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Yesterday I had what I suspected might be implantation bleeding at 5dpo, but I had more spotting today, and now I'm starting to think all this spotting (I spotted through O, then at 3dpo, and in the evening of 5dpo/morning of 6dpo) just means my m/c isn't complete yet :(. The only positive sign today was that my temp was slightly up. Here's my chart:
22b67e Ovulation charts on FertilityFriend.com
Thanks Mochagirl!
Have you had your HCG levels checked? Did they do an u/s follow up? And I'm sorry - I can't remember - did you have D&C or did you m/c naturally? I ask because the cycle after my D&C I spotted throughout my LP. I had no retained products of conception as they did both blood and an u/s to confirm.
Mine was a natural missed m/c at 11 weeks.
I last had my HCG checked just over 2 weeks ago, and it was at 12. I was still getting the faintest hint of a shadow on a FRER as of O--day, but it was so dim and only visible in certain light and particular angles so I'm hoping that meant HCG was well below the published FRER threshold of 10. I've had BFNs with FRERs yesterday and today with FMU (yes, I wasted 2 FRERs because I'm so paranoid that the m/c is still going on).
I did have an u/s one week after my m/c (so just over 2 weeks ago), and they found a 2.4" piece of tissue still there. The consensus was that I'd probably shed it on my own and I've bled a lot since then, so I'm hoping it's gone now.
Did you TTC your first cycle? How long after your m/c did af return?
Sounds like your levels are at 0. Maybe if you are concerned, go back to the doc and request another u/s and blood just to make sure.
We didn't TTC our first cycle. We actually waited 6 months as my HB wasn't really yet. My first cycle after the D&C was 40 days. I usually have a 26-27 day cycle.
My doctor offered me another u/s, but I couldn't face the prospect of going back to that place full of happy pregnant women until I'm pregnant again too. I went the day of my m/c then again a week later, and that was more than enough. I would have liked another blood test, but for some reason my doctor didn't offer me that.
Wow - you waited a long time before TTC. If you don't mind me asking, how far along were you?
:cheerteam::cheerteam:Yuzu and Kitten- wooohoooo! Huge congrats to you both!!!! Brilliant news, so happy for you both. Praying for a H&H for you both! :HH:
Still have high hopes for you mocha, FX FX
Hope- your chart is just getting better and better!! Really hoping you get your BFP tomorrow!! Good luck hon!
Mochagirl - we were 13.5 weeks when we lost our sweet baby boy. I don't know if I posted here about it or not, but it was chromosomal - trisomy 18 - which was incompatible with life. We actually didn't miscarry, but interrupted the much wanted pg as the docs told us at 18-20 weeks babies start feeling pain and we wanted to spare our little guy any suffering that he would have absolutely had. Never in my life did I imagine that I would be in that situation and have to make a decision like we had to. There was no "right" decision - either way had the same ending. I posted about it on IG at the time. So you can see why it took so long for my HB to decide to TTC again. We are both absolutely terrified of something similar happening again but the genetic counselor told me that it's just my regular age related risk - no higher. Also why we are no longer swaying as when it came down to it, I would have given anything to take home my sweet baby boy. At least we were able to get hand/foot prints and his ashes are with me in my office at home. I plan on putting him with my mom (she passed 5 years ago), but I just haven't been able to let him go yet.
Is there no u/s place that you can go to that is just for routine u/s and don't specialize in maternity? The one in my doctor's office is like that - I don't think they do any pg u/s at all. Maybe you could ask him for a blood test? I can't imagine he would say no.
Thanks so much Indigoviolet!
I'm so sorry, kitten - that much have been so tough. :hug2:
I was under the care of a midwife when I had my m/c. She transferred my care to my family doctor after the m/c, and he has no obstectric training, so all the decisions we're making about my care are basically due to my own research and his brief phonecalls with a gyno consult. I'm sure if I went to the trouble of making an appointment to see him again and finding a babysitter for my kids so I could go, I could get another requisition for bloodwork, but 3 weeks post-m/c with only minor, sporadic spotting isn't atypical I think. If af doesn't come in another week or so, I might try to follow up with blood work, but for now I think I'm probably on track for a full recovery. My midwife didn't even think I needed aftercare after such an uncomplicated m/c - she thought I was crazy when I decided to keep my appointment for the emergency u/s she'd scheduled when my bleeding first started (it ended up being the morning after my m/c). The only reason I'm so frustrated is because the spotting makes my 2WW even more stressful than usual - I'm just impatient, that's all :bigsmile:.
Thanks Mocha - it was by far the most difficult decision we have had to make and go through.
Aren't we all impatient!! I hope that if this cycle isn't it for you, that next cycle is smooth and results in a BFP!
Thanks, Kitten.
I hope you have a happy and healthy 9 months :HH:.
Kitten, I just noticed we have the same due date! :D
That's so cool Yuzu! We can be due date buddies!!
and thanks again Mocha!
Oh, Kitten...I'm so sorry. We sort of had a similar thing happen w/us. I wrote a blog here about it to try to help me heal and move on (I think you read it). She may have had a Trisomy 13 or 18 issue but the cord was what she passed away from so we were never faced w/that terrible decision. We are still unsure of whether or not there was a Trisomy issue but I suspect there was. We will never know, I guess. I am so sorry for your loss. I am thrilled that your little Rainbow baby is on it's way...:HH:Quote:
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YAY, Yuzu, Indigo and Kitten!!! :cheer: Is there anyone else preg whom I'm missing on this thread???
I'm bleeding.:SS:
Oh no, Yuzu! I'm so sorry!! :(
Oh, No Yuzu... did you call your doc?? Is it just spotting? Hang in there fingers crossed for you that everything is OK...
Kitten~ I'm testing with the first response early results 13 dpo...Still negativetoday. I did wake up at 3am to Pee! and tested at 7pm when I woke up again. My LP has only been 11 or 12 days in the cycles I've tracked, no AF (FF predicted for today), temp high and I'm exhausted by late afternoon... To confuse matters though, I have Crohn's disease (like a severe IBS) mostly controlled by meds, usually I am under control and don't experience many symptoms. However, right now by intestines feel tender..which usually indicates inflammation which could be causing my temp to be high. My body could be working to fight off an infection. My temp was high though before I experienced the tenderness. So now I'm wondering if my symptoms are due to that :( and not pregnancy..or perhaps both??Quote:
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Had a dream AF showed. Guess I'm trying to prepare myself. Anyone have any input?
Ladies, I need your thoughts, prayers, hopes...whatever right now. I had bright red bleeding, but now just brown spotting. I need it to stop! I also have some light cramps. Please pray that my baby is sticky.
HopeandDream~There's no reason it couldn't be both! But since your Crohn's is well controlled by meds, maybe the temps are due to pregnancy? You're not out til AF shows.
Yuzu - you definitely have my thoughts and prayers. I hope you have a sticky, healthy baby in there :HH:Quote:
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Yuzu- am praying for you :HH:
Okay, I called the doctor and I'm going in the morning. Thank you for your thoughts!
:HH:Good luck yuzu. You have my thoughts and prayers. Let us know how doc visit goes.
I'll be thinking of you tomorrow, Yuzu :HH:
Wow more BFP yaaaay congrats kitten!!!
I hope everything is o.k. today with you Yuzu.... thinking of youxxx
:HH:How you feeling this am YUZU?? Will check in later...
Yuzu, I hope things are okay with you!
Hope: how are you? Anything happening?
Yuzu, you and your baby are in my thoughts...hope the DR appt went well, let us know, if you can....
Lemon, did AF arrive? Did you test again? I tested today at 12 dpo wtih FRER and big fat NO! I'm down about it.
Kitten, super big grats! Your story about your baby angel son made me tear up....I'm happy you are expecting again!
HopeAndDreams, have you retested yet?
love all you ladies .../hugs
Hi ladies! I am 14 dpo and keep getting BFN. AF was due yesterday. To confuse matters I'm having a crohns flare (severe IBS). My only symptom is my intestines are tender. Every night I have a low grade fever so I'm not sure if maybe I am preggo and getting false negatives?? Gonna ask for a blood test before I start meds. I'll probably get antibiotics and to top it off diet has been crap for past week. Started perfectly again today.. Almost 12:30 and I haven't eaten yet. In waiting room I'll keep you all posted. Hoping I didn't ruin chances to even try for December. I did a little googling only like 10% chance I'm getting false negatives at this point!
Sorry about all our BFNs, HomeandDream - let us know how the blood test goes.
Sorry auroara ((((hug)))) just saw your getting BFNs too. We'll all support each other till it happens...
Well, it looks like the pregnancy I was so excited about was a chemical pregnancy only. So no baby for me. I'm so sad and disappointed. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Of course, I will keep trying, but it is hard to think about now.:broken:
so sorry to hear that Yuzu ((hugs)), it must be so disappointing, it really sucks. Sending you lots of hugs.
sorry HopeandD for the bfn. I hope you feel better soon hon :HH:
Sorry Yuzu... :( :( what a rollercoaster this is....
Back from doc they will call me as soon as result is in- pretty sure its a BFN but will be good to know for sure.. Watch they will call me and AF will visit! Ha
Thanks Indigo- still waiting for your ticker??
Yuzu - my heart is breaking for you. I'm sooooo sorry.
Oh no Yuzu. I'm so very very sorry :hug:
HopeandDreamG - how confusing.
Thanks to everyone for the congrats and the kind words on my angel.
I have somehow ended up with a kidney infection. Bah. On a 10day course of antibotics.
Hey everyone.....oh dear, so much drama ladies!
Hang in there!!!!
HOPE....good luck and be well.
Kitten....did I miss the sway and the announcement? What did you try and what is going on with you....? A kidney infection....that can't feel good!
Yuzu,.,....I am so sorry. The ups and downs can make you feel crazy. Relax and know we are here:) ALso trying to relax....easier said than done!!!!
indigo,...how are you?
anyone I missed?
PS: cd 4 and ready to try next weekend...I o on cd 14 most likely,....funny, how typical but my pattern has become much shorter over time. I hope I am not perimenopausal!
Any advice????
Yuzu, I am so sorry. :(
Thank you for your kind thoughts everyone.
I hope everyone is doing well. Do we have any new BFPs?:fx: