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

[mackjess]

No idea when my next covered scan is. My next appt with my OB is 12/27 which is week 10 for me. I'll be scheduling a scan at 12 weeks whether it's covered or not! LOL, so I will find out then at the Drs. I know they have no problem doing elective scans, but hopefully they will pay for another one with my prev m/c.

 

[MrsPhez]

Good news here too, I got my pos opk this morning! No question. I am sooo relieved! My last test in a 50 pack and the day of my scan. I had a feeling that would happen. Hope my bbt goes up too. I think it will, the pos opk came 17 days after my brown spotting so makes sense if that was last of the m/c.

 

[mlm115]

Woo hoo, that's awesome Mrs Phez! Nice timing with the very last test.

Jane, I'm dying to know if this is your bfp, you sure you're not testing today? : )

 

[bobster]

Mackjess woop woop so happy for you!!! Now pls stop worrying and enjoy this time as its so precious!

MLM- does that result definitely mean its old hcg??? Are they going to test again? I'm sorry if it does I would have though a hcg of 11 is quite high if its leftover from your mc but I guess everyones drops at different speeds. Hope they follow you up properly to find out whats going on.

Jane- if you ovulated later than you thought did you bd after your predicted ovulation?? that could be why you've been getting bfn's if you were still earlier? Maybe you should test! I really hope you are the second bfp- that would be great esp since you started this thread!

Mrsphez woooooooooo!!!! Get to bd'ing lady!

AFM- I am getting wetter cm now. Been using opk's since Tuesday but still negative however the line is getting darker so I think I should ovulate later this week. I really want to bd as much as poss however we've both been a bit lazy with it. I did say we both had to make an effort though and he's agreed so hope I'm in with a shot this month. If I ovulate on monday that would mean a Christmas eve af due date so pushing it fine for my xmas bfp! x

 

[MrsPhez]

Mackjess woop woop so happy for you!!! Now pls stop worrying and enjoy this time as its so precious!

MLM- does that result definitely mean its old hcg??? Are they going to test again? I'm sorry if it does I would have though a hcg of 11 is quite high if its leftover from your mc but I guess everyones drops at different speeds. Hope they follow you up properly to find out whats going on.

Jane- if you ovulated later than you thought did you bd after your predicted ovulation?? that could be why you've been getting bfn's if you were still earlier? Maybe you should test! I really hope you are the second bfp- that would be great esp since you started this thread!

Mrsphez woooooooooo!!!! Get to bd'ing lady!

AFM- I am getting wetter cm now. Been using opk's since Tuesday but still negative however the line is getting darker so I think I should ovulate later this week. I really want to bd as much as poss however we've both been a bit lazy with it. I did say we both had to make an effort though and he's agreed so hope I'm in with a shot this month. If I ovulate on monday that would mean a Christmas eve af due date so pushing it fine for my xmas bfp! x

Go for it Bobster! Def need another bfp in here. My OPKs were neg till this morning when it was darker than dark. But I may have just chucked yesterdays away too early, I had pretty much given up hope! We're still feeling pretty rough here, not sure BFP is gonna happen this time. But that's OK, just to know I'm getting back on track is fantastic in itself. Off for scan in a mo where I'll hopefully see the follicle ready to pop!

 

[bobster]

Love your pma!!! get well soon Mrs. So envious of your opk! Although my oh is away tonight and tomorrow night so hoping monday/tues is it for us. God hate my long cycle!!!

Thank you for your luck. Going to try to focus on other things so don't stress my body too much about it but its hard! x

 

[mlm115]

MLM- does that result definitely mean its old hcg??? Are they going to test again? I'm sorry if it does I would have though a hcg of 11 is quite high if its leftover from your mc but I guess everyones drops at different speeds. Hope they follow you up properly to find out whats going on.
x

I'm pretty sure it means residual hcg. I went from 21 to 13 in a week, and the nurse seemed pretty confident that's what it is. They told me to come again in a week and they are going to follow me down to 0. I feel a lot of af cramps, so hoping she shows this weekend and I can think about my next cycle.

Had a bit of a breakdown yesterday, crying a lot, but I feel better now. The positive of that is that DH could really tell how much this means to me and promised we would do everything we can next cycle to get our bfp. I'm feeling really good about that!

 

[bobster]

Oh i'm so sorry mlm

So glad you're hubby is on board for trying really hard for your next cycle. It really feels good having supportive OH's who understand us and want to help make us happy You got pregnant so quickly the first time that you are obviously very fertile so thats on your side.

It will happen soon i'm sure but its heartbreaking when you want it so bad I know. We will all be here for you through it and if you need to talk x

You can look forward to drinks at Chrsitmas and fun January bd'ing now!

 

[mlm115]

Thanks Bobster. I think it was good to talk to DH about everything as I am feeling much more positive and excited to try again. You're right, it happened so fast last time, maybe it will again! I will probably be a little bad and indulge in a few drinks this weekend just because I can hehe

 

[mlm115]

Mrs Phez, let us know how your scan goes!

 

[bobster]

I've just bought some wine too! We do really need to make the most of it while we can don't we! Have a good weekend ladies x

 

[MrsPhez]

mlm, sounds like crying was good for you, you go and enjoy your wine, you deserve it after the ride you've been on.
Scan was OK, the scanner lady was clueless, was asking her things but you could tell she didn't know the answers! Anyway I did find out the follicle is ready to burst but cyst on other side is still 5cm. Have to wait for doctor to tell me path forward. So no bding till I know what's going on which means lots of Christmas fun, ready to try again Jan 2013!

 

[GI_Jane]

Hey ladies,

MrsPhez, how did your scan go? So pleased about your positive opk...it's so great to feel like your getting back to normal.

That's great your OH is on board with everything Mlm and that your doctors look like they've sorted themselves out and will be doing regular bloods.

Bobster, enjoy your wine and your OH won't know what's hit him when you get that positive OPK!

Still no af for me, think I'm 15 dpo. So we only bd for 3 more days after I thought I had ovulated so there is a small amount of wiggle room but I was so dry after then I was convinced I had ovulated when I thought.
Also what I thought was Implantaion bleeding was really strange...the dull lower back ache that accompanied it was exactly the same as the one that I had when I miscarried- I have never felt anything like that before. So for that reason part of me thinks the small amount of spotting I had MUST mean something and IB is a logical explanation but equally these bodies of ours are a mine field so who knows.
I know ladies can get late BFPs but as much as I hope I'm in with a good chance, I also don't want to get my hopes up.
It's taken me a while but I've actually been quite good and relaxed about testing but I will do tomorrow morning which will be 16 dpo- so we'll see!

Sorry rambling on-
Have a great weekend ladies.

 

[mlm115]

Hope you get your answers soon mrsphez. Glad to know you seem to be back on cycle though!

Glad you are relaxed about testing Jane. I will be waiting to see your results tomorrow, fingers x'ed!!

 

[MrsPhez]

Hey ladies,

MrsPhez, how did your scan go? So pleased about your positive opk...it's so great to feel like your getting back to normal.

That's great your OH is on board with everything Mlm and that your doctors look like they've sorted themselves out and will be doing regular bloods.

Bobster, enjoy your wine and your OH won't know what's hit him when you get that positive OPK!

Still no af for me, think I'm 15 dpo. So we only bd for 3 more days after I thought I had ovulated so there is a small amount of wiggle room but I was so dry after then I was convinced I had ovulated when I thought.
Also what I thought was Implantaion bleeding was really strange...the dull lower back ache that accompanied it was exactly the same as the one that I had when I miscarried- I have never felt anything like that before. So for that reason part of me thinks the small amount of spotting I had MUST mean something and IB is a logical explanation but equally these bodies of ours are a mine field so who knows.
I know ladies can get late BFPs but as much as I hope I'm in with a good chance, I also don't want to get my hopes up.
It's taken me a while but I've actually been quite good and relaxed about testing but I will do tomorrow morning which will be 16 dpo- so we'll see!

Sorry rambling on-
Have a great weekend ladies.

Jane, it does sound promising but see what happens. I'll be hoping for the best result!

 

[bobster]

Good luck Jane. Don't put pressure on yourself as its the first month since mc. Its not the end of the world if its bfn We are all here if you need to talk x

 

[GI_Jane]

Morning ladies.

No af and a bfn.

You're right bobster. This af that is due will only be my second since the loss and I don't think my cycle has fully settled down. Just hope I won't be waiting a full 8 weeks like I had to for the first af.

Thanks as always for your support ladies

X

 

[bobster]

I'm sure you won't be waiting that long again Jane. Hurry up stupid af! I think it takes a while for our cycles to settle down sometimes. I know this cycle for me is going to be longer as still not ovulated (cd24) and usually o on cd 20. I think opk's can take the guess work out sometimes so i'm glad I bought them.

Don't worry I think if your hormones are regulated it will be easier to get bfp so hopefully this cycle will be shorter and next one will be normal again. The waiting is the hardest bit of this ttc lark sometimes. Soo frustrating.

 

[mlm115]

Sorry Jane. It is never fun to see a bfn, even if you are expecting it. Hope af comes soon so you can start trying again!

 

[GI_Jane]

So I've been looking into the opk's and am going to buy the clearblue ones with the smiley face, will try them next cycle as an experiment. I read that if you do have PCOS but have regular cycles (which fortunately I did before the mc) then they could still work for you. So it's worth a try right?

I've seen the 20 pack on amazon reduced in price by quite a bit so will get them.

So for you ladies that use them, when is the best time to use them- some people have said avoid using them in the mornings, I can't use them in my lunch break so it will be about 5.30pm after I get home from work- what's your experience with them? How many days before you think you ovulate did you start using them?

Thanks.