Dear girls, just wanted to share some info in case it might be useful to any of u.
I had my first BFP in Aug 2016 from IVF and subsequently lost it at my 9th week due to bleeding, although baby was growing well and had a good heartbeat. The bleeding triggered a spontaneous miscarriage.
I spent the next few months obsessed with the idea of getting pregnant again, and indeed I succeeded again in Feb 17 from another IVF..only to lose it at Week 5 again due to the same reason of bleeding and spontaneous miscarriage. Sad and extremely hurt from both mcs, I decided to embark on some investigative work with Dr Sheila Vasoo. My test results just returned and it turns out that I have Sticky blood syndrome, and a mutation of the MTHFR gene. Both of these conditions require me to take oral blood thinners, and also administer daily injections during my next IVF.
Just wanted to share that if you're still hesitating, it might be impt that some investigative works be done to find out what is the cause of yr mc. A lot of gynaes tell us that one time is pure unluckiness, and with some luck the next pregnancy will be the one. It didn't happen for me. I wish that I had done these blood works earlier (and wouldn't have lost my rainbow baby so soon again!).
Pls understand that I'm not trying to create fear here, but if u have the means, u might want to find out the reason for yr mc early, before something like mine happens. It's painful to lose good quality blastocysts, even more painful to lose another baby that could have been in my arms.
Pls Pm me if u would like to know more abt the checks I've done. Happy to share, and want nothing more than to lend a hand, share a shoulder, and extend support to fellow sisters who are having it harder than the rest in this journey of conceiving.
Ps: I'm also happy to chat on WhatsApp with any of u who need support. I went through very dark days and wouldn't have made it without support from very generous ladies who gave me daily care and concern even tho they didn't know me personally in life. Would like to do the same for others as well. So Pm me if you'd like to chat.. Abt anything under the sun!
Jiayou, and may we hold our rainbow babies in our arms in 2018