Hello and question for you

bassetmomma · #1 May 20th, 2011, 08:05 PM

Hey guys. I am pretty new here. I joined JM in April when I got my first BFP. I joined the December DDC but lost the baby at 5w 1d Easter weekend. It was a crazy few days (weeks actually with this being my first pregnancy) but now that things have kind of gotten back to normal, I am anxious to start TTC again. DH and I got pregnant pretty quick once we decided we were ready to have kids. My doctor told me after my m/c that I should have two or three normal cycles before we start trying again. Well, I am almost through my first cycle and I dont want to wait two more months to try again! How long have you heard that you should wait after a m/c before you start TTC??

fromustobaby · #2 May 20th, 2011, 09:09 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss....

I was 9 weeks and my OB said to wait a cycle is recommended (just till my first post MC AF)...but, if I didn't (she knows me well), that it would be ok (its really for dealing with it mentally, and for dating purposes)...since you were so early, you can probably try again now...

I hope that it happens quickly again for you...

pepper73 · #3 May 21st, 2011, 05:34 AM

I am so sorry for your loss! My doctor told me to wait 3 months. I ignored that and started TTC again after my first post-mc AF. I agree that as long as you are ready emotionally and there isn't an actual medical reason why your doctor wants you to wait (chances are, there isn't) then you should be able to start TTC again whenever you'd like. I hope you get a BFP soon!

luvmykids623 · #4 May 21st, 2011, 07:59 AM

I'm so sorry for your loss! With my first loss my dr told me to wait 3 cycles, and I did, because I didn't know better. It was miserable the entire time. I later learned that if your m/c is uncomplicated and complete they usually tell you to wait until AF returns to date the pregnancy more easily. The doctors that tell you to wait 2-3 cycles are usually trying to make sure you're ready emotionally, but some women, like me, are hurt more by waiting than by trying again right away. With my second loss I didn't wait until AF returned. We started trying as soon as the bleeding from the m/c was over, and we conceived DD. I had a D&C with my third loss, and waited until AF returned just to be on the safe side. I say do what you feel is right for you!

lindsey2000k · #5 May 21st, 2011, 08:48 AM

Some people say no wait to 6 months.
I personally now think anyone should wait at least 1 cycle. Because I ended up pregnant in the same cycle and it was an ectopic but my OPKs and BBT were all over the place so we had no clue how far along I was so it became a pretty dangerous thing.

bassetmomma · #6 May 21st, 2011, 11:21 AM

Thanks guys. My m/c was natural and there were no complications fortunately. My cycle came back normal this time and I think I am ready to start trying again emotionally. I think we might do a month of NTNP and see what happens. My temps look like they have gotten back to normal as well. I probably just shouldn't worry about it so much. I am just ready for my next BFP!