A group for TTC#1 and had more than one loss?

[lexi374]

Hi ladies sorry for the selfish post, will catch up properly later.

Just popped back at lunch and there is a letter from the hospital, not the 1 i had the bloods taken but a different 1. It says baby's risk of downs syndrome is low, 1 in 100,000. No further tests needed. I feel very relieved. I know it is no guarantee but it makes me feel a lot better.

 

[thurl30]

everyone

It feels like I haven't been online for ages, looks like I have missed lots! I haven't caught up properly yet

Madeline massive congratulations to you, that's lovely news, fingers crossed this one is a stick one for you xx

Soop how are you doing? I notice you have posted about a weird af, hope you're ok? xx

Nicki how's you? Sorry to see you have had a bfn, hope you're ok, let's hope July is the threads lucky month xx

Beach I remember we were talking about ovulation pains, I get like small stabbing type pains in my pelvic area every month, I have never considered it to be anything to do with ovulation but I have always had it, I only really started linking it to ovulation when we started ttc. How are you doing? xx

Lexi hope you're feeling ok, really good to hear your news about the low risk, so pleased it's all working out for you xx

to everyone I have missed xx

Afm I'm on CD21, not feeling that this is going to be the month to be honest, just waiting to see what day my af turns up on, atleast I'm not having an 18 day cycle this time!

to everyone xx

 

[Emmediva]

Lady, you are very close how exciting! A friend posted this in another thread and I had to share how to go into labor in eight hours, so cute!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS_zkvTMdUM&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Misswish, hope you are feeling better, I've yet to have actual constipation so no idea what to tell you, though I've heard drinking fruit juice helps?

Lexi, hope today is better for you. It's hard to get back into the swing of things after being off for awhile.

Soop, I hope they can get you in tomorrow, I don't understand why the doctors make it so hard for us to get answers hope AF has let up for you.

Nicki, sorry for the BFN, about the progesterone have you tried B6? It's supposed to help with spotting and extend the luteal phase. Also Wild Yam root supplements help raise progesterone, my doctor confirmed it when I told her I was taking them, she actually said those were better than the cream. And about the wobble, we've all had our moments, TTC is extremely hard on us physically and emotionally.

Beach, high temps are good your chart is looking good! Fingers crossed for another BFP on this thread in 2 days!!

Madeline, congrats on the test results! Those are good numbers! Crossing my fingers crossed for you, that second set of tests come back even better! Stay snug beanie!

Thurl, have you O'ed yet? You know sometimes when you feel that cycle is lost is when you get a surprise! Fingers crossed!

AFM, need to pee has gotten worse, I get up like 4 times at night sometimes more, yesterday I stopped drinking water around 8:00 really hard because I am so thirsty! But I slept better than the other days. At work I have to go every 1 or 2 hours and it's rare I get to a full 2 hours without having to go. I'm a peeing machine still don't have MS nor constipation... Semi worried about the lack of those symptoms but my bb's are still sore, nipples peeling, I am gassy and have heartburn. the appointment is Monday, getting nervous about it now...

Hi to anyone I've missed, kinda hard to update on an iPhone lol. Lots of baby to everyone!!

 

[thurl30]

Hi Emme, I don't know if I have O'ed, I think I might have but I'm only saying that by how I feel, I don't bother with opk's because I never get a positive, and I don't temp because I can't keep up with it. Good to hear you're doing well, try not to worry too much about your lack of symptoms, my colleague had pretty much no symptoms all throughout her pregnancy and she is due in a couple of weeks. Fingers crossed for your appointment, I really hope everything is fine xx

 

[Emmediva]

Thanks Thurl, I only used OPK's one and didn't like it hated to play spot the line. I just tracked my temps but the last 2 BFP's I got came after taking Soy Isoflavones like Clomid, have you looked into that?

 

[thurl30]

No I don't really know much about soy isoflavones, I am convinced I have got pcos but I'm overweight so I'm not going to see the gp about it until I have lost a bit more, and my gp isn't interested in looking in to the miscarriages until I have had another one

 

[Emmediva]

No I don't really know much about soy isoflavones, I am convinced I have got pcos but I'm overweight so I'm not going to see the gp about it until I have lost a bit more, and my gp isn't interested in looking in to the miscarriages until I have had another one

until you have another one?!?! what is up with these dumb doctors?! Why do you think you have PCOS? I'm plus sized was kinda trying to lose weight while TTC didn't lose weight but got a beanie

 

[thurl30]

I know, my doctors aren't the best, in fact they are only actually saying I have had one "true" pregnancy because I had my second bfp straight after a miscarriage without an af inbetween this really annoys me when I think about it because I know it was a second pregnancy and my doc was pretty much saying it wasn't, my doc told me that my chances of a successful pregnancy are still fine, but if I do have another mc then they would probably look in to it. I just convinced myself about pcos because I have hair all over my face and my oh says he can't see it, it's like soft thin blonde hair but I am really paranoid about it, that combined with my all over the place cycles and the fact I never get a pos opk. It could just be my weight though, I am losing weight but I probably have about 2 stone to lose before the docs would take me seriously xx

 

[Madeline]

hi lexi thats good new they are really positive odds

Thks Thurl and Emme, i hope this is my sticky bean too

I use OPK's and when I read the instructions they say test during the day but I have to tell you I have never had a positive during the day so I tested in the evening as well and I got positives and I think thats because it takes a few hours for the LH surge to show up in urine so even if you have your surge in the later afternoon say then it wouldn't show up until a few hours later. I got my first positive at 10pm at night.

Quick question I was really fatigued yesterday, went to bed at 10.30pm and didn't wake up till 9am this morning! I have developed a cold sore this mornings which probably explains the fatigue. D u think this is a risk for the pregnancy? Sorry just feeling bait paranoid...

ps Thurl I can definitely attest to the role of weight loss in hormonal adjustment. 7 mths ago I threw myself into first walking then gradually running and weights. I have lost 16 kilos now and the drop in weight adjusted my cycle actually after the first 12 kilos my cycle went from 26 day back to 28 day cycle and I am not sure if the weightloss played a role I think it did but after mc my Ovulation day changed from day 10 to day 12. I mention this because I have read that earlier ovulation before day 11 can indicate poorer quality egg. My numbers for the last pregnancy for 4.3 days were HCG 60 and this time at only 11-12DPO HCG 97. I think these factors so far have come together to make a difference. Oh and the acupuncture I have been doing definitely.

Madeline xxx

 

[Ladyfog]

Hi everyone

Madeline, big congratulations on getting your BFP - and your numbers look fab too - hopefully this will be your rainbow

Thanks for the video Emme! I'm not sure I'll be doing that, but I have been trying to keep active this week Your symptoms all sound quite normal to me - I did feel icky with this pregnancy, but I was never been sick - people really do get differing degrees of MS. Fingers crossed for Monday and good news.

Great news about the combined test results Lexi - so glad that you can pass that milestone and enjoy your 2nd trimester - I wouldn't wish what happened to me on anyone!

Thurl, and FX's for your 2WW.

AFM, still keeping busy and waiting to see when the little lady decides to turn up. I'm 39 weeks today so only 1 week until my DD! I am getting lots of BHs now and I think baby has moved down further so I'm hopeful that we won't be waiting too long. I've gone into nesting mode as well and am doing lots of tidying and cleaning which is meant to be a bit of a sign that labour is on it's way. I'd like another few days though as I want to go clean the bathroom and also go out for lunch with DH at least one more time - I'm easily pleased! I'll keep you all posted!

 

[Nicki123]

Hi everyone. Much cheerier day today

Beach, GL with the opks, hope they work for you. Re the Reproductive E...something you mentioned, we just seem to have regular GPs on the good ole NHS. Mind you, some are much more clued up on fertility issues than others, and the one I am going to see on Monday (made an appointment today ) used to be a gyno and is much more knowledgable (my own doctor admitted it!). Fx I get somewhere with him.

Lexi, great odds you've got there! You must be massively relieved.

Thurl, good luck I have my fingers crossed that you did ov and that it's your time.

Hi Emme, sounds like you have symptoms to me! I don't think you have to have everything and you def have a fair few going on. re B6, yes I took b6 when I had spotting before after my 2nd mc and it seemed to do the trick (as well as lengthening my cycle). However I'm still taking loads now along with the other multitude of vitamins so have no idea why it's come back. Will see what new Dr has to say.

Not long now Lady!
How are you doing Soop?
Hello everyone else

 

[thurl30]

Hi Madeline, thanks for the info on opk's, I think I might try again next cycle and take the tests later at night. I can't really take the tests during the day because I'm at work and it's not really the easiest place to do stuff like that. Hope you're feeling ok and still on xx

Lady so exciting it's nearly time, you have also certainly has given me encouragement with your lovely success story, fingers crossed you're not waiting too much longer xx

Nicki good to hear you're feeling better xx

 

[Madeline]

Hi thurl

oh cool that sounds like a great idea definitely test at night. Maybe if you can test say at lunch time at work to catch a morning surge and do a test immediately after work to catch a midday surge and then a night time test to catch a late afternoon surge. D u think thats possible? I found I had to do that to cover my bases and once you get the positive its a good chance you will ovulate at around the same time so it will narrow it down for next time.

Nicki glad you r feeling a little better
thks Ladyfog I am so excited for you
Hi soup hope you are well
Hi Emme,BeachChica and everyone else hope you are all doing well

I am doing ok nervous about my next blood tests don't feel any different really not sure if that is a bad sign....I have developed 2 cold sores which are awful must b my immune system compromised from the pregnancy. Just trying to go about things as normal.

Madeline xxx

 

[Sooperhans]

Hi everyone....Nicki I'm pleased you are going to see a doc that is more experienced in fertility, and I'm also pleased your other one has admitted where there are gaps in his knowledge. We only ever ask for honesty from docs and we don't expect them to know everything, but sometimes they aren't keen to admit that! I hope you get your answers about progesterone and everything else x

Madeline - your numbers sound great and I hope that has reassured you. I see you have mentioned acupuncture, is this something you are still having, or do you stop with a bfp? I've been considering accu on and off for a little while...

Beach, I wish you all the luck with your testing! Let us know how you get on

Lexi - fantastic news about the letter! I bet your hands were shaking opening that one, I'm pleased it was really good news xx And happy peach! That's a good size

Thurl, are you planning to do any tests if AF hasn't turned up for you soon? I hope it is your month, despite how it feels. How are you getting on with the weight loss? I really need to get back with the exercise myself, and don't dare approach any scales! Xx

Emme I hope you have a great appt on Mon and I wouldn't worry, sounds like you have a fair few symptoms there! Xx

Lady, you are so nearly there, really excited for you. I hope you get to clean the bathroom soon, hehe xx

Afm.....had a lengthy discussion with my doc, told her everything that has happened for the last 2 months especially with the clots and this month having an AF that didn't even last 2 days....my tummy is so protruded I feel really conscious and just said I'm worried. She's referring me for an u/s scan but it won't be for another 2-3 weeks, which I was hoping for sooner. I will receive a letter telling me of the date, I really hope it's soon. I asked what do I do in the meantime and what about my weird afs. She said it's more the pain and discomfort she's concerned about and not so much the lack of bleeding. She wants them to check my ovaries and also for any cysts that would explain the bloating.*

She also said I looked tired, which I do and I am I'm booked next week to have a thyroid function blood test. I do have next week off work, which I'm looking forward to. And she said ttc as normal, and try not to worry. I just looked at her and she said don't give up, I nearly cried (for the 50th time this week) and I said I'm just worried something's really wrong. So anyway, I'll sit tight and wait for this appt now xx

 

[Madeline]

Thks Soop I do feel optimistic about the numbers they are high and that must b good the gyno said that was a good sign I think I will feel better as the next lot of tests are done and hopefully the numbers are going up normally

I think you should definitely try acupuncture as long as its someone who has been properly trained and is very experienced. My acupuncture sessions will go on during the pregnancy unfortunately (I hate needles)

I am so sorry you are feeling so unwell. I know its hard but try not to get stressed stress triggers the release of cortisol from the kidneys and this has a down regulating effect on the endocrine system. I am glad you have next week off work. I hope you can do some relaxing and take care of yourself xx

Madeline xxx

 

[Sooperhans]

Thank you Madeline, you are kind xxx I will try not to stress....

I may consider acu but it's quite pricey isn't it. I may see first what they say at the scan x

 

[Madeline]

Hi Soop

ATM I am having acupuncture once a week and it costs $80 a session I take herbs which are costing me a little more. This whole process is costly isn't it.

Madeline xxx

 

[thurl30]

Hi Soop, sorry to hear about what you're going through, it's good that you will get some tests though, and hopefully they will find and sort whatever is going on for you, and we are all here for you to talk it through with. I don't think I am going to bother testing until another week or so, I hate looking at the white space. The weightloss is going ok thanks, it's a constant battle but I keep motivated by baby thoughts, I have a long way to go though and that gets me down some times xx

Madeline thanks for the tips, I will give it a go next cycle I think, good luck with the bloods xx

 

[BeachChica]

Oh Lady – its soooo close now!!!!

Nicki – good luck with your appt Monday!!

Oh Soop – I am sorry for what you are going through and that you have to wait so long for that testing to get answers. I can’t believe they couldn’t get you in for urgent care sooner.

Madeline – How are you feeling?

Hi to everyone else :wave:

AFM – took a HPT yesterday and it was BFN. Booooo!!! Today my temps were still up so I continued with the progesterone but I saw that there was a bit of blood on the stick. Since then I have had some light bleeding so I guess it’s on to July for me….

 

[Madeline]

hi Beachchica

Oh no crap r u sure you are out? when is AF due? FX for July xxx

hope everyone else is doing ok and theres a bit of sunshine out where you are. The sun has come out here so looks like I can go for a nice run yay


today is 4weeks and 1 day. I feel fine. Have had some pinching pain on and off in the lower abdominal area, I was a bit moodly yesterday which is really unusual for me and I have been tired I am going to be earlier then usual. Otherwise no real signs of pregnancy yet. I am going to have my next blood test monday I decided not to do it today as I had acupuncture yesterday and I girl can only take so much lol

Madeline xxx