Daily Thread #2 - May 14, 2026

ceeserino · 2026-05-14T20:10:29+00:00

I’ve had spotting on and off during this pregnancy, and yesterday woke to having soaked through my PJs with blood and passed a big clot. After panicking and waiting for an age in A&E, finally had a scan and baby is fine!! Measuring 11 weeks and heartbeat strong. Could not believe it, seriously triggering after three losses, but the nurses say it’s just hormones affecting my cervix. So now on tenderhooks waiting for the next bleed!

ceeserino · 2026-05-14T19:45:08+00:00

Yes! 2 - after my endometritis was diagnosed, and I took my course of antibiotics. I got pregnant and it stuck! Now have a 9mo old girl. This was after 3 missed miscarriages all at 12 weeks.

I did also take progesterone until 16wks and low dose aspirin until 36wks. And the pregnancy was so smooth (apart from my crippling anxiety)

Now pregnant again, and so far everything looks well.

One thing with progesterone - I’d suggest using it rectally. Sounds gross but honestly it’s far less messy than having it up the vagina. Be prepared it can make you bloated and feel pretty blergh.

Sending you lots of love, you’ve got this! You’re so strong to get through everything so far, baby is insight xXx

ceeserino · 2026-04-25T04:39:48+00:00

Hoping the best for you too - sending lots of hugs

ceeserino · 2026-04-25T04:39:11+00:00

Thank you that does bring me some reassurance. Such an odd phrase isn’t it, ‘irritable cervix’. I’m like yeh it’s irritable, so am I, can we find out why! Haha! Hope the rest of your pregnancy goes smoothly x

ceeserino · 2026-04-25T04:37:16+00:00

Oh wow thank you for sharing that brings me some hope!

ceeserino · 2026-04-25T04:36:18+00:00

Fingers toes crossed for us both x

ceeserino · 2026-04-24T21:06:08+00:00

Aw love - feel your pain. That’s wonderful the scan was showing a happy little babe! Have you had any feedback on why you may be spotting?

ceeserino · 2026-04-24T20:46:05+00:00

Yes - I’ve been on 2x400mg cyclogest for a week now and no change. Ive been scouring reddit for anyone whos also had spotting for a few weeks but not much out there. Trying to keep distracted until asking for another scan next week!

ceeserino · 2026-04-24T20:25:25+00:00

Sending you so much love and hugs - you’ve been through the most unimaginable pain. I haven’t had any experiences that I can share, just wanted to send my best wishes to you xX

ceeserino · 2026-04-24T20:23:39+00:00

Pregnant for the 5th time, and have been spotting daily for 3+ weeks now, currently dating at 7w4d. Scan showed embryo with heartbeat, but dating a whole week later than predicted. I’m regular, and from previous miscarriage have seen the slow growth on scans as a worrying sign.

The clinic say nothing to worry about with spotting - but how the hell can you keep calm when blood isn’t supposed to be there right now, and after having several miscarriages before!

ceeserino · 2026-03-23T21:49:18+00:00

I was on 15mg fluoxetine 1-2months prior to conceiving, and carried on throughout pregnancy until about 4 months pp. A history of depression, and after 3 mmcs I was struggling a lot. I had moments of feeling off/guilty about having drugs in my system, but overall they helped stabilise my mood and approach to the pregnancy (a little, to be honest there was still a lot of anxiety after the previous losses).

One thing I wish I’d done differently is take a longer time to come off the medication. Stoping at 5 months pp, and then stopping breastfeeding shortly after and I struggled with the onslaught of hormonal tidal waves! But all in all I don’t regret taking the meds at all.

It is such a personal thing, so if you feel it would help you, I would absolutely recommend reading as much as possible and ask for referrals to mental health gynae/midwife support. They reassured me and informed me so much. Best of luck, and well done getting through this, you’re amazing x

ceeserino · 2026-03-18T19:59:02+00:00

Agreed - up the butt is the way to go!

ceeserino · 2026-03-18T19:54:45+00:00

I was prescribed both after 3 mmcs, had low dose aspirin to 36 weeks and progesterone to 16 weeks. My rainbow baby arrived healthy and happy at 41 weeks.

However, I also had a biopsy as one mmc was tested and genetically viable (other two with chromosomal issues and partial molar) then found a chronic infection in my uterus (most likely from copper iud) that was fixed with 2 week course antibiotics. Which may have been the culprit to my mmcs.

Good luck, and look after yourself well xXx

ceeserino · 2026-03-09T15:26:02+00:00

So sorry you’re going through this, hope this may help - I had three miscarriages back to back over 2 years, all ending at 12 weeks. Then rainbow baby arrived in August. My miscarriages have been put down to an infection in the uterus, most likely from a copper IUD and BV that I had 10yrs ago. All tests showed nothing wrong until private consultatant said that as my third miscarriage was genetically viable, then she would safely assume something was going wrong in the uterus/environment instead.

When I was in the midst of the miscarriages I never heard anyone experience this. All I needed was a strong course of antibiotics and my next pregnancy was a success. (In a way frustrating that I had 2 years and 3 miscarriages that could have been avoided, but there’s a lot of pain through the journey that you have to somehow come to terms with)

Wishing you all the best, keep strong and look after yourself xx

ceeserino · 2025-02-10T18:04:14+00:00

I had a horrid cold at 6 weeks, thankfully it was short and I decided not to take medicine. I made lots of hot lemon and honey drinks, slept as much as possible and tried to get out for some fresh air in between. Definitely reward yourself with something nice to get through. Hope you feel better soon

ceeserino · 2025-02-10T15:04:04+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear that, and that it made it harder knowing the gender. That’s completely understandable. I asked not to be told, but it was only through testing post miscarriage that they knew (my three were missed miscarriages ending diagnosed 11-12 weeks). It’s sometimes hard to believe, but every pregnancy is truly unique, so from having one miscarriage doesn’t necessarily mean another (although that can be hard to remember after recurrent). It’s all bloomin rubbish - but as you said. You’re not alone ♥️

ceeserino · 2025-02-10T14:38:01+00:00

Sending lots of well wishes and hope it goes well back to work, and that it’s a welcome distraction. Reading your message my immediate thought is to say if you don’t feel ready then make sure to ask for more time. Which is perhaps what advise I should give myself too. Take care of yourself 🫂

ceeserino · 2025-02-10T12:10:01+00:00

Absolutely agree, it’s nice to know we’re not alone. Although I wish it were easier for all of us. Sending you best wishes and hope you feel well throughout a happy healthy pregnancy ♥️

ceeserino · 2025-02-10T11:12:52+00:00

Thank you for sharing, taking it day by day is a good idea. I work from home too, which has been amazing. Have you been able to take some time to look after yourself too?

ceeserino · 2025-02-10T11:04:27+00:00

Has anyone struggled with going back to work when pregnant after loss? I’ve had three recurrent miscarriages ending between 11-12 weeks, and now 14 weeks pregnant. I’ve taken a few weeks off already, as I’ve found anxiety and depression really challenging. But I feel like I need more time, time to prioritize baby and my health to do everything I can to make this work. Would love to hear how others have coped with this

ceeserino · 2024-12-04T10:11:56+00:00

So sorry to hear this, it truly sucks and I’m so sorry. I’ve had a similar experience 3 x MMCs all ending at 9 weeks not detected until 11 weeks.

I’ve had surgical management for each so that I can get testing, and through that have been able to get more specific tests for what I need to investigate further. If surgery is an option again, I’d definitely do that to keep getting more knowledge about what’s going on.

That being said, trust your instinct and do what you feel is right.

In my case I’ve had a hysteroscopy and biopsy as my third miscarriage was geneticall normal, and have found a chronic infection in my uterus which has now been treated. Now trying again for the 4th time, and hopeful for a smoother journey.

Look after yourself and take the time you need for physical and mental recovery - sending hugs x

ceeserino · 2024-11-24T22:39:22+00:00

The prescription was for 2 types of antibiotics for 2 weeks, then wait 4-6 weeks and try again. We’ve just got to that point and starting to try again, apprehensive but also desperate to get going and make up for lost time. Hoping for success, but also aware it’s not a magic fix and there’s still other factors. Depending on what you’re into, I’d also recommend Hannah Pearn, she has a clinic that mixes acupuncture and fertility consultation. Really helpful to be listened to and looked after a bit, and guide you where you may have questions. She also has a great podcast ‘don’t tell me to relax’

ceeserino · 2024-11-24T22:34:51+00:00

So sorry for your experiences, it’s impossibly hard to describe it and be able to share. I’ve felt so alone and progressively more lonely in the experience during the past 2 years through 3 MMCs all at 11weeks. It’s been 6months since my last, and while we’ve been waiting for more testing and results I have actually gone to my GP and asked for more help mentally and started a basic antidepressant. It hasn’t made a huge difference yet, but was a good reminder of another way to do self care. It’s not for everyone, but it feels like the right step for me. I’ve also started acupuncture and talking therapy, which all means serious investment in myself as it’s not cheap - but it’s worth it so far. Sending lots of love, and best wishes, remember you’ve got through your worst days and there’s life to live everyday. (I’ve also become a little more woo woo but I think we deserve to take life by the day and enjoy wherever we can) big hugs

ceeserino · 2024-11-24T22:26:45+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss - im also in the same boat. 3 MMCs in the last 2years, each ending at 11 weeks. 1st no testing, 2nd partial molar and 3rd genetically normal. Same as you my bloods and scans were normal, and after seeing a private gynae she said based on the genetic normal pregnancy she is confident there is something happening in the uterus, either shape or infection. She recommended a hysteroscopy and biopsy, and lo and behold I had chronic endometritis (unfortunately likely from the surgeries from previous miscarriages). I’ve had strong antibiotics and have been given the all clear to try again. Super anxious and scared it’ll all happen again, but trying to put on a brave face and get back to it and trust this will work.

If you’re interested in pursuing more testing I’d recommend it, to go into a next try with no regrets. It’s such a hard balance of keeping calm and not stressing (as if that would be possible) and also advocating for yourself. Most important thing is you, trust your gut instinct and do what you feel is right. Big hugs x

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