Hi ladies,

this is my first post here. I lost my first child, a son, a week and a half ago. He was 22 weeks and died with no warning in utero.

Having started to read these forums, I see that most stillbirths occur close to full term (although there are plenty that are much earlier). My question to those who would like to answer is, for those who did experience the terrible loss, did you find a reason? At this stage it appears we will have no reason... I guess I'm interested to know because DH and I would like to start trying again soon. It hasn't been long I know, but we really want children, and this is the only way to do it! Unfortunately because I had a surgical birth we can't try till after the 2nd cycle.

I'd appreciate your advice. Whilst in a way it was comforting to know that there was nothing anyone could have done to save our son, at the same time it's terrifying that it may just as easily happen again (though statisically that's unlikley, but I'm allowed to be irrational right now!).

Rozzie