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Q: When to Try Again & Could I Be Pregnant Already???
asked by: DismalEuphoria on December 20th, 2003
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On december 5th,2003 I lost my 3rd baby at 21 weeks. My first baby was lost at 23 weeks in november of 2001, my second baby at 10 weeks in november 2002. Losing the first and third baby have now been attributed to an incompetent cervix. The first baby was "just a miscarriage".I am told next pregnancy at 14 weeks, they will put a stitch in my cervix. On december 11th, 2003 (about a week after) I put myself back on the pill. My doctor says I should wait 6 months to try again, but I am not trusting this because on the day I delivered her, I had gone in that morning for a regular check up and was told I was progressing just fine, and he was going to send me on my way. It was only after I requested he physically examine me because I knew something wasn't quite right, instead of just checking the heartbeat, that he noticed my cervix was starting to open, and my bag of water was starting to protrude. So I think I know my body pretty well. I want to try again within a month or so. My questions are, i've already had intercourse since then, after waiting 2 weeks. Would the pill work quick enough, or could I still get pregnant? (this would normally be my fertile week), or would I not ovulate just yet? Does ovulation carry on as normal, even after the delivery of a baby? Was I wrong to put myself on the pill so quickly? Would waiting another month be enough time to come off the pill and try again? I want another baby, a healthy one this time, so badly, I will do anything! I have been taking daily vitamins and trying to just generally be healthier. Someone help!
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Amymc
replied on December 20th, 2003
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I am so sorry for you're losses, that must be a really hard thing to go through, especially more than once, I am not really sure if u should try right away, but that's completley up to you, however I am not a Dr. And I think the best thing to do would be to talk to someone, a good dr, one you are comfortable with and he or she would be able to advise you better, I am glad they have figured out what they can do in the future for you, and wish you the very best of luck.
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saturn24
replied on December 21st, 2003
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It takes the pill three months to fully work, so you could be pregnant. But, in my opinion, I would wait the six months that your doctor told you to and let your body heal. Have you been tested for endometreosis? Is there an underlying cause for these repeated miscarriages, or does your body just not handle pregnancy well? I am so very sorry that you are going through this. I cannot even begin to imagine how hard it must be for you. But I would maybe get a different doctor and have test ran to see if there is anything that can be done to avoid another miscarriage. Good luck.
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Farah
replied on December 24th, 2003
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I would wait the recommended time given by your doctor. I had a friend who had an incompotent cervix and when they stitched her up, she's had two healthy pregnancies after losing two. It's kind of like getting pregnant too soon after having a full term baby; it's not good for your body. Especially a miscarriage. Your cervix and uterus need time to recoop.

Hope that helps!
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