Hi Jules,

I got on the net last nte to do some research and did read about the possibility of osteoporosis (unfortunately my mum has it so it might be likely) but I don't care I would take it anyway of course, the net is a great source of info but a little scary I had read asprin should not be taken in pregnancy but under our circumstances it is Ok but it makes you wonder my GP told me that asprin was the "new drug" for preventing miscarriages. I am a little concerned now re my ultrasounds, have not been advised to do them monthly, did have one at 5half weeks and not due for another till 12wks which is the standard one at that time my Dr at the hospital has been on leave and not due to return till the 15th december and the only doctors I have seen are for my asprin and injections I have another appointment on the 11th december with her and will request another u/s I will also start my injections on that day which will be my 8th week and pray its not too late. Also they have told me there is no way of checking if there is a clot in the placenta (how my daughter died) only the growth of the baby will indicate if there is a problem and that is a real worry to me (im trying to be relaxed!!) Thanks so much for your info on injections will also do that.

I am trying not to worry and will try to have faith that my doctors are doing the right thing at the right time....but have a feeling I am going to need to be a little more demanding. I am also feeling sick im just over 6wks now and my sickness gets a little worse everyday and also 24hrs a day which they say is a good thing and worrying everyday is not going to do me any good so have made a promise to myself to just relax Its great being able to discuss this with somone who knows what im going through (asprin, injections etc) so happy you replied to my original message.

We really did agonise about the decision to try again i must tell you i do have a daughter who is 4 and that pregnancy and birth was uncomplicated and she is a real joy and has really helped us through our devasting loss, without her even knowing it, but as with this disease it can come and go apparently so they are unsure if I had it then as they only test for it if you have lost a baby. Life is full of risks and if you dont take them you will never know, your a brave women to keep on trying the way you have and I really really hope the outcome for you this time around is a joyous one.

I have never been on a forum before and finding it a little tricky navigating my way around it and was unable to get your email address so not sure now what to do.

Look forward to hearing from you soon, have a lovely happy weekend.
Hi Yellowblue -

I don't think aspirin is recommended for most pregnancies, but in cases where there is recurrent miscarriage or blood clotting it seems to be commonly prescribed. As for my weekly scans, those are for my peace of mind. I don't have to have them weekly but the recurrent miscarriage clinic offers them for those of us who would otherwise be sick with worry. In fact, today I woke up in a panic b/c my symptoms have really tapered off at 9 weeks and thought for sure my baby had died. Well, I called the hospy and they told me I could come in, and they did a scan and all is perfect! Heart beating, bubs wiggling, and growth on target. I think maybe I am going to luck out with nausea ending early...

I actually "met" another women in a different forum (not baby related) who had multiple miscarriages b/c of the same thing you have, and then she used heparin for her next 2 pregnancies and both were successful!!! So that should hopefully reassure you a bit more.

Trust me, I know how hard it is to find the courage to try again after loss. I would imagine after what you went through it would be even harder. If you are really freaked out, please be assertive with your doc's office if you need a scan before 12 weeks. Tell them you are in a panic (if you are - if you are not, then good for you!!!) and would really like to get in for a scan for your mental health b/c of your previous history. I've found that by telling healthcare professionals that I have lost 5 babies and that is why I am being a freak that they understand my need for extra TLC.

You know it's funny - I personally wouldn't consider what we have a "disease" per say - in my mind it's a blood clotting disorder and a gene mutation (in my case for the 2nd one).

Anyhow, best of luck to you!! Let us know how you go.