Am I good to go? "Egg health" sway after miscarriage...

[The Anchor]

So I've been reading tons on egg health (since I am 40) and I don't have a gender preference this time around. I miscarried naturally last week, and doc says no need to wait to try again (no D&C and I AM getting up there in age). Should also note that nuchal fold of baby that was miscarried (I was 12 1/2 weeks, baby measured 11) indicated downs/trisomy 21.

I have been taking 3 - 4 grams of folic acid for the last 6 months. I understand this is THE most important supplement. I started taking it 3 months prior to TTC in July, and hadn't weaned off it when I miscarried. I know you're supposed to take supplements for egg health at least 3 months prior as it takes 90 days for an egg to mature.

So...am I good to go? I've actually been taking FA for the last 6 months. Also been taking prenatal supps for the last 4 months. I've picked up ALA, Resveratrol, CoQ10 and I've been taking RJ/BP all along. Should I wait a few months for the other supps to kick in? I'm so nervous about waiting even 3 months longer given my age. Should I go for it?

[Zivic-Bubac]

I'd go for it asap, bcos you probably won't get pg 1st cycle ( hope I'm wrong tho) so while you're trying the rest of the supps will kick in and you'll get the best eggie ever

Maybe try red raspberry leaf tea for uterus lining, I'm not sure how much is recommended, I'm planning to take it for my next sway. It is also fertility enhancer.

Also wheatgrass juice or capsules.

ALA is alpha lipoic acid? Is it an antioxidant?

[Zivic-Bubac]

There I've found it http://genderdreaming.com/forum/gend...g-quality.html

[Hobbermittens]

I am so sorry about your m/c. I must have missed that news. I remember you had a scare a few weeks ago, but I thought it resolved itself.

Anyway, I say trying again is great. I hope you get a healthy, sticky bean this time!

[The Anchor]

I'd go for it asap, bcos you probably won't get pg 1st cycle ( hope I'm wrong tho) so while you're trying the rest of the supps will kick in and you'll get the best eggie ever

Maybe try red raspberry leaf tea for uterus lining, I'm not sure how much is recommended, I'm planning to take it for my next sway. It is also fertility enhancer.

Also wheatgrass juice or capsules.

ALA is alpha lipoic acid? Is it an antioxidant?

Thanks ZB. I am taking RRL tea right now, to help with the "after" part of the miscarriage. I've also got wheatgrass juice tablets (although the bottle says to take 21 tablets a day!!!). Yes, ALA is alpha lipoic acid and is supposed to be good for egg health (antioxidant that protects DNA from damage). I'll do whatever it takes...but my medicine cabinet is starting to look like a pharmacy!

[atomic sagebrush]

I know I said this already but I"m sorry for your loss.

You need to TTC starting now because it may take a few cycles for a good egg to show up. A month makes a difference when we're over 40.

What about DHA along with the ALA?

Pycogenol and DHEA are also possibilities that you should look into.

Also, what do you have DH on?

[atomic sagebrush]

Also agree about RRLT! Thanks Zivic

Zivic, the ALA is just one of the essential fatty acids (the kind found in flax and nuts).

[Butterfly Spirit]

I took Red Raspberry Leave Capsules after my M/C because I cannot stand tea!

Hey it just may sway pink as well!

[The Anchor]

I know I said this already but I"m sorry for your loss.

You need to TTC starting now because it may take a few cycles for a good egg to show up. A month makes a difference when we're over 40.

What about DHA along with the ALA?

Pycogenol and DHEA are also possibilities that you should look into.

Also, what do you have DH on?

Thanks Atomic, I've been holding my breath until you were able to answer. By "good" egg, do you mean fertilizeable? Seems like the last time around, the egg got fertilized, but it there was a chromosomal abnormality (does that = bad egg?). I'm worried because the LAST thing I want is another miscarriage, I just don't have the time (that sounds heartless, but you KWIM).

I am now taking:
RJ/BP, wheat grass juice caplets (10 a day), krill oil (has DHA and EPA), CoQ10 (but I've got ubiquinol on order), ALA, Maca root, probiotics, vitamin c, vitamin e, zinc, 5000 mcg of FA.

I will check into the pycogenol, but we can't get DHEA in Canada without a prescription. DH is on the CoQ10 (read on article on here somewhere that it ups sperm quality). He's also on krill oil, probiotics vitamins C & E.

[The Anchor]

Oh, and one more question...I just started with the Maca, wheat grass, ALA and CoQ10 but I've been taking the others all along. So do I still need to wait the 3 months ('til eggs mature)?