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*TRIGGER WARNING* previous 2nd tri loss
I had a loss a couple of years ago at 20 weeks (genetic abnormality we were not aware of). Since then I had one healthy baby. I experienced a chemical pregnancy about 9 months ago and now I am pregnant again (4weeks 4 days). Is this considered recurrent miscarriage? My doctor had said to call her and go in for blood work whenever I got a positive pregnancy test, but my husband and I are thinking it’s better to just let things happen naturally. If I have an early miscarriage, it’s because baby wasn’t developing appropriately, right? I’m unsure of what to do and fear that going in for blood work will make me more anxious and there’s not much that can be done to prevent miscarriage anyways… I am feeling optimistic about this pregnancy though. Thoughts?

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Sometimes chemical pregnancies aren’t caused by genetic issues. Sometimes it’s just the way the egg is implanted. If it can’t attached to the uterine wall properly then it doesn’t grow right.

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I lost a baby at 16 weeks then a chemical then a healthy baby girl then another chemical and another loss around 8 weeks. I went in for some testing and they found no reason for the losses. 
If your doctor is offering to check some levels, I’d definitely take them up on that. My doctor put me on progesterone for this pregnancy (23 weeks now) even though I don’t think I’ve had it checked. It’s a just in case that can’t hurt type of thing. But if your OB is willing to check yours, it’d be worth knowing if it’s low because you can easily supplement to get your levels up to normal and maybe make a difference in this pregnancy. 
For me, it was always I’d rather have all the info I can even if it changes nothing just so I’m not wondering if I could have done something more were things to end badly. 
I don’t think you technically meet criteria for recurrent pregnancy loss unless it’s changed. When I had my testing done I think they said 3+ in a row so I technically didn’t qualify either as my third was successful. But I’d still take whatever info they’re offering.

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