[TTCin2010]

Sorry i've been MIA. Its been one thing after another here. I had my DC July 2nd, got an infection shortly after, and then on July 7th my grandmother passed away. I flew home to Scotland on the 8th and got back on the 16th.

I have my follow up apt tomorrow, and hope everything is back in order. How do you all manage after a loss? The only thing I can think about is what should have been. How far along I should be, when I would find out the sex, my due date etc. I dont want the loss or TTC to consume my life, but it is. It doesn't help that my sister is due in a month, and a good friend is due 2 days after I would have been due.

Aside from hubby I have no one IRL to talk to about the MC bc no one close to me has ever had one.

Does anyone have any good information regarding progesterone? I was told two different things from two different doctors at my OB's office. Mine was 15 which one Dr said was fine. The other said it was on the low normal side.

[ohnicole]

Hugs.

It is hard to get through a loss, and the first few months afterward it feels like you will never make it through, and never be able to get through a day feeling anything close to normal again. It does get better with time, though. The ladies here are wonderful, too. I hope you start feeling a little better soon.

[~InHisHands~]

It's hard! I know one thing that really helped me through my loss was a Bible study... Threads of Hope, Pieces of Joy

About the progesterone... all I know/can tell you is that my OB likes to see it above a 12 after O (before pg) to indicate successful O. And on the boards I've even seen different ladies get told different numbers for that so it's like every dr goes by his/her own value. Was it 15 when you were pg or on CD 23 (i.e. TTC)?

[TTCin2010]

Thanks for the support ladies. You guys are great

It was 15 when I was prego (I think I was 7 weeks when they drew the blood)

[njmsw]

I'm sorry for your recent losses. My loss was recent as well and I've been depressed from it. I don't have a lot of people to talk to about it either. My OB recommended therapy with someone who specializes in pregnancy loss, which I followed up with, and I think it's helping. It's something to consider.

[TTCin2010]

I really wouldnt mind talking to someone we just cant afford it. My insurance doesnt cover any type of mental health stuff. I checked to see how much is costs and its about $150 a visit. Thanks for the suggestion.

[~InHisHands~]

Someone just posted this chart on another board I frequent & thought it might help with your progesterone question... Hormone Levels & Fertility Bloodwork - Fertility Plus

[TTCin2010]

Thank you Amanda

[~LaurenNoel~]

I cried for a month and a half, every day after my last loss. Finally I was able to have a somewhat normal few weeks, and ended up with a surprise BFP. I know it is really hard and often lonely. I vented a lot on here, and you know we are all here for you. I think it is more helpful talking to people who have been through a loss. *hugs*

[MomtoCTSK]

Hugs. I am sorry you are having a rough time. There is a light at the end of the tunnel just everyone gets there at their own pace. I hope things will start looking better for you and I am sorry to hear of your grandmother's passing. BIG HUGS.