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

[bobster]

Yes did think about going private. Want a progesterone test really but even at the epu on the first mc they said they don't test for progesterone! Do you know how you go about getting private tests? I would like to do that I think..

 

[GI_Jane]

Yes did think about going private. Want a progesterone test really but even at the epu on the first mc they said they don't test for progesterone! Do you know how you go about getting private tests? I would like to do that I think..

Google the spire hospital. When I was looking up my blood test codes on the form i got this morning I came across a site for the spire hospital (private hospital that has national centres) and they said they can do private blood tests from as little as £39.99 depending on what it is and they will give a doctors report with the result....you need to go to their spire hospital and their phlebotomist takes the blood.

 

[MrsPhez]

Yes did think about going private. Want a progesterone test really but even at the epu on the first mc they said they don't test for progesterone! Do you know how you go about getting private tests? I would like to do that I think..

Google the spire hospital. When I was looking up my blood test codes on the form i got this morning I came across a site for the spire hospital (private hospital that has national centres) and they said they can do private blood tests from as little as £39.99 depending on what it is and they will give a doctors report with the result....you need to go to their spire hospital and their phlebotomist takes the blood.

This is great to know, just in case. Thank you!

 

[mackjess]

Oh Bobster!!! So happy for you. And that rate for testing seems very reasonable. Good info Jane.

FX for you and your sticky bean!!!

 

[bobster]

I had a look at the spire clinic in Leeds and there isn't any info about early pregnancy care that I could see. They do fertility testing and things though so that's interesting. If i have another mc I will deffo give them a call about why its happening. Will have another look though for private testing Jane thanks for your advice. It seems progesterone seems to be at fault a lot which is scary! I'm so terrified. Af due in 3 days I really hope she doesn't come. Can't get excited without then worrying about being heart broken again. Mackjess did u have mild af cramps with this pregnancy?

 

[MrsPhez]

I had a look at the spire clinic in Leeds and there isn't any info about early pregnancy care that I could see. They do fertility testing and things though so that's interesting. If i have another mc I will deffo give them a call about why its happening. Will have another look though for private testing Jane thanks for your advice. It seems progesterone seems to be at fault a lot which is scary! I'm so terrified. Af due in 3 days I really hope she doesn't come. Can't get excited without then worrying about being heart broken again. Mackjess did u have mild af cramps with this pregnancy?

If it is progesterone, it's easily fixed. I know it doesn't help you this time. Are you taking B50/B100 vits? That's the reason I'mtaking it (to lengthen LP by increasing progesterone). Havent found them in the shops, internet only. You need at least 50mg B6 and it neeeds to be in complex form i.e. with other B vits as well to balance it all out. I'm willing this bean to stick for you!

 

[GI_Jane]

Hey ladies,

I did look more into the spire place I suggested and doesn't look like progesterone is a regular one they will do if you want it as a one off (sorry!). I saw the fertility tests they will do but looks like you will need a GP referal. So crap that going private in the uk is difficult. My work offer bupa but I never opted in for it- maybe I should re-consider.

Did you tell oh bobster? I really hope this is a sticky bean for you. Maybe the low dose aspirin will make a difference also.

Are your temps still high mrs phez?

 

[MrsPhez]

https://www.fertilityfriend.com/ttc/
Can you see this? I don't know how to post other than copy the address. But my temp dropped this morning. Too early for implantation......Still above coverline though

 

[GI_Jane]

I think I'm out. My mood has gone downhill for no reason and feeling very heavy/swollen in my lower stomach which is a sure sign af is a couple of days away. I'm day 47 so a little shorter again this cycle which is good news.

I will just stick around a few days longer to see Mlm and mrs phez to the end of their 2ww and then I will take a break .

I bought a new handbag yesterday and we are about to book our summer holiday so these things are helping me to not dwell on no bfp this cycle.

 

[GI_Jane]

https://www.fertilityfriend.com/ttc/
Can you see this? I don't know how to post other than copy the address. But my temp dropped this morning to just above coverline. Not a happy bunny, too early for implantation......

The link takes you to the ff log in page.

Oh I'm sorry to hear that mrs phez. Any chance it could be an outlier? I guess you won't know until you test in a few days time.

 

[MrsPhez]

I think I'm out. My mood has gone downhill for no reason and feeling very heavy/swollen in my lower stomach which is a sure sign af is a couple of days away. I'm day 47 so a little shorter again this cycle which is good news.

I will just stick around a few days longer to see Mlm and mrs phez to the end of their 2ww and then I will take a break .

I bought a new handbag yesterday and we are about to book our summer holiday so these things are helping me to not dwell on no bfp this cycle.

You're only 5 dopo aren't you? Do you normally get PMS symptoms so early hun? Hope it's a ifferent outcome to the one you expect x

 

[MrsPhez]

https://www.fertilityfriend.com/ttc/
Can you see this? I don't know how to post other than copy the address. But my temp dropped this morning to just above coverline. Not a happy bunny, too early for implantation......

The link takes you to the ff log in page.

Oh I'm sorry to hear that mrs phez. Any chance it could be an outlier? I guess you won't know until you test in a few days time.

Yeah I'm not giving up hope just yet, I'm not going to be beaten by pessimistic thoughts! Plus 5DPO is way too early, should make it to at least 10dpo this month and my temps are already showing a better jump after ov. Got some more cramping today.
Will try and work out the chart pasting, anyone else you know how to do it? Would like to put it in my ticker space so people can comment on it at will!

 

[mackjess]

I had a look at the spire clinic in Leeds and there isn't any info about early pregnancy care that I could see. They do fertility testing and things though so that's interesting. If i have another mc I will deffo give them a call about why its happening. Will have another look though for private testing Jane thanks for your advice. It seems progesterone seems to be at fault a lot which is scary! I'm so terrified. Af due in 3 days I really hope she doesn't come. Can't get excited without then worrying about being heart broken again. Mackjess did u have mild af cramps with this pregnancy?

I did, and I actually had spotting twice early on so it was quite a nightmare for me. hang in there girl! and keep using that baby aspirin. My ob wanted me to stay on it thru 16 weeks after I told her I was taking it.
the b vits phez mentions are great too. I found a b6 b12 one here in the states that dissolvedunder my tongue so I was a life saver when I was queasy with morning sickness. if you feel queasy if try to find it in drops or something. And it's water soluble so my doc said I didn't have to worry about over doing it since I took extra for sickness. it just flushes right out.

 

[mlm115]

I've decided not to test anymore, as it is never fun to see those bfns. DH was sure we had gotten the job done this month, so he was disappointed. He texted me "can you get the other tests this month so we know when prime time is?", which is funny because before he was telling me he didnt want me to use opks and he didnt want to know when it was "prime time" so he wouldnt feel used. Men are so funny sometimes. We did have a good talk about it and I feel much more comfortable being open about the process with him now that I know he is ok with it. DH did mention he doesn't much like the feel of when I use preseed, have any of you heard that complaint?

I think I will pop in here to see how Jane and Phez do during their tww, but then I also will be taking my leave from the forums. Who knows, I may change my mind, but feeling a bit blue now and feel that is what I need to do.

Good luck Jane and Phez!!! Praying for good results for you ladies!

Bobster- so pulling for a sticky bean for you, you deserve it lady!

 

[MrsPhez]

OK ladies, you're all pulling out so I guess it's time to bow out too.....will post with results next week (even though DH doesnt want me testing early, I will anyway!). Good luck for the future and thanks for the support xxx

 

[bobster]

Jane and mlm sorry you are both a bit blue. Stay positive it will happen when its meant to be and I know your time is close. 5dpo is so early too Jane. Sometimes the stress of it really can effect things. I think the only reason it happened for me this month is because I thought I'd already o'd so relaxed when we dtd (me on top which I never do when ttc) so maybe a break from the forums would be a good idea. I will miss talking to you all though. Thank you for sharing the craziness with me and I please please update this forum when you all get your bfp's. I'll keep checking in every now and then. Good luck x

 

[GI_Jane]

Interestingly, today is 2 weeks since I had spotting and thought it was ovulation spotting so maybe my estimation of when I o'd was right the first time. We did dtd while I had that spotting- I guess it was just not meant to be this cycle.

Good luck bobster, please keep us posted once you get past af.

Mlm, it sounds like the talk with OH did you the world of good. Men are funny- they never really say what's on their mind and when they do it is very revealing.

 

[bobster]

Yes mlm glad your hubby is so supportive during ttc. Its nice when they open up about stuff. As Jane says they can be quiet sometimes but when they do open up its pleasantly surprising. Good luck ladies and I will definitely keep you posted

 

[GI_Jane]

How are you feeling bobster? Did you find anywhere in the end to get a your progesterone measured?

How did your oh take the news?

Hope you are trying to keep chilled out and take it in your stride

 

[bobster]

Thanks Jane I'm trying to feel positive about this one. I even added a siggy but then regretted it as thought I might jinx it. Eek still worried but trying to stay as relaxed as possible. Not easy. I have felt more symptoms with this one than the last one and the test on 11dpo was darker than the mc at 11dpo. Still testing like a crazy woman. If only oh knew. He was happy when I told him. He said he already knew, he had a feeling this was the month. Crazy!

How are you Jane? Any symptoms or things to report? Are you 6dpo today or so you think you're 15dpo? Its confusing figuring our o date sometimes. If its any hope for you I think period feels so similar to pregnancy. I even felt snappy before bfp like I do around af. All this symptom spotting is pretty pointless I think although its hard not to do it during the wait.

How are you mrsphez? your temps were good and you had some good signs this cycle so hopefully this will be your month. When do you plan to test?

Does anyone know how to change the 'ttc, pregnant, other' thing to your own words? I couldnt see an option in the settings but I want to change mine to 'cautiously pregnant'