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[Amethyst in the Rough]

Hi Everyone,

I'm really glad to find this little network and hope to make a few friends along the way.

I'm 27 and recently experienced a miscarriage (this was my first pregnancy). I had been expecting my first cycle since the D&C but instead found out I'm pregnant!

This is wonderful news but I am a little nervous this time around and am keeping the news quiet from family and close friends until I know that things are going smoothly.

I haven't had any pregnancy symptoms which has me a little worried, except for being extremely tired which was what made me think to get tested. My miscarriage was a blighted ovum (the baby never developed) so I went on for 15 weeks without hardly any symptoms and without knowing that I had actually miscarried at about 10 weeks.

I estimate that I am about two to four weeks along this time... it is all very new.

I am just reaching out to talk to someone because at the moment I haven't been able to share this with anyone except my partner. I am super excited... but expect that I may miscarry again, which was physically and emotionally a little rough.

So hi everyone am glad to be here.

[zstar]

hi and a big welcome!

congrats on your pregnancy. very exciting times. i really hope this one sticks for you and you have a happy and healthy pregnancy. it all gets a bit stressful once you have had a miscarriage but i hope you can get a scan very soon and put your mind at ease. this is a great site with a wonderful bunch of girls. i so remember finding out and then the long wait to get to 12 weeks - felt like it took forever and now i'm over half way. try to enjoy the journey. it all goes so fast when you start looking back.

take care!

[Indi1]

Hi,

I have been on the younger members group on this site but havn't posted anywhere else yet. I also had a blighted ovum which was diagnosed at 9 weeks and I decided to naturally miscarry which happened at 12 weeks. I have since had a period on th 11th Nov and we are now TTC. I can understand how you feel completely as I am already riddled with anxiety that 1 we may not get pregnant and 2 if I do it might happen again. The whole ordeal is so emotionally and physically straining. Congratulations on your pregnancy and the only advice I can offer is to stay positive. I have looked it up on many sites and most women have had completely normal healthy pregnancy after a blighted ovum. Hang in there and try not to make yourself sick with worry. I will definatly be getting an early scan next time just to put my mind at ease.

[Amity]

Hi and welcome. Congratulations on your pregnancy. My pregnancy after miscarriage was very scary and I remember being worried a lot.

However, we are all here to help and support you through your pregnancy. Wishing you sticky vibes and a wonderful 8 months of joy.

[Amethyst in the Rough]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate it.

[Amethyst in the Rough]

Just an update... unfortunately this little one got away too.

Does anyone have any experience with repeat miscarriages? In particular, I was wondering whether or not experiencing a cycle first (after mc / d&c) might make any difference. I know for one of my close friends it didn't. Personally I feel that I may need to experience a natural cycle so that my body get its groove back because both times I fell pregnant very quickly before I could have a proper cycle (the first time after going off the pill, the second after my miscarriage).

I was also wondering.. has anyone miscarried after being on the pill for a number of years? I have heard lots of stories of people falling pregnant on the pill and know a lot of people personally in this boat, no probs. But I was wondering if anyone who has had a miscarriage was on the pill for a long time prior to that?

Thanks!

Amethyst