Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

I did fertility treatments for several years. I didn't think I could get pregnant, then I did in 2007. I had to have a D&C too, the baby died at 8 weeks when I was supposed to be 10 weeks along. We took that as a blessing, that we found out that I could get pregnant. I found out that I am RH negative and need a shot when I would deliver, miscarry or if I bleed while pregnant.

I was pregnant again in 2008 and miscarried again, this time at home. From there they did blood tests and found out that I have a blood clotting disorder and I need to take a vitamin and folic acid... I also take a baby aspirin everyday.

So each time I've miscarried we learned something new about getting or staying pregnant. Sending you positive thoughts and keeping you in my prayers. God has a plan...

I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSSES.  I KNOW HOW YOU ARE FEELING...I,TOO, HAD A MISCARRIAGE IN JUNE.  THIS WAS ALSO MY SECOND MISCARRIAGE AS I HAD MISCARRIED IN MARCH ALSO.  I AM CURRENTLY GOING TO A FERTILITY SPECIALIST, ALTHOUGH, I DON'T FEEL THAT FERTILITY IS MY ISSUE.  I JUST CAN'T SEEM TO STAY PREGNANT. 

I AM HAVING SURGERY NEXT WEEK FOR A FIBROID OR POLYP THAT WAS FOUND DURING ONE OF THE MANY TESTS THAT I HAVE HAD DONE. IT IS GOOD TO EXPLORE ALL POSSIBLE CAUSES.  MY DOCTOR THINKS THAT THE FIBROID IS CAUSING MY MISCARRIAGES, BUT I ALSO HAVE A GENE MUTATION THAT CAN LEAD TO A BLOOD CLOTTING DISORDER.  IF I GET PREGNANT AGAIN, I WILL BE ON SHOTS OF BLOOD THINNER AS A PRECAUTION.  MAKE SURE THAT YOU ASK FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF TESTS.

I KNOW IT'S HARD TO KEEP POSITIVE AFTER SUCH A DEVASTATING EVENT.  PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE.  THE IMPORTANT THING IS THAT YOU ARE BEING PROACTIVE IN GETTING ANSWERS.  YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS.

RICHELE

I'm sorry for your losses.  It's never an easy thing to go through.  My first suggestion to you is to have a complete RPL panel of tests done.  Sometimes things can be off just a bit and it can be a quick fix.  Other times...some aren't so lucky and it's a bit more.  I'll post the RPL panel in the next section.  Keep in mind, these are just the basics.  There are MANY MANY other tests that can be done and only certain labs that do them properly.  Your best option is to see an RE (reproductive endocrinologist) to get the ball rolling. 

(((HUGS)))

Thanks! I am so sorry for you as well. I am seeing a fertility specialist in 2 weeks where they will begin the testing process. I guess I am just worried what if I get pregnant before they figure it out. My mind just runs crazy.

We are not actively trying, but not avoiding it either at the moment so I don't know what will happen. I hate to avoid it just in case this is the one. I can't help but think that. I just hope they can figure something out and fix it, but I know sometimes there is no reason.

Thank You!