Possibly stupid question about AF after mc

[fairycat]

I got pregnant with my first in July, and had a D&C a day shy of 3 weeks ago. Pregnancy tests are still coming up positive, but at least the line is faint like I had the first week I tested. My question is - how do you know AF is coming? Is it different after a mc? Will it just come out of the blue, or did you have your normal PMS symptoms and felt it coming on? My body is like clockwork and I'm very in tune with it, but right now I'm just clueless about what is going on. I'm feeling so many different things. Like today I have cramps like AF is starting, but 1) it's probably too early, and 2) absolutely no blood. I can't wait to TTC after my first cycle - I'm hoping the first one is normal. If it's not, we'll have to wait until December, and I'm not that patient!! lol Also, when does AF come in relation to positive/negative pregnancy tests after? I've read so many differing opinions out there... does anybody really know?

 

[loved2830]

Hi fairycat...sorry for your loss this is such a difficult time. I had a MC 5 weeks ago and AF showed up 28 days after my MC.

Everyone woman is different but AF wont show until your hcg levels are back to normal (<5) and your body doesnt think its pregnant anymore.

So long as you have HCG in your system you will still test positive.

I didnt have any typical signs that AF was coming it just came on. I normally have a 26 day cycle so it coming on day 28 wasnt that much of a difference.

Best wishes in your TTC journey.

 

[fairycat]

Thanks for the reply loved! I kinda figured it might just come on, that was what I was afraid of. I normally have a 27 day cycle, so I'm hoping next week I will test negative and I will be on a similar cycle. One can hope, right? Sorry for your loss as well.

 

[ILoveme29]

I am going through the same exact thing had D&C the 18th of august and just like you I am having AF cramps sore breast and a very faint line on my test. I dont know what to do but I figured I would just wait to see what happens. I see my RE on the 24th so hopefully I get some results or answers by then. do you have a follow up w/ your dr scheduled?

I got pregnant with my first in July, and had a D&C a day shy of 3 weeks ago. Pregnancy tests are still coming up positive, but at least the line is faint like I had the first week I tested. My question is - how do you know AF is coming? Is it different after a mc? Will it just come out of the blue, or did you have your normal PMS symptoms and felt it coming on? My body is like clockwork and I'm very in tune with it, but right now I'm just clueless about what is going on. I'm feeling so many different things. Like today I have cramps like AF is starting, but 1) it's probably too early, and 2) absolutely no blood. I can't wait to TTC after my first cycle - I'm hoping the first one is normal. If it's not, we'll have to wait until December, and I'm not that patient!! lol Also, when does AF come in relation to positive/negative pregnancy tests after? I've read so many differing opinions out there... does anybody really know?

 

[fairycat]

Ooo, glad someone is in the same boat as me, maybe you can let me know what your doctor says. I've already had my follow-up, and he doesn't need to see me again until I'm 6.5 weeks pregnant. I'm sure I could call with questions, but there's no reason to call about this. I'm just curious when to expect my period. I don't like to be taken off guard, because I tend not to feel well at all when it starts. This whole situation sucks! I'm sorry you are going through it with me.

 

[Trying4first1]

Sorry that you have also been through all of this
My AF arrived 29 days after my D and C which I had at 9 weeks. No typical AF signs, she just showed up on time. Only a day later. Periods after that have just gone back to normal now I'm on my 6th cycle since. I had a few longer cycles so one month thought I could be Pg but nope. Now cycles back to 28 days finally

 

[fairycat]

It's good there seems to be a pattern of her showing up just about on time. Thank you ladies so much for sharing your experiences, as this is never a fun thing to talk about. I'm just glad this forum is here or I'd be a nutcase. Sorry you went through it too Trying4first1.

 

[ILoveme29]

no problem I will keep you updated and hope you do the same. Im sorry for your loss as well its def not easy. when or do you plan to start TTC again?

 

[loved2830]

Hi Trying...I have a question since you have now had 6 cycles post MC...has your CM changed at all? I have started a new thread about CM after MC but havent gotten a response....

Is your cm more or less? I dont seem to have any signs right now and O is scheduled for this Sunday.

Sorry that you have also been through all of this
My AF arrived 29 days after my D and C which I had at 9 weeks. No typical AF signs, she just showed up on time. Only a day later. Periods after that have just gone back to normal now I'm on my 6th cycle since. I had a few longer cycles so one month thought I could be Pg but nope. Now cycles back to 28 days finally

 

[fairycat]

no problem I will keep you updated and hope you do the same. Im sorry for your loss as well its def not easy. when or do you plan to start TTC again?

Will do! We plan to start trying right after my first normal cycle. Hopefully this next one will be normal *fingers crossed* so we can try in October. If not, it will probably be December, since trying in November might make us miss our yearly family vacation at the lake next July. It's always much much needed lol

How about you? If so, are you nervous or scared?

I can't really chime in on CM question, but mine has been all over the place the past week. I have all the signs of O'ing CM-wise, but I really don't think I have. I think I'm the opposite of you. Normally I'd get EWCM like the 2 days before.

 

[Trying4first1]

Hi Trying...I have a question since you have now had 6 cycles post MC...has your CM changed at all? I have started a new thread about CM after MC but havent gotten a response....

Is your cm more or less? I dont seem to have any signs right now and O is scheduled for this Sunday.

Sorry that you have also been through all of this
My AF arrived 29 days after my D and C which I had at 9 weeks. No typical AF signs, she just showed up on time. Only a day later. Periods after that have just gone back to normal now I'm on my 6th cycle since. I had a few longer cycles so one month thought I could be Pg but nope. Now cycles back to 28 days finally

Hi Loved. I would now say that my CM is back to the way it was. I never did get loads and still don't get huge amounts but I think it's just enough. It can vary too which is normal for me. The first couple of cycles after my MC CM was slightly lacking. I'm not convinced that I Ovulated for the first two cycles after. I had an ovulation bleed on cycle 3 for the first time ever. I think it was my body telling me that it's ready now
How many cycles have you had since?

 

[loved2830]

This was my first cycle after MC. Like I said I have always had CM prior to O and the day I O along with ovulation pains. I think I may have to chart BBT to know for sure I am ovulating but I dont really want to only bc I did that for the first time and thats how I got pregnant.

Would you say you had an anovulatory cycle your first 2-3? Do you chart or use OPKs to confirm ovulation?

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Hi Loved. I would now say that my CM is back to the way it was. I never did get loads and still don't get huge amounts but I think it's just enough. It can vary too which is normal for me. The first couple of cycles after my MC CM was slightly lacking. I'm not convinced that I Ovulated for the first two cycles after. I had an ovulation bleed on cycle 3 for the first time ever. I think it was my body telling me that it's ready now
How many cycles have you had since?[/QUOTE]

 

[ILoveme29]

@Fairycat I will be trying hopefully next month or November with iui again. im more anxious than anything. I don't really know how to feel I just know I wont give up me and DH want at least 5 babies so I would love to start now and just pray everything works out.

 

[fairycat]

@Fairycat I will be trying hopefully next month or November with iui again. im more anxious than anything. I don't really know how to feel I just know I wont give up me and DH want at least 5 babies so I would love to start now and just pray everything works out.

I know how you feel. I hope you get your rainbow this next time!!