Previous mmc and now pregnant?

joemunson · September 2015

I had a mmc last February. We found out at our 12 week appointment when they couldn't find a heartbeat or any signs of a baby. I eventually had a D&C cuz my body just wasn't getting the message and I had HG. Now we're pregnant again and it feels different (less tired, no HG) but I'm still worried that nothing is happening in there. Anyone else experience this?

vinerie · September 2015

Hello...I'm very sorry for your loss. I haven't gone through a difficult experience like that, but I know others on here have and may be of support to you. In fact, there is another thread on the front page that addressed your topic; you may want to start there. Also, there is a TTC After a Loss board, too.

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12629513/miscarriages-and-starting-over#latest

Best of luck on a H&H journey for you!

Cassandramariec · September 2015

Similar in my case. I went in for an US at 8w last December, and it turned out to be a BO. I didn't want to have a DC so I waited it out. I didn't MC until 14w-- six weeks later. My body definitely missed the memo there.

Now, I look at that percentage chart sticky board, and it's somewhat encouraging, but until the US, it doesn't mean much. My body has quite well proven to me that it can be oblivious, and lack of MC doesn't necessarily mean all is well.

In the mean time, I am trying to think positive, but it's in the back of my mind. That I could be excited over something that isn't there. My 8w US is just days away and I am both excited, and worried. I handled it well in the moment last year, but knowing all the pain since, I'm afraid of how we will take another disappointment if it happens.

nbgmom · September 2015

So sorry for your losses. Do your pregnancies this go round feel similar or different? Other than the HG what other symptoms did you have with your mmc?

finnybooboo · September 2015

Haven't had a MMC but had an early miscarriage at 5 weeks in July. I'm terrified for my first appt this week.

TheThornBird · September 2015

Same here. MMC in June at 12 weeks (baby had died at 8 weeks- thanks body for letting me walk around an entire month without knowing!) I don't feel nearly as bad this time around- no real nausea or morning sickness, normal energy, less weight gain. I like to think it's because I'm being more healthy this time around (eating right and exercising), but who knows.

I also wonder if it's some sort of placebo effect- the second I found out I had a MMC, all my pregnancy symptoms went away. I literally had morning sickness that day, and after I found out it went away, even though my D&C wasn't until later on. So I'm curious if it's because I think symptoms are all in my head so I don't feel them anymore, or if I haven't accepted that I'm pregnant yet since I could lose the baby again, so I'm not feeling symptoms. It does worry me sometimes, so I understand how you feel.

Of course, watch that we all jinxed it and wake up tomorrow vomiting all over ourselves and unable to get out of bed

blaisdew · September 2015

Hello!

I also had a MMC just in July, and am pregnant again. I was 12 weeks when I had an appointment confirming there had been no development past 6 weeks. I had my first appointment on Tuesday at just over 7 weeks, and my doctor said everything looks great, but he caught a heartbeat right away and then couldn't find it again.... He was using a portable transabdominal device, so he said it just wasn't clear enough but rescheduled us to return when we are almost 9 weeks, just to be sure everything is okay. I am SO nervous because of what we went through last time, so I totally understand. As far as symptoms, I have been extremely tired but not as nauseous this time. I think every pregnancy is just different, plus it's less shocking this time to feel so crappy, so it seems less intense.

I hope everything goes well for you this time around.

beckyboo87 · September 2015

Hi. I also had a MMC in May 2014 and requires the surgical option. I found out at 12 week US no heartbeat and baby stopped developing at 7 weeks. Last time I felt so sick and this time it's much better. I'm just exhausted and have sore boobs! I am so anxious this time, but I try to think silent MC are rare and usually a MC comes with symptoms. So I'm trying to think as long as I continue like this I should be ok. But until that 12 week scan I won't rest easy!!
I wish you all the best in your pregnancy!

folamiji · September 2015

I too experienced a loss and got pregnant quicker than I thought I would. So far everything with munchkin is on track and looking good. I do have to take progesterone which may have been part of the reason I had a m/c before or the fact that I didn't know for so long because I didn't really have any signs and irregular periods were common for me. I wish you the best of luck! I still freak myself out though I'm sure until I reach the end of the first trimester.

linzandjer11 · September 2015

I've had two losses around the 9wk mark this year and got pregnant again accidentally much sooner than we had planned. I'm taking steps to be healthy and smart, but i don't think i'll really "feel pregnant" until the second trimester. I'm trying to keep a "if i make it that far" mentality and not start planning anything until i get a confirmation that there's a baby in there.

babycakes8214 · September 2015

Hi,

I had a mmc in May of this year. I had very minor spotting, comparable to implantation bleeding at 6 weeks 4 days. They saw me the next day and did an ultrasound and found a heartbeat. A strong one! I felt so much better. The following week they called and said that the radiologist was concerned about a "dent" that was in the gestational sac. They wanted a follow up ultrasound 2 weeks from the last one. Suddenly over that next weekend, all of my symptoms disappeared. I knew that something was wrong. My fears were confirmed when I was 8 weeks 5 days pregnant that the baby's heart stopped beating shortly after my last appointment. Probably only a day or two.

This time around I am trying so hard to stay positive but it is not easy. What does help is knowing that I am not alone. That is one reason why these forums are so amazing. You find people you can connect with, that you can relate to and they make you feel less alone.

Sending lots of hugs and thoughts and prayers for a healthy and happy 9 months for all of us!

Cassandramariec · September 2015

@nbgmom My symptoms did not go away during the 6 weeks of knowing there was no baby and just waiting. Everything feels the same this time-- same low level nausea, same RLS, same peeing, same acne flare ups. Some of it even same in timing. Even the same timing of 1st appointment and US (tomorrow! So excited/nervous). It's a weird feeling, but I'm telling myself that it's the same because this is just how my body handles those early hormones, but something different would have been a relief. I just won't know or feel at ease until tomorrow's US. I'm glad it's soon.

ldavis615 · September 2015

I had an 11 week gestational miscarriage in February. The baby had stopped developing at 5 weeks and it took my body another week to get the memo. I did not need a D&C. This pregnancy feels the same so far, but I am only 5 weeks right now.

I am trying not to worry, but I just cannot help it.

Cassandramariec · September 2015

Update: successful first ultrasound-- huge relief! Praying you ladies have a similar experience soon!

dcd95 · October 2015

I know how you feel. Within the last year I've had two mc. And now I'm pregnant again. Both times were around 7 wks. And I'll be 7 wks on monday so it's a little nerve-racking

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