Waiting for natural miscarriage?

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Waiting for Miscarriage number #2 to happen (IUI #1). Two weeks ago they saw two gestational sacks - one empty and one with a low fetal heartbeat. Went back a week ago and there was no heartbeat - baby had stopped growing at 7 weeks (I should now be about 9 weeks).

I've been waiting a week to miscarry naturally and nothing seems to be happening so far - no spotting, no cramps, still have big boobs/bloating. They are giving me another week and then will likely suggest the pills to help things along or a D&C. I'd rather not do the D&C if we don't have to.

Anyone else in the same boat? I have good days and bad days. My husband is 30, I'm 29 and they haven't really found anything wrong with us besides minor motility issue. TTC #1. All my tests have been normal.

They've suggested more RPL blood work and karotyping. Debating if we should give IUI another shot or move on to IVF with genetic testing.

Heartbroken and not sure what to do next.

-Jen

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I'm going through the same thing now I think. I had some bad bleeding episodes between 4-6 weeks that led me to the ER and I had 2 ultrasounds, one at 4w that showed nothing (too early) and the second at 5w5d showed a sac and a yolk sac. They also found a subchorionic hematoma behind the sac. My levels kept going up so they were optimistic. After that last big bleed I had no other problems. Until I went in for my 7w normal ultrasound. The saw exactly the same thing as the week before. A 5.5 week sac with a yolk, but no fetal pole or heartbeat. Doc said to wait a week but he wasn't very optimistic. I feel in my heart that it's the end so I'm just waiting for my body to get the memo. It's the worst. So sorry you are going through the same agony.

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Thank you! I'm still waiting as well. Nothing seems to be happening though, so not sure it will happen naturally. I physically feel fine now.

They are checking back in on Tuesday and then I'll have the option of D&C or the pills. I think I'm leaning towards D&C just to get it over with as quickly as possible. It's tough to schedule things at work with that still looking. That will also allow the testing on the tissue which could prove helpful. It's not quite as fresh in my mind now that's it's been two weeks but I'm ready to start to try and move past this. Have you had any experience with a D&C vs pills?

I'm only 29, but starting to feel something may be more seriously wrong after 2 miscarriages in a row (3 if you count the second embryo being a blighted ovum this time). I wish I knew what the issue was or if we just have "bad luck."

I'm sorry you're going through this again. You're not alone!

Jen

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Update - still nothing happening. D&C is now scheduled for this Friday :( nervous.

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I lost my twins at 6.5 weeks but didn't pass them until week 12. If you really wanna miscarry naturally then don't let the doctors rush you hun. I'm so glad I did it naturally. Feels so much better. As long as you're not showing any kinds of infection then there's no harm in waiting a little longer! So sorry for your loss. Good luck xx 💜

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Same boat here we are about the same ages. Supposedly nothing is wrong with us yet 3rd miscarriage in a row.  I have no problem getting pregnant I just keep miscarrying. I hate to spend the money jumping to ivf, but I don't know how many times I can do this.

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Same boat, I miscarried at 7 1/2 weeks should be 10 weeks today ❤️ sorry for your loss

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*looming (not looking)

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I am so sorry hun. I am in the boat with you too. This is my second MC I have had two chemicals. I should be almost 8 weeks. After our first IUI on May 2. We measured small last week and had a low heart rate. Yesterday the baby was still measuring at just over 6w and no heartbeat found. They told me to wait a week and if I hadn't passed naturally to have an ultrasound and discuss med or d&c with the Dr.  They found a protein s defiency in my bloodwork and still waiting to see a different specialist for that. I am devastated. I am 41 TTC for two years and each year a chemical has happened followed by an MC a few months later. I am so exhausted and think that I am done. I have had no cramping or any bleeding or spotting yet. Sending my support to you that it works out for you next time. Please keep us posted

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