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Reader Stories: My Miscarriage and How I Got Through It

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Updated October 23, 2009

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Having a miscarriage is one of those things that seems like it only happens to other people until it happens to you. Although the whole experience may feel very lonely, it's important that you know you're not alone. Browse through others' miscarriage stories and read their tips on what helped them in the coping process, or take this opportunity to tell your story and share your own advice.

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Doctor Said I Miscarried Due to MTHFR Disorder

My first miscarriage happened right after I found out I was pregnant. I would have never known except I happened to have had a Dr. appointment and we ended up doing a test b/c I had just missed my pe…More

Third Miscarriage, Looking for the Bright Side

I had a miscarriage before having my daughter - about 4 years ago. Another miscarriage last year and now my 3rd miscarriage. I was 9 weeks this week, but the doctor said the fetus might have been dea…More

Twelve Pregnancies and Six Miscarriages

The first was very early. If I had not tested, I wouldn't even know. The next was at a 10 week ultrasound with no heartbeat. I was in complete shock. I chose to miscarry at home, and it took two week…More

My Water Broke at 22 Weeks

I was happy that I passed the '16 weeks' pregnancy period, as my previous pregnancy ended around that time. Everything was normal, though I experienced some light cramping. I was on medication, as I …More

My Baby Boy Lived for Five Minutes

It was Nov. 26 when I found out I was pregnant. I conceived on Oct. 26,2008. My boyfriend and I were planning ahead to have a child because of my family history of infertility. We both wanted a boy a…More

Miscarriage at 6 Weeks, Still Trying to Conceive

I found out I was pregnant on Jan 9, and I started miscarrying on Jan 19th. After weeks of ultrasounds and blood work, I was told that it was almost over. After a week of cramping and lying on the co…More

Devastating Miscarriage One Year Before Due Date of New Pregnancy

Our son was 3 yrs. old already, and well, we honestly wanted a little girl. We began trying and not too long after, we were pregnant! I didn't have fear or worries since my last 2 very early miscarri…More

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