[charlies_angel]

Hi everyone,
After TTC for 1 yr it finally happened. I was part of the Nov DDC.......but had my 1st u/s on Friday at 12wks and no h/b so you know what I had to do.
I am so upset, mad, can't sleep or concentrate, am full of emotions and am waking up (when I can sleep) and hoping it's all a dream but then realize and start crying again...
I know I need my time to grieve but I don't know how to do that?? I still find myself heading to Nov DDC and lurking and getting upset.
I know my body needs time to recover and grieve but all I can think about is trying again because I want this so bad!!
After reading in this forum I see you are all TTC again after loss.
How long did you wait before TTC again?? My doctor says to wait 3-6 months as there is a higher chance of m/c in the first few months?? Does anyone have any advice??
And yes...I know I need to change my screenname...I will soon....thx everyone!!

[Brittanie]

I waited for four months, and then it happened on the 2nd cycle trying so my pregnancies were 5 months apart. But my loss was full-term, so it was a little bit different.


And I hadn't actually heard that there is definitely a higher chance of miscarrying in the first few months after one. I know SO many women who got pregnant again right away and had healthy babies.

As far as when it's right for you...only you can know. Good luck in deciding!

[KDD]

I am so sorry for your loss. I was in the Nov DDC too. I really wanted to try again immediately, but am forcing myself to wait for a full cycle first. My Dr. didn't say anything about a higher risk of a repeat m/c if I try now. Good luck to you.

[*Bobbie*]

Oh man

Big huge...



I was forced (well not forced, but it felt like it) to leave my DDC at 14 weeks. I have to admit I still lurk there at times. It is so hard to leave sometimes.

Anyways.... I TTC right away. My doctor has always told me to wait one cycle. I have always TTC before the first AF and never got pregnant, but I felt better at least trying, wishing and hoping. You could always ask your doctor what would happen if you only waited one cycle. I bet he/she doesn't have a very good answer The choice really is yours.

I am glad you found us here. If you start posting and get to know us here I think you will find yourself in the DDC less and less. Friends are VERY easy to make here. Just start posting. LOL We have no *clicks* and love joking around. It really is a silly board most of the time. Feel free to ask lots of questions, and there is no such thing as TMI

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[jademyst13]

I was told to wait 2 cycles.

[Bakin8th]

I am so deeply sorry for your loss ((hugs)) I bawl my eyes out every time I see somone posting that is due on my due date month.

I had a loss at 17w Oct 06 and was told to wait to ttc after FIRST af. I got that first af 7w 4d later and got pg that cycle and have a healthy baby boy. I should mention I had emerg d&c plus a blood transfusion after and still medically cleared to ttc after first af.

I was told to wait for FIRST af again after last loss induced at 17w pg 2 weeks ago. I think it depends on what type of lose you had since mine was from neonatal fetal demise there was no need to wait said my dr.
Good luck ((hugs))

[steph&dam]

Hi, I am so sorry about your loss. we started TTC again after 2 cycles.

[..Jessica..]

Hello and Welcome to the board.

I'm so very sorry for your loss!!!

As for waiting, I'm still waiting. But, that's strictly personal preference!

Good luck with whatever you decide to do!

[Eleysia]

Im so sorry for your loss. I was also in the Nov DDC, and like you i lurked only to find it hurt as well. I still go in there ocassionaly just to see how everyone is coming along, but not often. Bobbie hit it just right when she said that you will find yourself here more and more. It really is an amazing board. Use us to lean on, we will be there to help you out.

I know that I asked an obgyn doc and he said that if it is an early loss the rule is wait 1 cycle for dating purposes (im not saying yours was an early loss ). Id say you should be good waiting one cycle physically. Greiving is crucial! I decided i was going to start TTC right after, and it hit me about 3 weeks after how not ready (emotionally) i was. I took some time, talked to DH about what i felt and how he felt, and i think one cycle was good for me because it has been over a month since my loss and it is a whole lot easier to take the bad days now.

I just wanted to add, i dont think you should be in any rush to change your name, do everything when you feel comfortable, and not when you feel like other people want you to do it.

If I can help you with anything please let me know.

[Pound]

i'm so sorry for your loss. i was in the nov ddc as well, and had a d&c too. my dr told me to wait 3 cycles, but i just had my 1st af and will ttc this cycle. i really don't want to wait, and i have read so many drs with different advice, some say don't wait at all, some say 1 cycle, some say 3... so i figure really 1 cycle should be good. it's just emotionally if you're ready.
for me, i am ready.
i haven't been back to the nov ddc since i had my m/c, not even to lurk. too hard. it's nice here, we're all in the same boat. and good luck whatever you decide!

[Frozendesire]

I'm sorry for your loss.

You've found a great place. This board is wonderful for support and to find new friends. I am no longer lurking in my DDC nearly as much as I used to! We've all been through this situation, and we are here to help you.

As for waiting, I think it's important to grieve, and be emotionally ready. We have been DTD with out protection this past few weeks (I m/c April 4). We were told that waiting a cycle was for dating purposes only and that there would be no harm to try earlier. I had an early loss at 5w. I'm due for my first AF in a few days here then we will be actively TTC. It seems right for us, where we are physically and emotionally.

Please feel comfortable to ask questions, to vent, to cry. We are all here for you

[mom 2 haley & tyler]

I'm sorry for you loss. My dr advised to wait one month. Whatever you decide, we will be here to support you. I look forward to getting to know you! G/L to you

[Pitridge]

I'm sorry for lost. I was told to wait two cycles. I was also told about if I tried earlier that was a risk to miscarry.

[Melanie0507]

Hi and

I am so sorry for your loss I had my first U/S in November at 9 weeks and there was no hb. So, I had to have a D&C.

My doctor told me to wait 1 cycle, only for dating purposes and to allow the endometrial tissue to fully heal.

Good luck however long you decide to wait. I look forward to getting to know you!

[Nicole1022]

I'm sorry for your loss. My doctor said to wait two cycles.

[AllisonC]

I found out my pregnancy was ending last Friday also. I had a D&C on Monday. My doctor told us to wait about 2 cycles before trying again. But, from everything I've read online there is no reason to wait. So, we're planning on only waiting one full cycle before trying again.

As far as having a higher risk of m/c next time around, we specifically asked my doctor about that and she said that we are at no higher risk of m/c the next time around.

I can understand all the emotions you are going through right now because I'm going through them right now too. Just try and take it one day at a time. That's how I'm managing to get through the days right now. I know it will eventually start to get easier, but I never want to forget the precious 2 months that I was pregnant. Good luck with whatever you decide. PM me if you need to talk about anything.

[charlies_angel]

Thank you so much everyone!! I can't believe how welcoming you all are and how much having that support means to me.
A little update.....on Tues night I started having BAD cramping and ALOT of bleeding again and tried to suffer through it but then eventually went to the ER and ended up having to have a D&C at 2am!! because apparantly I had placenta still attached to my uterin wall that was causing the new bleeding so hopefully everything is all gone now and I can move on. My 2 ordeals was enough pain for 1 week that's for sure!!
I look fwd to getting to know all of you also....thx again....Robin

[bzbug02]

sorry for your loss,
I waited one cycle, I was 9 wks at loss which was 2/08/08.
Advice seems varies on how long to wait.
Brenda

[AllisonC]

I'm sorry you had to go to the ER. I hope you start feeling better soon. We're here for you.