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

[mackjess]

Phez - don't give up hope. The surge can fluctuate a bit leading up to the positive, mine was always darker in the afternoons than in the mornings which you wouldn't think since it wasn't FMU.

MLM - Hang in there a few more days!! I think I made to all of 9DPO And I had a fever and started getting the sore throat with my cold at only 3-4 DPO so I think it can be related. Maybe your immune system takes a nose dive at the beginning or something. FX and everything crossed for you. I think this thread should roll out 3BFPs in a row!

 

[mlm115]

Thanks ladies. Feeling silly for my momentary loss of patience!

 

[bobster]

Don't feel silly I'm impatient too. I think we all are on here. I feel impatient for u too because I'm so rooting for your bfp. And phez don't worry as Mack says they change very quickly. I think ewcm is the best sign but even that can change quickly. It will happen might just be a late arrival as u are brewing a good egg

 

[MrsPhez]

Thanks for your support, my faint line returned this evening. Had a ton of EWCM bu dont think bd will happen tonight. Things are a little tense, annoyed with myself for pushing my DH, so hard to find the balance. At least I havent had a pos opk in a way, gives us chance to be in a better place.
Hang on in there mlm, feel positive for you!!!

 

[bobster]

Phez maybe give your hubby a bit of breathing space from ttc for a few nights. I sometimes think the more we push them the less on board they are. I did the same with my partner a lot but its only because we all want it so badly and it blurs the fun from sex completely. Maybe let him come to you because if u don't mention ttc for a while it might work to your advantage I almost had to trick OH some months by pretending to be really horny all the time around ovulation week but I didn't mention babies or ttc so he just thought his luck was in lol. Just a suggestion... Hope u are both ok and have a nice relaxing Easter phez

 

[bobster]

Just had a thought.. why did u pick your usernames? Mine is because me and OH call each other bob as out nicknames. Don't know how we got those names really... I think it went from babe, to boibe to bob over the years. Random! Don't have to share if u don't want to I was just interested

 

[MrsPhez]

Phez is my DH nickcname (shortnened version of our surname)! Will be relaxing for sure this weekend.

 

[GI_Jane]

Mine is a random choice from that film, not sure why that film in particular though, was still kind of feminine and easy to shorten.

It's been two days since I took the first response, the new one today shows a line much darker and matches control . With my first bfp the lines never got any darker .

Take it easy mrs phez. Will you take your son on an Easter egg hunt?

Feeling better today Mlm?

Are you working over Easter bobster?

 

[bobster]

Yay! In a couple of days then u should hav your 2-3! How exciting! Im not working no we're both off so we're having some trips out. Are you doing anything nice for your Easter breaks?

 

[GI_Jane]

Seeing family sat and Sunday, but today and Monday just spending time together taking it easy before DH is away for work.

Have a lovely break ladies.x

 

[mlm115]

I wish I got an Easter break, very jealous!

I am feeling better today. Still a little queasy though. I'm starting to get anxious about this whole process. My brother and sister in law did their first round of ivf today, and I'm starting to worry I'm headed down that road. I know it's not been that long, but 5 cycles TTC after my loss seems like forever!

 

[mackjess]

No break here either MLM, but we are having a big Easter dinner Sunday at the in-laws. And I have a good feeling your BFP will get here long before you have to put serious thought into IVF. This thread seems to get luckier every month. You too Phez!!

I won't be partaking in any salty ham though! Just got back from my OB appt, my BP was elevated at 132/70. Usually it's super low, like 90 over something and I have to ask them if I'm still alive. That surprised me, but the OB said since it was the first time it was high she wasn't too concerned, but she did have me schedule an u/s right before my next appt. I'm on antibiotics for a sinus infection, so hopefully just me not feeling well made the BP high. I may have been a bit anxious too because they weighed me and I've gained 40lbs already, despite my walking and yoga. I only need to gain 30 max so it could have been me being nervous about that. I feel better though because the OB didn't mention the weight gain.

I got sent home with the glucose drink to do the 1 hour sugar test before my next appt in 4 weeks. Now that it's FINALLY feeling like spring, my goal is to REALLY get my butt walking and eat healthier. I need to cut back on the fruits and add more veggies to my routine daily. And I'm stealing my husband's pedometer and bringing walking shoes to work to do longer walks at lunch. I'm sure the BP thing will be fine, but I've been lazier than I should (I was so low on energy thought I was depressed before I realized I actually had a sinus infection) and my only goal in life is to do whatever I can to have good BP and good sugar results in 4 weeks!!

I am kinda excited about the extra u/s though. I wouldn't have had it otherwise.

I hope everyone has a lovely Easter. I love getting together with the family.

 

[GI_Jane]

Mlm, I second what mackjess says about the Ivf. Try not to worry. Was it Monday you were planning on testing? I've got a very good feeling that we will be seeing another bfp shortly

Mackjess, I love your attitude. Sounds like it was a mixture of things that could be pushing up your bp but good to hear your ob is not worried and has spurred you on to step up the healthy lifestyle.

 

[mackjess]

Thanks Jane. It's tough, not gonna lie. Today's appt was enough to freak me out to be a wake up call though. I cook most of my meals at the beginning of the week, and eat the leftovers. This week I made oven baked chicken with crushed cornflakes instead of bread crumbs, rice and steamed veggies. That has been most of my dinners and a few lunches (with the occasional PB&J for lunch) and I still gained almost 4 lbs!!! It's frustrating and made me give up a bit and slack on exercise this week, but I'm just going to have to deal with it and walk walk walk.

Really excited for you and your very special Easter present.

 

[GI_Jane]

Thank you mackjess- Easter and spring is all about new life and new beginnings and although I am not religious I do feel truly blessed, especially as it looked like clomid was the next step for me.

I am conscious of every twinge and mild cramp as you and bobster were at the start.

I got this result this morning, so was a relief to see in words that the levels are increasing.

 

[MrsPhez]

OPK finally went this morning to a big bold line at CD 21! We dtd last night and will try again tonight hopefully so I will be in the 2ww very soon and hoping for a Christmas baby!
Good luck mlm! We're going for the full house this month!
Great to see your preg test Jane, soooo exzciting, I bet you think of nothing else!
Today me and my son will be making some Easter cookies. It's snowing again, can you believe this weather?!

 

[GI_Jane]

That's great news about the OPK mrs Phez, get on it hehe.

Everything is crossed for you and mlm

Enjoy your day baking. Snow at Easter! madness.

 

[bobster]

Hi guys, hope you are having a good easter weekend so far.

Jane thats great that you got your 2-3 today! I wreckon you'll get your 3+ in 4-5 days. Its so reassuring to see the progression isn't it as like everyone else the mc never seemed to progress properly. Cramping is completely normal as long as its not really strong. At the beginning I clearly marked 'moderate cramping' in my journal of symptoms but it gets less and less. Sometimes get mild af type cramps when I have a full bladder though. Have you got any other symptoms like sore boobs or nausea yet? My nausea didn't kick in until 6+6 weeks but everyone seems to be different.

Mackjess sorry you're poorly again. Like Jane said its probably that thats contributing to your higher bp. I'm glad its made you feel more proactive about getting healthier though. I need some of that attitude myself. I'm piling on the pounds already just because if I don't eat I feel terribly sick so I find myself eating much more than before. Can't believe how far you are now! Do you have a nice bump going on? When did you start to show? Great that you get another scan too!

Mrsphez- so happy you got your positive! Sounds like you've hit the nail on the head with your bd'ing too. Hope things are ok now with you and hubby. It feels such a relief once you get your positive opk as you know you can't change anything and you no longer feel pressured to bd.

MLM- when do you plan to test? I hope your nausea is a good sign for you. It seems our bfp's are coming in quicker succession now so I know it won't be long. I honestly don't think you need to worry about ivf although I know sometimes it seems its never going to happen. 5 cycles is not long though honestly. Its taken me 7 months since my mc to catch on. You know you are ovulating because you have regular periods and you got pregnant before and you know hubby has working sperm so everything is in your favour. Must be stressful for your SIL and brother, wish them loads of luck.

AFM- still nervous about 12 week scan on 8th. We've opted for the NT scan (downs syndrome test) which is making me nervous too.

Jane do you think you'll have that test? Have you told your gp/midwife yet? Have you told anyone or are you going to keep it quiet for a while?

 

[mlm115]

Thank you ladies. I think I'm more worried that the dnc did something to mess with my fertility. I'm not sure if I will test or not, as I feel very un-pregnant.

Very happy about your positive opk Phez! Fingers crossed for you!

Good to see a progression on your test Jane, yay!

Can't believe your 12 week scan is already coming up Bobster. I'm sure it will be fine, try not to worry too much.

I'm impressed with your healthiness Mack, good for you. I know you will do whatever it takes to keep your baby safe, so I totally get why you're trying to kick up the excercise/healthy eating. Hope that helps your bp- good that you get an extra scan though

 

[bobster]

How many dpo are u now mlm?