TW Success after CP?

MissAmeliaPond · January 2016

*TW Chemical Pregnancy Discussed*

Hi Ladies! Congratulations on your healthy pregnancies!

I am currently going through a chemical pregnancy. This was my first pregnancy and sadly, I only knew I was pregnant for two days before I found out it was ending on New Year's day. I'm still feeling pretty sad, and I'm looking for some encouraging stories, even if anecdotal.

So my question is, did anyone have a CP prior to getting your sticky BFP? How long did it take to get your BFP after your CP? Did you do anything different or special that cycle to encourage a healthy pregnancy?

Thanks in advance for your advice.

cmerribury · January 2016

I didn't have a CP, but had two late miscarriages between my son and this pregnancy. I know how hard this can be, it's really upsetting and it will take you time to heal. I'm now 28 weeks, so I'm proof that it's totally possible to have a happy and healthy pregnancy after loss.

There is another board here called Pregnancy After a Loss, and the ladies there are amazing and supportive and really helped me when I needed it.

megstervt · January 2016

I had a CP in June and got pregnant in Oct. We took the summer off so were very lucky to get pregnant the second cycle after starting to try again. The only thing that was different was June was NTNP and October was TTC. My CP was my first pregnancy and it was/is difficult for me. I just keep telling myself that I have to trust my body knows what to do and for whatever reason that pregnancy wasn't viable. I'm very sorry for your loss.

MissAmeliaPond · January 2016

Thanks so much for the responses @cmerribury and @megstervt. I'm so happy for you both that you were able to achieve healthy pregnancies after loss. Thank you for sharing, it does help me feel better to hear success stories.

HopefulSinger · January 2016

I had almost the same experience. I found out I was pregnant on Christmas Eve only to lose the baby Christmas Day... I'm pretty sure it was a CP as well. It was my first pregnancy so I too am praying for the next one to stick and SOON! I've been a bit of a mess the last two weeks and it's definitely a roller coaster of emotions. Good luck to you.. So sorry for your loss

and_peggy · January 2016

I miscarried in May and got pregnant in August. Don't give up. It's a tough journey. I will never forget that sweet baby. It's okay to be emotional and sad. As PPs have said, check out the Loss boards on TB. They really helped during my hard time. Don't be afraid to open up to close friends. You might be surprised how many have gone through what you have. Sorry for your loss!

drea1016 · January 2016

I had a CP then got my BFP 2 cycles later. Currently 14 weeks. Good luck you!

WVUPetunia · January 2016

I had a CP in June. I found out I was pregnant about 3 days before it happened. We were supposed to take July off (but really just did NTNP), then TTC August and September, and I found out I was pregnant in mid-October.

It's heartbreaking, even when you've only known for a couple of days. Remember it's nothing that you did, and there's nothing you could have done to prevent it. That early, it was probably a chromosome issue. I know that's of little comfort, but it is true; I don't think there's anything that any of us who are pregnant did differently this time that resulted in a healthy pregnancy. It's all just biology.

Take care of yourself, and I wish you luck in your TTC journey!

MissAmeliaPond · January 2016

@NOLA520 @ahogan88 @WVUPetunia thank you so much for sharing your stories with me!

@HopefulSinger I'm so sorry you had to go through this during the holidays, too. Good luck to you!

mskeenan · January 2016

Hi there ! I don't have a success story yet but I am hoping I will soon! I experienced a chemical pregnancy in September after months of fertility treatments . It was devastating and I am still sad about it . The pain gets better though with time . I will always love that baby . Take good care of yourself and don't be afraid to reach out for help when you need it . I see a counselor who has talked me through the grief of it all. I also have told our families about it and they have been incredibly supportive . I'm so sorry for your loss .

pourmeanothermocktail · January 2016

I have a slightly different story. I am 15+4 with my 3rd pregnancy. I had two CPs much earlier, when I wasn't actively trying-one when I was 16 years old. I then spent years worrying that I was going to have problems conceiving and carrying to term when I was ready to be a mom, especially after being on HBC for thirteen years. But, I ovulated three weeks after stopping the pill, got my BFP two weeks later and other than one day of heavy spotting weeks ago, have had a non-eventful pregnancy so far, little leech is growing great. My midwife didn't even count my history of CP as any proof or increased likelihood of miscarriage or complications this time. So your chances of a happy pregnancy that results in an infant are great!

fleurdelakeview · January 2016

This is my third pregnancy. My first was a MMC about a year ago and my second was a chemical pregnancy in July. Then I got surprise pregnant in October and am due in July! You can definitely have success after a chemical pregnancy. I would talk to your doctor about whether or not to wait after just in case (my doc said I could go ahead and try again the next cycle if I wanted).

MissAmeliaPond · January 2016

Thank you for sharing your stories with me, ladies. I really appreciate it! I was cleared to try again right away, and I'm really hoping to get a sticky bean soon!

abrigham326 · January 2016

I had a miscarriage 6 days after BFP. 5 weeks later I was in the ER with severe pain from what I thought was complications from the miscarriage. Turns out I was pregnant again. We were shocked with the news and a little apprehensive about getting pregnant so soon after our loss. But thankfully all has gone well and I'm now 21 weeks along! I hope you get your sticky bean soon!

1faceinacrowd · February 2016

I had what I believe was a CP; I got my BFP a day after my missed period. It was faint, but definitely there. I took a few more tests throughout the week and thought it was odd that the line never got darker, and even looked lighter a few days later. On Halloween, exactly one week after my BFP, I started to spot in the morning. By 7:00 that night, DH and I were in the ER at the women's hospital. My HCG was already down to 4, and there was no trace of anything on my ultrasound. I bled heavily for several days after that. My regular OB said we could start trying again as soon as I felt ready, as they had never even technically confirmed a pregnancy.

I started using ovulation test strips right away to figure out about when I would ovulate, and also started temping (though I wasn't very consistent at writing down my temps) after the bleeding stopped. I ovulated around November 17th and got my BFP 9 days later. I'm now 13 and a half weeks pregnant with a baby boy and have seen him on the ultrasound and heard his little heartbeat.

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