Re: Rachel
#119970 - 11/08/04 11:59 AM
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RachelT
Reged: 07/01/04
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Loc: Minnesota
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I didn't keep it. Ooops! I didn't think I needed to. My test is for 8:10 in the am, so yay for that.
I've never been tested for my progesterone levels... never had any reason to. My last gyno wanted to wait until we had TTC for at least a year before doing any expensive tests. Since we haven't really made much of an effort until this month, I haven't given it any thought.
I will for sure do another home test tomorrow morning... if that one comes out positive, I will bring it with me to show it.
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~ Rachel (IBS-C)
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Taking it one day at a time.....
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Good Luck with everything and I agree with the rest of the ladies. I would demand a blood test since you already have had a miscarriage. Hang in there. It all sounds pretty positive. I had spotting for at least a week with my pregnancy and it happened before my period was due to come! Sending more baby wishes your way! 
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I took another test today and it was negative.  As sad as I am about it, I'm feeling a lot better about it than I was yesterday. Yesterday I was pretty heartbroken, today, I've come to accept it. I got some sleep last night too, which I think helps me to put things into perspective better. I could tell physically yesterday that things weren't the same, and today I feel completely back to normal.
I called the Dr.'s office to cancel my lab appointment for tomorrow, and the lady felt that I sould still come in and talk with the doc about it. I'm so glad. Maybe we can get to the bottom of why this keeps happening. Eric also thinks that he should have tests done as well, so eventually betweent the two of us, we'll get something figured out.
Thank you ladies for being there for me yesterday. I was feeling so alone and scared. It really helped me a lot to be able to talk with you and get your suggestions and support.
Now, as for everyone else...
Jules - I'm so excited for you and I hope and pray that you have a healthy, full-term pregnancy, and I look forward to seeing newborn pictures in the next 10 months!
Michele - I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you! Here's to successful conception! ***Happy baby thoughts***
Steph - Am I correct in that you're on the TWW??... I can't remember. Just in case, I'm sending happy baby thoughts your way.
Heather - I'm glad you were able to get to the bottom of why you were having problems... sorry to your DH that it was him. At least now that you know, you have insight on how to deal with it. Sending happy baby thoughts your way too.
Cara - Are you still trying??? Wishing you luck if you are!!!
Maybe Jules can sprinkle some magical baby dust on all of us and we'll all be preggers in the next month. Good luck everyone!
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~ Rachel (IBS-C)
If life hands you lemons, make lemonade!!
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Rachel-
I am so sorry! I was really hoping for you. BIG HUG coming your way. You should definatley keep your appointment with the doctor. Keep us posted and hang in there!!!!
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I'm sorry Rachel. I'm sure your haiving lots of mixed emotions going on right now. I do think you should keep your appt too. Maybe you need progesterin like Michele. It could be something really simple!
Please get to the Dr and get some answers!!
Good luck to you! And again, I'm sorry!
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Re: Rachel
#120183 - 11/09/04 08:45 AM
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michele
Reged: 06/02/03
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I'm so sorry sweetie, I know how heartbreaking it is. Big hugs to you!!
Yes, I do think you should keep your appt tomorrow!! Be prepared to have to be firm. It sounds like this is probably the second early miscarriage you have had. Some things to ask about would be: Rh factor, can be ruled out when you and hubby both know your blood types. Clotting disorders, very common for repeated miscarriage, can be easily enough checked with blood tests, warning, they will take a LOT of blood  . Ask if you can come in after you ovulate next month to have your progesterone checked. Right after you ovulate your progesterone should steadily increase to prepare your lining to hold the fertilized egg. If your not making enough progesterone, your body won't be able to nourish the fertilized egg, resulting in miscarriage. This is my problem. I now take progesterone suppositories after ovulation to correct this. Many dr's don't want to do much testing until you have had THREE miscarriages in a row. I think this is cruel. The things I mentioned are easy enough to check and there is no reason not to do them if this is indeed a second miscarriage for you. A lot of the time they never do come up with an answer but these are some of the most common reasons for recurrent miscarriage and they are treatable.
Please let us know how your appt goes tomorrow. I think you already visit the babyzone web site but www.ivillage.com also has some good support boards for TTC and miscarriage. There is one specifically for TTC after miscarriage, I visit there a lot. Big, Big, Hugs to you.
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Rachel!!!! <<<<<BIG HUGE MASSIVE HUGS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I am so sorry sweets!!! I agree you should still see the doctor!!! It will happen sweets!!!! Just try to keep postive!!!!
LOTS OF LOVE
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I'm sorry Becky! I haven't been posting too much on this 'baby post' - but I've been reading when I have time!! I'm glad you are going to the doctor anyways to talk about it...let us know what he says of course!
Yes we are still trying. We have until January - if I'm not pregnant by then, I'm taking chlomid!
Good luck girls! 
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It's from ivillage.com...
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Recurrent Miscarriage with Low Progesterone
I am in my mid-20s and my husband in his late 20s. In the past five months I have miscarried twice, both times before nine weeks pregnant. In both cases, my hormone level was extremely low (confirmed by several blood tests). What can I do to stay pregnant if my body doesn't produce the "pregnancy hormone" that it needs? --Jennifer
Mark Perloe
Dr. Perloe, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Medical College of Georgia, is medical director of Georgia Reproductive Specialists in Atlanta and director of reproductive endocrinology/infertility at Atlanta Medical Center.
Unfortunately, many women are led down this wrong path, receive the wrong treatment and ultimately suffer another miscarriage. Their physicians incorrectly decide that low progesterone -- the "pregnancy hormone" of which you speak -- was the culprit and promise that things will go better the next time if only you take enough progesterone. Research shows us that falling or low progesterone levels are a sign of a bad pregnancy and not the cause of pregnancy failure.
Maybe you have... but I found it quite interesting.
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~ Rachel (IBS-C)
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