Cyber Cycle Sisters! ---- 2 BFPs again this month, we are on a roll sisters!!

[the_key2005]

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Hi Girls, Just got into work, had to come in to try keep myself distracted. So I turned up for my scan at the EPAU and they did all the preliminaries but when the nurse calculated that I was only 5w 3days she said its way too early to scan me as may not be able to see anything just an empty sac and that would only make me worry more. I actually wondered what they would see at such an early stage but read online of how some people have managed to see a heartbeat at 5wks. but you know what I had prepared myself for the worst and so when she said to wait a few more days I didnt argue. So she has recheduled me for a scan next Monday when I will be 6k 2days. She says from what I decribed it sounds like it was implantation bleeding. Didnt realise that IB can occur more then once but she says yes thats the case as everything settles into the lining some of it brings up causing a bleed. She says loads of women come in for the same thing and go on to have a healthy 9 mths. So fxd girls, more waiting for me. Been told no more gym and to just take it easy till we know whats going on. DH was lovely bless him, he was so nervous.
MrsG hang in there hun. I know just how stressful waiting around can be. Am surprised your GP didn’t book you in anyway. How far along you are shouldn’t stop them from booking you. Mine did when I saw him last week at only 4wk 3days, he did BP and urine sample and that was it really then he said the midwife will do more in my booking in appointment but to contact them asap if any problems.
Gosh Lolly I didn’t realise you are already past your 8wk mark. You are such an inspiration. I hope you wont get too annoyed with the 101 questions we that follow will have for you.
To the rest of you girls, happy BDing, go catch those eggies!!

 

[Lolly W]

Warning Long post teehee!

Hi Girls, Just got into work, had to come in to try keep myself distracted. So I turned up for my scan at the EPAU and they did all the preliminaries but when the nurse calculated that I was only 5w 3days she said its way too early to scan me as may not be able to see anything just an empty sac and that would only make me worry more. I actually wondered what they would see at such an early stage but read online of how some people have managed to see a heartbeat at 5wks. but you know what I had prepared myself for the worst and so when she said to wait a few more days I didnt argue. So she has recheduled me for a scan next Monday when I will be 6k 2days. She says from what I decribed it sounds like it was implantation bleeding. Didnt realise that IB can occur more then once but she says yes thats the case as everything settles into the lining some of it brings up causing a bleed. She says loads of women come in for the same thing and go on to have a healthy 9 mths. So fxd girls, more waiting for me. Been told no more gym and to just take it easy till we know whats going on. DH was lovely bless him, he was so nervous.
MrsG hang in there hun. I know just how stressful waiting around can be. Am surprised your GP didn’t book you in anyway. How far along you are shouldn’t stop them from booking you. Mine did when I saw him last week at only 4wk 3days, he did BP and urine sample and that was it really then he said the midwife will do more in my booking in appointment but to contact them asap if any problems.
Gosh Lolly I didn’t realise you are already past your 8wk mark. You are such an inspiration. I hope you wont get too annoyed with the 101 questions we that follow will have for you.
To the rest of you girls, happy BDing, go catch those eggies!!

Well, I'm glad to hear they seemed reassuring. I've been to 3 different EPAUs and I have to say the staff at all of them were brilliant. It sounds to me like what they've said makes sense - albeit another wait for you hun. Hopefully, it will be worth waiting for. You should see something like my pic at 6+3 as mine was at 7w.

I know, I can't believe it when I look at my ticker either. I should be having my next scan on Monday which will be 9 weeks - only 3 weeks off my 12 week scan! I've never got this far before so I'm letting mself get a teeny bit excited BUT I still have a panic every day that it's all over.

You girls have kept me sane throughout all of this and don't ever forget that I'm here to answer anything I can! It does feel weird to have been the first cyber sister to get a BFP as I'd been ttc over 12 months when I got my last BFP.

All I can say is CBFM rules!

 

[cutelou101]

Hi Key, glad they were reassuring and really nice. My EPU staff were lovely too. In my what to expect book, its says the IB can be quiet delayed too, so sounds like it makes sence to me too, though must be hard waiting again. fxed crossed for you, hopeforly they should be able to see something at 6 wks, i've read too that they have been able to get heart beat at 5 wks. Be thinking of you loads! xx

Lolly wow, i didn't realise you was 8 weeks already too! very exciting! xx Would you reconmend the CBFM then?

MrsG sorry to hear your GP was not that helpful, stange she could not book you in for a few weeks, think some GP's are funny, mine won't take his mask off when he talks to you! Hang on in there, maybe try and contact the midwife??

HB - happing Bding!! Fxed for you!! xx I drive quiet a bit but end up leaving the car! lol! but will drive to the wedding next week, as it will be prime Bding time!!

Vickie - glad your doing ok, fxed for you this month xx

Queenie - thats good, keep eachother motivated to go to the gym and not drink! I started personal training last July, lost a stone, then started trying for baby. Never got down to ideal weight, but didn't put on any weight in the 11 weeks (prob sign that something was not right as should have with twins), so the last 6lb is the final push. She is really great, and she hurts me in a good way! its just getting up and going gym before work, just sooo hard! Bridesmaid in July next year, so my thinking is lose some now, then less to lose to get back to dress size after baby (fingers crossed). Thanks on PMA advice, just was so low over the weekend, feel better now, but like you started to worry something round and i'm now barron, as got preg so easily (only bded 4 times) and managed to get 2 eggs! Now its so hard! Fxed crossed for you this month, when you starting bding??

 

[Lolly W]

Lolly wow, i didn't realise you was 8 weeks already too! very exciting! xx Would you reconmend the CBFM then?

OMG! I would definitely recommend the CBFM, I got my BFP my first month using it after it took 13 cycles last time. I love the damn machine! All we did was BD on the morning and evening of my High and Peak days and voila, first month!

I'm sure there was an element of beginners luck but I still think it's better than the 1,000 or so OPKs I must have used last year x

 

[cutelou101]

Lolly wow, i didn't realise you was 8 weeks already too! very exciting! xx Would you reconmend the CBFM then?

OMG! I would definitely recommend the CBFM, I got my BFP my first month using it after it took 13 cycles last time. I love the damn machine! All we did was BD on the morning and evening of my High and Peak days and voila, first month!

I'm sure there was an element of beginners luck but I still think it's better than the 1,000 or so OPKs I must have used last year x

Do you have to start it at cycle day 1 or if i got it cheap on ebay start using it this cycle?

 

[Lolly W]

I started using it cd1 but I believe you can use it up to cd5. It doesn't ask you to poas until day 5 or 6 but, if you're already past this point, you'd need to wait until next month. I bouht mine on eBay for about £50 and then 20 sticks were about £15 I think with p&p.

Ps - You can always re-sell it when you've either got your BFP or had your football team of babies!

 

[cutelou101]

Thanks, i've set some up on my watch list, see if i can get one on the cheap!

 

[mrsG5]

The wait continues Thekey but she was probably right because you'd only worry if you couldnt see anything. Monday for you and Lolly and Thursday for me. Bring it on.

How funny about your GP Cutelou, that did make me laugh. Why is he wearing a mask anyway. haven't seen anyone wearing a mask for ages. Maybe hes still scared of the swine flu. weirdo. But sure as long as he gets the job done I wouldnt care what he wore.

Good luck with the rest of your cycle girls.

 

[cutelou101]

How funny about your GP Cutelou, that did make me laugh. Why is he wearing a mask anyway. haven't seen anyone wearing a mask for ages. Maybe hes still scared of the swine flu. weirdo. But sure as long as he gets the job done I wouldnt care what he wore.

He wore a mask before the swine flu started, since we started there, i'm not sure about him, hard to speak to, considering trying other docs, but hard to know what you get! Annoyed as had lovely doctor where we used to live, but went and got concussion and in my concussed state told the hospital i moved! I was promptly sent a letter saying i had been removed from the list!!

 

[Vickieh1981]

Annoying that you didn't get your scan but it probably is best to wait. We had one done at 5+3 and saw a sac with a yolk sac inside. Had to go back at 6+3 to see the heartbeat.

I am annoyed as I had bleeding again today - that's not supposed to happen on day 9.

 

[mrsG5]

Sorry about your bleeding Vicky, Hopefully it wont put your cycle out too much but never had it so not 100% sure?

Bloody concussion Cutelou. You do some/say mental things when you're brain isnt working. When I had my general for ERPC I woke up while actually talking to the recovery nurse about hair glosses and how there was a sale in my local hairdresser and she should go. Complete nonsense, she must have thought I was nuts. At least my ramblings didnt get me chucked out of my GP!! If you changed GP you might get one with an eye patch like a pirate. Sometimes the grass isnt always greener

Just off the phone to my friend. Might have had a mini breakdown but thinking about the weirdo "Michael Jackson" GP makes me laugh everything time I think about it. I think I might be loosing my mind. Is that a symptom. Oh the joys.

Anyway enough of the ramblings. Think Im delerious. Going to make a cup of tea and head to bed. Night everyone ( in the style of the Waltons)

 

[QueenieMurphy]

Key sorry you didn't get your scan to put your mind at rest but they're prob right best to wait till they know you'll definitely see something. I didn't know you could get IB bleed at 5 weeks either - good to know for the future!!

Lolly can't believe you're past 8 weeks, only seems like yesterday you got your bfp!! Bless you hun, willbe brill when you feel you can properly let yourself get excited.

Vickie - I've not had mid cycle bleeding, wonder what that's about? Hope you're ok - maybe its ov bleed? I've read that some people get that somewhere on b and b before.

Cutelou - your post about your doc has made me laugh out loud - he sounds a right character, mind you I think I'd be frightened to go and see him, he sounds bonkers. Glad you've got a bit more pma today. My Af finishing off today so think the bding will start in earnest tomorrow, oh I'm exhausted thinking about it already.

Kanga and HB any sign of ov? How are the CBFMs going this month?

Mrs G - what a horrid GP, I remember mine saying something similar about it being too early but he did still book me in with the midwife. I have a different GP now - a lady and shes much nicer. Hope you enjoyed your cuppa - am going to have one now and catch up with sky plus. OH getting edgy because only 7% free.

Wheres groovygrl??????? Groovy come back to us xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[cutelou101]

Mrs g you do make me laugh, think pirate doc be fun! I don't even remember doing it! I was telling them all about how I'd kept it secret to stay there! There is nice locum there so will prob stay. Off to bed now too, night!

Vicki sorry to hear about the bleeding, hope it hasn't affected your cycle xx

queenie it does put me off a bit, he did take it off when I told him I was preg last time, maybe I was safe! Germ free! Mine stopped yesterday, so all stream ahead!

Groovy, kanga how are you this cycle? Xx

 

[Vickieh1981]

Queenie - It was too heavy to be anything to do with ovulation. A real gush and then settled back to spotting really quickly.

 

[QueenieMurphy]

PS cutelou - diet going well so far - think am 'in the zone'. Hope it continues, got to get up at 7 tomorrow for gym. Not looking forward to it. Am very lucky with my job that I usually get up at 8.30/9. Not good in the mornings. Still needs must!! Well done you with your one stone loss, thats fantastic. Thats what I want to lose by my summer hols in august!!

 

[QueenieMurphy]

Vickie, did it happen last cycle?

I found this. Don't know if it helps but seems to say it is quite normal. If it happens again you could see your doc maybe? Anyway hope you're ok and not too worried. Are you opking again this cycle?

What is mid cycle bleeding?

Mid cycle bleeding can be defined as bleeding from the cervix, perineum or vagina that is severe and occurring between anticipated periods. It is also referred to as acute bleeding, bleeding between periods, intermenstrual bleeding or vaginal bleeding between periods.

Mid cycle bleeding usually happens 10-16 days after the last menstruation period. The bleeding is usually very little and can last from 12 to 72 hours. If the bleeding is heavy during this time, you must contact your physician for more information on the same.


Mid cycle bleeding happens in almost 30% of the women and is thought of as normal. A sudden increase and fall in the estrogen level during the ovulation period weakens the endometrium thus causing the bleeding. This is considered normal and the patients are usually given estrogen supplements. The most common cause for mid cycle bleeding in a healthy woman is attributed to the change in estrogen levels in the body. Mid cycle bleeding can also occur in women who have some other problems and in such cases the bleeding is a little too heavy when compared. There are two types of mid cycle bleeding:


Intermenstrual bleeding: Bleeding between two periods.
Metrorrhagia: Irregular bleeding that does not follow a pattern, heavy bleeding is termed as menorrhagia and heavy bleeding during this phase is termed as menometrorrhagia.

Possible causes for mid cycle bleeding.

Hormonal changes in the body
Low thyroid levels in the body
Miscarriage
Intra uterine devices (IUD)
Starting or stopping oral contraceptives
Starting or stopping estrogen supplements
GYN procedures like cervical cauterization or CONE biopsy
Few types of drugs
Vaginal infection or injury to the vagina
Stress

Women experiencing mid cycle bleeding are advised to rest during this period. If some other major problem is causing the bleeding then the physician advices on an appropriate treatment.

 

[cutelou101]

That's great queenie! Be thinking of you, while in my spin class at 7!

 

[Lolly W]

Hmmm, yes Queenie, where is Groovygrl?

While we're at it Goddess, Hotpink and Groovygrl?

Hope you're ok awol sisters!

xx

 

[Lolly W]

Ps- Just had a thought, are any of the newer Cyber cycle sisters on Facebook? A few of us are if you want to join us there too x

 

[hb1]

Hi Vickie - what Lucy has posted about estrogen makes sense - especially as part of the trigger for the lh surge is estrogen peaking and dipping?