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KatieB · #1 May 15th, 2008, 11:13 AM

Hi everyone,
My name is Katie and I guess you could say I've been lurking at this board for a couple of weeks. I miscarried 3 weeks ago. Today I woke up with this horrible headache...I thought to myself, "Migraine headaches are hormonal..." Anyway I got to work and went to the bathroom and there was AF, at least I think it is AF. I was just wondering if some of you would mind sharing some of your experiences. I just don't know what to expect. Thank you and I look forward to getting to know all of you.

jennntj13 · #2 May 15th, 2008, 11:15 AM

Katie... I was in your DDC... not sure if you remember me. I'm sorry for your loss, but I think you will find that these girls are awesome! I look forward to getting to know you, jump right in!

As for me, the 1st m/c which I had in the beginning of Feb., I had some backache and then cramping... the doctor ordered hcg levels and it showed up really low. The next day, I started bleeding... and did for about 8 days. We ttc right away and ended up getting pg on the 2nd cycle after m/c.

This was my 2nd m/c for the Dec DDC. I didn't have any cramping, but had demanded hcg draws, which showed it not doubling as it should. I started bleeding maybe a week after my 1st draw, but only bled a little less than a period, so we kept an eye on the levels (Drawing blood 2 times per week for the last 3 weeks) and yesterday finally had the methotrexate injection to stop the growth.

Feel free to ask any questions, just pm me.

Madison.N.Hailey'sMom · #3 May 15th, 2008, 11:15 AM

First off I want to say how sorry I am for your loss. I have had 2 losses. My first I had a D&C and my second was natural. I went 41 days with each before AF showed up for the first time. For me it was a medium flow. I hope that AF doesnt visit to long for you. Again I am so sorry for your loss.

Eleysia · #4 May 15th, 2008, 11:19 AM

Im so sorry for your loss hun. Welcome to the board. These women are great.

The rule of thumb is that if you dont have bleeding for 20 days after your m/c then once you do bleed it is af. So id assume thats where you are at. For me it took 30 days from my m/c i was 5w5d last time.

Again im so sorry, but please feel free to jump right in.

Im glad you came out of lurkdom btw

madmum_sarah · #5 May 15th, 2008, 11:20 AM

hello and welcome.
im so sorry for your loss. i had a natural m/c in feb and luckily my af arrived 29days later and although was heavy it was no longer than normal.
i hope things swing back to normal really soon for you and you can get your sticky bean
xx

*Bobbie* · #6 May 15th, 2008, 11:31 AM

Hi and

With all my m/c's I got AF just about 4 weeks after my m/c. My first AF's were pretty light. Once my second AF after a m/c was HORRIBLE. (That was the 4w one).

Welcome to the board.... feel free to jump right in. We are a bit wacky at time.

but it's fun!

madmum_sarah · #7 May 15th, 2008, 11:34 AM

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We are a bit wacky at time.

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what you mean "A BIT" ?

you lot are totally insane but in a nice way

Wee3monkeys · #8 May 15th, 2008, 12:05 PM

Hi Katie! Welcome to the TTCAL board! I'm so sorry for your loss, and I hope your stay here is short! The ladies are wonderful here, and I hope you jump right in with us.

As far as my experiences go, my loss in December was very strange with only minimal bleeding, and I found myself pregnant again on accident before my first cycle. The p/g didn't progress as it should though, and I ended up having a d&c at the end of February. It was almost 4 weeks to the day that af showed up again. It seems to vary with most women though. I think I would agree with you that it's probably af, and just see how she progresses.

Good luck, hun, and welcome!

Proudmommyof3 · #9 May 15th, 2008, 12:07 PM

Hi and welcome, Im pretty new here myself

I just got my first af today too after my m/c (4-5) and d & e (4-10), it took exactly 5 weeks for it to return. I hope none of us are here too long

Melanie0507 · #10 May 15th, 2008, 05:26 PM

Hi Katie!

I am glad you decided to introduce yourself and un-lurk yourself

I am so sorry for your loss. I had a m/c and D&C in November and then it was about 5 1/2 weeks before AF arrived. That one was pretty normal, not too heavy, not too light, although a couple since then have been a little wacky

Anyways, please stay and hang out with us! I look forward to getting to know you!

ChattyAshley · #11 May 15th, 2008, 07:44 PM

Welcome Katie! Hope to see you around more!! Jump right in, we're fun girls! We don't bite! (well, Bobbie might! Who knows with that lady!!)

KDD · #12 May 15th, 2008, 07:49 PM

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Ashley you crack me up!

Welcome Katie! I had my m/c April 10th, my AF showed up on May 3rd (23 days later). I had a natural m/c - but I don't know if that makes a difference or not. Everyone here is so willing to share their experiences - I'm sure one of us will be able to help you.

Bakin8th · #13 May 15th, 2008, 10:23 PM

I am so osrry for your loss(((hugs))
I have had 5 m/c 4 natural and last one induced and 3 with d&c after for hemeraging. I got af on average about 6 to 7w weeks later and it was normal flow regardless of d&c after but still waiting on first af after a induced m/c at 17w pg. I would think you haveing your first af if your bleeding and not just spotting a day or 2.

katiegirl · #14 May 16th, 2008, 04:01 AM

Hi Katie!!

I am truly sorry for you loss but also wanted to welcome you to this board.

I had a m/c in November and AF arrived exactly 4 weeks later. I did notice that the first couple AFs we totally wacky and involved crazy cramping. I hope that you do not have these issues.

Please feel free to jump on in and if you have any questions along the way don't hesitate to ask.