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

[mlm115]

Bobster, so glad the bleeding has stopped for you!!! That is awesome. Good luck and have fun with the bd'ing. I'm not sure how an infection would affect things, but would def get those antibiotics ASAP as I'm sure it's uncomfortable as well.

 

[GI_Jane]

Thanks for your kind replies Mlm and bobster.

Yey that the bleeding has stopped bobster but not so great about the bacterial vagi what's it....don't know much about that. Hope it clears up quickly for you. what are the symptoms for that?

After the initial disappointed that I won't get a Christmas bfp I'm feeling ok- I wont dwell on it and as you say there are positives. I'm a great believer that things happen for a reason so its just not our time yet. This cycle was a bit different so a bit of a break will help things settle down and help my mind chill. I'm hoping to come off my low dose anti-depressant in the spring so maybe after then it will be a better time to try again.

I did think about getting opk's but when I got my PCOS diagnosis my gynaecologist said not to bother with them as when you have PCOS your LH is always higher then it should be so will get a lot of false positives. That and the fact I know I will become obsessed were my reasons not to try them.

At least we can have some alcohol over Christmas

Mlm I'm pleased your feeling ok about being out this month.

We'll all get there eventually when the time is right and in the mean time can hear about it all from mackjess

Oh crap, it's back to work tomorrow sigh.....

 

[MrsPhez]

P.s.- *TMI ALERT* Think I may have bactrial vaginosis.. It smells a bit and feels a bit 'uncomfortable'- do you think this will effect the spermies? I was thinking if there is an imbalance it might not be a friendly environment for them.. going to get some antibiotics tomorrow to help clear it up but hope it doesn't ruin my chances :s

Poor you! Hope it clears up soon for you though. Don't know if it will affect the spermies but think you're right in thinking the environment might not be so friendly to them. Still it might be OK, just not ideal.
I didn't have the syndrome either, just polycystic ovaries! Not overweight or hairy, or bad skin. I was so shocked when it was confirmed! Took ages to get the scan and confirmation because they kept saying it was due to coming off the pill.
Still being horrid today, my family are suffering. Now I have a cold and DH woke me up with his snoring last night I'm a right whingebag aren't I?!!!!!
How are you all this weekend?

 

[mlm115]

Hey Jane, just in case you consider opks again, the digital clear blue ones that I used go off of your personal lh levels, so it wouldn't show a positive unless your surge was higher than your normal level (hope that makes sense). Not sure if that would make a difference with pcos or not.

 

[MrsPhez]

So you guessed it, I couldn't wait a week and tested this morning...I estimate I'm 10 dpo and was BFN. So technically there is still time but I do think I am out- fairly strong af cramps now and in a super bad mood and feeling pretty down also craving all the sweet stuff. No bleeding but I just know I'm out.

I'm just so confused- deep down I thought I was in with a good chance- what I thought was implantation bleeding I had never experienced before. So I guess it wasn't IB and just a random thing that I guess can happen- maybe it was ovulation spotting and I didn't ovulate when I had thought. Anyway not going to dwell on it anymore and just looking to get af (when it does come) out the way and think ahead.

A friend of ours just announced she is pregnant and due a couple of weeks after I would have been (30th April). Felt quite down about it but desperately tried to put on a brave face for DH. Sometimes it just seems so easy for other people doesn't it.

Unfortunately, I really took it out on my sister that I got a BFN- I had a go at her about something totally unrelated but it was my frustration on TTC that was really the problem.

I wish in a way I was like when I got my BFP before- I was a lot more relaxed about the whole process. Damn the mc for making me want this so bad now and obsessing.

Sorry ladies, just needed a rant.

Don't need to apologise for ranting....this is the best place for it and think we're all feeling your pain. I was fine with the m/c itself but it's the other stuff that goes with it, friends announcements, raging hormones, TTC again. All gets a bit much and it is really hard. It will happen when the time is right. Plus Christmas will be fun now you can be a bit naughty with the wine!

 

[MrsPhez]

Jane, try to look at the positives though- your cycles will hopefully be a bit more back to normal if you get a bfn this month and hopefully that will help you know where you are more next time. Have you considered doing opk's next cycle or do you think you will try to relax a bit more?

Its so easy for people to say 'relax' but we all know thats difficult when you want something so badly. I find it hard to think about anything else at the moment and notice mothers and babies so much more than before.

Well done on doing all your christmas shopping thats great! I have done hardly any as always lastminute dot com! What else can you focus on for the rest of this dreaded 2ww? Is there anything you can do that will distract your mind a bit? I will send you my christmas shopping list and you can do that if you like
MrsPhez, glad your cycles shorted after your son. I have a (fairly) long cycle too at 34 days and have often wondered if I have pcos. I am not overweight or hairy so my gp dismissed it years ago however I do get acne which sucks at my age.. Do you take metformin or anything to help it?

My bleeding stopped today (wahoo) and I think I may have started getting ovulation twinges however no ewcm yet so who knows. If its a normal cycle I should ovulate on or around tuesday so we'll see. We'd bd'd today and will try to tomorrow. In fact i'm sat here with a pillow under my bum watching a christmas film reluctant to stand up lol!

How is mlm and mackjess?

Forgot to say I wasn't prescribed any meds, I went to the doc for my referral to fertility clinic with my pregnancy announcement. If there is any sign of pco when I go for scan on Friday I will pin em down for something though. Anything to try and shorten my cycles....oh for a 28 day cycle.....

 

[GI_Jane]

so Kate Middleton is pregnant. I'm really happy for them but I'm not looking forward to all the press coverage there will be.

I wonder if she'll use baby and bump too!

 

[mlm115]

so Kate Middleton is pregnant. I'm really happy for them but I'm not looking forward to all the press coverage there will be.

I wonder if she'll use baby and bump too!

I saw that! Apparently it is still early and she is in the hospital she is so sick. I feel bad for her, can you imagine everyone knowing your business like that??

 

[mackjess]

Jane maybe she is on BnB already Unfortunately there have been rumors of m/c in her past, and I somewhat believe they could be true.

MLM - I cannot imagine being less than 12 weeks along, hospitalized, and the whole world knowing!! I realize she married a prince, but she can't even have a romantic vacation in remote areas without her girly bits showing up in tabloids. It is just so rude, and I hope the stress and everything doesn't get to her and she stays healthy.

The instructions on my script made me feel better. It says to take them until I complete 12 weeks gestation (lol, sounds like animal planet, gestation) and there are 2 refills. I was expecting like 20 pills or something while they ran the tests, but the refills made me feel better. Like this is a frequent occurrence and the script usually works.

 

[mlm115]

That's good news Mack. I'm glad you feel better. Keep those positive thoughts going!

 

[mackjess]

Bobster - Did you get your meds for that pesky possible infection? how are you doing today?

 

[bobster]

I know whats happening with Kate middleton?! Is she under 12 weeks? Hope everythings ok but I'm with you Jane not looking forward to the press coverage. Its difficult enough with EVERYONE else in the world being pregnant at the moment. Grrr can you sense i'm touchy at the moment. Started bleeding again today Its just not tailing off like a normal period does. I am miserable

 

[bobster]

Hi Mackjess- yes I did. I took a one off dose. I'm ok just grouchy with this stupid cycle. I have ovulation twinges but still bleeding (albeit lightly) - so confusing!

How are you my dear?

 

[bobster]

Mackjess can you remember how often your dtd around your ovulation time? I'm sat here wondering if its worth trying to bd with OH when he gets in from football. Reallllly not in the mood and probably not worth it if still slight bleeding but having ovulation twinges... I am going to be weak and buy opk's tomorrow I hate this not knowing!

Mlm- any news?

 

[mackjess]

They obsessed about her so much during the wedding here in the US I can't even imagine how much they are going to have it on the news on your side of the pond!

I'm ok, despite the low progesterone news. Lots of positive feedback and stories from the wonderful ladies on BnB so feeling better about it. I did not BD much around my OV time as DH had a terrible cold. And he never gets sick, so I made him sleep in the other room even. Lot of good it did me since I still got the cold and it turned into bronchitis! We had started out with SMEP, but only BD'd a few days before I got the positive OPK because of his cold, and then about a day or so after the OPK+.

I really thought I was out because we didn't get to keep up with SMEP and was completely shocked by the BFP. I think they are worth it if you don't really know when you OV, which can be the case after m/c and long cycles. I never get OV symptoms, and found out with the 2 months of using my OPKs that I ovulate a few days later than predictors said I would.

 

[mlm115]

No news from me. No new blood tests, as my doctor still hasn't reviewed the results from the one last week. I'm just assuming it was leftover hcg like the nurse said. Since I did get the positive opk though, I'm assuming I'm about 7dpo now. Will probably test on Saturday as I have plans to go out and want to know if I can drink or not : )

Do any of you know if it is possible to get pregnant if I have hcg in my system still?

 

[GI_Jane]

Hey,

Read today she is about 8 weeks but don't think that's confirmed by official sources. Apparently they were going to announce it on Christmas day.

Bet she doesn't have to worry about the doctors not calling her back and fighting for a hcg or progesterone test or early scan!

Sorry Mlm don't know much about left over hcg and getting pregnant but you did have af with it so anything is possible I guess?

How are your girly bits bobster- still bleeding? Do you think your long period was related to the infection or are they separate things? Still getting o twinges? Did you buy opk's in the end?

I'm 12 dpo today and no af yet but feeling like it will be coming soon. I know what you mean bobster about EVERYONE being pregnant. Feels like its happening to everyone else except me (and you girls too). Mentally I feel ok though, trying to relax more.

Off sick from work today though with a throat infection and pounding headache....oh joy can watch more stuff on the tv about Kate Middleton lol.

 

[MrsPhez]

Hi ladies,
Yes the KM stuff is rubbish timing, not what we need right now.
Bit envious of the bleeding! Am approaching 6 weeks since m/c and still not a drop and no ovulation either. Can't wait for cyst scan on Friday to help me get my head round it. Still having stetchy cm over a week later since I first saw it.
Sounds like we are all full of cold today, rest up ladies and hope you all feel better soon. Mlm hope you get your results soon too.

 

[bobster]

Mackjess I'm so sorry I think I missed your post about low progesterone. Glad you have pills and sounds like they do the trick in the majority of people so its good you tested! 12 weeks though is a bum- do they have any side effects? Thanks for the info re. your bd'ing, it makes me feel better as I'm sooo not in the mood at the moment.

Jane- sorry you're unwell, it really is going around. Hope you get better soon. 12dpo is good, it means you are either nearly ready for a fresh cycle to begin or even get a sneaky bfp. Either way like you say, it will be for a good reason

MLM- thats soooo rubbish about your dr. I think your hcg has to be under 5 to ovulate again but I could be wrong. I really think its strange if you got a positive test after your period and it still be left over from the mc?? Have you tested again? By now it should be a little darker if its a new beanie? Maybe you should retest on some pink dye so you have a better idea? I really really hope this is a new pregnancy for you.

MrsPhez, I know how you feel about the waiting. Maybe your body is gearing up to O but its not happening for some reason? I think that's quite common after mc. Or you are actually going to O but just quite late. Keep your chin up it will come.

AFM- my body is bizzare. Bleeding stops and then occasionally comes back briefly but is very light when it does. BV has cleared up with antibiotics. It was caused from the heavy bleeding flushing out all of my healthy bacteria. Bought 20 (YES TWENTY) digi opk's today so have massively failed on the no testing crap I spouted the other day but feel happier to know where I am. It was negative today so hopefully still have time to bd around ovulation this month. No ewcm yet and I usually get quite a lot so fingers crossed

 

[mlm115]

I hope you catch your eggy Bobster, put those new tests to work for you!

I feel like I must have ovulated as I got negative opks day 5-15 then got a positive on day 16 in the afternoon. I finally got an order for a follow up blood test so will do it tomorrow and hopefully have results Thursday. I really really doubt I'm pregnant, but I would like to find out my hcg level now.