I hate that I have to intro over here, and that any of us ever have to be here. I just had my second miscarriage on Friday. Last time was a MMC and I waited it out to let it happen it home and fortunately my body cooperated with no complications. That was in September with an EDD in April. This time I just wanted it over with so after finding no heartbeat on Friday morning (after spotting on Thursday night), we scheduled the d&c for Friday afternoon. Now I find myself alternating between being overcome with sadness and being SO angry. I just don't understand. I want answers.
So I have a few questions for you ladies. I have already been seeing a RE and had a basic infertility workup that came back with no answers (this was after ttc for a year) so my official diagnosis is unexplained infertility. Can anyone explain the difference in what they will be testing for after multiple miscarriages that is different than what they did for infertility? I did have the fetus sent for chromosome testing this time so maybe that will give us some insight. I plan on asking my doctors all these questions but is there anything that I should make sure I add to my list of questions that you've learned from experience?
The mad side of me wants to start taking action. The sad side of me wants to stay on the couch for a few more days and allow myself to grieve. How long did you take before going back to work?
Thank you in advance for your responses.
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Take the time you need. Everyone owe at their own speed, which has no right or wrong.
PG#1 - 3rd cycle BFP. Team Green. HELLP syndrome @ 34 weeks.
Later diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, possible link to HELLP.
PG#2 M/C 3/14 - Surprise BFP 2/13. Beta's doubled every 52 hours from 3w5d-5w5d
Viable pregnancy scan at 5w5d; 2nd u/s showed 2 days of growth in 7 but a HB of 120
3rd u/s on 3/10/14 had no HB and baby had only grown 7 days over 14
D&C 3/17/14 - complications - DX Retroflexed uterus, multiple tears to cervix
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I'm not sure what your RE tested for prior but there are other things that they can test. Even though I had only one loss, my doc was being proactive (due to AMA and 2nd tri loss) and ordered clotting and autoimmune tests. My RE had not done any of these. We did have testing on the placenta and her to find there was a chromosomal issue. I hope you can find some answers.
My union was able to get me bereavement for my missed time. I planned on taking it either way but am grateful that was granted.
Take care of yourself. Healing is the most important thing right now- physically and emotionally.
I'm so sorry for your losses. I don't have a lot of insight to your questions but am here for support. (Hugs)
BFP #1: 05/2012 DS born 12/30/12
BFP #2: 02/2014 Natural M/C 03/2014 @ 7 weeks
BFP #3: 06/2014 EDD: 02/17/2015 M/C @ 7w2d, D&E 7/15/14