First period post MC

On Sunday I got my first period after my miscarriage on August 15. I was 13 weeks 4 days when I miscarried, and everything the doctors and nurses have told me is that my body would need time for the pregnancy hormones to leave my body, my ovaries to start working again in order for me to ovulate, and that I should expect my period anywhere from mid to late October. I was shocked when I started to experience some of my normal period symptoms over the weekend and on Sunday, like she never left, Aunt Flow came for her visit. It is encouraging and disappointing all at the same time. I know that I’m back normal and that my body is telling me that it is prepared to hold another baby so that’s encouraging, but my period is just another glaring reminder that I’m no longer expecting my little one.

My husband and I have decided to wait at least 2-3 regular cycles to really let it get back to normal and for me to really deal with everything that has happened before we start trying again. I think I’m finally starting to understand why people want to try again right away. What are we waiting for? If it’s going to happen, it will happen. I know that I am meant to be a mom. It is something I have wanted my entire life and I know in my heart that I’m going to be a damn good one. We just have to trust that God knows what he’s doing and believe in his plan for us.