https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:01:06 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-suffered-multiple-mcs#post-986799 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 10:11:23 +0000 Mrs.Someone 986799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Alright, I'm back and I have time to really respond. Sorry, I forgot the link above was to a Gold post that you may not be able to read.</p> <p>First of all, yes please go to a doctor ASAP and get checked out. I know it sucks to continue to be poked and prodded, but its important to make sure everything is going OK. Also, it helps for insurance purposes to "get it on the books" so to speak.</p> <p>I had my second loss a few weeks ago, at around the same point that you're having it. I found out it was inevitable at just under 5 weeks. Its rough. After the first loss, you're told its a fluke and it happens. But after the second you start to think that something is really wrong.</p> <p>After my first loss, I started seeing a naturopath. She tested me for low progesterone, MTHFR, and Hashimoto's (knowing I was hypothyroid). I have all three. Unfortunately, treating those three was still not enough to prevent my second m/c. </p> <p>After the second, she suspected it could be an autoimmune issue, so I was tested for other autoimmune issues (they often compound on eachother). I also had a food sensitivities test. Once everything came back, I was put on baby aspirin (for the autoimmune stuff), a strict diet to eliminate all gluten and other foods I came back as highly sensitive to, as well as an anti-inflammatory powder. The idea is to reduce inflammation in hopes of creating a good environment for implantation. But this is a pretty alternative treatment, as I was recently told by an RE.</p> <p>The RE suggested karyotyping and a few other genetic tests, but we have decided not to do those at this time since I think many of the tests she suggested would lead to IVF if positive. She also felt the need to tell me that losses just happen with Hashimoto's and there is nothing you can do about it :( (SO glad I'm seeing the ND instead).</p> <p>Its different for everyone, but I decided I would rather have as much testing as possible in hopes of preventing this from happening again. It is such an awful thing to go through, especially after trying so long to get pregnant in the first place. <a href="http://www.acfs2000.com/basic_services/repeated-pregnancy-loss-habitual-abortion.html">Here is a link</a> that LovelyPlum shared with me that was really helpful in describing what to test for after multiple losses. </p> <p>We were suggested to take a month off after each loss, since they were so early. We didn't after the first and it took another 6 months to get pregnant again. After the second we needed the time off for testing and emotional healing. I would recommend taking at least that one month off, but if you're emotionally ready for it, I don't think more is necessary.</p> <p>Please reach out to me if you need anything. This is a rough thing to go through, and the ladies here at HB have been my biggest support system. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-suffered-multiple-mcs#post-986276 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 22:50:57 +0000 Mrs.Someone 986276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So sorry to hear you're going through this :( I started this thread a few weeks ago, it may help:</p> <p><a href="http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recurrent-miscarriages-2#postform" rel="nofollow">http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recurrent-miscarriages-2#postform</a></p> <p>I'll post more here about my story soon, heading out now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-suffered-multiple-mcs#post-986204 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 21:50:33 +0000 LovelyPlum 986204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am so sorry lady. Huge hugs.</p> <p>Please see an OB. Even if you want to look around a bit for a new one, it is really important. Have you seen someone since you r most recent loss? After my second, my doctor said I could wait a bit to come in and discuss next steps, but since I had an appointment lined up the following week, I went n pretty quickly.</p> <p>My doctor drew a bunch of blood work-I know he checked prolactin and thyroid. He also did an HSG to check my tubes and flush out my system. I also asked about clotting disorders and am on a baby aspirin regimen for that. @Mrs. Someone has also had two losses, and I know her doctor is running a bunch of tests as well. You might send her a message to see what they all are, or maybe she will chime in here.</p> <p>We were told to take one month off, and I got pregnant the next cycle (a few weeks ago). Waiting was the hardest thing ever, but since my losses were back to back, my body was so nutrient depleted and off kilter hormone wise that it was 100% the right decision. During the time off, I also had progesterone draws done, and I'm now on prometrium during this pregnancy as well. I also know that the second mc completely wrecked me emotionally. I had a horrible time coping, and it has only been with counseling and medication that I was able to feel more normal again. </p> <p>This is really, really hard stuff. And to me, the second one is so much harder because not only are you grieving a loss, but I also.felt like I was in a strange new world.where nothing made sense and everything was scary. I had no idea what came next, and I questioned everything. I still do-I was in the hospital this week wondering f i was going to lose a third. But there are lots of wonderful ladies here who have been through this hell and come out on the other side with the ultimate prize: a sweet baby to hold. Please know that you are not alone, and reach out anytime you need! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-suffered-multiple-mcs#post-986170 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 21:26:59 +0000 Torchwood 986170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So sorry for your loss. </p> <p>I had a m/c at 9.5 weeks (no d&amp;c, but they gave me pills, so not sure if it qualifies as natural), and they said to wait a couple cycles. I was like you, and couldn't stand waiting, so we didn't. My understanding was that it was mostly for emotional reasons and to date a future pregnancy. Emotionally I needed to try again, and I figured that if it's inconvenient to date later, I don't really care. We're in our second cycle ttc since that. </p> <p>Seems like it might be nice to have a thread for post-m/c poas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-suffered-multiple-mcs#post-986168 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 21:25:00 +0000 blackbird 986168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry to hear this :(</p> <p>I would definitely see an OB and inquire about testing if you want it. I was diagnosed with a treatable clotting issue after my second mc, and I'm SO glad I did because it enabled me to carry to term with my third pregnancy. I also got extra monitoring which was very helpful for my worrisome mind </p> <p>We were only told to wait one cycle with natural mc. </p> <p>Hope you can get an answer! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-suffered-multiple-mcs#post-986166 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 21:22:27 +0000 delight 986166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry for your losses. After my mc which was a natural one around 7w, we were not told we had to wait. We started trying right away and were pregnant on the third cycle after the mc. I made sure I went to my doctor right away and had bloods drawn ASAP. I think it would be good if you lined up an OB or a family doctor to talk to now. Or at least so you had someone so you could go in right away next time you get pregnant. Best wishes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-suffered-multiple-mcs#post-986161 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 21:18:35 +0000 Pancakes 986161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Shopaholic Thanks! I had bloodwork scheduled to check levels this week anyway, but I didn't hear back with the results yet. Gotta love military furloughs!</p> <p>@T.H.O.U @FutureMrsMCK Thanks for your support! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-suffered-multiple-mcs#post-986136 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 21:08:32 +0000 lovehoneybee 986136@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry for your losses. </p> <p>I would definitely see an OB. @Running Elley: , @princessbaby: , and @lovelyplum: might have some insight about what sort of tests/steps an OB might take in the case of recurrent miscarriages. </p> <p>As for timing...after we miscarried we were told to wait at least a month for dating purposes, and for emotional healing. We didn't wait, and got pregnant again with our son 3 cycles later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-suffered-multiple-mcs#post-986134 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 21:04:34 +0000 T.H.O.U. 986134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry. I think it's up to you if you want to see someone. It seems like the advice on how long to wait varies. We were told just one cycle so maybe you could ask an OB about starting sooner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-suffered-multiple-mcs#post-986125 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 21:01:19 +0000 shopaholic 986125@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pancakes: {{{HUGS}}} Have you been to any doctor yet to just check and confirm this m/c? I'd do that at least call one and have them check your bloodwork for levels. I'm so sorry hun. I don't have experience w/multiple m/c's but I have been there with one. I asked the Dr. about the "why" for waiting, and basically was told it was just easier for them to be sure when your DD and how far along you are when you do get pregnant again. But I hear the first 3-4 months after m/c is the most fertile, so we DTD like crazy after. Best of luck hun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-suffered-multiple-mcs#post-986117 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 20:57:17 +0000 Pancakes 986117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, I'm experiencing my second miscarriage this year. First was a blighted ovum that I found out about through u/s around 7-8 weeks, ended in a D&amp;C almost 4 weeks later.</p> <p>This time, I started bleeding heavily about 1.5 weeks after BFP.</p> <p>We just moved, so I don't have a regular OB, and I am not sure what to do next: should I see an OB in hopes that they can determine a problem and a solution? Should I wait a few cycles before trying again? After my D&amp;C, we were told to wait 3 cycles, and then it took 6 to get the BFP that was this cycle...so it kind of kills me to think about waiting again.</p> <p>I'd appreciate any advice or even just hearing your story! </p>