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I didn't do anything different really. We hadn't told anyone we were pregnant when I miscarried at 10w and we waited until 14w this time to tell anyone. I was definitely more anxious and nervous about getting pregnant, but I tried to keep things as normal as possible. I still had wine, coffee (in moderate amounts), and kept taking my prenatal vitamins. I was lucky and got pregnant during that first cycle. I hope the same is true for you!!

I added a ton, ton, ton of vitamins. I haven't cut out caffeine, but I've cut way back to one a day. I'd like to cut it out though....we'll see. I've also been doing acupuncture, meditation, and yoga.....not so much for fertility, but moreso for my sanity.

I've been very good about taking prenatal vitamins, EPO, and baby aspirin. I'm also making sure not to overdose on coffee daily. Other than that, it's mostly just trying to relax and time things well

Lots of to you!!

My hopeful plan is to test when AF is late. I will probably tell those we told during our CP cycle. My support system with either news!

@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: first of all, I'm so sorry for your loss. Post m/c I definitely felt differently about TTC, & in some ways a little more desperate. I'm an AMA (older) mama-to-be, & having a m/c scared me that now it wasn't even just about getting pregnant, but staying pregnant. The good changes were that I found a 35+ prenatal vitamin from Rainbow Light which may have helped as it is higher in some B vitamins, which I've heard can be helpful. I had just been diagnosed with hypothyroid & got on thyroid meds as we got pg the 1st time (hypothyroid can cause problems getting/staying pg) so now had stabilized my thyroid function by the time I got pg again. I have been getting acupuncture treatments to balance my baby making/growing energies and have just tried to be healthy while I was charting (temping & opks) to learn more about my cycles. We were actually referred by the OB who saw me post m/c to an RE b/c of the combo of my age & the m/c but we didn't get around to any treatments before getting pg on our own. The huge bonus, though, to being under an RE's care right now is that I believe they are WAY more responsive & willing to keep a closer eye on our progress. Oh, & maybe this would be considered obsessive of me, but I've gotten 5 beta hcg tests done with this pregnancy, as I needed to keep an eye on how my levels were doubling. We are finally at the point where u/s can give us reassurance, so I'll be stepping away from the beta draws.
I had just told my family we were pg when we lost the 1st baby, & while I felt bad "taking it back", they were absolutely critical to my grieving process. We ended up telling DH's parents about our loss & they, too were so kind & comforting to us, so I am glad we did. I have again told my parents & sister, for the same reason... I wanted to share the happy news & ask for their prayers, but to have my support system in place in case we lost this baby. We are at 6w1d so, still cautiously optimistic. I'll be waiting a little longer to tell friends, I think, & as long as possible to tell coworkers.

I have thought a lot about this since I just finally got my first post D &C AF. I honestly don't know how it will be different other than waiting to tell parents and siblings until I have my first ultrasound. I have a lot of trepidation about this...there is not much I could have done differently other than to give it over wholly and completely to God.