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ga5567 I did use OPKs. The second month, when I got pregnant, I was drinking green smoothies every morning and I drank raspberry leaf tea until ovulation.

MrsAC thanks for your reply! So happy to hear positive stories from women who have miscarried. It was only our 2nd month TTC so I am trying to remember that! Did you read anywhere about benefits of drinking those items for ovulation/TTC? I'm not a fan of tea but maybe raspberry would be ok.

I was drinking the green smoothies for a while but found out they're great for fertility. I use a mix of greens from Costco; baby kale, spinach and chard. I also use frozen pineapple (I buy it fresh, cut it up and freeze), frozen banana, half a pear and coconut water.

The tea isn't raspberry flavor. It's raspberry leaf so it's very herbal tasting. Check out this link for some good info
http://natural-fertility-info.com/red-raspberry-leaf.html
Scroll down to "Red Raspberry for Fertility Issues.
I stopped drinking it when I ovulated because I've heard mixed views on continuing to drink it throughout pregnancy, especially in the first trimester.

Hi ga55. After my mc/D&C my doctor told me to waite one cycle. My D&C was on Nov 26 and I got my period on Dec 22 and got my BFP on Jan 14. I have been way more crampy this time around, not sure if having the D&C has made me a little more sensitive to this pregnancy. Morning sickness is just really starting to kick in now to.
GOOD LUCK AND BABY DUST TO YOU

Wow lele79... You got a BFP fast! Fingers crossed that will be the case for us. Discouraging to have to wait but hoping it will be well worth it when we have a healthy pregnancy and baby! Will keep in touch via forums with you ladies. Wish you all the best in your pregnancies :-)

I found out at my appointment today that the baby stopped growing at 8 weeks, again. I should be 11w3d today. I am in complete shock. At my 8 week ultrasound everything looked so good. The baby's heart was so strong. And he/she was bigger and stronger than the last baby. I'm waiting for a call to schedule a d&c. My last miscarriage was natural but the baby stopped growing 3 weeks ago and I don't have any spotting at all. I'm not sure I'll be so lucky this time. Lele what was your experience like with the d&c? I'm so nervous and I still can't believe this is happening again. My heart is broken. I don't know why this is happening? I have a healthy child and I never had any problems with that pregnancy. One of the doctors I saw today said it could be a genetic problem with DH since my son has a different dad. They said we can talk to a geneticist and do blood work to find out what the problem is. I don't want to TTC and risk this happening again. This is too much to handle. Two miscarriages in less that six months.

Awww babes I am gutted for you so so sorry <3

Mrs I am so so sorry for your loss. I don't even know what to say. This is so difficult to go through

The experience with my d&c was not bad. My nurses and my doctor where so caring and that made it a little easier. I really didn't have any bleeding after but I was very crampy and sore. I think I might have over done it though. They say to rest and relax and I didn't do that.

I am heartbroken for you.

MrsAC... So sorry. There really are not the right words to say how sorry I am. As a nurse, I would suggest that if you have a good relationship with your doctor to follow his or her recommendations as far as the d&c and what to do next. Will pray for your comfort, peace, and ultimately answers as to why this happened again. I'm heartbroken for you! I have a friend that miscarried twice then went on to have a normal pregnancy.. Don't give up hope!

@MrsAC i am so very sorry for your loss! I know how devastating miscarriages are to handle!! My prayers are with you!!!