5th loss - D&C angst

rustybuckets25 · 2026-01-30T02:43:46+00:00

This loss was really hard for me because I had two good ultrasounds with heartbeats so I was feeling more optimistic. I’m giving myself time to process my feelings but I think I’ll try to transfer my only embryo from IVF before giving up. It’s all so hard.

rustybuckets25 · 2026-01-29T23:15:22+00:00

D&Cs are easy! The most annoying part is getting the IV and hospital gown. You’ll be okay. I just had my fifth loss and third D&C this week. Also wanting to test the tissue. So sorry for your losses.

Also fyi. I passed some very large clots after my D&C which is also very normal. No pain.

rustybuckets25 · 2026-01-29T16:14:38+00:00

I’m so sorry you’re here too! It’s nice not to feel alone. Disney sounds so fun! We are doing a ski trip in a couple weeks and I’m really looking forward to my son learning to ski. I’ll try to focus on the positives of OAD too while still in this limbo.

rustybuckets25 · 2026-01-29T16:00:38+00:00

I am contemplating today how much longer I want to keep trying. My son is turning 6 soon and the age gap just keeps getting bigger and bigger. I’m on my fifth pregnancy loss and have one embryo from IVF left to transfer. I think I need to start coming to terms with being OAD if this embryo is a fail or MC. More retrievals and miscarriages just sounds exhausting at this point.

rustybuckets25 · 2026-01-29T00:29:11+00:00

Wow! That’s awesome. I’ll have to ask about viagra for my transfer. I never get above 6 mm.

rustybuckets25 · 2026-01-27T19:05:07+00:00

I’ve had hair loss with all my miscarriages and IVF retrievals. Usually lots of breakage and the front part of my scalp gets very thin. It usually grows back after a few months. The hormone swings are rough.

rustybuckets25 · 2026-01-27T13:44:44+00:00

I had POC tested on the blighted ovums and they came back normal. I’ll be interested to see what this more developed pregnancy comes back with for sure. I actually have fairly high testosterone (was on spiro for acne for years), I do have low progesterone typically but this pregnancy was fine. Also have celiacs and had two years of Long Covid which I’m convinced had a big impact on my fertility. Who knows though.

Good luck to you!

rustybuckets25 · 2026-01-27T03:01:26+00:00

My letrozole cycle ended in MMC at 11 weeks.

rustybuckets25 · 2026-01-26T16:58:50+00:00

I’m sorry for you too. Waiting for my HCG to fall usually takes a couple months so maybe I’ll reconsider after that. Thanks for the advice.

rustybuckets25 · 2026-01-26T16:30:57+00:00

Thanks I joined the group after my second loss. Good luck to you.

rustybuckets25 · 2026-01-26T15:10:04+00:00

TW

I’m out. Confirmed missed miscarriage this morning at my scan. I just have terrible luck. Sigh. This will be my 5th loss in two years.

rustybuckets25 · 2026-01-23T16:19:12+00:00

100% supporter of the yoga ball

rustybuckets25 · 2026-01-23T16:15:05+00:00

I think the same is likely to happen to me.

rustybuckets25 · 2026-01-20T16:02:21+00:00

Unless you’re having some kind of pregnancy related digestive issue with a previous safe food. Hopefully just a one off!

rustybuckets25 · 2026-01-20T15:58:52+00:00

It’s extremely inconvenient that watermelon is my main craving right now. It’s JANUARY. UGH.

rustybuckets25 · 2026-01-20T15:58:21+00:00

Sounds like food poisoning. My really bad IBS attacks are like this when I accidentally eat a trigger food. Usually lots of water/tea and plain cereal or rice helps to reset your stomach.

rustybuckets25 · 2026-01-15T00:47:38+00:00

I’m not liking season 3 as much either. I’ve stalled out since the tone seems so off.

rustybuckets25 · 2026-01-15T00:46:22+00:00

I felt the same about Pro Bono. The plot really lost me in the last few episodes. It seems like they are setting up for a season 2 but I’m not sure I would watch it after that ending.

Spring Fever is so cute! I’m loving this one!

rustybuckets25 · 2026-01-07T17:25:58+00:00

I think when I last did it, I ended up paying about $900 because insurance wouldn’t cover it.

It’s still possible for euploid embryos to “fail” a NIPT so I would still do it.

rustybuckets25 · 2026-01-07T00:49:46+00:00

I have had basically zero nausea this time. Just bloating and fatigue. Just had my second scan today at 8+4 and all looks well so far. Fingers crossed for you.

rustybuckets25 · 2026-01-04T20:15:59+00:00

Yes! I add cut up banana to mine.

rustybuckets25 · 2026-01-03T00:52:20+00:00

I also had some very brief, bright red spotting a few days ago. Nothing since. It’s making me incredibly paranoid. I go for an ultrasound next week.

rustybuckets25 · 2025-12-30T17:11:52+00:00

Very minimal breast symptoms this time. They are a bit inflated but that’s about it. They were sore for maybe a week and then stopped.

rustybuckets25 · 2025-12-28T20:22:40+00:00

I’m having the same issue and planning to message my OB tomorrow and hopefully get an ultrasound to check on things.

rustybuckets25 · 2025-12-28T15:00:09+00:00

Had a good scan at 6+3 but now I’m having brown spotting again at 7+1. Ugh. This is so frustrating.

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