If you've had a miscarriage or more will you please answer my questions?

Question

I have had three very healthy uneventful pregnancies, then I had a miscarriage at the beginning of August at only 5 weeks along. And now I'm pregnant again, and am 4 weeks along. I'm just wondering what are my chances of having another miscarriage or if I shouldn't be worried about it happening again. So I kind of want to get an idea of what others have gone through. So if you will please answer how many you have had, how far along you were when you had it/them, and how soon after you got pregnant again? Thanks!

Answer 1

Since you have had 3 previous healthy pregnancies most likely this one will be fine. Most early miscarriages happen when the embryo does not develop right and the woman's body rejects it. You SHOULD. however, get your progesterone levels tested early on just in case that could have been the problem last time. I know a lady that had 13 miscarriages, but had 4 healthy babies inbetween and it was her progesterone that was the problem.

Answer 2

I had a miscarriage earlier this year in May. I was about six weeks along at the time. It was all natural. I became pregnant less than a month after that with out ever having a cycle. I am now 13 weeks along and so far everything is fine. I wouldn't worry about your pregnancy ( I know easier said than done) but I am sure you will be fine. Congrats on you new little baby, I wish you all the happiness and luck.

Answer 3

Last year I miscarried at 14 weeks into my pregnancy. I had what my doc called a "skipped miscarriage"... meaning that my baby was dead for weeks before I had even found out. My husband and I took the loss of our son very hard, and so we didn't even try to get pregnant again for about 6 months. When we finally wanted to try again for a family, we got pregnant the following month... I can even tell you the day I got pregnant. I am currently 19 weeks pregnant. We actually go in today to have an ultrasound done. I know that losing a child is hard and it makes you worry during your next pregnancy, but most early miscarriages happen because something was wrong with the fetus. For instance, my sons right lung didn't grow as fast as the rest of his body and so when it came time for them to take over... his body couldn't support. Keep your head up and try not to worry too much (yeah easier said then done, I know). Best of luck.

Answer 4

I am sorry to hear about your loss last month. I know that 5 weeks is just a number when it comes to miscarrying. I had a miscarriage last March after 6 weeks. I have learned that having 1 miscarriage is nothing to worry about. Having 3 or more then there needs to be doc intervention or diagnosis. I am going to guess that you will be fine this time. I can understand your worry though as we have gone the adoption route. We are taking this route because of several reasons with the miscarriage as the "straw that broke the camels back". So dont go by my decisions....you are probably much younger than me and healthier (I am 41 and have Lyme Disease, and almost died with my first chiold 7 years ago)...so thats why we chose adoption.

Regarding your question...you will most likely be fine, I believe that everything happens for a reason...reasons we may never know or understand, but nonetheless there are reasons. It was G-ds way of making sure you have a healthy child. Best of luck to you.

Answer 5

it is the most hurrible feeling in the world to suffer a miscarriage. i had a son and when he was 6mths old i fell pregnant again but suffered a miscarriage, i couldnt tell you how far along i was as i was on the jab so didnt know i was expecting, it came as a shock to discover id lost a baby i didnt know i was carrying. since that happened i have had a daughter who is beautiful and healthy and now also 2, i am currently 9weeks pregant and i tend not to think about the M word as i dont want to get stressed out. there is a 2year age gap between all my kids and yes i am includen this baby. i was always told things happen for a reason and i am a strong believer of that, my miscarriage happened when i was at a low in life and going through to much stress and pain. think healthy and be healthy and things will be fine. good luck to you dont over do it :-)

Answer 6

I don't remember the statistics, but I was shocked to find out that roughly 1/3 of all pregnancies miscarry in the first 12 weeks.

That being said, you've had wonderful pregnancies, and the miscarriage was really very early. I don't think I'd worry about this one, but you know mothers...they're always worrying!

I miscarried at 5-1/2 weeks, then I went on to carry two very large children to term, and got pregnant again. This little guy didn't make it. I was almost halfway through when he died for no known reason. I still cry about him--his name is Jonathan. After I recovered, I asked my husband about having another child, since my arms felt so hideously empty, but he refused.

I'm getting depressed. I'll talk about my living kids. My son, Joel, is the baby, 17 yo. He loves to play tricks on people, tell jokes, outright lie and see if people will swallow it. Laughter is his reward. My daughter graduates Rice University in Dec., having double-majored in Spanish and Linguistics. She plans to go to grad school and become a speech therapist for the deaf.

I feel better already!

Take care! I pray that your baby be covered by the Lord so that no illness or injury should touch his little person.

Debbie

Answer 7

I've had one. I was 7 weeks along and it was sudden bleeding and then on ultra sound they said "it was gone" It was a very hard time to go through. I didn't try to get pregnant again for a couple of years - but when I did I was worried until I passed the 12 week mark. I can only suggest to take it one day at a time, and one previous miscarriage is not an indicator that it will keep happening. I can't tell you how many women I know personally that have had one or two and now have healthly wonderful children. It's hard but try not to dwell on it - and when that baby gets here, he or she will make the pain of that miscarriage disapear. At least my baby girl did that for me! Best wishes.

Answer 8

I am so sorry to hear that you miscarried. I had three miscarriages and I was terrified when I found out that I was pregnant. My pregnancy was uneventful and I carried to term.
The second miscarriage was the worst because I was about 3 months pregnant and could actually see the baby. After my third miscarriage, I found out that I was pregnant about 3 months later.

Answer 9

i had a miscarriage with my second pregnancy (February 2004) at around 5 wks. i already had a son with whom my pregnancy was fairly normal. when i had my miscarriage i didn't even know that i was pregnant until it started happening . i started having really bad cramps that felt a lot like labor and then when i went to the restroom it is evident that a miscarriage had occurred, i was devastated. my husband and i had been ttc for 2 years. then i became pregnant for the third time in march 2005 and my daughter was born in January 2006. just because you have had one miscarriage doesn't mean that you are destined for another. usually a miscarriage results from a chromosomal abnormality in the products of conception, most women have them before they even know that they are pregnant. I know how you feel though the pregnancy after miscarriage is often ridden with fear, worry, & apprehension. i felt every cramp, twinge, & tingle that i dont believe i would have felt if i hadnt lost a baby before, but i was fine. things will probably work out fine for you. good luck!

Answer 10

First let me say that I'm very sorry for your loss. My first MC was at about 6 weeks and my second one was at about 14 weeks, and the hardest to deal with. It is very difficult not to think about it after you go through this but the only thing I can tell you is that I had a very healthy pregnancy a year after that (as per doctor recommendations) and I gave birth to a beautiful & healthy baby girl. Every little pain, cramp or lack of would make me think I was about to MC again, only your doctor can easy your fears, once you hear your baby heartbeat you feel ok you can ask your doctor to check for the baby's heartbeat often as a safety measure. There is not much you can do to avoid an early MC but lots you can do to just know that you are doing all you can you ensure a safe & healthy pregnancy, eat well, avoid stress, avoid rough sports & sex, avoid tobacco, drugs & alcohol. I'm pregnant again (30 wk) and having the same fears but feeling my baby moving all the times is great! you will be there soon!
I wish you the best!