Intro *Losses and LC Mentioned*..some questions as well.

[WineNChocolate]

I am 32. I have had 2 MC naturally, first was Feb 2014 at 6 weeks and the second just recently this month at 10 weeks. My first MC I didn't get far along enough for a US. So I am not sure what was the cause. I had a MC just recently that the embryo did not develop and the Sac and yolk grew to 6 weeks. My body passed both naturally. 

--Child Mentioned--  After my first I was able to have my daughter who is now 1.

I thought I would be able to handle another MC with more control on my mind since dealing with it before. Well that was a good lie to myself.  My mind is all over the place when it comes to is there going wrong with my babies first trimester...low progesterone something else. I just moved so I am dealing with a new doctor who seems to just pat my back and say keep your chin up. I ask about being able to come in earlier (8 weeks) if I were to get pregnant again, to check levels and such. She told me that they really don't do that till 2-3 losses. I just don't get why women have to go through this multiple times before someone wants to just take look at maybe why other than just the book issues of a chromosomal issue.

Anyone ever ask their doctor for a further look and had progress?? Or had their Dr. take an interest after fewer losses than 3? I am trying to feel out if I am just being emotional and pushy.

TIA.  

[callmeKD]

WineNChocolate - hugs.

I have my follow up appt with my OB on 3/7. I'm planning to ask a lot of the same questions, but discuss how quickly we should head back to the RE.

[WineNChocolate]

callmeKD hugs to you too.

mistabinx thanks I am goin to go with a different practitioner this time around. My Dr seemed aloof and "on to the next".

[daystardreams]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I would push your doctor. After my first loss, I asked for HCG blood draws every other day with my second pregnancy. My doctor agreed and we started that the day I got my BFP (14 DPO). I lost that one at 5 weeks and with my third pregnancy I asked for progesterone and HcG draws starting at 12 DPO. My doctor never argued. If your doctor refuses, I would look for a new doctor!

Again, I'm so sorry.

[hoopoe]

WineNChocolate, ((HUGS)). I'm sorry for your losses.

Most doctors won't do anything until 2 losses, and then only if they are consecutive losses. This is often based on the statistics: 15% of all recognized pregnancies (those that can be visualized on ultrasound) end in miscarriage, 2% of pregnant women experience 2 losses in a row, 1% experience 3 consecutive losses.

The fact that you have successfully carried one pregnancy is a great sign, and doesn't place you into the category of 'recurrent loser,' and therefore your doctor is unlikely to feel any RPL testing is necessary.

However, having betas drawn early in your next pregnancy is certainly a reasonable request and I would want them done too. It sounds like you asked for an early ultrasound next time? Did you ask about betas?

Even after four consecutive losses, one of my REs was still a 'pat on the head, try again' doctor. Miscarriage is frustrating (understatement) for us, but also for doctors - there's rarely opportunities for them to change the outcome, so they often just give the best advice they can - which is 'Try again.' It's infuriating and f*cking sucks, I know.