How long did you wait to try and concieve?

northshore25 · January 2010

Hi ladies,

I know you have all been asked this question a million times but I am really looking for "real" answers. I had my d&c on Dec. 1 and got my first AF on Jan 6. My hubby and I are really anxious to start trying again. My OB recommended waiting one cycle and today I had a physical with my family practice doctor and she recommended 3 months. That is kind of a huge difference in my opinion. I know everyone is different but could you tell me your story. I woudl really appreciate some real life experiences. Thanks! Have a great day everyone.

northshore25 · January 2010

Sorry, this was supposed to go on "pregnant after a loss". Didn't work out quite right:)

Mrs. Diss · January 2010

I'm so sorry for your loss!

My OB said to wait 3 cycles after my D&C (before we new it was molar), and one cycle after my chemical pregnancy.

epopp85 · January 2010

First, let me say that I am very sorry for your loss.

As you can see from my siggy, we basically got pg every other month. My problem was not getting pg, it was staying that way. After our 3rd loss, I went through testing and was dx with a blood clotting disorder. Our losses were not because we did or did not wait long enough in between. I know a lot of girls on here that got pg again before even getting their next AF and have healthy pregnancies and babies.

With a natural m/c, most doctors will say 1-3 months and it seems to be based more on the emotional state of the couple than their physical state. However, since you had to have a D&C, there may be phsical reasons that your doctor is wanting you to wait the extra time.

I hope that helps you. GL in your TTC.

lkstor · January 2010

we can answer here, too

so sorry to hear about your loss!

i had to wait 3 cycles after my ectopic before TTC. i think we were ready mentally earlier than that, but the time passed very quickly.

Stellar1 · January 2010

I found out I miscarried on 3/18/2008 and had my d&c the next day on 3/19. I got my first period post d&c on CD42. We didn't try that first month waiting for my period but we started right after that and I got pregnant in July. (3 months actively ttc). GL!!!!!!!!