the pregnancy and that can be sorted. Sorry I didn't get to message before you stopped ovulating. I did get pregnant after 2 of my losses but they also resulted in losses which is pretty shit to deal with. I had 3 back to back losses in 10 months. Take good care of yourself OP and always go with your gut. Here's wishing your next cycle is the one for your rainbow 🌈 Try and find something to smile about today 💐💐

Hi! I wanted to add a question o this thread as I can't seem to add a new one. Hope that's ok :)

I got pregnant this month after my second round of ivf (ICSI).

We were over the moon, especially when the hcg initially rose super quickly but yesterday we had an increase of just 40 in a whole 6 days. Today it has risen 10 more.

Our clinic was abroad so we're having to rely on nhs for next steps. They've already said it's not a viable pregnancy and that we can talk about medication to induce the miscarriage tomorrow at my next appt.

I already know I want to try ivf again as soon as possible but is there a down side to having and induced rather than "natural" miscarriage for ivf? Should I wait?

Any advice or rays of hope gratefully received!

I had an urge to try again immediately but we waited a couple of months and I’m glad we did, it helped me recover mentally and get into a good headspace to handle another pregnancy.

I tried straight away, every time and by coincidence conceived twins those two cycles.
I will warn you the cervix can be a bit tender and you may have a bit of spotting. I found getting pregnant again a big healer for me.

DS was conceived immediately after a miscarriage. Very healthy pregnancy and baby.

Thanks so much to everyone for their responses. Wishing all those trying- a healthy future pregnancy and best wishes to all the moms who suffered losses.