Post by changedname on May 3, 2013 14:35:59 GMT -5
fuck Melinda. I'm so sorry. Did you go to the doctors in the end then? Did they mentioned they will do testing or anything now to see why this happening?
Thanks. I knew it wasn't good so this is probably the best outcome.
They still think testing (beyond the basics they have done) is too premature. Which is frustrating, but I don't know.
This is frustrating for me to read on your behalf, so I can only imagine how frustrating it must be for you. So many hugs.
This is unsolicited, so you can feel free to tell me to STFU:Something I have learned in this whole IF deal is that you have to be your strongest and best advocate. In almost all arenas (including health insurance 95% of the time) hree miscarriages is considered the threshold for a repeat loss diagnosis. When you are ready, ask that a repeat loss panel be done. There is a reason this keeps happening to you, it is not just bad luck. If your doctor doesn't recognize that and isn't "ready" for you to get further testing, it might be time to find someone who is. This doesn't have to be an RE, even another OB/GYN would work. I am basically a stranger, but I absolutely HATE that this is happening to you and want it to stop so you can get your take home baby.
Ditto discogranny, my OB/GYN did genetic testing after my 2nd m/c and the RE did a recurrent m/c panel, so it's not too early. Like others said, 3 m/c is usually the point it becomes recurrent.
I'm so sorry. My RE did testing after my miscarriage. I was afraid insurance wouldn't cover it because I hadn't had more than one, but they did, and I was glad to not have to wonder.
I hope it's over quickly and you are well taken care of.
Certainly hugs, hugs, hugs. But also wanted to ditto @discoangry 's advice. Tons of hospital experience (not maternity related, but Still!!) has definitely shown patient advocacy (squeaky wheel) gets the attn. Again, so many hugs!! You've GOT this Melinda.
Post by melindafelinda on May 3, 2013 18:35:20 GMT -5
Thanks guys. This is technically my 5th pregnancy and loss. The first was like 15 years ago (they think I was 10 weeks) and the second (very early like this time) was about 2.5 years ago.
So recently I had the miscarriage in Dec at about 6 weeks. Ectopic and tube removal in March (6-7) weeks. And now this which was either super early, or possibly happened last month and the period I thought I had this month was actually the start of the miscarriage. I wasn't testing or temping so I have no idea.
I will take your advice and be more aggressive with my regular doctor next week. She was out all this week.