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

[MrsPhez]

Hey ladies,

That's so annoying bobster because you know if you have your 12 week scan in 1 weeks time, they will tell you the bean is on the small side for 12 weeks and you will be like yeah I told you I wasn't 12 weeks yet. So then they will repeat it a couple of weeks later- but you'll get to see the bean again so it's not all bad.

Quite a lot more spotting and it's brown so I don't think it is IB but is not af either. I tested today and was BFN- I think I am 9dpo. I think I am out but it's ok because I know that I have my appointment in 4 weeks time and will hopefully get some answers.

Go for it Mlm....this cycle I have high hopes for you...new house and new baby

Always reassuring when you know you've got some medical insight looming isn't it? You're still in with a chance though hun, could be IB couldn't it?
Am actually CD13 today, lotiony CM but we're gonna get the ball rolling tonight so to speak! Think it's starting to approach fertile time even though neg OPK, best to start early thought and today is DH's Dads birthday. He died a long time ago but it would be special if we conceived.
Bobster I always made a point of saying I was confident of when I o'ed when I had my 70 day cycles, otherwise I'd have been 6 months pregnant by the 12 week scan hehe! Sometimes they just won't budge from the way it's always been, so stuck in their ways sometimes.

 

[mlm115]

I'm still holding out hope for you that it's ib Jane. You never know!

Bobster, I think sometimes doctors like to think we don't know what were talking about. They'll figure it out when you keep measuring a few weeks behind though I'm sure.

Get on it Phez! I've always heard its good to dtd before ov, so it can hurt to start early.

How is Finn doing Mack? Can you feel him moving around in there?

 

[MrsPhez]

Hey ladies,

That's so annoying bobster because you know if you have your 12 week scan in 1 weeks time, they will tell you the bean is on the small side for 12 weeks and you will be like yeah I told you I wasn't 12 weeks yet. So then they will repeat it a couple of weeks later- but you'll get to see the bean again so it's not all bad.

Quite a lot more spotting and it's brown so I don't think it is IB but is not af either. I tested today and was BFN- I think I am 9dpo. I think I am out but it's ok because I know that I have my appointment in 4 weeks time and will hopefully get some answers.

Go for it Mlm....this cycle I have high hopes for you...new house and new baby

Some kinda GI Jane/Phez ,mix-up there. Sorry about that!


Always reassuring when you know you've got some medical insight looming isn't it? You're still in with a chance though hun, could be IB couldn't it?
Am actually CD13 today, lotiony CM but we're gonna get the ball rolling tonight so to speak! Think it's starting to approach fertile time even though neg OPK, best to start early thought and today is DH's Dads birthday. He died a long time ago but it would be special if we conceived.
Bobster I always made a point of saying I was confident of when I o'ed when I had my 70 day cycles, otherwise I'd have been 6 months pregnant by the 12 week scan hehe! Sometimes they just won't budge from the way it's always been, so stuck in their ways sometimes.

 

[GI_Jane]

Full blown af started today, a 37 day cycle

14 days ago I had the EWCM so hopefully sounds like everything is back working as it should and I actually ovulated! Yey

Hoping things continue this way and I can get my timing right and get that BFP!

 

[bobster]

Jane woooo!!!! soooo happy for you. Its a great feeling when you have a normal cycle after such a long wait isn't it. It obviously just took your hormones a bit longer to settle down after your mc. I can't tell you how happy I am for you, hopefully this means your bfp is on its way very soon now

I wrote a long reply to you all earlier and then for some accidental reason it deleted and went back a page grrr...

Anyway I just said thanks for your replies and ranted a bit about the frustration of medics not believing you when you say you know when you ovulated.

Mlm- how many dpo are you now? Are you still feeling relaxed? I think the excitement of planning what you're going to do to a new house is just about the best distraction you can get! Sooo jealous..

Mrsphez- Hope you ovulate soon too sounds like its on its way.

Can't wait to see the pics of your bfp's soon ladies. I just know they are coming up soon!!! Excited

Its friday night and I'm sat in on my tod watching masterchef in bed with a hot water bottle. Hardcore!

 

[mlm115]

I'm sorry/congrats about af Jane haha. Obviously a bfp would be ideal, but how great you had a normal cycle! That must be such a relief to you. You are one step closer to your bfp yay!

 

[bobster]

Jane when is hubby back so you can get on it?? I feel so happy that things are getting back to normal for you after such a long wait.

Eeek I can't freaking wait for you all, I feel so excited!!!!!!!

 

[mackjess]

how great that your cycles are back on track! hope this is the start of your bfp!

 

[GI_Jane]

Hey ladies, thanks for your support as always.

Loving your new profile picture bobster, makes me feel hopeful seeing a picture of your bean.

How are you feeling?

Mlm what day are you planning on testing?

 

[mlm115]

I'm not sure when I will test. Maybe on the 1st? I'm telling myself I'm not pregnant this month to keep my expectations down. As always though, I'm sure the further along I get in my 2ww, the more anxious I will get about it. I'm not sure how many dpo I am, either 3 or 5

 

[MrsPhez]

Hi gang! Brilliant news aout your shorter cycle Jane, delighted for you. Good luck again mlm, the 2ww is a killer. I'll be there with you soon.
BDed Thurs and will tonight. OPK still negative but EWCM getting more abundant. Finally got my appointment to see the GYN about my cyst and possible treatments on 1st May which isnt as long as I thought it would take. Will have one more scan before then to see what it's doing. Feeling as good as a non-pregnant TTC-er can, ovulation time is always an optimistic time isnt it? Just hoping I'm oing from the non cyst side!

 

[bobster]

Thats great about your appointment. Do you feel anything on the side you think you might ovulate from? Some women can tell from pain around ovulation.

I'm really feeling positive for you both this cycle.

I had a tiny smudge of bright blood when wiping after a wee tonight but i'm 90% sure its from a sore scratched area of skin. I have had thrush recently and treated it with a pessary but didn't get any cream until yesterday so my skin is quite dry and a bit irritated. I hope it was from that. No blood mixed in with discharge or anything like that. Just gave me a fright seeing blood on tissue.

Feeling zapped of all energy the last few days.

MLM- I hope you manage to stay nice and relaxed in your 2ww but I know how it is the further on you get. Maybe testing in 7 days would be a good time because then you'll either be 10dpo or 12dpo? I would say don't test too early (completely hypocritical I know!). Such a waiting game all this baby lark isn't it, bleh.

 

[GI_Jane]

Hey bobster, how are you today?
Does sound like it is likely to blood from irritated skin, especially if you've not had accompanying cramps either but totally get seeing blood when pg is alarming.
Hope the thrush has calmed down a bit now you have the external cream too.

 

[bobster]

Hi Jane, i' m ok thanks. No more blood and have some cream now so it was probably just that. Couldnt see any sores or anything when I checked though. Been listening to heartbeat on doppler so thats keeping me semi-sane. Gave me a fright though.

How are you doing?

 

[MrsPhez]

Breathing a big sigh of relief for you Bobster!
Confused today, I have no idea what my cycle is doing, negative OPKs, cervix high but firm, EWCM is scant, temps same. Cant have missed the surge as been POAS a lot! Hmm. No BDing tonight, will give DH a break....till tomorrow hehe!

 

[GI_Jane]

Hey ladies,

I'm ok thanks bobster. Had a christening yesterday and was babies galore! How are you doing- are you getting ms? Are you showing a little, did you tell your boss? Did a date come through for your 12 week scan yet? Hope there is no more blood?

Mrs phez, seems like you're monitoring every possible sign of O you could ever monitor yourself. I totally get how much you want this and please don't be annoyed if I say this, but do you think perhaps you are over doing it? Could monitoring all these signs be counterproductive and make you more anxious? Could you perhaps just do opk's and Ewcm?

Apologies if I am speaking out of turn and I don't want to upset anyone, I know we are all on our own journeys and I have no right to criticise.

 

[GI_Jane]

And love the Doppler machine you've got bobster- so great that even early on you can hear it for yourself. If I ever get that far I will def buy one too.

 

[bobster]

Hi Jane, aww was it a good christening? Can't say i've been to many (just 2 I think), not religious myself so won't be having a christening for ours. Do you think you'll have one? Do you have any plans this cycle for ttc? Hope this one is shorter again for you.

Having ms yes, no vomiting just all day hangover feeling. Worse today than any of the others from the moment I woke. Its awful but i'm not complaining. It didn't start properly until quite late (7 weeks) so wondering if it may linger for longer.

Have the 12 week scan booked on the 8th April. So nervous already. Freaked myself out by looking at other scan pictures on the web and noticing their yolk sacs to look different to mine. Then of course googled 'large yolk sac' and found loads of scary info about it being an indicator of genetic disorders. Grrr I truly am my own worst enemy.

MrsPhez, I think feeling the cervix isnt a greatly reliable sign as it can change day to day and even throughout the day I think and thats normal. Also you may be still in the run up to O so thats why your temps are flat. Maybe Jane is right and you should cut out some of the signs to see if that helps you not worry as much. I know its hard once you get used to checking things and you learn more about your body though. You will ovulate don't worry it may just be taking its time... hopefully for the grande finale of ov's (for 9 months anyway). Try to enjoy some relaxing time tonight without dtd. You both deserve a rest by the sounds of it.

How's mlm in the 2ww?

 

[MrsPhez]

Thanks guys, but I'm certainly not stressed by it, just confused. Sounds like I'm stressing you out more than I am myself!

 

[GI_Jane]

Ah bobster it does sound like you really are your own worst enemy! Are you sure you have a large sac or could it just be where they zoomed in further to see your bean so it looks larger- please forgive my ignorance if you do actually have a proper measurement on your scan picture.

Please try not to worry- easier said than done I know. Can't believe your 12 week scan is just around the corner- hopefully you can ask the sonographer your sac questions. Will oh make the scan? What are you doing about your wedding, is it on hold for now?

No, we are not religious so wouldn't have a christening. You can have a civil naming ceremony- but sounds like an excuse for a party!

No plans for this cycle, will just hope that DH is around when I think I am o'ing, he is travelling so much and I will even be home alone on my birthday next month I am looking forward to my appointment though, would like to have the vaginal ultrasound done just to make sure its all healthy in there and see how the PCOS is doing.

Have you tried any of the old wives tales- ginger etc?