I had a D&C on 10/3. My doctor told me to wait at least 1, preferably 2 periods to try again. We were thinking waiting the one and then just seeing waht nature brings. Does this sound like a good idea. Does anyone have any good stories about babies conceived after only one cycle that made it to bolster my decision?
2006-10-31 09:57:56 · 7 answers · asked by No Name 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
I would listen to your doctor. They are telling you to wait for a reason. And what's another month or two?
2006-10-31 10:06:04 · answer #1 · answered by *Logan's Mommy* 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most women do have successful pregnancies after a miscarriage! I know how you feel and I am yet waiting patiently and eagerly for a successful one!! I've had a D & C and a miscarriage in the last 4 months and may have just had another one, but trying not to think about it! I would encourage you to make sure you're emotionally ready before conceiving again and it may be hard to accept the next pregnancy with the fact you've had a previous miscarriage in mind! Go ahead and continue your prenatal vitamins and take good care of yourself!! If you start to think that you're pregnant, report to your doctor immediately to decrease your chances of another miscarriage!
You can get pregnant within 2 weeks after a miscarriage, so be sure to take that into consideration and your cycle may not return properly at first, but just be sure to keep up with this information as well. Some women take a little longer to get pregnant after a miscarriage just depending upon their bodies, but anything's possible!! Don't be afraid to contact your doctor with any questions or concerns!
Sorry for your loss and I wish you well!!
2006-10-31 10:11:32 · answer #2 · answered by angellove 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been thru this twice, let me share with you my experiences.
First, your period should come back within 4-6 weeks. It might be very light and spotty or heavy, it will just depend on you. After my first miscarriage my period came back 4 weeks on the nose. After the second my period started 5 days after the DC and then was spotty on and off for about 6 weeks before having another period. After the first few cycles, I found my periods were averaging between 30-34 days as well for both post-partum periods.
There are many schools of thought regarding when you should get pregnant after a miscarriage. In times past waiting 3 or more cycles was recommeneded because it would give the body time to establish a cycle again and thus a due date could be determined when the woman conceived again. Now, with modern ultra-sound gestational age can be established very early on in pregnancy.
My doctor told me that once you've had a period, your body is ready to have another baby, and you can try. However, she has always told me this, and I agree with her, you should try when you are ready. And being ready entails more than physical readyness. You should try when you are emotionally, spiritually and menatally ready. Because with your next pregnancy the innocence is gone and the possibility of miscarriage will always be there. It's not a fun thought, but a realistic thought.
I found that after my first miscarriage, I could not get pregnant fast enough. I felt that if I was pregnant again, before the due date of the first baby, that day would not be so hard to bear. I did become pregnant again after 3 months and miscarried my second pregnancy at 6 weeks...all of this before the first baby would have been born. After my second miscarriage, I was more hesitiant to try again, and not even interested in sex most of the time. It took me about 6 months to get to the point where I wanted to try again. I had to grieve and work out my issuses on my time. Thankfully, my husband is very understanding and has given me the room I've needed to heal.
I"m thankful that I took a cautious route the second time around. Waiting gave my doctor time to discover a disorder with my blood that is causing me to miscarry.
In the end, try when you are ready. Try when you feel the time is right. Keep a journal of your feelings about childbearing, being pregnant and your miscarriage experience, it will help you heal, and be a good refrence for you in the future.
Good luck to you, and I wish you all the best
http://miscarriagejournal.blogspot.com
2006-10-31 10:14:22 · answer #3 · answered by East of Eden 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a miscarriage with my first at 8 weeks and that they instructed me to attend at leat til once I had my first era lower back so as that way they'd be waiting to tell greater desirable on once I have been given pregnant yet mine got here out on that's very own i did no longer would desire to have a d&c so that's particularly helpful to attend slightly longer and supply your physique time to heal and that. Sorry on your loss!.
2016-10-03 03:45:39 · answer #4 · answered by matlock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in a similar situation a few years ago. I got pregnant right away, without intending to. I was scared to death that I would endanger my child because I hadn't waited long enough. In the end, all was fine and the doctor told me the waiting period is precautionary, giving your body time to go back to a non-pregnant state. But, if you happen to get pregnant, my experience is that it doesn't cause a problem.
Good luck.
2006-10-31 10:21:24 · answer #5 · answered by Jodi B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should wait at least 1 cycle, time for your uterus to go back to normal. If you don't feel sick, and feel up to it, you can let nature take its course after just one.
2006-10-31 10:02:55 · answer #6 · answered by mom_of_ndm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just wait it will happen when its meant to happen
2006-10-31 10:07:39 · answer #7 · answered by ya girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋