TTC after miscarriage before AF

[Powell510]

Chemical pregnancies are a little bit different. But like happynewmom said they tell you to wait mainly to make it easier to date the pregnancy. You're actually more fertile after a miscarriage and I'm assuming a chemical as well.
A pregnancy after a MC isn't any more likely to miscarry, unless there are issues that can cause recurrent miscarriages (clotting issues, etc)

 

[mimdan]

Hi girls. Just a quick update....my line on frer is lighter this afternoon as in barely there...It was an hour hold that I tested with so maybe it's that but I don't think so as I've not been holding my pee that long anyway since start of testing. My back is aching a little and a few mild cramps so I suspect this is another chemical unfortunately. When I woke up this morning I felt different too, like i wasnt pregnant anymore. I would have been 4 weeks tomorrow today is CD28. MAYBE I'm jumping the gun a bit I don't know for sure so I'm going to hold my pee now for a couple of hours and not eat or drink then I'll retest. I'm ok, I think when your half expecting something it's easier to deal with and of course I won't give up...EVER...I'll update as soon as I can x

 

[TinyLynne]

Hope all is well Mimdan! Fingers crossed for you

 

[Powell510]

Hi girls. Just a quick update....my line on frer is lighter this afternoon as in barely there...It was an hour hold that I tested with so maybe it's that but I don't think so as I've not been holding my pee that long anyway since start of testing. My back is aching a little and a few mild cramps so I suspect this is another chemical unfortunately. When I woke up this morning I felt different too, like i wasnt pregnant anymore. I would have been 4 weeks tomorrow today is CD28. MAYBE I'm jumping the gun a bit I don't know for sure so I'm going to hold my pee now for a couple of hours and not eat or drink then I'll retest. I'm ok, I think when your half expecting something it's easier to deal with and of course I won't give up...EVER...I'll update as soon as I can x

Maybe try testing in the morning with FMU?

 

[mimdan]

Hi girls...tested already...just couldn't wait...The line is better so hoping it was a crappy frer...me and OH will be going out first thing in morn to get more tests aslong as the line comes up as my darkest yet tomorrow then I am going to stop testing ! Praying it was just a crap test !!!!! X

 

[Powell510]

Hi girls...tested already...just couldn't wait...The line is better so hoping it was a crappy frer...me and OH will be going out first thing in morn to get more tests aslong as the line comes up as my darkest yet tomorrow then I am going to stop testing ! Praying it was just a crap test !!!!! X

Oh good luck huh! I'm sure you'll see a nice & distinctive line in the AM!

 

[mimdan]

Top is the first one I did this afternoon, bottom about an hour later....also do you think my lines should be darker than this by now considering I should be 4 weeks tomorrow? Again I'll test fmu tomorrow but just wondering what your honest opinions are x

 

[mimdan]

Pics don't do the test justice

 

[mimdan]

This is better

 

[mimdan]

Trust me the line looks better in real life ! Why it's not showing up well on here I do not know !!

 

[TinyLynne]

I can see it for sure. I know you have heard it a million times, but it is really dependent on what your betas say... I hope you get good news tomorrow.

 

[Powell510]

Trust me the line looks better in real life ! Why it's not showing up well on here I do not know !!

A few things...

Tests taken in the afternoon and later in the day aren't going to show as strong. First pee after waking up is (usually) the most concentrated therefore will yield a stronger test than (for example) your second test because that was only after a one hour hold and your urine isn't near as concentrated.
While your pregnancy is dated at 4 weeks ATM, you've really only been pregnant around a week (depending on O And when you implanted) so that will be a factor in the darkness of the test as well.

What you want is the HCG doubling roughly every 48 hours. How to check for that? Take two of the same brand tests two days apart using FMU. And if the second is darker than your first (in test time, not comparing side by side [although this will work with some tests, not all will look the same days later]) then I'd say it's rising

 

[mimdan]

Trust me the line looks better in real life ! Why it's not showing up well on here I do not know !!

A few things...

Tests taken in the afternoon and later in the day aren't going to show as strong. First pee after waking up is (usually) the most concentrated therefore will yield a stronger test than (for example) your second test because that was only after a one hour hold and your urine isn't near as concentrated.
While your pregnancy is dated at 4 weeks ATM, you've really only been pregnant around a week (depending on O And when you implanted) so that will be a factor in the darkness of the test as well.

What you want is the HCG doubling roughly every 48 hours. How to check for that? Take two of the same brand tests two days apart using FMU. And if the second is darker than your first (in test time, not comparing side by side [although this will work with some tests, not all will look the same days later]) then I'd say it's rising

Ok thank you Powell...I do feel a bit more hopeful now as the line is looking a lot better I wish I could show you in person ! Anyhow I will take your advice....I'll do a frer tomorrow and then do another after 48 hours...If the lines are looking good I'll ask doctor for blood tests x

 

[TinyLynne]

Because of changes in hold time, fluid intake etc. beta tests are really the only thing you can trust when talking about rising levels. Especially since even the same brand can have varying sensitivity. Do you have betas scheduled?

 

[mimdan]

Thank you Tiny I hope so too...pregnancy after loss really is difficult on your emotions isn't it ! How are you doing now ? Are you still TTC or having a break ? x

 

[mimdan]

No hun I don't just yet...I'm going to see how the next day or two go...backache and cramps have subsided for now and my breasts still fill heavy and tender especially after taking bra off. Hoping these are good signs. I know ultimately betas is the answer so aslong as no bleeding in next few days I'll go to doctors and have them drawn

 

[TinyLynne]

I don't know what we are doing yet. I would have liked to have tried clomid or femera this month, but I would need to start today and I still haven't heard back from my OB. I think if we get a BFP this month, it is going to go the same way as before if we don't change anything.

 

[mimdan]

Has your OB given you an idea on what might be causing the losses ? I REALLY hope you don't experience another Tiny !! I hope you hear from him/her soon...waiting is crap !

 

[TinyLynne]

No idea. He wants to send me right to an RE, but I found out that my insurance will cover NOTHING related to fertility. So I'd like my current OB to do the genetic testing for us.

 

[TinyLynne]

The insurance should cover the testing, but they suggested my OB conduct it so I don't have to pay the RE office visits etc. out of pocket