Literati Love I know theres loads written about being more fertile after mc, but (as usual) I read up on this in the medical journals to satisfy my own curiosity they say that the benefits come from elevated progesterone, which goes down pretty quickly after a miscarriage, so the benefits dont last more than a couple of weeks. It seems to be more an urban legend than fact. I dont want to take away hope from anyone there are lots of cases where it does happen quickly. But I also think that we shouldnt put undue pressure on ourselves it cant help with things. Says the woman that wants to be pregnant NOW. Overall, it takes an average of 6 months to get pregnant so plus or minus either side of that.
I know after my last mmc it took six months before my body returned to normal my cycles were all over the place and my CM was really scant. May was the first month I felt like things were back to optimal conditions, and that was the month I got my next BFP, exactly 6 months after the previous EPRC. I suppose what Im trying to say is that we have to give ourselves time to recover too. Not that I follow my own advice in any way! So we have to stay positive that itll happen soon, but if its any comfort to remove the pressure from it happening straight away, take what you want from this.
IAW I cried reading your post too. I cant imagine seeing that heartbeat how amazing it must be!!! In fact, crying again thinking about it. Im really happy for ya, and hope everything keeps going really well. Embrace that sickness maybe its a strong sign for good things.
Celine a friend told me recently that her reflexologist told her that a warm tummy was helpful for encouraging sticky beans she used to sit with a warm hot water bottle on her stomach during the tww and says that this was the month she got her BFP. Dunno if theres anything at all in that, but thought Id share
Arabelle dunno if its any help, but I got nothing on testing until a faint BFP at 14DPO, and my HCG levels were going great at 5 ½ weeks when my doctor checked. Theres something there on those tests, and its early yet!! Stay positive xx
Munchkin sorry about the negative but as they say, it aint over till the fat lady sings. Sometimes the BFPs dont arrive till a few days after AF is due. Otherwise, it's nearly time to get busy for the next round - maybe that will be the magic one!
Elizabean hoping the time flies in til your appointment, and that you get that little rhythm up on the screen too!!
Annie really hoping this is it for you! What a lot of success in recent months on this thread makes me hopeful! I can defo see something in the bottom of your last tests
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SLG76 this is a really hard one to answer. I took both routes immediate ERPC one time, waiting/Cytotec another time. To be honest, both took about the same amount of time in the long run. The Cytotec didnt work for me, so I ended up having to have another ERPC anyway; thats a risk you take, but for lots of people that doesnt happen and it all works fine. I chose Cytotec the second time coz I thought it would be a quicker and less invasive route to recovery. You have to go with your gut on this there is no right answer. There is some research out there that says Cytotec is less successful when bleeding hasnt already started naturally. Talk to your doctor they might help you weigh up the risks/benefits.
Re. alcohol I live in Ireland, so its definitely noticed here if you dont have a drink!! In fact, I was out last night, and had brought the car I got two sarcastic nods from people who dont know what has been going on for us. If only they knew! Ive also had two big so, you dont have any children yet comments, which kills me. Can you say well, actually, I have two children, but theyre not here with us.
AFM (OK, this is really funny to me I actually dont know what the letter M stands for!! But you all write it, so Im doing the same)
AF IS HERE!!!!!!!!! Ive never been so delighted to have a visit from the witch. TALK ABOUT RELIEF!!!!!!! She showed up on Thursday. My temps dipped three days before that, with no sign of AF well, I thought my body was completely broken and lost all faith in my ability to sense what was going on for myself. Im so relieved. I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Finally we can get back to TTC. It might take ages, Im aware of that. But its good to be back in that place. Going to take a pregnancy test again on Monday to check that they're negative - I'd hope it would be!!! Madness, OVing and getting AF while still reading positive on those tests
Ill never forget my two little beans. My husband is drawing two amazing pictures for us to remember them by. But Im ready to have a baby that I can hold in my arms. Third time lucky, all going well. Watch out, bed youre in for some use!!
Hope youre all doing well, ladies. Virtual group hug to all who come on here
Bxxx
I hope AF just hurries up and shows up for you. 
