*update page eight* Miscarriage/recurrent miscarriage advice

[Guest]

Originally Posted by loobz

it's been a long time since I was in this very sad position. After 6 miscarriages I was referred to St Mary's in Paddington to who was then the leading consultant in this field. I actually decided against it in the end as the emotional toll was huge and after many years of blood tests all coming back inconclusive I didn't feel strong enough to face even more prodding and poking.

However, I did go on to have a happy ending - our daughter (pregnancy number 7) was bon in 2001 (but not without incident along the way) and, after miscarriage number 7, our son was born in 2004 (pregnancy number 9).

Things have progressed since then and I think there are many more avenues that can be explored to help people in this situation.

I genuinely wish you all the strength you will need and hope that one day you will find a happy ending.

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Thank you so much - will keep you all updated. X

[Guest]

So pleased you got your happy ending Dunx - I have read a lot about the aspirin. I have my appointment the first week in May so I'm going to ask if I can try that when I go x

[DUNXandWILL]

Originally Posted by E_WHITTY

So pleased you got your happy ending Dunx - I have read a lot about the aspirin. I have my appointment the first week in May so I'm going to ask if I can try that when I go x

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Good luck 🍀 honey, I am in no means advising you or anyone else to take baby aspirin. It was only after a lot of heartbreak, being putting on a waiting list for "investigations" and no treatment, acupuncture for a year and every holistic approach known to us that myself and my husband fully decided on trying the baby aspirin for ourselves. We feel incredibly lucky 🍀 that it worked for us (whether it be luck or the placeabo effect) and that we have 2 beautiful children.

Wishing you love, luck 🍀 and lots of Pixie 👿 Dust on your journey.

Dunx xx

[act1980]

I can't offer any advice but just wanted to wish you all the best. I hope you get some good news soon!

[Purplefrog]

Having had two m/cs myself I just wanted to send you a big virtual hug, as I know just how traumatic and devestating they are.
We were very lucky and now have an 11 year old daughter and I truly hope you have a happy ending too. Xxxxx

[Mexy02]

Originally Posted by iLaura

Hi Emma,

DH and I have been trying for a baby since we got married 4 years ago, and have sadly had 8 miscarriages to date. We had NHS tests which involved checking blood from us both (I had about 10 bottles taken and DH had like one - the unfairness of that!), I had internal scans to check ovaries, womb etc, and hubby had sperm analysis.
All came back normal and we were advised it may still happen for us and to keep trying. We have a dedicated nurse and consultant now, and if we conceive successfully will have our own team, earlier scans and more regular scans the whole way through.
There are lots of natural things which can help support pregnancy; manuka honey, keeping feet warm, and a bunch of other things.

Miscarriages take an incredible toll emotionally, so if you need someone to talk to. Even if it's just to scream about how unfair it all is, then I'm here and I get it. My pm is always open.

Sending some sticky babydust your way xx

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This was us but we already had ds ( prem) after 1 miscarriage , then I had 3 miscarriages at around 12 weeks so we were referred as they knew I could go to 36 weeks . They Couldn't find anything wrong or any reason so we stopped trying and thank full we had ds . We still had appointments and A few months later I broke down in the genetic clinic when they told me I was 4 weeks pg. I had an internal scan every week and lots of check ups.

Sending you huge hugs as it's the hardest thing I have ever been through. Xx

[Team Marshall]

I had four miscarriages in just under two years so understand what you are going through. Appears I am 'fertile Myrtyle' as I could fall pregnant really easily but not carry past the three month stage. It was a shock as I already had a DS and carried him with no problems. My husband and I were referred to a specialist after the third time and had blood and egg viability tests but they could not find a reason. We were advised that because I could conceive easily the we should continue to try until it became too difficult emotionally. I spent a lot of time researching and read about the low dose aspirin, which can help if you have 'sticky blood'. I also read about doubling your folic acid dose. Not sure if this made any difference but I fell pregnant for the fifth time and this time it stuck and I now have a beautiful five year old daughter. I was closely monitored throughout this pregnancy and I did mention the aspirin and folic acid. The consultant advised me to stop the aspirin six weeks before the due date but that was all.
Don't give up because there are happy endings.

[margyloveswdw]

We had three mc and then were referred for investigation which was inconclusive. I was advised if successful again I should contact the consultant immediately and I would be most likely be advised how much aspirin to take as this may help due to one test result being borderline. Unfortunately the last one was 2010 and we've never conceived again and as I'm now 42 our opportunity has passed I suspect (although we don't use contraception and haven't done for over 10 years).

I hope you have a successful outcome.

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miscarriageassociation.uk for help/advise

[waiting4disney]

I had 2 before having a successful pregnancy.
A friend had 5 but went on to have a child.
There is hope. I saw a consultant and he advised me to wait 3 months before trying again as I needed an ERPC.
I know it's so tough but there are lots of options.
I hope you wait for the consultant isn't too long. They will do scans, blood tests etc to check no obvious reasons.