[MrsB1227]

Well I had a m/c at a little over 6 weeks. I started spotting and went to the ER where they only saw a sac that measured 5 weeks. A day later the bleeding got worse and I had a complete spontaneous m/c. I bled for about 5 days.
My doc said she recommends waiting two cycles. I've been reading a lot about m/c and so many couples are told they can start trying right away.
DH and I hadn't done anything while I was pregnant out of fear, so once the bleeding stopped we were eager to partake in those activities. Point of the story, we weren't exactly careful. If I were to get pregnant before having my first cycle am I doomed to have another m/c?

[mlyster]

NOPE! both my sister and a cousin of mine have gotten pregnant the cycle after a m/c and both are carrying those babies today (sister is 8 months and cousin is 5 months). My doctor told me I had no reason to wait at all.

[Amanda C]

My OB said that the only reason to wait is to allow your uterus to return to normal size. He says that usually happens within the first week after a m/c though. You should be fine.

[MrsB1227]

Thanks girls, two cycles really did seem like too long to wait, esp when my m/c was so quick and complication free. Last time I got my bfp on the second cycle trying, so I am hoping I get my sticky bean soon!

[Kary♥RN]

I was also told by my doc... not to wait if we didn't want to. I went in for my 2 week f/u and he told what was wrong with the m/c we had no more of a chance of it happening again than anyone else and he would see us when we get that BFP. He never even told us to wait for AF... I think we missed the O' that month, since we didn't bd (my dh had back surgery). But we are back at it!

[tobynscarlett]

I have yet to hear of an actual MEDICAL reason to wait, I think most of the time they want you to wait for emotional reasons. DH and I started trying out first cycle after my loss and got pregnant on the second cycle.

[KDD]

I was told to wait for AF and then start TTC. I think if you're ready, you should start.

[Trish36]

It's really for emotional reasons and also so that they can date the pregnancy base on your LMP. Good luck ttc!!!

[..Jessica..]

Absolutely NOT!!!!! Good luck girl!!!

[klt]

Good luck! May women have gotten PG right after a m/c! I hope you get your BFP fast!!!

[Soape]

No your not. My Dr told me that there is NO scientific evidence that states waiting for AF to show is any more benefical than waiting for several cycles

[..Penelope..]

I agree that there shouldn't be increased risk of a miscarriage because you didn't wait until after AF. Good luck!

[jmhick]

MrsB -- I'm here to say right now No WAY! I didn't get my period after my m/c and I just saw a bean and HB yesterday -- so I know you won't be doomed. I think the Dr.'s HAVE to tell you to wait, but sometimes they are happy you didn't -- that's how it was w/my Dr. He said wait, then when he found out he said I'm glad you didn't wait -- so when you are ready -- start trying again!

[MrsB1227]

Thanks for sharing your story Jae! Def makes me more hopeful. Here's hoping I get my bfp and sticky bean as quickly as you did!

[LIZZYI]

You should do what feels right for you!!! Go for it!!!