It's been 7 weeks since mc but still not af...when to ring the GP?

[MrsPhez]

Hi ladies,
Newbie here, just read all the posts, so fascinating and helpful to know i'm not alone in this awful waiting period! Congrats to the bfps, so encouraging to hear and good luck to everyone else.
I had a natural m/c which ended 19 days ago and am waiting for af too but I seem to have stretchy CM today so will be opking like mad. It's a crazy ride for sure. Also had brown spotting/discharge for 2 days last week with tiny clots, no idea what that was although it sounds some of you would say that was an af of sorts. BBT has remained low throughout since m/c though so not sureabout that. Anyway, sending lots of the baby dust and positive vibes your way

 

[mlm115]

Congrats on making it to 6 weeks Mackjess!!! That is awesome. I bet they will do a vaginal ultrasound at your appointment. Also, yay for heartburn (although it sucks, it's a nice reminder you are still preggo!). Hopefully after your appointment you will feel better and be able to relax. I'm sure I will feel the same as you.

 

[mackjess]

Now I feel like I'm going to barf. Yay!!!!!! LOL, I'm crazy I know!

MLM did you get to the doc today?

 

[mlm115]

Barfing is a good sign haha!

Went to dr, getting blood test results tomorrow.

 

[GI_Jane]

Hey ladies and welcome MrsPhez.

Congrats on 6 weeks mackjess, wow, and typical pregnancy symptoms too, must feel so real now...but I can understand your hesitation about buying baby stuff and talking baby showers etc... (and having no money!) What is your estimated due date?

No spotting this evening or any other symptoms and back ache has gone so not sure what that was all about. I am hoping it was implantation-with my bfp before I had no symptoms at all so am hoping if I do get a bfp this cycle that the fact there is more going on is a good sign- I know that means nothing but psychologically it helps you know?

Anyway, I won't get ahead of myself until we know for sure! But 2 out of 4 on this thread so far is great

Mlm please update what your bloods say tomorrow. My fingers are crossed for you.

 

[mackjess]

From the due date calculator it is July 23rd. Which is when it's like 110 and humid in Kansas. Yay! I will be fat, miserable, and happy. lol

 

[GI_Jane]

From the due date calculator it is July 23rd. Which is when it's like 110 and humid in Kansas. Yay! I will be fat, miserable, and happy. lol

Yikes, that is hot- happy it never gets as hot as that in the UK...thank goodness for AC

No spotting now, no cramps or anything so wasn't af....we'll see what the next few days bring.

Did you hear from your doctor Mlm?

 

[mlm115]

I just talked to a nurse at my doctors office. She said my levels were really low (only at 21), and she thought it might be leftover from my miscarriage. She is going to have the dr review it to decide if they want to monitor my levels or not. I'm confused and disappointed.

 

[mackjess]

Remind me MLM how long ago your m/c was and when you expected AF to be due?

Mine was only 9 when I got it checked 3 days before AF, and went up to 30 the day AF was actually due. If it had actually doubled at 48 hours I only would have been at 18 when I got it rechecked. So while 21 is low it could just be very early to test like it was for me.

 

[mlm115]

I had a d&c on 10/9 and got a heavy af 11/10. I'm actually not due to get af again until 12/8 but felt some strange twinges so took an hpt. I was thinking I may have ovulated immediately after af ended. I just didn't think I could get af if I still had hcg in my system...

 

[mlm115]

Also, I had 2 ultrasounds after the d&c, so I know I don't have retained tissue. I hope they recheck my levels in a day or two.

 

[mackjess]

I don't think it's leftover hun. I went thru your older posts and saw you had negative HPTs, and that you have negatives on OPKs too. HCG would've have shown up as faint on your OPKs at some point if it was leftover. It would have been higher then going down, so no way you were above 21 and getting negatives on either of those tests. I just think that silly nurse didn't know what she was talking about. Or that she doesn't want to get your hopes up til they are sure. My OB kept checking my levels until they got up over 500 so I hope they keep checking yours.

And ma'am, I'm declaring this is still a BFP! Hang in there for a few days and I'm sure it will be confirmed.

 

[mlm115]

Thank you, reading that made me feel a lot better : )

 

[mackjess]

I think my OB thought the same thing and that's why she kept rechecking it after it was low. I think she said exactly that I was "barely" pregnant. But that works for me.

 

[GI_Jane]

What your saying makes sense mackjess, hope this is indeed what is happening for you Mlm. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

 

[MrsPhez]

Me too, really hope your numbers double this week! Good luck!

 

[mlm115]

Thanks for your support ladies. I would just really like an answer and my docs office has a history of taking forever to call back.

Since I did get a positive opk on Sunday, worst case scenario is that I am just starting my tww! (Trying to be positive, not sure it's working though)

 

[mackjess]

Have you taken another HPT to see if it's getting darker. Maybe do that tomorrow with FMU. That helps me out. I still have 2 more tests to whizz on before my appt Thursday to make sure they are staying dark.

 

[mlm115]

Oh yeah, I bought a 3 pack this morning! I feel strange if I wake up in the morning and don't pee on a stick lately haha

 

[bobster]

Mlm- try to stay positive. Mackjess is right you wouldn't get negative hpt after the mc if this were retained from the mc. You also said you had 2 ultrasounds so its surely nearly impossible. Are your tests getting darker? I'm sure they will monitor your hcg try not to worry

Welcome MrsPhez- sorry for your loss You said you were getting ewcm- did anything come of it with your temps? Are you doing opk's too? Hopefully you are in the 2ww now!

Jane - so happy your bleeding has stopped! When do you plan to test? If it were ib you must be in line for a very early bfp. I really really hope we can make it 3 out of 4 bfp's and then wayyyyy down the line 4/4!!!

Mack- I read that you were worried about twingy- I am sure twinges and feelings are the same. I'm also sure we'll all worry about the same things but I hope you can start to relax and enjoy it more after the 29th. Gosh only 2 days! I will have you in my thoughts. Would love to see a scan pic of your little beanie too!

AFM- I'm STILL bleeding- everytime I think its tailing off it comes back again. Its still bright red too. BOO So fed up of it- really just want to get on the bd'ing now! cd 13 for me! what the heck is going on with my stupid body???? The only thing that I can think of it that i'm having 2 periods for the one I missed. Never ever bled this long before. I hope I ovulate on cd 20 like normal.