I had a miscarriage on Jan 18th. I was only about 5 weeks so no D&C needed. I stopped bleeding on the 23rd. My cycles are usually 28-29 days. I have taken 3 pregnancy tests and all are negative. The last one I took was yesterday afternoon. My husband and I have been having sex but using the "withdrawal" method - since the doctor told us to wait for one period before trying again. Where is my period? I am so anxious to get it so that we can start trying again and it doesn't start. I feel like my period is about to start any minute - but I have been feeling that for the past 4 days and nothing. Anyone has had a similar experience? Thank you for your help and support.
2007-02-19 05:01:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
I'm very sorry for your loss.
Well, firstly, I just want to correct something for you. The fact that you didn't need a d&c isn't because you were 5 wks. I was 5-6 wks and needed one. It's how your body reacts to the loss.
It's very normal to not have a period for at least 6 wks after a miscarriage, just like after a healthy full term baby is born. It's even normal to bleed the entire 6 wks. So it's normal that your period isn't here at 28 days. It could still be delayed a few more weeks. Your body has a lot to adjust to and it will work out. It can be as much as 8 wks after the miscarriage, any more than that, I'd give the dr a ring. Good luck.
2007-02-19 05:05:20 · answer #1 · answered by Trouble's Mama 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear about your miscarriage. I've had 5, and each time my next few periods have been a bit later than the 28 days normally. It takes a while for your body to get back to it's regular cycle, and once I even missed a month entirely.
It is possible to get pregnant before your first period, because you are meant to be more fertile, but if your tests have been negative then it's more likely that you're body just needs a bit more time to normalize. BTW, the reason the OB's tell you to wait is more so that it's easier to date the pregnancy than being about your health (unless you've had a few miscarriages in a row, in which case your body needs to rest).
Good luck TTC, after my 5 I now have a beautiful daughter, so it's worth hanging in there.
2007-02-19 05:12:01 · answer #2 · answered by Viridian 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I didn't have a similar experience, bur my period is so messy, that sometimes I don't know when it is to come. Some months I use 3 pregnancy tests, and I always have the feeling that it's about to come, but it doesn't. So don't freak out. Wait, because your body went through a difficult time and it is recovering. Stay calm and think positively. Everything is going to be all right.
2007-02-19 05:12:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a misc at 6 wks and the dod did a D&c
It was improtant to make sure that a diagnos was made to why and also to make sure that all of the memebrane was remove from my Uterus (that was dec 5 I had my first period on Jan 26
it only happen when my HCG goes down to 5
if your period don't come soon you should have a blood test to check your HCG
Good luck
2007-02-19 06:33:28 · answer #4 · answered by waiting for baby 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
4-6 weeks after miscarriage is when you should expect a period ( up to 8 weeks the latest)...some people get it on the early end and some people on the late end....I had a miscarriage on Aug. 11 and got my period on Sept 21 so I was on the 6 week mark....I know how you feel about wanting to try again...I too have been trying again since Dec..I am sorry for your loss and wish you luck and a healthy baby....Good Luck~
2007-02-19 05:07:22 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa ♥'s Tim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry for your loss. After mine it took 2 months for me to get back on track and I found (after the fact) that the more I worried about it the more likely it was that I would skip.
I know it is difficult, but try to relax and let your body get back into sync. Try stop taking pregnancy tests and stop thinking about periods and do something relaxing (for me it would be a massage). This may sound very strange, but the less you think about it the more likely it will happen. Take care and good luck.
2007-02-19 05:45:57 · answer #6 · answered by g-lady 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it take about 5-6 weeks to get your period back..
and i am sorry for your lost...
2007-02-19 15:07:47 · answer #7 · answered by babyg 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where you left it I would imagine.
2007-02-19 05:05:22 · answer #8 · answered by The Heartbreaker. 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋