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Recent discussions

Advice

I just found out I’m pregnant again. I had a miscarriage in August-October and idk what I should do out how to handle it

Hi everyone,
So I had a miscarriage 18th February and was bleeding for around 5/6 days. When I attended the EPU on 19th they did a test which came back negative and a retested a couple of times a week later and all test negative.
I bought some LH strips to help track ovulation and about 2 weeks after my miscarriage I had a peak. I’ll attach a photo. Based on those LH readings it predicted my next period would be Sunday 15th March however I’ve still not had my period and I understand periods can be delayed following a miscarriage. I have done two tests and both negative. We did have UPSI the day before and on and after of when it said I was ovulating which was 4th March.
I have had sore boobs (which isn’t my usual PMS symptoms), bloating,nausea, dizziness and fatigue the last 3 days. I had some cramping in the evenings for the last 2 days and was sure I would wake up the following more and my period would start.

Will the LH strips have been accurate following a miscarriage?

Pregnancy after miscarriage

Is the pregnancy after a miscarriage more likely to be successful? I am stressed and overthinking about it.

Take the pill or do the D&C?

I'm currently in my 2nd miscarriage. My first miscarriage was last July and it was quick (bled 5 days, did a blood test and confirmed). This miscarriage, I thought would happen the same, but yesterday marked 3 weeks of bleeding. Did an ultrasound yesterday and they didn't want to confirm loss of pregnancy as of yet, even though the sack was really low and looks to be leaving the uterus and they confirmed no heartbeat. Then said to come back in 2 weeks for another ultrasound to see if anything changes. If nothing changes or I don't pass it on my own, then I either have to do a D&C or take the pill. Both I never had done before. Has anyone had to deal with D&C or the pill? Which one should I do?

Miscarriage

A week ago and I thought I was doing okay… until I saw that everyone is announcing their pregnancy and now I feel myself getting sad again. I would have been 8 weeks this week and I would have had my first ultrasound and appointment this month. So I guess I am saying it’s just a lot. I am happy for everyone but sad at the same time

Missed miscarriage

Hey girls, just wanted top post for anyone going through this.. today I had a D&C for my poor baby at 10weeks 2 days. Long story short I got pregnant 2months after having a baby and I managed to carry the baby to 10weeks and at my scan the baby had no heart beat (did have an early dating scan at 9weeks and the heart was beating away) so this should have been my 12week scan :( it was heartbreaking but the surgery was the best option for me. Everyone at the hospital was amazing and it all went smoothly, basically I just wanted to reassure anyone who may be facing this for the first time and say as emotional as it is don't be frightened. I've never been put to sleep before and I was awake before I knew it no pain and only slight bleeding. I was given a beautiful memory box before I left the hospital. I did opt for pathology results but was advised that my body just wasn't ready after just having a baby. Don't blame yourself just treasure the memory. If anyone needs any advise please message as I wish I did to other girls who have been through this. It feels very lonely. Xx

Missed miscarriage at 11 weeks

It feels like shoots and ladders. Go back to beginning after all that exhaustion, nausea, peeing, weight gain, insomnia. Would love any tips for physical, emotional support.

39.5 and had my first child in 2024. Started trying for my second in Nov 2025. Got pregnant Dec 2025 and now in March 2026 miscarrying.

There was a heartbeat at first US but two weeks later no heartbeat-stopped developing at 7 weeks. Two weeks later heart beat was gone and development the same. Had to get D&C this week.

Sending love and support to anyone else on this wild rollercoaster.

Possible miscarriage

I’m almost 10 weeks pregnant and I started spotting this morning. it slowly turned into bleeding and passing mucusy blood and small clots which has been constant for the last few hours along with period like cramping. It’s heavy but not heavy to soak a pad in an hour, at least yet. I’m wondering if this sounds like a miscarriage or if there’s any hope… i have an ultrasound scheduled on Friday…

💔First miscarriage first pregnancy.

I discovered yesterday (8.5 weeks) that my pregnancy had stopped at 5 weeks.
Grieving and scared about how painful it will be to “expel” everything.
Any thoughts, books, tips, videos reccomedations to overcome this? My partner is back to work and behaves like nothing happened. My mother and father in law did not even bother to send me a WhatsApp message or call.

Periods after miscarriage?

How quickly or long did everyone get there periods after you miscarried? And now was the first period after?

Miscarriage

It’s been a month since I lost my baby and I’ve already had my first period since the miscarriage. Hubby and I are gonna try again but the thought of trying again makes me sad because I want my baby I lost. I can’t wait to have my rainbow baby. I just hate that I lost the baby. Is it normal to go through grief knowing that you did nothing to loose the baby then to think what if you did do something? Maybe I’m just overthinking. I just wish I had my baby. It’s so hard seeing pregnant women because that was me I would still be if I didn’t loose my baby. Maybe it’s the non alcoholic 0% beer or what if I ate something bad is what goes through my mind. What if I did something. Was it a boy or girl what did he or she look like? Ugh this is hard. Im venting sorry. Does miscarriage grief ever get easier? One week I’m fine then the next I’m crying for a whole week and depressed.

Subchorionic Hematoma

Anyone else have a small Subchorionic Hematoma? This is my third pregnancy but first time having a Subchorionic Hematoma. Doctor says it small and should heal on its own! I dont have any bleeding but she said it could cause some.

First Period after miscarriage

Hi Ladies

What was your first period like after miscarriage? I m/c almost 4 weeks ago and had a very light bleed .. almost comparable to spotting for like 1.5 days then nothing? Could this be my period?? Any experiences welcome! Xx

Struggling with secondary miscarriages

I’m 37, have a healthy 3.5yr old. We had our first miscarriage in July at under 8 weeks. Sadly after 4 months of trying we’ve just had another miscarriage at 5 weeks.

I know this can be normal, all the signs seem okay but hard to be positive.

Has anyone experienced this and gone on to have another baby? Advice welcome x

Miscarriage

I had a miscarriage over the weekend I was 5 weeks and 3 days. And today I had to call the midwives to cancel my appointments. I didn’t realize how bad it was going to hurt when I had to call to cancel. It made it even more real

Worrying about miscarriage

I’m 5 weeks today, have a 18 month old and never had a miscarriage but since joining this group and others it seems most people seem to have had a miscarriage. I google the stats probably every hour and haven’t slept properly in days. I know I shouldn’t take a small sample of people and presume this will happen to me, but constantly spiraling. Maybe me being part of this group is bad idea 😬😬 anyone else feel like this?

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