Cycle 1 day 1. Who's with me? *update* It's a girl! Congrats baby_bray!!!

[moter98]

Going in for the tests sometime before the end of this week. I was supposed to call and make an appointment as soon as I was done bleeding. I keep waiting for more so I hadn't called yet. Will call to schedule in the morning.

Good luck to you. Hope your tests turn out good!

 

[BERDC99]

Since beginning our TTC journey officially in August, we only had sex (sorry, BD and DTD make me giggle) during the fertile week. Two days before my supposed O and then again the day or two afterwards. We were successful in catching the egg both times. I can't believe you ladies were doing it everyday or even every other day! Wow! My hats off to ya!! I would say that our lives as school teachers just doesn't allow the time, but y'all are just as busy as us. Again, wow!

I still haven't decided if we should go for it within the next week or so, or wait one more cycle. Waiting is just gonna kill me!!! I guess if I can get the results of all these US and pelvic exams that doc wants to do-will make decision easier. Either way, on CD 4 today and still only had bleeding on CD 1. So weird!! The last MC had me bleeding for about 4-5 days. Anywho...

Congrats and great numbers Berdc!!! Mine were no where near that high this last time at 4 weeks. I'm praying for a sticky one for ya!! Wahoo!!!

Last time at four weeks I was only at 108. That was my highest. I went from 46, 108, 69, 81. All within a weeks time. That was a complete emotional rollercoaster of a week. Thanks for the prayers. I can use all I can get right now.

My OH and I always started DTD the day after I finished my cycle up until a day or two after I ovulate.(every other day) I never worried about doing it the exact day of ovulation as long as we done it the day before.

How recent was your mc? I have never had a normal mc. I have had a chemical just last month which I just started my period a day late and have extremly heavy cramping and bleeding. My other loss was in refrence to the numbers i gave above. My pregnancy was never located. I started bleeding during week four, and my body was holding onto the tissue and would not get go. I was given methotrexate to deplete the pregnancy. From start to finish I bleed 27 days
straight. That was the longest time ever. I had to wait three months to TTC again because the MTX deplets all the folic acid in your body. That is why I take extra folic acid now just incase it may still be low. I think that may have been why I had that chemical last month. Well that and I wasnt suppposed to even be trying yet.

It is heart breaking to want something so bad and a doctor tell you that you have to wait three months to try again. So if they tell you to wait one cycle just rememebr that that is not as bad as three. Listen to your doctor they know what is best for you and your body. I have my fingers crossed for you and I will keep you and the other girls in my prayers.

 

[mailcmm]

I am thinking about stopping the tests and temping. In reality if we bd every other day it will had or not. I think it will also help with my stress level and I know that effects getting pregnant. Haven't completely wrapped my head around this but I think it might be best.

 

[mailcmm]

Menb... After my mc I bled randomly 2 times. Then I got a real period. Was definitely able to tell the difference. Did your dr track your hcg till it was negative? Sometimes having hcg in your system can effect getting your real cycle back.

 

[colta]

Hello again everyone...
this thread has been SO busy!! haha, it's great to see.

BerdC - your numbers seem great! I certainly didn't have numbers like that at 4 weeks... I'm so happy for you!

With regards to Bd'ing... me and DH bd'd every other day and then on the day I got my positive OPK, the day after and the day after. We didn't last cycle because of messed up dates and whatnot, so I have a feeling thats why we didn't catch.

AF is on her final legs for me.... I'd say by tomorrow morning she'll be gone completely. And then on to some serious BD'ing! yay.... I love this part of TTC.

 

[mailcmm]

I am with you colta.... Bring on the bd. lol

 

[moter98]

Well, I was so sure AF would show by this morning, but not yet. All the cramps tells me she is within 24 hours. Getting impatient to start my next cycle. I hate this beginning part. It takes forever. I like the TWW better.

 

[moter98]

I am thinking about stopping the tests and temping. In reality if we bd every other day it will had or not. I think it will also help with my stress level and I know that effects getting pregnant. Haven't completely wrapped my head around this but I think it might be best.

I will be doing the same after this cycle. I have a whole box of OPK's yet and don't wanna waste them. But, I won't ever even have to cause this is gonna be my cycle. 's are just around the corner! will bring us all a great present this year.

 

[Twinkie210]

Oh I can't not test! I am waiting for AF to start officially so I can make my monthly purchase of OPKs/hpts. I am going to try to cut out early testing with the hpts though... cause it really hurts seeing those BFNs and not knowing if they are real or not.

 

[moter98]

Oh I can't not test! I am waiting for AF to start officially so I can make my monthly purchase of OPKs/hpts. I am going to try to cut out early testing with the hpts though... cause it really hurts seeing those BFNs and not knowing if they are real or not.

We are in the exact same boat!

 

[BERDC99]

Back from the doctor........he done my pap and breast exam. So glad to have that out of the way. I am going in the morning to repeat my bloodwork. He said if my levels look good he wants to go a ultrasound on Monday to make sure it is in my uterus. He said if all goes well we will repeat my ultrasound in two weeks to check for the heart beat. Even thought it wont be 48 between blood drwls he said he still expects it to be around 800-1200. Please keep your fingers crossed and say a pray for me and my little bean.

 

[moter98]

Back from the doctor........he done my pap and breast exam. So glad to have that out of the way. I am going in the morning to repeat my bloodwork. He said if my levels look good he wants to go a ultrasound on Monday to make sure it is in my uterus. He said if all goes well we will repeat my ultrasound in two weeks to check for the heart beat. Even thought it wont be 48 between blood drwls he said he still expects it to be around 800-1200. Please keep your fingers crossed and say a pray for me and my little bean.

Fingers crossed for you! I bet is doing great. Try not to worry and enjoy this time.

 

[BERDC99]

I am now starting to freak out about my bloodwork in the morning. I suggest when you girls get your BFP you dont read to much in the first trimester section. .......It is scary and horrible stuff over there.

 

[moter98]

I am now starting to freak out about my bloodwork in the morning. I suggest when you girls get your BFP you dont read to much in the first trimester section. .......It is scary and horrible stuff over there.

thanks for the heads up! good luck on your bloodwork. let us know how your numbers are doing.

 

[Twinkie210]

I am now starting to freak out about my bloodwork in the morning. I suggest when you girls get your BFP you dont read to much in the first trimester section. .......It is scary and horrible stuff over there.

FX'd for good levels!

I remember posting in the first tri boards when I first joined. It is a bunch of scary stuff! But if you consider that 1/4 of all pregnancies end in MC, most in the first tri, it makes sense that 25% of the women there are going to have bad experiences and not make it to 2nd tri! I think I am going to stick with the PAL board when I get my BFP. At least all of those women have been through a loss, so it will be less complaining about symptoms and more support for each other.

 

[menb]

Hey ladies!!
Great news Berdc! Praying for the numbers to increase! That's actually what indicated my second MC before it had even started. I was having my Hcg done every Thursday and that Thursday the numbers had slipped! . I'm sure yours will be great though--they are SO high right now! Really good numbers, girlie!!

 

[menb]

Had some bad news but didn't want to post connected to the congrats!

Talked to nurse today about scheduling the tests. Unfortunately doc only does those ultrasounds on Thursdays n Fridays and they are booked! Have to wait til next cycle for the tests now. Devastating!! I basically just silently cried on my entire drive home from work.

Now I'm even more scared to go for it after O this month. We won't know if the two previous MC were flukes or if there really is something wrong. Urgh!! The tests are a pelvic ultrasound and a sonarhysterograph. I'm sure that's probably not how to spell it, but it's when they insert a little saline solution into your uterus lining to look for any possible cysts, polyps or fibroids that could be interfering. When he did my last check up after the MC, he said all looked good but he wanted to do these tests 'just to be sure'.

I'm feeling so blah right now. Boo!!

 

[menb]

And thanks for the heads up on the 1st Tri board. This thing is scary enough without having to read even more. Geesh!

Sorry you had to experience it though--

 

[Twinkie210]

Had some bad news but didn't want to post connected to the congrats!

Talked to nurse today about scheduling the tests. Unfortunately doc only does those ultrasounds on Thursdays n Fridays and they are booked! Have to wait til next cycle for the tests now. Devastating!! I basically just silently cried on my entire drive home from work.

Now I'm even more scared to go for it after O this month. We won't know if the two previous MC were flukes or if there really is something wrong. Urgh!! The tests are a pelvic ultrasound and a sonarhysterograph. I'm sure that's probably not how to spell it, but it's when they insert a little saline solution into your uterus lining to look for any possible cysts, polyps or fibroids that could be interfering. When he did my last check up after the MC, he said all looked good but he wanted to do these tests 'just to be sure'.

I'm feeling so blah right now. Boo!!

 

[moter98]

Had some bad news but didn't want to post connected to the congrats!

Talked to nurse today about scheduling the tests. Unfortunately doc only does those ultrasounds on Thursdays n Fridays and they are booked! Have to wait til next cycle for the tests now. Devastating!! I basically just silently cried on my entire drive home from work.

Now I'm even more scared to go for it after O this month. We won't know if the two previous MC were flukes or if there really is something wrong. Urgh!! The tests are a pelvic ultrasound and a sonarhysterograph. I'm sure that's probably not how to spell it, but it's when they insert a little saline solution into your uterus lining to look for any possible cysts, polyps or fibroids that could be interfering. When he did my last check up after the MC, he said all looked good but he wanted to do these tests 'just to be sure'.

I'm feeling so blah right now. Boo!!

sorry to hear that. on the bright side, the dr. hasn't found anything wrong. look at berdc99. she had similiar experience to you and she is now pregnant with great numbers!!!! it really is up to you to decide if you want to wait or not. that time is very hard to go through and can seem to stretch out forever. i remember with my chemical i wanted to start again right away. we decided not to cause the dr. said to wait. i discovered that i did need that time to grieve for my loss. sorry you have to go through all this when this whole thing is supposed to be fun exciting, not full of doubt and worry. praying for you.