Lost it at my parents house :-(

[wonderstars]

MrsG, I absolutely know how you feel. I've also been trying since we married in August 2010. Getting to the point of being very frustrating. I don't think it matters how long you've been trying, frustration comes and goes and it's just a part of the process
You'll find your way through it but venting is important.

Now that you've covered my vent very very well, I feel better.

 

[StranjeGirl]

I recently had started spotting before af. I'm not totally sure what my reasons were, because it started after I had a surgical prcedure on my cervix. My doctor told me I had a friable cervix which just bleeds, so that may have been the reason for mine. From what I have read, spotting before period with light period to follow can be low progesterone. If progesterone is low enough, it can make it impossible to fall pregnant because the baby can not implant, or if it does, it does not stick for very long. I like temping because then you know the first day of your period. If your temp stays raised through the spotting, then you know not to count it as your period. It also tells you if your luteal phase is long enough. If it is less than 12 (some say 10) days, then pregnancy is unlikely because the egg does not have enough time to implant and stick...and that again usually signifies a progesterone problem.
I love agnus castus, and keep in mind it can take a few months to work properly. Taking a large dose of b6, 50-100 mg also helps with spotting for many people (again it will depend on your reasons for spotting) Just keep in mind that our bodies are so complicated and if one little thing is not working right, it can stop us from getting pregnant. However, many of those little things are easily fixed once they are figured out. Also keep in mind that half of fertility issues lie with the man, and they should be the first to be tested as it is much cheaper and easier than out tests. Stay strong!! Believe in yourself that you will figure this out!! There is a great book called taking charge of your fertility that helped me a lot! Fingers crossed for you!!

 

[mg80]

Thanks girls. Another quick question re: the progesterone. I had a 21 day progesterone blood test and it came back as 56, is that ok? I read that it has to be over 30 to show you ovulated??

In case this is causing the spotting and light periods, I was going to buy some Progesterone cream - is this safe to use? How long do I need to take it for?

Doctors are doing nothing for me about my 10DPO spotting and light periods even though it's been 9 months now, GP just said periods get lighter as you get older anyway and as it was always pill periods this could have masked my real cycle. I'm on the waiting list for the gynee, just hoping they don't fob me off as well. I had a pelvic ultrasound and was told we can rule out PCOS and also that my womb lining looked normal and I had an ovary getting ready to mature an egg etc.

Get this girls, my female GP's advice was to: "Stop trying" !!! I could've punched her, lol! If I went in there with a broken leg would she tell me I was trying too hard?! Grr!

For the whole day after I was pretty p***ed off and kept saying sarky things like "DH, your back is hurting? Oh you're TRYING too hard, tut tut" & "Can't get that jar open? It's because you're trying too hard". Hehe! Yes TTC is turning me into a sarky, cynical, crazy lady!!

 

[ickle pand]

Your progesterone level is great. You only need to take progesterone supplements if you have low levels so I wouldn't bother if I was you.

When you're on the pill, you don't have a real period, it's just a withdrawal from the tablets and your lining doesn't build up as much each month so I wouldn't worry too much about how light it is.

That's not good that your GP said that. Is there another one at the practice that you can go to? TBH I usually see male gp's about "lady problems" (and I've had lots of them in my time) because they tend to be more sympathetic, at least that's my experience anyway.

 

[newgirl79]

I would echo what the other ladies have been saying for definite. I know lots of people on this site have decided to keep ttc to themselves and I understand why but I personally have found it really helpful that family and close friends are aware that we're trying.

We have been married for a little while now and the fact people know we're trying means that they are more sensitive and don't tend to ask (unknowingly) hurtful questions. Of course this does depend on how sensitive your family and mates are but your family sound like a loving bunch and I'm sure they'd want to offer their support at this difficult time. Hang on in there and take care of yourself xxx

 

[sept10]

didn't want to read and run.....i felt exactly in the same situation as you up to a few days ago....got married sept 2010 trying ever since, nothing happening, SIL announcs she is pregnant, couldn't stand being around her or hearing about it, the best advise i can give you is to talk to your mum...tell her your tcc....or if not your mum a close friend or someone you trust.....i kept it a secret for 6 months and it hurt like hell.....i started by telling my mum then admitted it to certain people when they asked, tried to relaxe about things a bit and after 8 months got our BFP last weekend.

i don't know if you were in bc before you got married or of you've tried any vitamens...i found folic acid and vit b the best.

goodluck and i hope you get that BFP soon....when it comes you'll look back on the last few months and suddenly realise that it didn't take that long and the stress will all fade away

xxx

 

[wonderstars]

MrsG, those progesterone levels are good. My CD21 levels also came back well so at least we know we're ovulating! I also get the spotting about 4 days prior to my period, I say to my husband that I'm saving lots of money on pregnancy tests.

Vitamin B 50mg caused me to spot all through my cycle so I came off that. I was speaking with a few people and they had said if your progesterone levels are really good at CD21, there is enough hormone there for the egg to implant regardless of the spotting.

sept10, that gives us lots of hope! H&H 9 months to you.

 

[SKP]

I feel the same way, we been trying since August of 2010 as well. No luck yet. Just had a poss opk a while ago, ever since then nothing but spotting for the past 2 weeks. Im due for another ovulation but Im still spotting?

 

[Candystripes]

MrsG.......

I really sympathise with you, and I know how painful this process is. Firstly I think you have come to the right place, I only joined this site yesterday after reading so many sites and having to deal with my own state in private and quietly which really hasn't helped and just by writing down your feelings can help wonders, the ladies on here are amazing in words of support and also you can pick up good advice etc (better than certain doctors)

I'm 31 also like yourself and have been ttc for 6 years!!! But really trying for the last 2, without help......I knew something wasn't right but no doctors would help me (I think they just didn't know the answer). I knew it was down to pcos etc but I've had several blood tests but everything showed normal so it was written off although every symptom was there but they just wouldn't help. So frustrating!! I found myself getting so angry at the doctors, to which they thought I was just crazy and would offer me anti depressants, which made me feel worse, just wanted to give up, tried to push my loving partner away due to thinking crazy things.......his gonna leave me because I can't even have a baby, how pathetic am I! Didn't want to go out I was sick of seeing pregnant ladies and just wondering why can't that be me!

Now I have gone to see a fantastic specialist (privately!.....had to) and amazingly within 15 minutes of me being in her office she answered all my questions and has put me on metformin!! I know this is not an option for many woman and I'm not rich but I had to to get answers! I'm awaiting my next cycle for blood tests for further checks so I'm waiting patiently!

I still have very low days.....I actually had a very low night last night, it happens. But please keep me posted with your appointments and any updates, any time you would like to talk by all means do not hesitate, it's good to talk to people going through similar situations.

Lots of positive thoughts to you

Emma xxx