Planning Again After Miscariage

I have three children and lost seven pregnancies. With my middle child I miscarried in Oct and discovered I was pregnant with baby #2 in Nov. I believe that he is a miracle along with all children, but I did not even start trying and still got pregnant right away. That baby I lost in Oct was 11 weeks along. I wish you luck, and you should start trying as soon as you feel like.

I've heard doctors tell people to wait a period or two, and I've also heard 6 months, but I would ask your OB/GYN. I've had 2 miscarriages and both times I didn't get pregnant again till 4-6 months after. The first time I got pregnant right before my husband was deployed to Iraq, and then misscarried around 7-8 weeks, he came home on midtour 6 months after he deployed and we got pregnant again right away. The second time I miscarried he was out of the Army and it took us 4 months after to get pregnant again. I hope this helps, but I would say to see what your OB says to get a better medical opinion

My first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage as well, I was about 8 weeks along. I was told to wait until you have at least 2 regular periods to make sure things have cleaned everything out from the miscarriage. I have also had a preemie & an ectopic(tubel) pregnancy. Im a mother of two great kids. My son Daymian is 4yrs now & was born 14 weeks early. My daughter Shyloh is 2yrs now & I almost had her preemie as well. I was in & out of the hospital with her up until I had her. My tubel pregnancy was inbetween the two of them. Feel free to ask me anything. Hope this helps a little. Email if you would like....my email is ____@____.com.

My doctor told us to wait until after my next cycle. Good luck!!! Try not to stress out over it too much it almost seemed harder to concieve when we tried too hard.

Check with your Doctor but I believe when you are emotionally ready whether 1 month or 6 its up to you. I was 15 weeks along when I miscarried in September 2003 and was pregnant in December 2003. She was born healthy and happy and we had a second in June 2006. Good luck and God Bless. You are not alone in your loss.

After my miscarriage (1st baby), I was told to wait 2 weeks following the D & C. We were preganant 1 month after the loss and had both that son and a daughter since. Do what is right for you and mourn your loss, too.

Take Care, R.

Looks like you have plenty of advice already and it is pretty much the same...once you get your period and you are ready. I miscarried my first pregnancy at 10 weeks in Aug. '05. I had a D&C and then I had to have another little procedure 2 months after that in Oct. We were pregnant in Nov. and our daughter was born in July '06. I was a bit surprised at how ready I was so soon after. I always think about that first baby, but feel so blessed that we were able to have a child after that. I know it is a very common thing, but it doesn't matter...it's still a big deal.

Hi T.!

I am so sorry to hear about your miscarriage. I went through one back in January and know that it is hard. After mine my doctors advised me to wait 3-4 cycles before I tried again. This is just to make sure that everything heals and gets cleaned out. Then you can start trying again. Just remember that even though you have had a miscarrage it does not increase your risk for further miscarriages. I am now 8 months pregnant with our second child. If you have any questions please contact me at ____@____.com. I will be more then happy to answer any questions.

M.

T.,
Please, first, accept my condolences. A miscarriage is such a difficult thing to live through. Take time to let your heart heal as well.

I miscarried my first pregnancy (at 37 years old) and waited about 2-3 months before trying again. Talk with your OB and make sure everything is healed physically first.

My best,
P.

I had a miscarriage 10 weeks ago and I was 9 weeks along. I have two children my son is 4 and my daughter will be 2 in February. I am also a 25 yr old SAHM. My doctor told me that as soon as I had a period and I was emotionally ready my husband and I could start trying again. We started trying again a little over a month ago and nothing yet. Hopefully next month we'll get some good news. My doctor said a lot of other doctor's will recommend to wait 3 months but there is nothing scientific to back up that theory. In other words waiting longer or getting pregnant now isn't going to change your chances of miscarriage or keeping the baby full term. So best of luck to you and yours. I'm so sorry for your loss.

I'm sorry to hear about your miscarriage. My first pregnancy I miscarried at 6 weeks. I did not have a DNC and the doctor told me to wait about 6 months. I got pregnant again about 7 months later with my son.

I wish you all the best.

my OB told me to wait a few normal cycles, but was surprised to be pregnant again within the month. My son is normal and healthy so good luck! It also depends on how far along you were when you miscarried. If you were past the first trimester, obviously you would need more time to heal and get your levels back to normal.

I know that after I miscarried and had a DNC they told me to wait at least 6 weeks, but they (the Dr) perfered me to wait 8 weeks. I think that it is more of a personal waiting time. Good luck and I am sorry about your miscarriage.

Hi T.,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can relate. I too had a miscarriage in March. My doctor recommended that I wait at least 3 cycles before trying again. To be honest with you, I agree with my doctor. I don't think that I would of be ready any earlier emotionally. Now that I am emotionally ready it is my body still reeling from the miscarriage. Every since then it has taken a bit for my periods to get back to normal (no period no pregnancy :). Good Luck to you and if you ever need to talk...I'm here!
A.

T.,

I've had two early miscarriages. Each time my doctor recommended that we wait 3 months before trying again. I'm very, very sorry you are going through this. It is never an easy thing.

T.

A lot of it depends how far along you were. I miscarried twin at 3 months, and the doctor told me to wait at least 3 months. It would probably be best to ask your doctor, since he probably knows your situation better.

When I miscarried, I had to have a DNC. I was told by my Dr. that I had to wait 6 weeks before having intercourse again. I don't know if its the same if you don't have the DNC.