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TTC after miscarriage - January 2020

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MilsCookie · 26/12/2019 16:52

Hello all (and late Merry Christmas!)

Looking for TTC buddies in a similar situation! 👋

In September I accidentally became pregnant. We had planned to begin TTC in Jan 2020 anyway, so we were really excited. Sadly, at my 12 week scan on 25th Nov, I found out I had had a missed miscarriage and the baby had stopped growing at about 9 weeks. The week that followed was one of the most traumatic in my life, having failed medical management and then an ERPC. All this happened whilst I was in another country.

Since then my recovery has been okay but all I can think about is wanting to be pregnant again and have been hoping and praying that my period returns soon so that we can officially start trying.

This morning I have had brown discharge and cramping, so it does feel like AF is on the way. So I guess I am going to count today as CD1 of my first official TTC cycle?

I wondered if anyone had been through anything similar and if so I am so sorry for your loss and what you had to go through. It really is a horrendous time. 💐

Anyone want to join me? 💕

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mlax · 09/01/2020 20:52

@AlviesMam do you think yours are ovulating pains? According to my FLO app I'm not! I'm due on my AF in 7 days so I'm 3DPO but they were low chances of getting of getting pregnant. My highest date according to that was the 1st January! So frustrating!!!

I hope some of us do! Fingers crossed 🤞

You're absolutely correct, it does make us stronger! I feel it since being involved on this post! So thank you everyone!

AlviesMam · 09/01/2020 20:48

@mlax I'm the same! I hate how similar all these symptoms are. Now I'm aware I'm ovulating (or at least I think I am!) I'm all of a sudden getting symptoms like feeling sick and low stomach pain and back pain which I would have never have noticed before TTC!
I hate that I obsess over every little symptom now and I feel your pain as it does bring you back to pregnancy symptoms 😔😔

I currently have pain in my left ovary and lower back pain. FLO predicted my ovulation for yesterday.

Hope a few of us get our BFP this month?! 🙏🏼

So happy I have this thread to vent to and to post my silly and TMI questions 🤣 makes me giggle and gives me comfort I'm not alone!

Sending love to the recent posters regarding your MC ❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

I would have been 32 weeks and breaking up from work tomorrow, but instead I'm waving goodbye to my two colleagues who are breaking up for maternity instead. Hard times but it only makes me stronger 🤞🏼

mlax · 09/01/2020 20:20

@Bath2020 so sorry for your loss.

Has anyone ever experienced pains in the lower abdomen?? These started this morning and I've felt quite (sorry for TMI 🥴) constipated the last 2 days! Feel like every symptom I'm having brings me back to pregnancy related symptoms and it's driving me insane.. overanalysing far too much!

StephyRose · 09/01/2020 20:10

@Bath2020 I'm so sorry to hear your experience and that it is dragging on. Did they not give you options?

The body is miraculous and when it is all out finally your body will heal quickly. I had medical management on the 21st of November and had my first period on the 20th December ... it felt like an age but it wasnt really in the grand scheme of things.

Sending you love ❤❤

StephyRose · 09/01/2020 20:05

@Michette you are so right. I know I cant put my life on hold until we fall pregnant again and I should just relax until it happens, because it will happen at the tight time.💗

The timing of your MC was awful and I can understand why it would make you think that. But you will be a Mum. ❤💗 We need to trust our bodies.

Bath2020 · 09/01/2020 20:05

Thanks so much @Mammacooks you’re so nice. Have a lovely evening xx

AlviesMam · 09/01/2020 20:05

Thanks guys!
I'm so glad some of you spoon too 😂🙈
It's just easier when doing it regularly but wanted to make sure it's still a successful position 😂

Anny27 · 09/01/2020 19:39

Whoops forgot to attach photo @MilsCookie

TTC after miscarriage - January 2020
Anny27 · 09/01/2020 19:39

@cruiser1 ahh perhaps just a confusing cycle after miscarriage then - yep get DTD!

@MilsCookie yep they looked like they were gearing up to be positive and then went back down. I have got this one tonight which looks like I could potentially be ovulating soon? I dont know haha. Not sure hubby can be convinced to DTD tonight, we both had a huge meal and are feeling sluggish 🙈 maybe I can compromise for a morning DTD tomorrow

@AlviesMam we usually spoon and avoid any girl on top positions🙈

Cruiser1 · 09/01/2020 18:59

@Anny27 my temp was 36.3 today 🤷‍♀️ I’m so confused
Also.... I got a very strong positive OPK today so I guess I didn’t ovulate last week and must be ovulating now 🤔

So we are back to the sexing again 😦🥵😂

Mammacooks · 09/01/2020 18:09

@Bath2020 so sorry to hear you’re going through this.
So I had a missed miscarriage and my doctor gave me the option of if I wanted medical, surgical or natural management. Perhaps book an appointment as soon as poss to discuss your options. Hopefully as you’ve already been scanned you won’t have to wait too long either. They are usually pretty quick I believe. All the very best x

Bath2020 · 09/01/2020 17:26

Hi guys

I just had a second scan and the sac is still there (nothing inside) but it’s 11 days since I started bleeding.

I had semi heavy bleeding for 7 days with a few clots but nothing scary size but the bleeding is light and brown for last 3 days.

Has any one experienced this? I was not under the care of an obgyn as this happened naturally/started bleeding end of December at a weekend and I have just seen a GP and got my scans as a “favour” as it was the weekend when I started miscarrying and I wanted confirmation that it was or wasn’t a miscarriage at the time.

I’m wondering if anyone let it happen naturally and the sac just remained inside and when will they give me the option of pills to just get this over with. It’s depressing me the way it is dragging on...

Zoey36 · 09/01/2020 16:35

Hi all.
I had a mmc in October. 10 weeks but pregnancy stopped developing at 6+4. Started trying straight away again and have had consecutive chemical pregnancies. I'm certain that I need to have a break from trying but at the same time I don't want to waste any more time! So this will probably be our last try for a while so hoping lots!

Michette · 09/01/2020 16:03

@AlviesMam we just cover all of them around ovulation. But avoiding me on top as gravity is against us. But we also did it the month i got pregnant so not sure it makes a difference.
I just make sure i lay down after...

But agreed doggy allow to go deeper....

@stephyRose sorry to hear you are feeling that way. It’s a tough process and we really need to be patient and try to live our lives normally but i totally understand your feeling. Sometimes i also think life is basically telling me “nope not you sorry” and i get worried I’ll never have a kid.
I had a termination when i was 17 at 7 weeks and last month i MC at 7 weeks so sometimes i think it payback... i know it doesn’t work like this but cant hell get these thoughts and feel guilty Sad

StephyRose · 09/01/2020 15:37

@AlviesMam The time I conceived before, he was behind. And we usually end up that way! Soz for the TMI 🤣🙈🙈 xx

MilsCookie · 09/01/2020 15:36

@AlviesMam love it! I think spooning is fine... the time we conceived we had done doggy 🙈 Sorry if the next bit is TMI... (we’re all friends here aren’t we?!) but when he came it felt like he was really deep and I literally remember his sperm shot out so fast cos I felt it 🙈

I have no idea if that is why I became pregnant but we’re gonna do it like that again this month around ovulation day!! 🙊

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StephyRose · 09/01/2020 15:35

@Michette

I am extremely tired but I'm not sure if this is just my hormones/being back at work/the January blues but I dont remember being this tired early on last time as my BFP came as a surprise.

I've also had tingly nipples and only ever had them in the TWW last time but then I did have them after my MC so I feel like again just hormones?

This TWW is making me miserable as I'm sorry to say ladies, I just feel hopeless. I'm not sure I can do this every month until BFP.

I just want to be pregnant again. I feel like someone is saying to me 'You dont deserve to be a Mum.' 😥

AlviesMam · 09/01/2020 15:22

Hey ladies can't keep up with this thread its booming!
I'm wanting to ask a TMI question lol!!
Obviously it's been ovulation week... do you ladies have a certain position when trying? I've been spooning quite a lot and I know it sounds crazy but this process makes you crazy!! But I panic incase the sperm doesn't reach the egg if I don't do it missionary...but we prefer to spoon as it's quicker.
I know it sounds so stupid but I'm willing to try anything to make it happen! I've ordered some wheatgrass to drink apparently this is amazing for fertility and egg quality xxx

MilsCookie · 09/01/2020 15:18

@Anny27 hmmm that's interesting as the ones you showed us on here looked quite dark so almost about to ovulate? Is that what you thought? I have never done them before so tbf I have no idea what I'm talking about! Confused how long is your cycle usually?

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MilsCookie · 09/01/2020 15:13

@ChampooPapi sorry I have just read back further (I get so lost in this thread!) and saw your message. Yes you can be my spirit animal haha - can I be yours?! I love your messages on here - you make me laugh! This week really is going soooo slowly. I just want to ovulate already! Only on CD15 but it must be approaching! Just haven't had any EWCM yet... oh the joys!!

Hey @Confused38, I'm so sorry to hear of your losses. It must be extra hard having been trying again for the last 10 months. Sending a big virtual hug your way! hug I know what you mean and to make sure you're properly recovered... I have had one period since my surgery and mentally and physically I do feel ready to try again. Being pregnant is literally all I can think about at the moment! But as I'm just back from travelling DP and I are in the position of looking for new jobs and moving house so we've got a lot to occupy our minds which is a good thing! Really hope you're okay lovely. Feel free to vent on here! xx

I am literally so excited for the first BFP on this group... I am sending everyone ALL the baby dust I can muster and hoping it's just one BFP after the other this year! Roll on the January, then Februrary, March and so on BFPs! Star xxx

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TerribleImagination · 09/01/2020 15:12

@Confused38 I’m so sorry you find yourself here 😢 I miscarried at 5+3 a few weeks back and it’s just such an awful shock isn’t it.
Sending love ❤️

Mamaof05 · 09/01/2020 15:06

Afternoon All,

Truly Sorry To Hear All Your Stories Halo
I Miscarried My 5th Child On Boxing Day , I Was 11 Weeks And Its Been A Struggle. I Had To Have Surgical Management In Theatre Which I Was Expecting When I Was In The Ambulance To The Hospital As I Haemorrhage After All My Labours.

Any Ideas On When I'll Be Fertile Again Or How To Work Out When I'll Be Ovulating Again Before A First Period.

Good Luck To You All Smile

DisneyMummySince2010 · 09/01/2020 14:21

@Confused38 I’m so sorry to hear what you’re going through. If you’re still having symptoms this may just because your hormones are a little up and down and your body is processing your loss. It does sound like a chemical pregnancy from what you have said. Rest lots and take a bit of time for yourself xx

ChampooPapi · 09/01/2020 14:09

@toomanyleggings hello and welcome. Really wanted to send a wave and a virtual hug. Really sorry to read about your loss. This is a good place to help the healing, it's open season for all the grief and all the joys and everything in-between. As well as the ubiquitous cervical mucus discussions as well 🤔.

Its never to early for a cervical mucus joke surly?

God this week is just going so unbelievably slowly, I can finally start the dance of the baby tonight as the Mr returns. I'm obviously now freaking out he'll have some kind of accident which will render his penis useless in some way. My mind is cracked officially but I'll sex my way to positivity o we the next few days.

✨🌈👣 To every amazing one of you , just a week and we might get our first positive test on here!

Confused38 · 09/01/2020 13:55

@toomanyleggings
I see. Thank you

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