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

[mlm115]

Glad you had fun, and really glad about your longer lp mrs Phez. That is very encouraging!

Bobster, I've heard a lot of women didn't get crazy symptoms this early, I wouldn't worry about it. I feel confident your digi test will have good results for you!!

Sorry you are sick again Mack. Definitely stay home and take care of yourself and that little bean!

I'm cd 7- wanted to start smep yesterday, but was super hungover ugh. So I think I will just start tomorrow on cd 8 like the plan says to do anyway. I do feel grateful to have "normal" 28-32 day cycles as it does seem to go quickly

 

[bobster]

Thanks mlm- Yes I am jealous of your normal cycles as even if you get bfn you know you only have 2 weeks to ovulate again! Don't worry about missing the odd day mlm, when its meant to be it will be. I think the pressure of having sex can make it stressful. I am so sure that the only reason it happened for us this cycle is because I thought we'd already o'd so we just (by chance) happened to carry on bd'ing a few days after and enjoyed the sex rather than it just being a chore! Are you doing digi opk's too? I swear by those too as everytime i've got a bfp I've used them.

I'm weak and did the other digi today and it gave me a 2-3 which is on target. Will prob succumb and buy another one next week to see if it goes to 3+ as never got to that stage before so would like to see it (please).

 

[bobster]

bobster, I never had ms enough to actually throwup, so maybe I may not be the best person here. I did getqqueasy feelings starting at 6 weeks and that is when I started the b vitamins for nausea, so maybe they worked really well for me?

try not to stress too much. I had very few preg symptoms and it was maddening. I still barely do, but I bought a doppler at 14 weeks and use that whenever I need reassurance.

phez, congrats on the longer lp. sounds like you had a great weekend and those drinks sounded delicious! hopefullyyou, jane and mlm are in for bfps soon.

afm, had a terrible fever all weekend which has now progressed into a lovely cold. I'm watching the Gramm awards which I taped last night at 6 in the morning with tissue crammed in my runny nose because I've given up on wiping it. My poor sore nose! I don't feel bad anymore, just more of a nuisance but I'm definitely staying home from work.

Mackjess thanks for all your reassurance it really is nice to know that everything I'm worrying about is normal. I hope you get better soon. Staying off work is def a good idea methinks. It annoys me sometimes when people go in when they're poorly as you can guarantee the following week 5 more people will be off/ill.

I might buy a doppler if I get to 14weeks too. I am trying to persuade oh to let me go for an early private scan at 7 weeks. He's quite reluctant but I don't want to wait until 12 weeks as that's so long away.

 

[MrsPhez]

Bobster, glad you're progressing on the digi, feeling good for you!
How much B6 has the complex got in it, and the B6 on it's own? I have heard you shouldnt take B6 ojn it's own because you need the balance with B12 and the other B vits as well (not by GP but forum searches). 200mg is the absolute limit and 100mg of B6 seems a common amount to take. GPs prescribe it for MS as Mackjess said so I wouldnt worry about it doing any harm to your unborn baby.
Got a letter from Ob/Gyn (not sure you remember I had a 5cm ov cyst). Well that one disappeared and I now have a new 5cm ov cyst on the other side! OR someone made a mistake and it is actually the same cyst! Anyway I'm being rescanned next Thursday to confirm. Someone mentioned low progesterone related to cysts which got me a bit nervous. Cant even "see" said ob/gyn, I just the see the sonographer until the letter which appears 2 months later. NHS, gah. Sorry for the lengthy one ladies...

 

[bobster]

MrsPhez thats so annoying! I think its crazy our system. I don't know much about ovarian cysts but I thought they were very common and could come and go...?? Do they want to do anything with it because of the size do you think? I would have though at 5cm it would be pretty hard to miss on the scan so sounds like it could be a new one. Do you have any symptoms of pain or anything? What a pain. I'm sure one of my friends had a large cyst too, I'll ask her what they did for her. Do you think you could ask someone to check your progesterone to find out if its linked? I don't even know if they do such a test though in this country- so frustrating. Get with the times GB!

Thanks for the info about the vit b. Will have to check the bottle when I get home.

 

[MrsPhez]

MrsPhez thats so annoying! I think its crazy our system. I don't know much about ovarian cysts but I thought they were very common and could come and go...?? Do they want to do anything with it because of the size do you think? I would have though at 5cm it would be pretty hard to miss on the scan so sounds like it could be a new one. Do you have any symptoms of pain or anything? What a pain. I'm sure one of my friends had a large cyst too, I'll ask her what they did for her. Do you think you could ask someone to check your progesterone to find out if its linked? I don't even know if they do such a test though in this country- so frustrating. Get with the times GB!

Thanks for the info about the vit b. Will have to check the bottle when I get home.

In the letter he thought the old one had disappeared and a new one appeared on the other side. Have to take my son to GP later (think he's asthmatic 8-( so might create a concise sentence to stick on the end of his visit, cheeky! Basically asking if a m/c, short LP and cysts warrant a progesterone blood test, oh and that I'm 36. Will let you know!

 

[GI_Jane]

Hey ladies,

Bobster I'm so pleased you got your 2-3 wks on the digi, bring on the 3+. I don't blame you for wanting an early scan. Now you have planted the seed in his mind maybe by the time you reach 7/8 weeks he will be up for it. This is the earliest you can see/hear a heartbeat right?

Mlm- I'm totally jealous of your cycles

MrsPhez, when the nhs cut off the wrong leg or take out the wrong kidney I can certainly see they may of mixed up your left and right ovary! Coincidence the cysts are the same size too? Hmmm good job you are on the ball- definitely raise it when you see the sonographer next week. Great about the longer LP and that your temping is really working for you- great job on knowing you could have drinks at the wedding. Sounded like a very grand affair!

I'm on day 55 and still no af. My nipples have been very sore last couple of days and had a day of Ewcm and felt quite horny so who knows what is going on...I tested today and it's bfn. Made sure we dtd while I had these symptoms- perhaps I only just successfully ovulated? Feels like my body keeps trying to o but is obviously failing to do so. No blood results yet but is only a week tomorrow and in honesty I bet it wont tell them anything.

Get well soon Mackjess.

 

[bobster]

Oh Jane how confusing! I hope you've just ovulated. Do you have any opk's left to check? Sounds like you have covered your bases though which is good lol

If its the same as my trust blood results take a week to come back. Perhaps they will be able to tell you whether or not you're in the luteal phase which would tell you if you've already o'd? It sounds like you are gearing up to o you're right. Maybe you should buy some opk's to use just when you get ewcm rather than all the time?

 

[GI_Jane]

Thanks bobster. To be honest, I think the opk's stress me out more which doesn't help the situation and the same happens when I tried temping in the past. I will give it a week before I chase the results and hope in the mean time my period arrives.

I'm on day 55 now and the longest since the mc was 57 days so maybe it is just around the corner and this is my new normal

It is upsetting to think I have half as many chances each year as everyone else to conceive let alone the fear of miscarrying again too.

I'm almost 31 and have been married 6 years and it just feels like my time will never come.

Sorry, feeling a bit glum today. It was my grandads funeral this afternoon and just hits home how much I would like a family of my own.

 

[mlm115]

I'm cd 8 today which means its the first day of smep for me wooo!

 

[GI_Jane]

Let's get it on! Good luck Mlm

Rang the GP, receptionist said results were 'satisfactory'. So not sure what that means- did I ovulate? Can't get in to see my GP of choice to discuss results until 1st march, there are other partners at the practice I can see sooner but I'd rather wait to see her and get an answer I trust from someone who specialises in women's stuff. I guess this means a 2 month cycle is normal for me now....let's hope I get lucky one month .

How you doing bob- what day will you test for your 3+ on a digi?

Just out of interest, how much is a private early scan?

 

[bobster]

Jane sorry to hear you're having a bad day. How was the funeral? I hope u and your family are ok x I know it feels like its never going to happen and its such an awful feeling but I'm sure your bfp will not be long away. Its awful to feel like that but I think its completely normal after loss. How long have u been trying for all together? You're still in peak fertility so don't feel you're running out of time. I think ttc makes you very impatient and its horrible feeling. I think its just part of the journey until your bfp comes for us ladies who have had a mc. Seems so unfair when others get bfp so easily. I think we'll all appreciate our bubs so much more when we have them in our arms. I know your time is coming up Jane. Try stay positive. It has happened before so it will happen again when your healthy baby is ready. Mlm Woop enjoy your bd'ing marathon! Is that wrong to say that? Haha.

 

[GI_Jane]

Thanks bobster.

I'm sorry that I seem to be having regular down days about this and you girls don't need me dragging you down.

I said I would take a break once af came and it still hasn't come but clearly I still need that break.

Just give me a couple of weeks and I'll be back on again to see how you are all doing.

Take care ladies

 

[MrsPhez]

Thanks bobster.

I'm sorry that I seem to be having regular down days about this and you girls don't need me dragging you down.

I said I would take a break once af came and it still hasn't come but clearly I still need that break.

Just give me a couple of weeks and I'll be back on again to see how you are all doing.

Take care ladies

Chat soon hun. BTW my private scan with my first preg was £100 xx

 

[bobster]

Thanks bobster.

I'm sorry that I seem to be having regular down days about this and you girls don't need me dragging you down.

I said I would take a break once af came and it still hasn't come but clearly I still need that break.

Just give me a couple of weeks and I'll be back on again to see how you are all doing.

Take care ladies

Jane, don't feel bad for being down. Thats what we're all here for to support each other.

I hope a break makes you focus on other things for a while and reduces ttc stress. I think a break can be a good idea when things are getting too much. Try to find some things to distract you and enjoy time with your hubby. Can you take a few days off work together for a break away or something?

We're all thinking of you here and sending you lots of PMA x

In answer to your earlier question, will be doing another digi Sunday and praying for a 3+ result as it should have increased enough by then. If not I will be devastated as it probably means things are progressing as they should. I'm so nervous all the time its constantly on my mind about having another mc want to get excited but everytime I feel hopeful I think i'm jinxing myself and its not going to work out. Scan cost about £100 so will be going at 7 or 8 weeks if oh agrees.

 

[MrsPhez]

Good luck Bobster, will be hoping for the 3+ result for you (I'm not religious or I'd pray!).
Hope you're OK Jane, I don't expect a reply or anything so don't feel you have to, just know we're here if needed....
CD5, AF almost done with. Started taking omega 3 supps now too. Not going near the Agnus Castus/Vitex as have the fear for some reason and I'm not sure it's needed...toying with reducing caffeine though. One cup a day only. Sorry for boring you! I've almost dropped off myself...take care all....

 

[mackjess]

Bobster, toes and fingers and everything crossed for you!! I am still afraid to be hopeful, and that I jinx myself. I decided no more baby decisions or buying anything else until my 20 week scan in early March. I'm even more worried since I've been so sick. I'm sure you will be fine though, it's got to be your turn for your rainbow baby.

Jane. I hope AF or something shows up for you soon. Did you get blood results back? Sorry if I missed it, kind of out of the loop this week.

PHez, yay for AF being almost done so you can get started on making that baby!

 

[mackjess]

Oh sorry Jane, just saw your post at the top! Hope you get to your doc soon so she can explain. I'm glad you have one that will listen and talk to you. That is hard to find in a doctor sometimes!

 

[bobster]

Thanks guys- tested today (so impatient!) and got 3+!!!!!!! So happy as never got that before. I guess this means things are moving in the right direction yipee!

Mackjess are you still feeling poorly or a bit better now? I'm sure your bub will be fine, the chances are so slim of anything going wrong at this stage but I think its normal to worry (and I know I will) until they're born.

MrsPhez, why don't you switch to decaff coffee around ovulation, or in the luteal phase at least, then you're not missing out on it so much (although its not quite the same).

I haven't drunk a normal coffee since I found out but was drinking plenty around conception. The only thing I did differently this month was to take one baby aspirin (75mg) per day from ovulation to now. Going to continue taking it for a while as can't see it will do any harm. Might be an idea to try that?

 

[mackjess]

I switched to 1/2 caff coffee after I got preggers, and occasionally will have a very small, or half a can, of soda if I have a headache. For a few weeks I was off the caffeine completely, but my headaches started up again in the 2nd tri. OB said 1-2 a day is fine, and honestly I'd rather drink a little bit that then have to take Tylenol every day for a slight headache.

Bobster - Finally coming around today. The respiratory flu is no joke, I ended up on antibiotics and asthma meds for 2 weeks because I have inflamed lungs. I have never had asthma type problems, I'm a runner for petes sake! Well, I was, and hope to be one again post baby. My voice is still shot so I sound like Joan Rivers, and I'm still coughing quite a bit but I think that is a good thing right now. It no longer burns every time I breath, and honestly I don't mind the voice since it's getting me some sympathy at work. My boss tried to tell me to leave today but I had to swear I wasn't contagious (no fever since Tues and on antibiotics since then) and I sounded worse than I felt! LOL. Now I don't feel so guilty for being gone 4 days, like they know it's real. Not that I should worry about that since I never miss work normally.

Hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day and have a great weekend. I was so sick that I didn't get to go get my present. I want to try to find a new prego pillow and DH thought I better pick that out myself.

Also, really nervous this week. OB only wanted me taking baby aspirin through 16 weeks. I'm now in 17 weeks so I've stopped taking it. God please let my little baby be OK. No idea if I have any clotting issues so I should be fine, I just hate to change things when it's going along so smoothly.