Should I try to get pregnant again after a second trimester loss?

Diana - posted on 06/01/2009 ( 2 moms have responded )

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My story is much like some here. I lost a baby girl at 18 weeks gestation. Everything looked great. Her heartbeat at 14 weeks was 165. Her 12 weeks ultrasound showed her smiling and moving. At 18 weeks I went for my triple screen and they could not find a heartbeat, they confirmed with ultrasound that she passed. They have no idea why. They induced labor 3 days later. I gave birth, I called a funeral home, my milk came in and I went home without a baby. My question is, should I try again. I have 4 healthy children, this was my first miscarriage. I am almost 35 though. Is it worth it? As much as I would love another baby, is it worth the risk? I don't know what to do? Does anyone have any advice on how they handled this or any advice they have heard? I don't know what I'm looking for, I know it is my decision, I just want any knowledge or opinion from women who have been there and know the pain of this decision. Thank you.

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Diana - posted on 06/02/2009

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Thank you for your reply, I appreciate it. I totally agree with you and I think I am as ready as I can be and you're right stress is not good for a pregnancy and I will have to keep that in mind if I decide to try again. I am so sorry about your baby. God bless you and your little angel.

Maria Theresa - posted on 06/02/2009

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hi, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. You should , but first be sure that your really ready, that is emotionally, physically and mentally. I lost also my baby in my womb last June 27,2008. I didn't know that she was already gone for a month, I thought she was alright. I gave birth by natural labor and would you believe in a wheelchair, I was not able to make it on the delivery table of the hospital? Stress took my baby, so be sure that you are ready before trying again. We have our angels in heaven. God bless.