Intro to board, 9 months trying with 2 losses.

electricdoctor83

I'm not sure where I fit in, so I'll intro here

My name is Jessica and I have a 20 month old son, Jack.  We had no issues getting pregnant with him and our issues are quite surprising this time around for us.  I thought I'd have a newborn by now, haha!

We started TTC #2 the beginning of August 2010 and I've had 2 early losses...one in October and one last week   Both were around 4-5 weeks.  I go in on Friday to find out the "plan" with my OB of what we are going to start testing for.

I had some CD3 and 7DPO bloodwork last cycle and it was all normal.  My progesterone level was 23 at 7DPO and then dropped to 9 at 11DPO when I had my HCG tested...I lost that pregnancy.  We are not sure if it was progesterone related or not.  My HCG was only 7 at 11DPO.

I chart and use OPK's although I don't do it every month, I've taken a few months off to just "relax" and see what happens.  I'll probably participate in this board more after Friday when I find out what my OB wants to do or if I get referred to a RE.  It's only been 9 cycles and 9 months so I'm not sure how aggressive my OB will want to be.  I'm willing to do anything to get and stay pregnant, I can't take any more losses.

By the way, DH is 27 and I am 25

jennykg1477

Welcome!  I am so sorry for your losses.  I hope that you are able to find the reason behind the miscarriages soon so that you can get your sticky baby.

miblue

I am 25 too with an 18 month old son, so very similar to you. We have been trying for 6 months (our first son was very easy to conceive, too). I can't imagine having 2 losses , I'm so sorry! 

I just joined this board recently as well as the anxiety is really getting to me and I need to vent and talk with others in a similar situation. I don't know if you're like me but I really can't handle anymore birth announcements or pregnancy announcements via FB. 

electricdoctor83

miblue...I do have a hard time with pregnancy announcements.  I am happy for them but bitterly sad for myself.  I am just upset that I've lost 2 babies (even if they were only a bundle of cells since they were early losses) and here I see at least one facebook announcement a week.  It stings.

I just keep telling myself their pregnancy doesn't affect my ability to get pregnant or stay pregnant. 

miblue

Yes, I have to tell myself that too. I'm glad that I've recently realized a few friends are in a similar position, one who has been trying a lot longer than me, too. Another friend said that it took her 2 years to get pregnant with her second. I do appreciate being able to feel like I'm not the only one in the same boat. 

pharmacygirl

I am sorry to hear of your loses. And yes this will be a good board for you.  Everyone is so caring and helpful and welcoming.  Hopefully you won't have to be here long.

racampbell1

I'm so sorry for your losses.  I know how you feel, I've had two in the past five months myself.  It really stinks.  I hope you get some answers soon.  On the up side, you are really young so you've got time to figure this stuff out.  It might not  make you feel better to hear that, I don't mean to be insensitive, I just mean that you don't have the added pressure of over 35 like some of us so at least that is on your side.  Hang in there, t&p that your sticky baby comes to you soon. 

electricdoctor83

racampbell1:

I'm so sorry for your losses.  I know how you feel, I've had two in the past five months myself.  It really stinks.  I hope you get some answers soon.  On the up side, you are really young so you've got time to figure this stuff out.  It might not  make you feel better to hear that, I don't mean to be insensitive, I just mean that you don't have the added pressure of over 35 like some of us so at least that is on your side.  Hang in there, t&p that your sticky baby comes to you soon. 

Not insensitive at all...I do have age on my side right now.  I'm sorry for your losses too