long cycles support thread :) the yelping vaginas club! (closed group)

[raventtc]

okay so i know this am i was getting af it looked as though i was going to start heavy bleeding but now its nothing..just spotting again..?? wth?? guess i will temp in the morning and see what it is?? and maybe that will shed some light on things a little bit

 

[seabean]

Raven - super strange and I really wish I had some suggestions for you (other than to stay off GOOGLE!!). I really hope you get some answers, or at least a full AF at this point instead of this strange bleeding??

 

[NewMrs2011]

Sorry to hear you're having a confusing cycle Raven

diddums you must be so chuffed to be getting your cycles back on track. Seems like losing weight has really helped. You can't have long to go until your appointment now?

A tiny bit of progress here....I had more bloods done a couple of weeks ago and got my results yesterday. They were abnormal so I do have an underactive thyroid and have now been put on levothyroxine (75mg/day) and I have to go for more bloods in 6 weeks. My doctor seems pretty sure that my underactive thyroid was playing a part in my irregular periods/spotting so hopefully she is correct.

Still no sign of AF but I'm hoping something will change soon with taking this medication and also due to the fact I am losing weight. I've lost 6lbs in the last two weeks...not a huge amount and I have a long way to go but it's a good start and hopefully the meds will help with this too.

Hope everyone else is well x

 

[Diddums]

Well done NewMrs. Any weight loss is excellent and will help!

Raven I hope you can clear this up. Have you taken another hpt?

AFM temp up again today so definately ovulated on Monday! Just hope bd was enough, but as they say it only takes one, and hubby has loads to spare lol

 

[raventtc]

i havent tested again, and my temp is still up. But this morning was the same as yesterday (sort of) its not running out of me to say but it seems like something is going on. If if was af starting i would know it by now...i haven't even needed to really change a pad at all...(i totally did - but didn' need too)so yeah this cycle is strange and different but maybe my lining is thining itself out and next time will be it!!

Thanks for the kind words and support ladies

 

[Rachel789]

Raven- I have no clue what could be happening with you, how confusing. I really hope you get answers soon!

Newmrs- that is great news that your dr was able to figure out what is likely causing your issues. It will only be a matter of time now! Congrats on the weight loss, keep it up!

Katya- I am so happy for you that you are o'ing on your own! Hopefully you can convince your dr to give you progesterone supplements to lengthen your lp.

 

[mrsc81]

Raven - How frustrating, I really hope you get a conclusion soon.

Newmrs - 6 pounds in 2 wks is brilliant! I'm on 150mg of thyroxine normally.

Katya - Hope you caught the egg!

 

[Diddums]

Thanks ladies fingers crossed I changed by blood test to Monday at 7dpo so fingers crossed its higher than last month. Had a really nice temp rise this month. Whereas the last couple time the rise was more gentle and over a few days rather than all at once....if that makes sense? Hope it means my body is sorting itself out

Raven have you got a hpt you could take tomorrow if your temp is still up?

 

[Diddums]

Woop Woop crosshairs all on my own lol! Small victories to get excited about

 

[NewMrs2011]

Your chart looks ace so far with that huge jump! Hopefully it'll be a positive outcome!

 

[Diddums]

Thanks NewMrs

Do any of you ladies use baby aspirin? Do you take it throughout the cycle or after ovulation only? I've had a bit too much caffeine over the last couple days which apparently constricts blood flow to uterus so would like to take some baby aspirin to counteract that and make it better for implantation. Thanks in advance xxx

 

[Rachel789]

My FS had me on one baby aspirin a day. I took it until I was about 12 weeks along

 

[Diddums]

Would you recommend me taking it now even though I'm 3dpo? Will it hurt? I don't have anaemia or anything.

 

[Rachel789]

I don't see how it would hurt. Actually I think I started taking mine 1 dpo on my bfp cycle.

 

[Diddums]

Thanks Rachel will pick up a bottle when I go pick hubby up. I guess Tesco sell them?

 

[rmsh1]

Katya I took baby aspirin too, but you want the really low dose. I got mine on amazon, not sure if Tesco will sell the low dose or not. A pharmacy might be better

 

[Diddums]

Thanks. Will check Tesco as I think the pharmacy do a 75mg dose?

 

[rmsh1]

Yep 75mg is the one you want. I think standard aspirin is 300mg?

 

[Diddums]

Yes standard is 300mg. Thanks

 

[cmwilson]

Katya - Hooray for crosshairs! I'm so happy for you! It seems like your hard work on your weight loss is paying off! Can't wait to hear about your progesterone numbers.

Raven - You must be so frustrated. I'm sorry. Have you called the fertility doctor?

Newmrs - Congrats on your weight loss and your progress. Hopefully all these things will lead to a BFP for you soon!

Louise and Bex - I just looked at your tickers and I can't believe you are 31 weeks! Only 9 more weeks to go! I remember like it was yesterday the day you two posted about your BFPs! Are you all ready for your little ladies?

Nothing really new with me. I had my 24 week appointment on Monday and it went well, I'm measuring right on track and her heartbeat was in the 150s so I'm happy. I have my paperwork for my gestational diabetes test at 28 weeks so that oughta be fun from what I hear (insert eye roll icon here). Hehe Other than that just trying to enjoy every minute of the experience because it seems to be flying!