Third Time Lucky - Fingers Crossed!!!

[mannymoo]

I might be totally wrong and maybe you did Ov but the temps just don't look right. Do you temp the same time every day as you wake up? I would suggest asking your Dr about a progesterone test during your next cycle to see if you have Oved.

BUT I still have my fingers crossed that you have Ov'ed and that you have a shy little bean in there. xx

 

[mannymoo]

Khloeee - that is sooo irritating. I should send you some of mine

 

[garfie]

Khloee - Aw hun not sure what to make of that paper I thought over 10 suggests O took place and over 15 if you are on medications

Do you have more than one receptionist? - maybe phone at lunch when that one may be on dinner?

It may sound silly but does the doc even know you are pregnant? - if so surely you should be able to speak to him/her - keep trying hun until you get some answers

Mannymoo - I wondered if my body geared up to O but then thought sod it hope it isn't anything to do with the menapause I have temped for a year now hun - so yep know the drill so not got a clue what is going on this time - but either way it looks like a trip to the docs don't you think?



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[mannymoo]

Sorry Garfie - but I don't think you should worry about the dreaded Menapause just yet. I'm sure its just your body getting back into routine. I'm sure its nothing a little Clomid can't fix! Let us know what the doc says.

Crumbs - I have got to get of B&B today. I'm doing absolutely NO work!

 

[Khloeee]

My GP just called. Can't believe how unsympathetic she was, especially considering I went to her with my last 2 MCs.

GP "Your progesterone level is low. You haven't ovulated".

Me "OK. Well, what does that mean if I've been getting positive pregnancy tests?"

GP *saarcastic voice* "Well, I'd say it means you're pregnant".

Me: "Um, I meant in terms of the really low progesterone. How is that going to affect things?"

Gp "It's normal. The reason your progesterone levels didn't spike is because you had already conceived when you had the progesterone test".

Is that a load of crap?? I thought progesterone increases in the luteal phase regardless of pregnancy? Surely you NEED the spike to sustain a pregnancy?! She's really upset me now.

In the meantime, I took myself down to the early pregnancy unit and had another blood test to check HcG and progesterone now that I am pregnant. Not yet sure when I will get those results.

Sorry for clogging up the thread with this stuff, I've been a nervous wreck since this morning when I got those progesterone results back.

 

[garfie]

Khloee - How awful was she? - what a bitch sorry but just had to say

hun I don't blame you going for a HCG test at the EPU - I'm sure they will be more sympathetic.

As far as I'm aware your progesterone levels do go up unless the witch is on her way - so yes I would agree with you hun

Can you not ring the EPU and speak to them all this stress is not good for you or the baby also ask them when the HCG test is back mine came back at 6.00pm the same evening.

Hope you get some answers soon hun



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[Khloeee]

Thanks garfie. just trying to destress now. If this pregnancy is going to fail, then there's nothing I can do about it even if I have all the figures of low progesterone etc. might as well try and relax.

My latest google-binge has revealed that while 19 nmol/L IS low and it probably isn't looking good, the lowest progrsterone reported for viable pregnancy is 15.9 nmol/L.

 

[mannymoo]

Khloee - thats probably why your LP is always so short. Chase the EPU for an answer tonight. They can hopefully help but you will need to take something to increase progesterone. I read someone's story on the Two Week Wait website (she posted it today so it should be at the top) who is using a whole lot of herbal progesterone supplements from WholeFoods. Maybe take a look. Otherwise, what about going to see a private gynae? They might be more helpful and give you a script.

 

[Khloeee]

Mannymoo - Yes, I agree. I always suspected that my progesterone was low and that's why I had such a short LP. Now I have the bloodwork back it just confirms it.

I am taking B6, which is meant to help progesterone levels. I ordered some progesterone cream from Amazon a few weeks ago, but it's taking ages to get here as it's coming from the US. I can't afford to see a private GP unfortunately, and they are so reluctant to give prescriptions for progesterone here. Plus, it may well be too late for this pregnancy now anyway.... I don't want to prolong a MC that was always going to happen.

 

[Laubull]

Girls thank you so much for your support, I really appreciate it and hope there'll be many more BFPs to come

Now to catch up on the thread.....

Elaine - Ahhhhhhh a faint line, I am so excited for you! When will you test again, Friday? Make sure you use FMU. Re: spotting, if it's not heavy don't count yourself out, definitely sounds like implantation bleeding to me.

Garfie - I hope you did O, but if not is it time to ask for help, Clomid perhaps to help you O? I think you asked about my HCG levels, no I won't get them done as they won't do them, but I will get a scan at 7/8 weeks.

Khloee - I am sorry you feel worried, I don't know a huge amount about progestrone levels but check out this link https://www.fertilityplus.org/faq/hormonelevels.html#progesterone you ARE in the normal range And a BIG f**k off to the doctor, what a cow! I think you are right that we're around the same length of time, I am classing my first day of heavy bleeding as CD1 which means I am technically 4+2.

Manny - I hope your BFP is coming, when will you test or when is AF due?

Big hugs to all.

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[Khloeee]

Just had a call from the EPU. They wouldn't repeat my progesterone test (apparently it's a rule that they don't repeat it if you've had a test in the last 4 weeks). So I have no idea if my progesterone has increased from 19 nmol/L. But my HcG is 347 (at 4+1) and going to be tested again in 48 hours. I had all this with my 1st MC and HcG levels were rising normally then I bled a week later, so this still doesn't give me peace of mind. More waiting....

 

[Khloeee]

Khloee - I am sorry you feel worried, I don't know a huge amount about progestrone levels but check out this link https://www.fertilityplus.org/faq/hormonelevels.html#progesterone you ARE in the normal range And a BIG f**k off to the doctor, what a cow! I think you are right that we're around the same length of time, I am classing my first day of heavy bleeding as CD1 which means I am technically 4+2.

Aw, thank you Laubull, but unfortunately that site is going by the ng/ml measurment which is different to the measurement we use in the UK (nmol/L). I WISH my results were in ng/ml, then they would most defiinitely be within normal range. Normal for nmol/L is anything above 30.

 

[garfie]

Aw hun - I'll wait with you (plonks her bum on the chair) and hold your hand - lets hope the HCG levels are raising nicely.

Sorry about the progesterone test not sure as my Doc said she wouldn't test me

How will I know if I have O or not - all the cycles after my m/c I have had a bleed earlier never this late



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[mannymoo]

Hi Gals - how are you all doing?

Elaine - did you test again?
Khloee - hope you're hanging in there.
Garfie - any change?

How is everyone else? Yes, what has happened to our leader? PopTart????

All fine here. Feeling a bit icky but not sure if that is from the stomach bug / food poisoning we had on Sunday. Hoping its not....

 

[garfie]

Morning Ladies

CD1 for me - and now I'm waiting for the doc to call as this will be my 5th cycle after my DNC and I'm not even sure if I am Ovulating Going to ask for a CD3 blood test and a 7DPO blood test - time to find out don't you think?

Khloee - Hope you are taking it easy hun when do your bloods come back

Elaine - Any news, did you test again? or are you waiting

Mannymoo - That bug is hanging around - maybe it's not a stomach bug but a baby bug



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[Babee_Bugs]

Hey ladies i had my scan today and everything is Perfect!!! Im measuring spot on with my dates, saw little heartbeat

 

[mannymoo]

Congrats Babee Bugs! Fab news.

 

[Laubull]

Garfie, I am sorry I hope you get help from the doctors ASAP.

Manny - I'm with Garfie, maybe it's baby bug!

Babee - congrats again!

Elaine - any test news? I have everything crossed for you!

Khloee, hows you?

AFM - question for you all.... after my mc in August I've decided to take baby aspirin, now I have my BFP I am not sure if I should carry on or not?

x

 

[thethomsons]

Hey Girls,

First of all fab news to Babee - you must be feeling brill!!

Laubull - How are you feeling after BFP?? You must be soo happy!

Garfie - Really hope you get the answers to your questions, they def should be testing you, if for nothing else to put your mind at ease.

Khloee - Thinking of you and remember we are all here

Mannymoo - Hope you feel better soon, food posioning is horrible.

Lou/Cheryl - Hope you guys are doing ok

PopTart - We miss you

AFM - I am still in total limbo though have big feeling that AF is right around corner. Got another faint positive this morning but it is really slow to show up and I am not convinced it is showing up in the 10 minute window so not really reading too much into it. Also it only shows up with FMU, just did another and def BFN. I have a headache today too which is usual sign the AF on way. Also for the second day in a row when I go to the loo about 10am I have a slight touch of red (VERY slight) on wiping but nowt else all day. Ususally before I get AF I get more brown spotting and its definitely more in volume so not sure really.
Burst into tears last night to DH about how down I feel that I should have been having a baby this week if things have worked out and here I am in total limbo. He was understanding but I got frustrated and defensive when he said not much an then explained that he doesn't know what to say. I feel so alone sometimes and glad i have you guys but it's not like having someone in front of you to talk to. DH tries but I honestly don't think guys can really understand what we are going through.

So I am in the waiting game and just wish it would swing one way or another. I am 11DPO so will get my answer by weekend I am sure. I just wish AF would arrive and go so that I could get back to trying again. Dh did say that he would be kinda happy if AF does come as it will give me good clear out of that makes sense and we will be back to TTC from scratch and I will know when last AF was etc. I kinda understand what he means, it just all seems to take sooo long.

I am the most impatient person in the world lol

Anyway going with the thought that AF is coming and I am not PG and anything else is a bonus.

Thought would offload anyway. Thanks girls, you really are a great support when i am feeling quite alone

Oh and I have to go with my two friends tonight to meet my other friends new baby, great timing eh xx

 

[mannymoo]

Awww Elaine - sorry hun. But fingers crossed that line gets darker and that the spotting is still Implantation. But I do agree that you should expect AF and if the BFP comes along - then bonus! And about guys understanding... they have no clue. My DH tries SO hard but it just makes me even more irritated. The other day I showed him my positive OPK and he thought it was a BFP. Thats how clueless he is about TTC!!! Thats why we have our lovely little thread...

Garfie - I think I missed you're earlier post. Sorry about CD1. I definitely think the blood tests will go a long way in explaining what is going on. And try not stress too much about it as I'm sure some pills will sort it right out.

LauBull - my Ob/Gyn told me to stay on baby aspirin until 34 - 36 week pregnant but maybe check with your doc.