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I have had 1 misscarriage and no live births. I am currently TTC. My sister has had 2 mc and now has a beautiful 8 month old girl. There is hope. Trust me, you are not alone in your anguish. You will find tons of support here. Sending lots of baby dust your way!

i know how you feel - I had my 2nd miscarriage (D&C) three weeks ago in my 9th week. we saw a heartbeat at 6 weeks but the next ultrasound showed the heart stopped around 7 weeks 4 days. In October I miscarried (naturally) at 8 weeks but development had stopped a couple of weeks before and we never saw a heartbeat. it is pretty shocking when it happens twice because you want to think it's just a one-off. it took me a couple of years to get my husband ready to have children (i am 36 and he is 31) and now i'm freaking out that we are off to such a rough start and maybe it won't ever happen. i agree it is tough to look around and see how easy it seems for everyone else. that said, it's good to keep in mind how common miscarriage is, and lots of those women we see with healthy babies have gone through this too. best wishes...

I guess you are right chandellina. I have only told my family and a few close friends. People don't talk about it. That is what makes it so difficult. The first miscarriage was terrible but I eventually convinced myself it was just bad luck and it couldn't possibly happen to me twice, especially twice in a row. Now that I have had a second miscarriage I am so worried that there might be something wrong with me. My doctor said that they don't recommend testing until you have a third miscarriage. I am glad it has worked out for your sister Steff. Best of luck to both of you. Thanks for responding. I really don't have anyone who understands how I feel and this really helps.

the no testing until 3 losses seems to have been a standard response from doctors, but i have gotten the impression that many are now testing after two, because though statistically the increased chance is slight, it can be an indication of something wrong that could in fact be easily treated. I guess it depends on your health insurance and financial situation but i would push to get some of the basic tests - like for Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome (PAPS). - a blood clotting disorder found in 15% of women with recurrent miscarriages. that 's the one that is treated with baby aspirin and/or heparin. what i'm trying to say is - let's try not to go through this a third time if there's a way to treat a simple problem! I am arranging for some tests with the hospital that did my d&C (they have an emergency gynaecology unit and run a recurrent miscarriage clinic) though it could take some time and i'm not taking any measures not to fall pregnant again in the meantime. I plan to take baby aspirin if that happens anyway - i'll talk to my doctor of course but that's my plan.

I found out I had PCOS after having 2 early miscarriages in 2004. So my Dr. recommended that I see an Endocrinologist, after undergoing several test it was then confirmed that I had PCOS. I started 1500mg daily dose of Metformin in March 2005 towards the middle of April 2005 I started to feel sick and didn't get my period (which was odd because I've always gotten a monthly cycle) I found out of I was pregnant at couple of weeks later and heard the heart beat I dreamed of hearing. I was told to continue to take Metformin until 12weeks of pregnancy ( Metformin helps with 1st Trimester losses) I made it to 21 weeks, unfortunately my water broke and I lost my son at 22 weeks on Aug. 28, 2005, I was devastated. I was told I had an incompetent cervix on top of having PCOS. Determined not give up I spoke with my Dr. about getting pregnant again, he said wait at least one period, I did just that Sept 2005 I got my first period after that I started taking Metformin again and a few weeks later I never got my second period I waited until about 2 months to test, I found out I was pregnant again in Nov. 2005. I was told again to take Metformin until 12 weeks and at 14 weeks I had a cervical cerclage st_tch put in to support my incompetent cervix. Well today I'm 27 weeks pregnant with another boy and things are going well I was put on bed rest 2 weeks ago to keep pressure off my cervix. My Dr. is watching me carefully he says he will do what ever it takes to get me close to term. Good luck to you all!!! Keep praying.

am 33 years old. My husband is 34 years old. I conceived very easily. I had three recurrent miscarriages in a row in first trimester. Baby stopped growing at 9 weeks (though there was heart beat at 7 weeks, normal size at 7 weeks) in the first pregnancy, 5 weeks ( no heart beat) in the second pregnancy and 7 weeks (no heart beat) in the last pregnancy respectively. I used to take HCG injection weekly, Progesterone tablet in last 2 pregnancies and also aspirin in last pregnancy as prescribed by the doctor. I felt very heavy (in the lower abdomen) and uncomfortable in the last pregnancy. We have done all the following tests after second miscarriage: Complete Blood Count (CBC) Lupus Anticoagulant (LAC) Anti Cardiolipin : IgG,IgM Toxoplasma: IgG,IgM Rubella:I gG,IgM Cytomegalovirus (CMV): IgG,IgM Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Serum T4- Thyroxine Urine R/E Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Lutenizing Hormone (LH) Prolactin TB DNA PCR Kidney and Upper Bladder (KUB) and Pelvis Scan Report showed polycystic ovaries. Doctor said that I don’t have polycystic syndrome since my periods are regular and I conceived easily. But as age increases, it may result in delay of conception. Chromosomal a___lysis Husband ‘s test done: Sperm a___lysis (SA) Sperm Functional Test (SFT) DNA Fragmentation Investigation (DFI) Chromosomal a___lysis Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Lutenizing Hormone (LH) Prolactin Testosterone Free Testosterone Nothing has been found on our tests except Husband's DFI=42% which is slightly greater than normal (40%). The doctor has prescribed some medicines and accordingly DFI has become normal. He said continue this medicine till I conceived. But again miscarriage happened last week. Can anyone suggest me if there is any test or any other treatment in India so that same thing cannot repeat again? We are very helpless. Hope you will understand our pains. Kindly help us in this regard so that we are blessed with a healthy baby as early as possible. Mamoni

I am going through this right now as I type. I had a miscarriage in Dec 2010 and It is now June 2011 and I am having another one. My hcg levels are all normal and doubling how they are supposed to but today when I went for my 6 week ultrasound, there was no fetal pole so the doctor said we would have to wait for the blood work to come back and do a repeat ultrasound the following week. Tonight I noticed I had period like cramping and sure enough when I went to the bathroom to wipe there was red blood. I know that you are in pain, as am I. My husband doesn't understand what I am going through. Noone in my family can relate to me and once again I am alone and sad.

I know how you feel Hope.I had a stillborn two months ago.The dr's tell you that there is nothing wrong and you can try again.But that fear that it might happen again is real.Im 36 and he was my first child.There are times that i would wake up in the middle of the night and be so sad.But with time and working im coping.It is difficult though when friends and colleques brings it up but so easy to talk about to someone who went through the ordeal.Lots of baby dust for you....

Hi Lisa what i realised is that to find a forum or write or surround yourself with people who went through the same thing makes it easy.Your hubby is grieving in his own way as mine did.I resented my hubby for not showing his feelings while i was going through it but realised later that he is trying to be strong for me.Write to your baby, tell him/her how you feeling, how much you love and cherish the time you had.Tell them when you sad.Im taking each day as it comes and talking to my friends (3) who went through the same ordeal with 1 going through it 4times makes it better.And remember a woman is very strong and can go through anything with love and a smile on her face even if she does'nt feel like it.

Hi Lisa! Don't feel lonely.I am 100% sure that your husband understood your pains but he can't express. Women are much more expressive.Don't misunderstand him. Try to keep yourself always busy. Keep faith in God and think positive. Join any crash courses like Yoga, Meditation.I think you know that there are 2 types of miscarriages: Spuradic( once or twice) and recurrent ( more than twice). Only 1% couple sufffer recurrent miscarriage.I am under 1% but still I am trying my best to be strong. I am 100% sure that next time you are blessed with healthy and lucky baby. Keep in touch.Share all your problems with me. Don't feel lonely my dear friend. Always keep in mind wat God does, God does for the best. Don't share with someone who did not go through the same ordeal. TC Mamoni

Hi there - have just come across this forum after experiencing my second miscarriage in the last 3 months. Both m/c have been just over 4 weeks, so the drs say that the rate for these type of miscarriages are probably much higher than people realise as they dont always know they are pregnant by this point and just think their period is late (when the spotting begins)!! but that doesnt help me because I DO know I was pregnant - both times I have fallen pregnant very quickly but cant seem to get pa__sed this same point..both times about 5 days after the BFP I will start cramping, spotting and the HCG level tests 48hrs apart have confirmed a mc. We want to try again quite soon but scared the same thing will happen again and the drs all say its probably just bad luck. Its hard to have to try again ( when you are convinced in your mind that the same thing is going to happen again) I asked the dr this time if they could test my progesterone levels when they did the HCG blood test but they said they couldnt/ and it wouldnt make any difference - its hard because i would feel happier taking precautions for next time just in case! I have heard you could take Aspirin but Im asthmatic so will probably be told I shouldnt....I feel lucky after reading some other posts that my mc's happen so early before I get too attached and used to the idea - but its still so hard & upsetting as we really want a baby and it feels like we never will.. I am 30 years with no previous children.

Hi Lisa i know exactly how u feel i just lost my 2nd pregnancy 6 days ago both have been around 8 weeks thought the first one was because i got pregnant when i was on birth control but this one i don't know i am so sad and confused and angry but reading these posts from other women out there like me seems to be helping i hope u get the baby u deserve

hi everyone im new to writing on forums but i find them so helpful and give me hope, my first pregnancy i lost my baby girl at 21 weeks due to fetal hydrops nobody told me why or how it happened "just one of those thing" i went on to have 3 healthy children and am desperate for another, i had a m/c at 9 weeks in may and another at 6 weeks of june got pregnant straight away after first m/c iv waited a period this time and i find out if im am currently pregnant again will find out next weekend i pray to god tat i will carry this baby to term if i am indeed pregnant im so scared!! has anyone had a full term healthy baby after 2 m iscarriages!!! love to all of u out there trying to get pregnant and keep ur babies and will say a prayer for those hurting at the minute having lost their little baby :(