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| Fri, 09-05-2003 - 4:23pm |
Well girls. The results are in and they are not good. My HcG levels have gone down to 11.4 and my progesterone level is at 0.8. The nurse said that I have more than likely miscarried already. She was somewhat confused as to why my levels were still as high as they were though. I stopped bleeding on Tuesday and I'm still showing hormone levels. She wants me to come back in next week to make sure my levels are in the negative.
Now what, they said it's standard to wait two cycles before trying again. Why? And, how do I count my cycle now? She said that I may or may not have an AF this month. After a m/c do you still feel some cramping for awhile? The nurse I normally talk to wasn't there today so I talked with another one. She didn't have a lot of answers to my questions.
Thanks for all the prayers and wishful thoughts. There's always next month, or the next, right? :)
Susan

BIG FAT HUGS TO YOU!! I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I had some advice to give you, hang in there, and know we're all here for you.
Kate
****STICKY****BFP vibes for the cycle ahead!
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Tara
Tara~ co-cl of Pregnant after TTC
Take care,
Carolyn
Leanne
Leanne
Maggie 8/10/01
Mike 5/19/05
Good Luck,
Robyn
You and I sound like we would be good buddies for a while! I just went through my 3rd m/c and I just stopped bleeding on Wednesday.
To answer your questions - here is what I was told JUST MONDAY! Since this is my 3rd, I wanted to know WHY I have to wait 2 cylces. Here is the info my midwife told me:
they gave me three reasons why SOME couple MIGHT CHOOSE to wait, but stated that there are NO real risks to the mother or baby by TTC right away, and in fact said your chances are at their absolute best right after a m/c - the first 2 cycles afterwards.
Here are the reasons:
1)When you are pg., your body "steals" a lot of nutrients from you to give to your baby. When you m/c, it takes just about 2 months to get those levels back up to normal. I told my m/w that I have been taking pre-natal pills for 4 months now, plannning for the TTC phase and she said I should be fine. If you are going to TTC, just start taking a multi-vitamin... probably just a pre-natal, so when you and I DO conceive this month, you'll already have your pre-natals! :-)
2)There is a SLIGHT increased risk of a subsequent m/c due to a slightly irritated and inflamed uterus.
3) There is an increased "risk" (I don't see it as a risk at all!) of multiple ovulations, therefore, multiple babies (if DH's sperm does it's job also!) I count that as a blessing... not a risk.
We decided we are going to try. I HAVE NO CLUE WHAT MY CYLCE IS... but I am just counting from the first day that I bled. So, I would be on CD13 today... I hope! This weekend, I should see some CM. This is my 3rd m/c, but the last 2 I never asked questions... I just followed my dr's orders - so I never watched if I O'd right afterwards. I hope I O this w/e! We are going to be doing a lot of BD'ing this w/e!!!
Do you want to buddy up with me? I hope these helped you make your decision... or at least answer some questions for you. And again, I'm so sorry for your loss!
In Him,
Bethanee TTC#3 - 3 m/c's and
Caleb - 2-3/4 and Tiera 17 mos
Keep me posted with what's going on with you. Maybe we could be pg buddies too.
By the way, I don't know if I mentioned this, but this will be my second.
Susan ttc#2
Nicholas - 19 months
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I kind of figured that's what was going on the other night, but I trying to stay positive and praying I was wrong. I just want you to know that my thoughts are with you.
Desire'
TTC#1 since 8/01
c27, cd7
Thank you again,
Susan