Has anyone actually beaten the odds?

[mumto4+1]

So, apparently the miscarriage rate is 1 in every 3 pregnancies (insane!) and could actually be higher given some women don't know they're pregnant.

I'm currently pregnant for the 6th time and have had 2 miscarriages, on par with the average - all going well this time.

Has anyone actually been lucky enough to have had 3 kids without a loss?

[~clover~]

I've had 4 babies & not had a loss. My MIL had 6, no losses.
I also have a friend who's had 6 with no losses.

I can't imagine how hard that is to go through.

[mumto4+1]

oh wow! you are all very lucky

[Phteven]

2 boys. No losses.

[Kazzo]

I had two losses before both my girls. I am pregnant with my 5th but as long as things keep going great it will be 3 for me. Not sure if it is the same as what your after but that is how it is for me.

[~clover~]

oh wow! you are all very lucky

My MIL did go on to lose 2 babies post birth though.

[~ Mylitta ~]

My first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage. Since then I have had three healthy babies.

My Ob told me that the "1 in 3" statistic is a theoretical number. It includes pregnancies that miscarry when the mother doesn't even realise she was even pregnant. For example, if a mother was very early pregnant and miscarried at the same time she was due to have her period she would probably never know she had ever been pregnant. I think he said that of known pregnancies the miscarriage rate was about 1 in 5. So if you already know you are pregnant, your chance of miscarriage has already lowered

[AndiE]

I'm also very, very fortunate to have had three pregnancies and no losses.
xx

[Liviam]

I am extremely blessed and have had 3 pregnancies resulting in my 3 beautiful kids

I am so thankful not having any losses

[Tinks]

I have never had a miscarriage.

[Freya]

I was under the impression, according to my fertility specialist, that the 'normal' miscarriage rate is 1 in 6. Ive had 7 losses, 3 live births and currently pregnant (11 pregnancies all up). After my 5th miscarriage my specialist said my personal rate was 1 in 2. Probably near impossible after the last 2 miscarriages but here I am!

[RainbowRiver]

3 babies followed by a miscarriage for me

[Three Graces]

3 babies, no known losses. I'm not sure if I was pregnant a month before our last baby/pregnancy as I had the symptoms for a few days and then nothing (?) Never showed up on a home test, but then again our third pregnancy took ages to show positive.

I did have bleeding with all 3 around 6-8 weeks and thought I'd lost each of them. Did the ultrasounds etc. Never worked out why that was.

[chody47]

I'm right with 'average' at the moment. I had one loss, then DD and am now over half way with this one.

[Jakabella]

2 bubs and 2 losses before each preg, so I'm out...

[MrsFabuloso]

I had 2 losses, then three healthy pregnancies/babies.

[4cheekyboys]

My second pregnancy ended in miscarriage. And i've had 2 suspected chemicals. My sister had 5 babies before having her first m/c. my mum had 9 pregnancies with 2 ending in m/c.

[mumto4+1]

I honestly didn't realise the rate was so high... doesn't make me feel any better about the pain they've caused.. but being statistically 'normal' makes me not feel so alone!