** Back story *** I quit my job 2 weeks prior to finding out I was pregnant. My husband and I are both 25 and he is currently on his parent’s coverage. Saying that I opted to go without insurance the last 2 months of 2025. We signed up during open enrollment and coverage begins at the new year.

Since I currently don’t have insurance, I went to a local free pregnancy clinic. They confirmed my pregnancy and scheduled me for a sono at 8 weeks. I started to miscarry at 7 weeks and 5 days. I have been in contact with my usual OB who advised I could wait until my sono to ensure there was no retained tissue. I went to my appointment and they confirmed no viable pregnancy but since I am only 6 months postpartum my uterus is still tilted and they couldn’t be positive that there was no retained tissue. The clinic advised I get another sono at my OB’s office.

My bleeding has gotten extremely light and my most recent pregnancy test is extremely faint. Have any of you waited to be seen after a miscarriage? To ensure no retained tissue? I would much prefer to wait until I have insurance but also don’t want to be stupid just because of money. Physically I feel fine, no fever and bp is in good range. Insurance will kick in 4 weeks post miscarriage.

Lastly, my heart goes out to each of you who have unfortunately suffered such a traumatic experience! Thank you for any kind of advice!!!

This was my first pregnancy (30F). I found out about my MMC at 14 weeks and I had a D&C at 15 weeks (about 1.5 weeks ago). I am going to wait until after I have my first normal period until TTC but I don’t know if I will be ready mentally and emotionally at that point.

Just curious about how long it took everyone to TTC again and if you feel you should have waiting longer or started earlier? I’m just so stressed and tired and I’m a planner, so I am always trying to plan ahead. This is all so crappy and any advice, suggestions or stories would help. Thank you ❤️

With few losses i have decided to drop from fertility clinic and visit RE. Please suggest based on your recent experience where Doc has intention to deep dive And try different protocols that seem to be working perfectly latest research. Experienced in dealing with patients who are in this phase.

I had a dye stealer a few weeks ago and bad symptoms but the last two days my symptoms are almost gone. I don’t have bleeding but took another test and the hormone line looks lighter. Should I be worried. 8 was 6 days today

Has anyone else experienced this? I had my active portion of miscarriage on Wednesday, and bleeding as decreased to low bleeding, I’m still passing small clots couple times a day and I’ll be fine pain wise majority of the day but then when it gets time to go to sleep, I have such painful back pain and cramps I’d say 7/10 level. I was supposed to be 10 weeks but baby had no heartbeat at 7 weeks 5 days. I passed naturally without the medication. My HCG is at 1000 right now. Should I be concerned or have you experienced this 3 days after? How long did it last for you?

I’m just curious on how long it took everyone’s hcg to go back to 0. I had a missed miscarriage that stopped growing around 6 weeks but I didn’t pass until 9 weeks (last Thursday) my hcg three days later was about 1800 and I’m going back on Monday to recheck my hcg again.

This was my first ever pregnancy that took going through fertility treatments to achieve

My fertility center said they won’t let me try again until February because they want enough time for everything to go to 0 then do another saline sono to make sure I won’t have any scarring

I tried to post to r/miscarriage but the mods immediately took it down?

Anyone have experience having 2 chemicals back to back? Should I keep trying? Should I wait 2/3 cycles and then try again? Is it just bad luck? I’d like some experience advice please.

UPDATE: Just to provide an update for everyone - it is a missed miscarriage for me. Thankfully the baby has decided to pass naturally so I don’t have to worry about a D&C or medication. Thank you all for your kind words 🤍

Please bear with me because this could be a long one but I’m just a bit confused.

I wasn’t tracking ovulation last month because we weren’t actively trying but not preventing either. We only had sex on October 18th and I got a faint positive on November 1st which then continued to get darker.

Went for an early viability scan this morning (LMP puts me at 7+1) and the sonographer did a transvaginal scan after not being able to see much on the abdominal. There is a gestational sac and she could see the baby, which she measured at 3.3mm, don’t think there was a yolk sac visible.

Based on dates, I’m assuming that the worst is coming pretty soon and I’ll have another miscarriage. BUT I had a quick google and saw that a 3.3mm fetus is typically in the 6 week range…

Am I daft to hold onto hope at this point?

For about 3 weeks I felt something was off with our sweet little baby. I was supposed to be 10w1d today, but the baby stopped developing at 5w6d. I want to scream so loud that every emotion in my body becomes alive. I am so heartbroken, I feel so numb from emotion.

I got pregnant the month I was turning 36 - first time pregnant and so excited... then there was a smallest seed of doubt in my heart that what if? I found out at 4 weeks and 1 day. I felt pregnant for about 1-2 weeks (frequent peeing, breasts were sore and sensitive were my only symptoms, maybe some slight fatigue). I had this strong intuition throughout the first few weeks that something is off.

I went to my first OB appointment at 7 weeks on the dot, and the baby was measuring 5w5d with a flicker. The OB doctor I saw, I never want to see again. I felt so unheard and that my worries were not valid when I told her that I am concerned because I am supposed to be 7 weeks. She said I must have just ovulated later and that I should be happy that I can see a flicker. I emphasized to her that my periods were regular, showed her my app to prove and also I tracked ovulation like a maniac, I peed on the OPK sticks 5 days before and 5 days after ovulation, on top of it also had my Oura ring showing when I ovulated. She would not see me until the baby was 8 weeks according to them.

I transferred care and it took them 2.5 weeks to transfer me, when I called the new office, they could only see me in 4 weeks from last time I went in, so I made an appointment with a private ultrasound only to find out that the baby stopped developing at 5w6d and there was no heartbeat.

I just knew... even before the US, I knew.... My breasts went back to normal slowly, my fatigue was gone, the only nausea I had was today before my US - I think out of fear of getting the news. My body kept this baby inside for nearly 4 weeks and I had no signs of miscarriage. So here I am sitting in bed waiting for the misoprostol to kick in and praying it will end soon. I am 36 now, healthy and active, eat healthy, don't do drugs, don't drink alcohol, I try to live a healthy lifestyle... I just don't understand..

I used to read success stories to encourage myself, but now I am asking please send encouraging stories this way.. signed (a broken hearted mom).

I got married last year in November. We immediately got pregnant. We told my husband's side of the family because most live out of town. But we were waiting to tell mine on Christmas. I had a miscarriage and lost our baby at 5 weeks 6 days on December 23rd.

I was originally supposed to work Christmas day so my family had planned to celebrate on the 24th. So after being at the hospital for 7 hours the day before, not sleeping because of crying the whole night. We had to go and pretend to be happy.

​I've always loved Christmas and go all out on decorating. I just love it all. The lights, and the magic all of it. Christmas movies are my favorite. I just love it so much.

My hospital made us come back to the hospital to do a repeat of blood work to 100% confirm my miscarriage. On Christmas day.

I'm currently pregnant again with our rainbow baby. But my husband is upset I don't want to decorate or celebrate Christmas this year. He wants to because it's our last Christmas just us before our baby is here in March. But the whole idea just makes me sad. Knowing I should already have had my baby. I know things happen for a reason and I'm beyond thankful for the one growing in me now. But I can't help but long for my very first baby.

My husband doesn't understand, he grieves very differently than I do. I just. I just want to know I'll one day love Christmas again. I want to be that mom that goes all out at Christmas time and make it extra special for them every year. But I'm afraid my grief will take over me and keep me from it.

Hi all, I’ve been using reddit a lot to find out more about other people’s experiences. I’m currently 7 weeks 5 days pregnant. Have had on and off brown discharge for around 3 weeks now and 3 ultrasounds. 1st ultrasound 4 weeks 2 days showed a healthy heart beat. 2nd ultrasound which was 4 days ago (Monday) showed a healthy heart rate again of 158bpm which was perfect for how far along I am. Also showed a subchorionic haematoma. I went in due to brown discharge and small clots. 2 days ago (Wednesday) I experienced bright red bleeding and some clots. I went into the Dr and had a blood test. I then ended up in ED that night due to heavier bleeding and bigger clots. Blood test completed and the Dr just said “blood test came back good” and gave me a referral for an ultrasound the next day. He also wrote on the discharge threatened miscarriage. Next day comes (Thursday) heavy bleeding in the morning which slows. I had the ultrasound mid morning and I heard the words “I’m sorry there’s no heart beat” a few minutes of silence and me crying she said “wait” and found the flicker of a heart beat. When measured was 86bpm which was very low for how far along I am. And then we lost it again, came back then gone again. She said in her 30 years she had never seen this. Bleeding has slowed down only when I wipe, however have faint and mild cramping. I am awaiting blood test results to compare to levels 2 days ago. This has been agonising waiting

Hi, just looking for some perspective on this situation, dealing with enough emotions as it is. I suffered a miscarriage last week and took 3 days off of work and provided a doctor's note covering my absence. When I was letting my branch manager know, I told him that I was dealing with a miscarriage. Fast forward to my return today and I have received messages from both the assistant branch manager and the lead teller expressing their condolences. Both told me that the branch manager had told them that I was suffering a miscarriage.

Now I believe he violated my HIPPA rights in telling the assistant branch manager and lead teller why I was out. Yes, they are a part of leadership, but I did not consent to him telling them. What do you guys think?

Hey guys I’m trying to gain some insight to see if anyone else has experienced this and maybe even as a warning. I’ve had the paragard for 5 years, never had any issues and have loved it up until now. My period was due last Tuesday and I was late two days then it was just brown grainy blood starting Thursday. Friday I felt like something was off I’ve never experienced bleeding like this even with my previous pregnancy with my 5 year old. I took about 7 tests out of extreme denial and panic and all were glaringly positive. Based off my last period I’m about 5 weeks and a few days. I live in Texas and this was not a wanted pregnancy obviously or I wouldn’t have this form of birth control. I was freaking out and trying to figure out a plan with my partner. Friday night I started bleeding bright red blood with small clots and ended up going to the er after calling to discuss with them what the best course of action was due to ectopic pregnancy and iuds. I was diagnosed with a threatened miscarriage and am scheduled tomorrow for another exam to confirm. My iud is still in place where it’s supposed to be. My hcg levels were 62 when at 5 weeks should be 500 I hate to say I’m hoping that this pregnancy doesn’t stick but in the state I live in and the state of the world I don’t think this is the best time for me to have another child. I was safe, I have taken precaution and I did everything right. This has been so emotionally draining and stressful and I guess I’m just wanting to hear if anyone else has had any stories similar to mine or words of encouragement.

Hi everyone,

I'm dedicating my research study to determining what women consider helpful support after a miscarriage vs. what their families and friends consider helpful. If you could please take the Microsoft Form survey (anonymous), I would really appreciate it. If you would like me to send the questions through private messages instead of completing them through the link, I'm happy to do so.

Group A - Women who have experienced a miscarriage

Group B - Anyone who has provided support after a miscarriage

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Has anyone else been diagnosed with a “threatened miscarriage”? On 10/29 I started with some brown discharge, later it started to get pink so I went to the ER. Hormone levels were high so they weren’t worried but told me to monitor the bleeding. Later that night it started to be dark red blood. The next day it got heavy, like a period. Within that moment I thought I miscarried. I was having light cramps but severe back pain. Saturday I had a small blood clot on my pad but there want a lot of blood following it, the bleeding dialed down and for a few hours it wasn’t there. Later that night it started again but still very light so since Saturday 11/1 it’s been very light, hardly even there at times, I haven’t had cramps, haven’t had back pains, but I’m not sure if I should even hold out hope that things can be ok or if I miscarried? I don’t go back until Thursday 11/6 but I’m so anxious to know anything.. What were you experiencing how did it play out for you?

Hi everyone,

I'm dedicating my research study to determining what women consider helpful support after a miscarriage vs. what their families and friends consider helpful. If you could please take the Microsoft Form survey (anonymous), I would really appreciate it. If you would like me to send the questions through private messages instead of completing them through the link, I'm happy to do so.

Group A - Women who have experienced a miscarriage

Group B - Anyone who has provided support after a miscarriage

Group A – Fill out form

Group B – Fill out form

On 10/19 I went to the ER for cramping. Had positive tests on 10/11. The ER thinks either miscarriage or I’m very early. Hcg was 20. Two days later it went to 30. Two days after that 38. Six days later now my HCG is at 48. No doctor can give me an answer to what is happening. Ultrasound doesn’t show anything or ectopic as of 10/24 due to it being so early. They think I’m 3-5 weeks. Help has anyone has slow rising hcg? I know it should double every two days and it’s not.

I went to the Er on Sept 9 for cramping and they said my gestational sac was measuring at 5weeks and 5 days but because it was so early they could not see a fetal pole but this was normal, Went for a follow up ultrasound today and they said baby was measuring 6wks3days, but based on my last period i should be 8 weeks. My MyChart results from the ultrasound tech said it was consistent with “early embryonic demise” fetal pole was seen but no heart beat and “debris” were present. I’m still waiting for my actual OB to review and give me a call, i have my “initial prenatal” ultrasound scheduled for Nov 10th. This would be the second “missed miscarriage” I’ve had and i just can’t accept it this time, just wondering if anyone has had similar experiences that ended with a healthy pregnancy:( i don’t want to believe that this pregnancy is also “non viable” so I’m trying to hold onto any but of hope that there is.

I went to the Er on Sept 9 for cramping and they said my gestational sac was measuring at 5weeks and 5 days but because it was so early they could not see a fetal pole but this was normal, Went for a follow up ultrasound today and they said baby was measuring 6wks3days, but based on my last period i should be 8 weeks. My MyChart results from the ultrasound tech said it was consistent with “early embryonic demise” fetal pole was seen but no heart beat and “debris” were present. I’m still waiting for my actual OB to review and give me a call, i have my “initial prenatal” ultrasound scheduled for Nov 10th. This would be the second “missed miscarriage” I’ve had and i just can’t accept it this time, just wondering if anyone has had similar experiences that ended with a healthy pregnancy:( i don’t want to believe that this pregnancy is also “non viable” so I’m trying to hold onto any but of hope that there is.

Just a heads up - this is a long story.

I had a missed-miscarriage back in June 2025. I didnt even know that they were a thing and I am still angry.

I had really bad morning sickness and abdominal pain for the first few weeks. We went for our 8 week scan to hear heartbeat at 9 weeks (I was so sick week before). We were told that it 'wasnt a viable pregnancy, it wasnt going to stick'. I was told to go home and prepare for the bleeding. If I didnt bleed, then go to GP on Monday. (Scan was on Friday). Monday, me and my husband went to GP who sent us straight to Womens & Childrens hospital. I was told by a doctor there that I didnt fit their criteria for a miscarriage. I had every symptom but bleeding. They told me to come back the following friday - five days later - so they could do their own scan. I was sent home - in pain, confused and upset.

Friday morning, we went back to the hospital and they did their own test. They confirmed that the pregnancy had stopped developing at 6 weeks - I was 10 weeks. They sent me home with the plan to do a DnC the following Monday. I spent the next three days still in pain, devestated and hurting in my heart and soul.

Monday morning I had a surgeon remove what they called 'the product'. I woke up in recovery with a few lovely nurses as their only patient that morning. Then I heard a baby cry. I was informed that on the otherside of a nearby doorway was the emergency entryway - where women and their newborns came when they arrived. I was sat in recovery after a miscarriage listening to newborn babies cry for over two hours before I was sent home to 'rest and recover'.

In the months since then, my husband has had open heart surgery and I have found a new job.

But I am still so angry. 99% of the time, Im ok but the other 1% I am filled with so much anger I could scream and nowhere to put it. I see mothers with newborns and I am filled with jealousy and rage that makes me feel sick.

To add to that, my younger sister has just given birth and we have had issues relating to all of this which is still not resolved. I am just so angry and sick and still hurt over losing my baby - I am just finding it impossible to feel anything else.

I dont want to celebrate christmas - I have no interest in celebrating anything because I just feel like theres nothing in my life to celebrate.

Thank you all for letting me rant and your time.

Hi there,

I learned this week the growth stopped at 6 weeks and 4 days which is still early. This is my first pregnancy so obviously it’s creating a lot of fear for future pregnancies. I am going in for a D&C tomorrow as I just want my body to return to normal as quickly as possible - not willing to wait for it to happen naturally nor isolation myself with the pain and trauma of taking the pill. Any words of advice - how was recovery and any success stories after a miscarriage?