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Sustaining

jensor86jensor86 member
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Hi everyone.  I'm new to this board as well and thought I'd give a discussion a shot.  My husband and I have been TTC for over seven years.  We have been pregnant twice in the last year, but lost both.  My most recent loss was two weeks ago at 8 weeks.  We're devastated, but trying to move on.  At this point, we're just not sure what to do because at first, the problem was getting pregnant, but now the problem seems to be keeping the baby.  I know that it is mostly out of our control, but is there anything, ANYTHING, that can help sustain a pregnancy? 

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Re: Sustaining

  • jensor86jensor86 member
    Thank you mrandmrsk91011.  After my recent m/c my OB ran a test to see if there was a type of acid in my body that was causing the losses, but it came back negative (thankfully).  She's referred me to an infertility specialist - would that be considered the same thing as a reproductive endocrinologist? 
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  • salsa_wifeysalsa_wifey member

    *living children mentioned*

     

    I went through something similar with my first two pregnancies - both early losses.  I knew I could get pregnant but felt there was something that kept me from staying pregnant.  I requested full cycle testing from my OB but they denied me until I had three losses.  I couldn't sit and wait for another loss so I found a RE on my own.  He did full cycle testing and said everything was normal but I was considered high risk due to my RA.  I was told to take a few things for "no harm no foul" but he wasn't convinced my case needed them.  I went on to have two perfect pregnancies after.

    I guess to answer your question, it depends on if there is an issue.  It could just be what my OB and RE called "flukes" that you had two losses in a row.  It sometimes just happens and there is no reason.  Other times there is a reason.

    I would suggest scheduling a consultation appointment with your OB.  Discuss your concerns and how long you've been TTC.  See if they are willing to do full cycle testing or if they have a three loss policy.  If not, look into an RE.  Check to see what insurance covers so you aren't suprised by any huge expenses though.  Good luck and I'm so sorry for your losses.

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    BFP #1: 11/25/2007, EDD 7/28/2008 - Missed m/c (blighted ovum) 12/6/2007 6w3d, D&C 1/3/2008.
    BFP #2: 4/2008 - Natural m/c at 6w.
    Met with RE in 5/2008 full cycle analysis and SA normal. Not considered high risk for blood clots but prescribed 1 baby aspirin a day precautionary during TTC and Progesterone suppositories during 1st trimester of pregnancy.
    BFP #3: 10/17/2008. EDD 6/23/2009,  Third time's the charm! Healthy baby boy born 6/27/2009 via emergency c-section.
    BFP #4: 6/14/2011. Healthy baby boy born 2/16/2012 via elective c-section.
    BFP #5: 1/15/2014. EDD 9/22/2014.     2/17/14:.We have a BABY!!! Heart rate 167 and measuring on time. 3/10/14 u/s #2 baby measuring perfectly at 12 weeks at heart rate of 166. NT u/s was normal. Maternit21 blood draw on 3/5/14. Results back on 3/19 - Normal.  It's a BOY!!!  4/10/14 at 16 weeks, 3 days discovered baby's heart stopped at 15 weeks, 6 days. D&C 4/11/14.  Pathology results were all normal.  New information on 8/11/14 - blood test revealed 1/3 of babys blood was in mine caused, most likely, by a tear in the placenta from extreme coughing.  Doctor believes this to be the cause of death.  Repeat D&C and Hysteroscopy scheduled for 8/19/14.  My Chart

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  • cherylanddougcherylanddoug member
    Welcome and I'm sorry for your losses.  After my first MC I began drinking Pom juice every morning, I ended up with a healthy baby the first cycle we tried.  I can't guarantee that's what did it, but it definitely didn't hurt.  I stopped drinking it a few months into my 1st pregnancy.  I will start drinking it again when we TTC.  Also are you taking a prenatal vitamin with DHA?
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  • cherylanddougcherylanddoug member
    Also, I am taking red raspberry leaf tea in capsule form. I began it in hopes of speeding the miscarriage process, but I ended up with a d&e because based on my previous mc I probably had 2 weeks before it would be over. In my research it seems there are many benefits to the email reproductive system, so I'm going to keep with it.
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  • jensor86jensor86 member
    salsa_wifey - thanks for the information.  I didn't know full cycle testing was an option so that is definitely something I'll look into.  And thanks for the insurance advice - I wish I would have done that earlier on too, but I'll definitely make sure to do it before full cycle testing. 
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  • jensor86jensor86 member
    cherylanddoug - I have been taking a prenatal vitam for about three years just in preparation.  At this point, I'm willing to try anything so I'll pick up some pom juice.  I'll look into the red raspberry leaf tea too.  Thanks.
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