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RESPONSE trial thread

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Marchgirl · 04/05/2015 19:50

For anyone who had joined or is thinking of joining the RESPONSE medical trial for recurrent miscarriage

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Indiedog · 31/05/2015 16:46

Just on tinternet now choccy!
I'm a fatty in comparison and I'm only 13 weeks! As I said, I had a belly to begin with!
When I pluck up courage I MAY post a pic! Regardless of size, as long as it's a healthy bump.

I had screening blood results back, all ok there too, which is relief.
Have booked a private scan for 16weeks!! Hope to find out what colour it is!
I'm back to work tomar, and everyone now knows!!

Phillipa, hole you have a lovely relaxing break. Take it easy, And your scan will be here before you know it.

Good luck everyone else for smilie faces, and I'm not sure who's testing for BFPs now, I'm losing track!

Xxx

Choccywoccydodah · 31/05/2015 16:33

Hence I don't use the app :)

Indiedog · 31/05/2015 11:46

I wish I could see pics on the iPad app, do I need to go on the actual website to see pics?

I already had a belly before BFP, but I could hold it in to look slimmer! Now I can't hold it. I was the size of a house by the time I had DD, and I was a good stone or so lighter then. There's no hope for me this time, I will be like a hippo!

Kazz2112 · 31/05/2015 11:40

Definitely a little bump starting there! My belly is already bigger than that pre pregnancy! :(

Choccywoccydodah · 31/05/2015 10:44

This was yesterday x

Choccywoccydodah · 31/05/2015 10:37

Kazz if I got up for a wee early like that I'd cup it and test when I got up with that wee. Assuming you've held it for more than 4 hours, it's as good as any :)

Philippa, according to baby centre yesterday I was halfway at 19 weeks, very confusing as I go from 40 weeks, they go from 38, but apparently full term in the uk is now 37!! Confused

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Marchgirl · 31/05/2015 09:13

If you still have some left to wee when you wake up a second time that's fine. Like philippa says, i think as long as it's concentrated enough from not drinking for a while beforehand it'll be fine

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philippa88 · 31/05/2015 08:18

Hcg is just usually more concentrated in the morning but you could try not drinking for a few hours and try that?

Yes a shot glass.. Lol!!

19+1, wow nearly half way!! :D
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Kazz2112 · 31/05/2015 08:13

BFN this morning as expected. Out of interest... Obviously we're supposed to use fmu right? But what happens if you need to pee at 4am?!!! Not sure my eyes could cope or focus at that time!!! Does it really matter?

Choccywoccydodah · 31/05/2015 06:18

Girlie glad you're feeling a bit better. Hope your bruise heals quickly xxx

Blimey you lot have been chatty!! Shot glass Grin hilarious! But I used a hairspray lid which wasn't massive!

19+1 today for whoever asked! Feel massive!

Love the piccy of all the tests!!!! Hopefully won't be needed!!

Indiedog · 30/05/2015 22:55

Kazz, all trial nurses don't have access to results as its a double blind trial, which means I and they don't know. Only the pharmaceutical company know. Not even sure my hospital pharmacy that dispense the syringes know.

Gross, never had to share with anyone, apart from hubby, and I can't kick him out for his gross habits Wink

Peeing in a shot glasses, that's a party trick in itself!
Your scan will be amazing Phillippa, I had tears in my eyes!

Kazz2112 · 30/05/2015 22:31

That is grim!!!!!! That beats my worst flatmate experience of a vegetarian tree hugger who asked me if I'd mind not using MY microwave for defrosting meat! Er... let me think on that one...

Quite pleased with my stash but I apparently have to return them if my latest blood results come back showing positive for the blood clotting thing because i won't be able to do the trial!

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Marchgirl · 30/05/2015 22:16

Wow kaz, they gave you a good stock. I only got 2 packs of opk in total. I have a yoghurt pot for the testing . Very glamorous. works ok though!

I had a flatmate once who used our shared measuring jug for that purpose then put it back. Yuck. Luckily I knew, as I went hunting when it was missing and found it in a bag in her room with a used hpt. I wanted to see if she put it back so never mentioned it. Needless to say she didn't last long after it reappeared in the kitchen. After she left I cleaned her room and the wall by her bed was plastered in bogies that she had obv wiped there at night. Boak. Shock. Not my best flatmate ever.

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Kazz2112 · 30/05/2015 21:52

A shot glass??? Are you serious?! How o earth?! I am in awe!!!

The wbc theory definitely sounds feasible indie. Do the trial nurses have access to your blood results?

Kazz2112 · 30/05/2015 21:51

Lol. I have a specially reserved pot that DH has been warned never to removsyite. our en suite. Because its identical to about 10 others I have in the kitchen! The ensuite looks like a branch of boots with everything lined up out of view of FIL. He wouldn't understand it all and he's had suxh a terrible year I couldn't bear to build his hopes unnecessarily!

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philippa88 · 30/05/2015 21:50

Hahaha a measuring jug! I'm classy and use an orange shot glass lol.. Lush!
I would be having a scan next Thursday but I'm on holiday! We get back Monday so have to go for our first scan on the Tuesday. Weird to think I'll be having a scan, still not sure I'll get there but trying to he positive!

Indie I reckon you're onto something with your theory - it would make sense! X

Indiedog · 30/05/2015 21:44

Haha, Kazz, use a bigger pot!!!! WinkWink I used my measuring jug once!! Safe to say I didn't use the jug for cooking again!

Indiedog · 30/05/2015 21:43

Random thought......

Not sure what you all know about the injections, but I'm sure one side effect is raising your white blood cells, the ones that fight bugs! That's why they do booking bloods, so it doesn't unblind you.

So if I was on the drug, I would have high white cells.
I've been off the injections for nearly one week, and I feel like I'm coming down with a stinking cold! Runny nose, eyes and haven't stopped sneezing!
Just said to hubby, that maybe I was on the drug, and now I'm not, maybe my WBCs are going back to normal and I'm more susceptible to a cold now!!

Hmmm, interesting! Might email the trial team with my little hypothesis.

Kazz2112 · 30/05/2015 21:43

Lol. I usually use a little pot too but still seem to mess up! Lol!

I can't even contemplate the prospect of scans atm. The idea of going for a scan once we've got a bfp fills me with terror. I've never had a scan that had a positive outcome so psychologically it's going to be really really tought

Indiedog · 30/05/2015 21:31

Glad your on the mend girlie xx

Kazz, I never peed on the sticks, always in the little pot they gave me. That way you can push it up against you (tmi) and catch the wee!!

Phillippa, six weeks, that's great. When's you scan?
We are going to book a private scan for just after 16weeks, as husband asked today, when can we find out what sex it is, and I still need the reassurance!! That's the actual first bit of acceptance hubby has shown. He's been trying to keep his cool for my benefit, bless him, he actually mentioned all the clothes we have from DD too!
By scan I am 13wks 3, but trial I will be 13 on Monday.

Hope everyone else is ok xx

Kazz2112 · 30/05/2015 21:03

I will make sure I provide daily updates each morning. Assuming I manage a successful test! Why is it the second you have a stick in your hand its impossible to pee in a straight line! Oh the joys!

philippa88 · 30/05/2015 20:51

Good luck kaz! In the past I always got bfp's around 12/13 dpo..This time I got it 11 days after the smiley, so reckon about 9/10dpo.
I'm officially 6 weeks today, I feel like it's a milestone!

Those who are pregnant - how far are you all now?

And those waiting for bfp's, my fingers are crossed! Xx

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Marchgirl · 30/05/2015 20:05

Ouch!

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girliesaints · 30/05/2015 19:35

Claire, meant to say have my Pom
Poms at the ready!

girliesaints · 30/05/2015 19:34

It is March. I bruise easily so not a surprise and had the same last time.