Anyone have a miscarriage at the start of trimester two due to a chromosone issue and go on to have a healthy baby in 2nd pregnancy?

[pmd1234]

Positive stories only please.

Hi,

I lost my baby girl at the end of trimester one at 13 weeks, it was week 15 when the miscarriage happened. They think it was due to trisomy 22.

Did anyone have a similar experience and go on to have a healthy baby in 2nd pregnancy?

Thanks xx

I had a MMC at 13 weeks, and then a second. We had some tests after the second and that baby had Edwards syndrome. I've since had a healthy baby. I wish you the very best of luck.

I had a mmc at 14 weeks, baby died at 11 weeks. We have no idea why, can only assume it was chromosomal. I have a 5 year old boy from before and am 29 weeks with a baby girl now who seems fine x

A friend gave birth to a stillborn baby who could not live due to chromosomal abnormalities at 24 weeks - the medical team had not expected the pregnancy to to progress as far as it did. I guess it was technically an abortion, as labour was induced, but I know my friend would never choose to think of it that way. She faced an awful decision, I'd never wish on anyone.

Her first baby now has a healthy sibling who regularly plays with my toddler.

There is definitely a chance you will go on to have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Have you had any genetic counselling to understand your future risks?

It is the third most common trisomy problem that causes miscarriage. Our consultant says that most people who have a miscarriage, lose the baby because of a trisomy issue, but they just never find out and put it down to bad luck.Yes both ok genetics wise hopefully, had the tests. Just so anxious about ttc again.

Hi,

Yes lost baby girl (Turner’s) at 13/14 weeks Dec 2022. Now 37 weeks pregnant with a baby boy, no issues and low risk. I won’t lie waiting for the 12 week scan was mental torture and I still had a lot of anxiety until after the 20 week anatomy scan but feeling a lot more relaxed now. In hindsight, I should have probably had some counselling to help manage the anxiety before/whilst ttc so I would recommend that if you haven’t done so already. It was also difficult because I was still mourning the loss of my first baby, whilst also happy to be pregnant again so lots of big emotions to process on top of pregnancy hormones, which is not a good mix!

Edit: Sorry, just to add I am really sorry for your loss. It is such a heartbreaking situation but their is hope and statistically most women do go to have healthy pregnancies.

Thanks for the lovely reply. It is so hard. Were you trying long after loss? I totally understand your feelings.Sorry for your loss too x

Congrats on your new pregnancy. Wish you so much joy.

So many hugs - its is scary, trying to conceive again after a miscarriage: I know that from personal experience, and I had panic attacks during my first trimester. My midwives were supportive and I was offered extra mental health support. Once I saw my healthy pregnancy cartwheeling around on the scans, though, I felt a lot better, but I also know that I will never stop being anxious about my toddler for the rest of my life! That thought gave me the courage to get on with TTC after my loss, and she has brought enough joy to offset any amount of worry.

It may be that you need a little more time to grieve and recover emotionally from your first loss, if the anxiety is currently putting you off trying again - or perhaps all these positive stories will inspire you to jump into bed! Be kind to yourself, whatever choices you make.

@pmd1234 Thank you! I didn’t want to try again straight away (partner did) but I needed time to heal physically/mentally so we left it 4 months. When we did ttc it only took 2 months to conceive, so not long at all.

I had a MMC at 16 weeks, baby girl passed around 13/14 had Down syndrome.

Currently pregnant with another baby girl 35 weeks. No issues x