New to the group

asunflower · #1 October 18th, 2010, 04:22 PM

Hi Everyone. This is my first time on here. Here is the deal, tried for 2 1/2 years to get pregnant with no luck. Got tested and low sperm count. Did 4 rounds of IVF with ICSI with 2 chemical pregnancies as a result. Decided to take a break and got pregnant with a boy and carried to full term. He is now 3. Since his birth, we have had 6 miscarriages. First one at 9 weeks, went in for second ultra sound and no heartbeat. Had a D&C. Got pregnant 3 months later, and went in for first U/S and empty sac. Had D&C. Got pregnant 4 months later and carried to 9 weeks and went in and again no heart beat. Had D&C. Got pregnant again 3 months later and carried to 10 weeks and had spontaneous miscarriage. Went for more testing and found nothing. Tried one month, got pregnant and ended as a chemical pregnancy and then got pregnant 4 months later and once again a chemical pregnancy. Through all of the testing they found nothing wrong at all and can't explain how we have our son. No problems getting pregnant just can't make it stick. I took baby aspirin and Prometrium for these past two chemicals and just don't know what to do. I am not ready to give up yet for a second child but I just do not how many people who are supporting me.

ohnicole · #2 October 18th, 2010, 05:03 PM

Huge hugs for all you've been through

It is so unfair that one person should have to go through that much loss. I am so glad you've found this board, though, because the ladies here are great!!

tobi4 · #3 October 18th, 2010, 05:37 PM

Im so sorry for your losses, you will find lots of support here. Welcome to TTCAL the most supportive group of women that I have ever encountered. Good luck on your journey hun. ~hugs~

dreamer10 · #4 October 18th, 2010, 06:33 PM

Oh my you have had a very hard road. I am so very sorry....each loss has to have been so devastating. I have no idea what to suggest at this point except that maybe you could try a new doctor that might be able to give you a new perspective...unless you've already tried that. There are lost of ladies here who have had lots of losses and lots of medical interventions. Good luck and ask a lot of questions, so many women her have experienced so many different things. Welcome, I hope your stay is a short one....

asunflower · #5 October 19th, 2010, 03:03 PM

Thanks for all of the support. I stay positive and my little one does help me to know I am blessed but he asks for a baby all of the time. I am going to enjoy hearing all of your stories as well.

Joanna1127 · #6 October 19th, 2010, 04:12 PM

So so sorry to hear of your losses.

I've only had one and its been devastating enough.

I know what you mean about your little one asking for a baby. My daughter constantly wants to kiss my belly and asks about the baby. We haven't come outright and told her what happened. I just can't bear to do it and am hoping since we want to try again that it will happen again quickly.

big hugs!

Celena · #7 October 19th, 2010, 05:20 PM

Welcome to TTCAL,

I too am very sorry to hear about the long road you've been on ttc, fertility treatments and losses... it is hopeful to hear you've been blessed with your son, but no matter what you've definitely been thru allot. You sound very strong in spite of it all and optimistic.

My DH and I have been TTC since April'08... we got pg for the first time in June'09 found out in July and miscarried July 30th, 2009 (the day my niece was born)

We got pg before my first AF even came, but because I had just had a miscarriage my dr didn't believe it was a new pregnancy. Long story short because of his mistake I had lost our bean Aug 21st, 2009

We went on fast forwarding to Christmas is when we conceived our little Christmas Miracle... however I lost our little miracle Feb 8th, 2010 due to ectopic pregnancy.

So here we are 3 losses and 2 chemicals later... it's been 8 months since my last loss and we're chug a lugging along on the TTCAL train. We're definitely hopeful in getting our RAINBOW baby in our arms safely!

MeganMomof5 · #8 October 19th, 2010, 05:52 PM

I'm really sorry to hear about all your losses (((Hugs)))...welcome to the group!

TTCin2010 · #9 October 19th, 2010, 06:44 PM

I am sorry for all of your losses. I hope your stay here is short.

asunflower · #10 October 20th, 2010, 11:47 AM

It sounds like I am certainly not alone here. Thanks everyone for the open arms!

missy123 · #11 October 21st, 2010, 04:25 AM

I am so sorry for all of your losses. My husband and I have been trying for over 2 years with 2 losses and it hurts so much. Welcome to the group.

okiliz · #12 October 21st, 2010, 05:30 AM

We lost twins 4 months ago and this is our first month back with the fertility dr . It has been a really hard road and these women have been such a huge help to me :-) welcome here and I hope you find at least the comfort and advice you need !!