Spotting week before AF every month - anyone else?

[daydream]

Mrsp - first ones will be transvag. My first abdominal one was 12 weeks.

Almost here & Liz - sorry things haven't been going so well.

 

[almosthere]

Hi almost there sorry u have that to do especially on a weekend, I admire your positive attitude, i hope u will get ur bfp soon and the best anniversary present ever!!

I saw my dr again was fuming afterwards as he just will not acknowledge that the progesterobe could be a problem or that it could be peaking and then dropping off too soon, even after I said I was pretty sure I o'd as had all the pre and post O symptoms I usually get and think it could be dropping off he seems to think I either O or I don't each cycle and there us no grey area as had a good level on a precious cycle, so he basically said some cycles might not be ovulating and so i should wait a few more months as it might just take longer....even though he had said come back after a year of trying
I nearly hit the roof and really had to push to try and get somewhere, in the end he said he would talk to the consultant I previously saw privately to see what he wants to do anything else,scans etc so waiting for him to call me now with what to do next.
He would t even do the day 3 tests even tho the first half of the cycle can affect the luteal phase, my hubby came with me tho and said we could get a SA so waiting on the results of that, he probably thinks that will pacify me.....ha he is wrong!

So not sure what's next at the mo play more of the waiting game and waiting to O this cycle and for my prog cream to arrive he said it probably wouldn't do any harm to use it,

Anyway sorry for the rant the bfp stories on here keep me going through these frustrating times hope everyone is good
Xxx

I understand your frustration =( and sorry-I have a horrid memory-how long have you been ttc?? My obgyn let me go through with cd3 testing at about my 6th month mark of ttc then my husbands semen analysis at about 9/10 months ttc...due to the semen analysis being abnormal, the head obgyn directed me to go see the FS with DH and for him to see a urologist....hope the urologist helps!! and hoping you can get started on testing with cd3!!

 

[MrsPTTC]

LizC - what country are you in? Sounds like the UK NHS!!! Saying that, my FS was right in the end I guess.... Forgive my bad memory, have you had Day 21 progesterone? Was it you whose results were borderline?

Almosthere sorry you've been having to sort out so many appointments. But once it's all done you'll get your BFP I'm sure of it!

Thanks Daydream, I thought it would be TV! Confirmed my suspicions thanks.

Here are the latest pics. Pic 1 is Friday's tests (10-11DPO) Pic 2 is this mornings test (12-13DPO.) I was super excited about the First Response on Friday as it's not a FRER, I used my last FRER on the Wed & got an evap! So to get a canny line on an ordinary First Response was good! Also the 2nd one is a Superdrug early test, same as I took on Wednesday and is definitely a lot darker! I am a POAS a holic I tell you I must have taken 15 tests

x

 

[daydream]

Woo those look great!!

 

[almosthere]

hmm I have yet to have cd21 prog. tests done....shall I ask for this??

 

[lizc123]

Hi almostthere next cycle will be a year of trying for me, dr keeps insisting I am 'normal' but I was like but how do you KNOW!! Then he said 30years experience-whoopsy!!
I do feel like I'm not asking for too much in more blood tests but he is I've trying to get blood from a stone!
I would probably ask for a day 21 test can't hurt? Although I think the levels can vary hour to hour so can fluctuate somewhat,
Have you got a date set now for the urologist? Do they specialise in the male side of fertility? Hope they move things along ASAP for you xxx

Mrs p, ooooh lovely test pics so nice to see them and glad u r feeling well, how's hubby doing with the news?!
Yes am in the uk, I hope in the end the dr is right and I have to eat my hat! Or I get a bfp on my first cycle using prog cream!! First day 21 test was 4dpo at 44.9 then had another at 10dpo when I was spotting which was the borderline one where he said I probably didn't o, although I got a temp rise +opk , ECM and sore nips after, I was hoping if I had one when I was spotting it might mean that the levels were dropping off but dr wouldn't consider that possibility doh!!
Xxxx

 

[Jellycat]

Katie fantastic news - post the pics when you get a chance !

Mrs PTTC - Great tests they are getting so dark already...... What is a FRER as I thought they were the first reposnse tests (which I cant get hold of anywhere at the moment). Hope you manage to find something new drink which can replace the green tea.

 

[KatieTTC]

Almosthere, liz, sorry you're feeling down. I know how hard it is to be patient when you don't have all the answers. Just remember how many women on this thread got their BFPs when they thought nothing would ever work. The number of success stories on this thread was always encouraging to me. The BFPs can happen to spotters and they WILL happen to you too. It's just a matter of time.

Mrs. P, beautiful tests! I heard the same about green tea. Just be careful about what you consume. I've been having a rough time eating, nothing sounds good to me. I have to come up with some nutritious meals that are quick to make and easy to eat or I'll soon look like Twiggy. My scan was transvag and it was taken at 6 Weeks and 2 days. The doctor was in disbelief, she said she was preparing for the worst because of the amount of blood and tissue I lost. We're still not celebrating, just hoping for the best outcome and being thankful for every day. Here's the scan of my little fighter.

 

[almosthere]

beautiful scan katie!!!

and liz-yes the urologist is like a male obgyn to test for male infertility hahaha....

dh is off to see the urologist this friday after his annual physical then he is off for sperm analysis and FS next tuesday...then any other needed apts...

 

[expatttc]

Katie, lovely scan and Mrs. P, great test results!! almostthere, the CD21 test is a good idea, but lizc's right - the results can vary. If it's low though, it something else to go on.

BFPs can come last night I felt my first movement - and it was a kick (like someone flicking me with a finger from the inside). Just keep going with it

 

[MrsPTTC]

Hi Almosthere, yes I think you need to be questioning why you’ve not had them. This is usually the first test and can make sure you’ve ovulated. They can’t assume it’s just DH’s because that’s what they tested first.

Thanks Liz, hubby is dealing with it great, I thought he would freak out (I know we’ve both wanted it but once it’s done I’ve heard people wonder if they’ve done the right thing lol) but he didn’t, he’s over the moon. I think it’s starting to sink in now. Ah so I was thinking of the right person re your progesterone bloods. My FS wouldn’t entertain that idea either and says the FS’s no longer believe in LPD. so reckoned my test definitely showed I didn’t ovulate, hence the clomid.

Thanks Jellycat, a FRER is a First Response Early Result test so you can test around 4-5 days before AF due, but First Response also do ordinary tests which don’t have Early Result written on the box so are less sensitive.

Yay, how cute is that scan Katie!!! I can’t wait for mine now. I’ve got my fingers tightly crossed for you, I’m sure everything will be fine after it’s fought it’s way through all that blood and tissue loss. When is your next scan, 12 weeks? So do you just not fancy eating anything, lost your appetite? I’m going to have to start eating breakfast as I don’t normally, and some more veg. I bought proper pregnancy vitamins on Saturday, it’s starting to sink in a bit more!

Aw expat, how wonderful feeling your baby for the first time

x

 

[Jellycat]

Katie gorgeous scan, hope that is the last of the bleeding for you.

Almost there Hopefully you will be able to get a few more answers.

Expattc - Yay on the first kick I loved that feeling, wait a few more weeks and you will be sitting there in the evenings just staring at your belly moving and wriggling

 

[Chloe597]

Katie, you can tell the story to your LO when he/she is older about what a fighter he/she was in the beginning! (leaving out the parts kids would find gross...like large blood clots, lol). Your scan looks just like mine did at 6 weeks! Glad the bleeding is subsiding.

MrsP, great tests! So happy for you still! I had my first abdominal scan at 10 weeks, and it was just to check for HB since the doppler couldn't pick it up yet. But my early one was also trans vag. The 6 week one was my only trans vag scan. 12 weeks was abdominal.

Liz - I had a random post O progesterone test, and my dr was never concerned about how many DPO it was, so I really think it varies from doc to doc. Couldn't hurt to have one, but I wouldn't take the results as anything definitive, especially if they come back low. Mine were borderline low and my doc gave me progesterone anyway, as a just in case, since it wouldn't hurt anything.

Almost - hope your DH has better luck at the urologist this time! What blood work has been done on you? I can't quite remember, but i saw you haven't had the 21 day prog test.

Expattc, I also felt my first kick this weekend! Isn't it wonderful? Such a funny feeling, and also so reassuring. I have also been feeling random movements and keep thinking its gas, but nothing ever comes of it (TMI - usually i would fart or burp shortly after feeling that). So I'm pretty sure thats the LO. Gender scan in 2 weeks 2 days!

 

[almosthere]

expactt-what a wonderful thing to experience!!!

mrspttx-amazing bfps!!!

chloe-I have only had cd3 tests done at my 6th month mark of ttc...and two ultrasounds (consisted of transvaginal & outer abdominal) ....as I had a cyst but it should be gone by now or very small...and my OBGYN said the cycst must be from OV as it was on my ovary so perhaps this confirms my o??? However, with my spotting and light afs, I would love to get those progesterone tests done....

 

[lizc123]

Awww lovely scan Katie what a little miracle it's amazing =0) xxx

Chloe and Expat wow must be amazing to feel the baby kicking and moving about,

Thanks for eveyones advice the last few days think I'm over the hump and back to my normal self! And my cream arrived today so will have that ready and waiting for after I O, could be either could be anywhere from day 15-20 going from previous cycles so on the lookout for CM mmm lovely!

xxxxx

 

[MrsPTTC]

Good luck with the progesterone Liz!

Almosthere, I think cysts are follicles that have stayed there instead of bursting & releasing the egg. So it confirms your follicles are growing but I wouldn't have thought it confirms ovulation I have a big cyst & I've had ovulation problems. You most likely are ovulating I'm just amazed what with your other tests they haven't checked for ovulation yet...

Aw Chloe great to hear you've felt it too! How lovely.

And thanks again for your lovely wishes girls. AF due at the very latest tomorrow so I shall be testing again! And will also ring the docs on wednesday.

X

 

[almosthere]

I agree-I think once I see a FS as opposed to my obgyn, everything will be clarified and any tests needed still, will hopefully be done!

 

[yum]

mrsp- wow those r great pics wen is ur scan ? any preg symps kicked in yet ?
sorry if u already answered this but u din't spot , right ?

almost - how have u been ? i think u shud get ur prog checked,although many gyn hav diff opinions..just to get it out of the way ! do u use opk's ? gl with the appnmts !

katie- that's great scan ! howz the spotting ? hope it'll b gone soon ! luv ur first date story , how romantic

exp & chloe- that feelin must have been awesome

exp- wow, ur god kids in delhi..ur mention of delhi belly alerted me..i'm indian hence the curiosity !

 

[MrsPTTC]

No yum no spotting , but it's interesting than in the months preceding my BFP that my spotting has got gradually better...I'm wondering if it was hormonal but it's sorted itself, or at least the clomid has? I had very sore boobs on sun/mon but its not as bad now, also been gassy & this morning feel sickly but I also have a sore throat so it might be cos of that rather than pregnancy related... How are you Yum? Any news? It's funny what you said about being Indian, I bet we all have ideas of what each other look like & we'll be way off the mark! I imagined you with blondey brown hair lol. Guessing game - what do I look like? x

 

[almosthere]

hi yum-yes i am opking this cycle, I also opked last...still no pos opk this cycle and on cd15...