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How do you stay positive after 2 miscarriages?

6 years ago my husband and I got pregnant and if flipped our whole world upside down. It wasn't a planned pregnancy but we were both ready to buckle down and be parents. I miscarried at 7 weeks along and we were both scared to try again. We waited 6 years to start trying and after 5 month of TTC, I became pregnant. I found out very early on that I was pregnant on January 16. On January 30 I went to the ER because I knew I had miscarried again. We were going through the emotional toll all over again. I want to try again, I know it's only been 3 days. I just don't see ever really being positive about getting pregnant or TTC. Any advice on staying positive during this time?

3 Answers • 9 years ago


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I left a comment on your journal entry explaining I too miscarried twice then went on to have my daughter. It was very hard not to worry all through my pregnancy but worth it. If you did suffer another miscarriage the doctors would then begin to investigate as to why and hopefully help you to carry to term. So there is positives both sides. Try not to be scared and don't lose hope x

9 years ago


I found it hard sometimes after my first mc @ 42-43 yrs old, 2 failed IVFs, multiple failed IUIs. Then, once my RE/internist/acupuncturist/nutritionist/OB/family members & ladies on this site started giving me clues and I discovered what was wrong (multiple things! besides my age) I became more confident that I would get pregnant & have a healthy baby. I have a novel type of profile page, so won't rehash it here, but feel free to look & message me with questions. Even if I ever go through another mc I still feel hopeful that I will get pregnant again & carry a healthy baby to term. Someone said on a site I read that if you can get through the miscarriages then there is always hope on the other side. xx

9 years ago


When you miscarry that early it could be a simple fix. Maybe a progesterone deficiency? Generally if you miscarry before 10 weeks that could mean your ovaries aren't producing enough progesterone before the placenta has a chance to take over at 10 to 12 weeks. So rather than getting discouraged try problem solving. Taking a progesterone supplement doesn't have any adverse affects on your body so I'd try that. You'd start taking it the day you suspect you ovulated and keep taking it until like 12 weeks. Progesterone makes the uterus "sticky" and is what maintains the pregnancy thru the first trimester. Ovaries produce it until the placenta takes over as I explained. So... try that.
I had a friend who was told she'd probably never have kids. She miscarried twice. The second time she was on progestin only bc. She stopped taking it when she found out she was prego and miscarried days later. When she got prego with her son she didn't stop her progestin bc and had a healthy baby

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