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

[mackjess]

I'm not going anywhere in this snow. They actually closed our office for the first time in 18 years due to weather, so now I don't even have to work from home!

 

[bobster]

Woop day off then! Enjoy

 

[MrsPhez]

Check my chart today! I give up! Looks like the rise after o has begun, that darkish line the other day may have been a hint that o was around and I perhaps missed the surge. But I saw the scan yesterday, there were no follies! Perhaps you can have a BBT rise without ovulation? But how??? Just have to wait to see if its a sustained shift.....sorry for the negativity the last couple of days.....I will hopefully look back at this thread in a year or so and watch the journey we have all been on (with a new baby in my arms!)

 

[MrsPhez]

Got my story for the GP phonecall, convinced, OK begged, for day 21 propgesterone which has been granted! Though they didnt have space on what I think will be day 21. Just hoping AF doesnt show before I get them done.

 

[mlm115]

Good for you mrs Phez! Glad you got the tests you want!

 

[MrsPhez]

I just realised that the temp jump could be a sign of anovulation. Maybe I'll wait for the next cycle to get my prog bloods done when I know for sure I ovulated. I think I'm out this month for sure. Hoping you get the bfp this month mlm, we need another!

 

[bobster]

Phez have you been dtd recently? Don't worry, even if this isn't your month I know it will happen soon. Perhaps your cycles are still regulating a bit.

I don't know enough about charts to help you but maybe if you create a new thread someone will help.

I hope this means ovulation now. Scans aren't always 100% and surely if your cyst was that big it would have been difficult to see the whole ovary? And did they look at the other one?

 

[MrsPhez]

Phez have you been dtd recently? Don't worry, even if this isn't your month I know it will happen soon. Perhaps your cycles are still regulating a bit.

I don't know enough about charts to help you but maybe if you create a new thread someone will help.

I hope this means ovulation now. Scans aren't always 100% and surely if your cyst was that big it would have been difficult to see the whole ovary? And did they look at the other one?

I'll just wait to see what my chart ends up like, it's OK. The other ovary is perfectly fine which is good. But it did have a 5cm on it when I went for mc scan so I have some hormonal issues I think. DTD only once on Weds, just not feeling like it. Am so exhausted and had my pap smear this morning. Feel I've been interefered with enough with the TV scan as well yesterday and not feeling up for bding. Woe is me! Hope I get referral soon. Thanks for your messages though, means a lot!

 

[mlm115]

Understandable you don't feel up to dtd Phez, you've had a rough few days! I hope you get some positive news soon!

 

[bobster]

Maybe write this month off and start a fresh one next month. I think its prob a good idea to do the day 21 test next cycle when its a bit clearer when you O.

Mlm- how are you bearing up in the 2ww?

 

[mlm115]

I'm fine so far. I don't really have any expectations of getting a bfp, so I'm pretty chill about it. That being said, I'm only about 4 dpo and don't usually get crazy til a little bit later haha

DH and I bought a house last week (woo hoo!) so a lot of my attention has been on that lately which is so refreshing for me to have something different to focus on.

 

[MrsPhez]

Congratulations on buying your house! That will certainly take your mind off ttc, until it comes to "christening" each room hehe!
Been doing more googling of all things cystic and am going to improve my diet starting Monday. I have a healthy BMI but need to drop the caffeine, most dairy and processed foods/cakes. Really should have an entirely whole foods, even vegan, diet but not going that far. Should balance my oestrogen levels which cause the cysts....

 

[GI_Jane]

Hey Ladies,

Just been catching up with all your recent posts...

Mackjess- wow, looks like you are almost half way through. Are you showing much? do you feel more relaxed about everything? are you feeling better? still got snow on the ground?

Bobster- so pleased to read your bean is sticking, I hope that small bit of pink was just the bean burrowing in deeper. Did you speak with the midwife- will they let you do the early scan at the NHS Early pregnancy unit or will you go private- that must be in 2 weeks? pleased your OH is now on board with the idea. What are you doing about your wedding this summer- is that on hold for now? thanks for the private message btw- just received it when I signed in.

Mlm- congrats on the house purchase and sounding like you are keeping sane during the 2ww... I hope this is your month.

Mrs phez- I was cheering that your cycles sounded like they had regulated themselves but was sorry to read about the cyst. I went to A&E a couple of years back in terrible agony and they queried a cyst that had burst but turned out to be my appendix in the end so its great you are not in any pain with it- hope your referral comes quickly.

As for me, AF finally came about day 60 and I'm now CD10 I think. Trying to adjust how I think about conceiving now. I kept saying (and felt) that the mc I had before was my one and only chance of getting pregnant...but I know that's not true, the whole long period thing and not getting any answers was really frustrating me. DH and I are going to my regular GP this coming Friday to ask why my cycles have not settled down after 6 months since the mc and to ask if those bloods I had recently showed if I was ovulating or not. Otherwise, I'm just getting on with other things and not trying to focus too much on it as I had done before.

Sorry for the long one

 

[mlm115]

Thanks for updating Jane, glad you are feeling better. I think it's a good idea to go to your doctor. It will make you feel better to have some answers I think. You're still going to ttc this cycle though right? I feel like you all have helped me so much on this thread that I want to see everyone get their sticky beans!

 

[bobster]

Welcome back Jane! Lovely to hear from you again. Glad you've had a break and taken some of the pressure off yourself with everything. Sometimes ttc madness can cause rational thoughts to go out of the window somewhat. We've all been there I think!

I'm glad you've decided to see your gp and get some advice and reassurance about your cycles. Hopefully they'll give you some answers or at least point you in the direction of someone who can help. How long have you been trying for? It might be worth saying you've been trying for at least a year as I know they won't initiate testing for most people until after this time. Great that you're back and focusing your attention on other things more too.

MLM- congrats!!! How exciting! What's the house like? Is it where you wanted it? That's sure to distract you from the 2ww which is great timing.

Mrsphez- Sounds like you've done your research. Its good to have a plan of action. Does dairy have a lot of oestrogen in it from the animals is that why its bad? I read soy can suppress oestrogen but not sure on the truth in that.

AFM-No more pink tinged discharge so thats good. Booked a private scan for the 5th March (9 days ). Very nervous but would rather know earlier one way or another.

 

[GI_Jane]

oh wow bobster- not long to go but it will feel like ages!

It is actually a year that we've been trying. 6 months before the mc and now 6 months since it....I really hope to get some answers soon or at least a referral somewhere, not sure I could cope with just being told to wait it out even longer. I've spent too many hours searching the internet for answers that might apply to my situation (we've all done it haven't we!).

mlm- yes we are still trying- hoping we might just get lucky (aren't we all!)

My DH has been really good and after the receptionist said my blood results were satisfactory, he was the one who said we should go together and talk to the GP face to face....he wants this just as much as me, except he doesn't get as emotional and down about it as I do!

The weekend has gone so quick have a good week ladies

 

[bobster]

Men do tend to keep their emotions under control a bit better than women don't they. I think its different for us though as its our bodies. Plus I think they just deal with things differently. My OH has been really really quiet about this pregnancy. He says it hasn't hit him yet and he won't allow it to until after the scan. He doesn't talk about it and certainly doesn't google or obsess like me even though I feel exactly the same about it not hitting me yet.

A year isn't that long to try if you think about how the timing has to be so spot on. Me and OH were trying for just over a year with 2 miscarriages in the middle. And you did catch after 6 months which is great. Hope GP manages to shed some light on your long cycles. When are you going?

Has anyone ever read men are from mars and women are from venus? Its one of those books that I've been meaning to get hold of but never had chance to read.

 

[mackjess]

Hi Jane! Glad to see you back. I'm doing good. Just this weird limbo feeling. Finally over the nasty flu I had a few weeks ago, still not feeling kicks or anything yet so stalking the baby dutifully with my doppler. And he swims away so I know he's moving, just not feeling it yet. My appt last week was cancelled because the office closed due to the weather. We got a foot of snow and are in for another foot over the next two days. My OB appt is resched for this Friday, and my scan is next Thursday. I think since I'm "high risk" due to age, prev mc, pcos and thyroid (YAY) that it's a 4D scan?? It may just be a regular scan and then a 4D closer to the end, but I do know that I will end up with at least one of the 4D ones at the specialist which is great since I had not planned on forking over the dough for one. I'm fine with the regular scans and knowing everything is OK, but if you want my insurance to pay for the 4D for me I'm not complaining!

Gosh, time is flying!! I think I sched my scan 8-9 weeks ago and it seemed like FOREVER and now it's next week.

Really glad your DH is being so involved and wants to go to the GP with you. Mine wanted to know if it was a boy or girl and when is it getting here. Any details I gave during/after mc and testing at the beginning of this one and supplements I had to take he was totally not interested in. Not that he doesn't care, he just knows I can handle it.

Hopefully you get some peace of mind and answers. Will be waiting eagerly to hear the results and of course rooting for you!!

Hi Bobster! Hi Everyone!! Glad the spotting has stopped. When is your scan?

 

[bobster]

Glad you are feeling better Mack. That's exciting that you get a 4d scan. Would love to see pictures.

Scan is a week today but its in the evening (7pm) for some reason. OH has said he will try to distract me for the day as I know i'm going to be stressing out (already am!). Will keep the thread posted.

Hope you other ladies are doing good.

 

[mlm115]

A 4d scan is awesome Mack. That will be cool. How is your snow situation? We're supposed to get a lot today in Chicago, I'm dreading my commute home! Hurry up spring!

Your scan is coming up fast Bobster! Yay!