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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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MilsCookie · 08/01/2020 13:40

@ChampooPapi thank you so much lovely, same to you!! 💫 btw love those baby dust emojis! ✨👣🎇 🌈!

This is definitely tmi...but anyone else wonder if the speed of which the sperm shoots out has an effect?! If we haven’t dtd for a few days his sperm seems to shoot out at a greater speed 🙈😂 no joke I literally felt it hit my cervix the other night 🤣🤣🤣 I was like - do it EXACTLY like that again when I’m ovulating! 🙈 just felt like it sent it straight to the right place!! 😳🙈😂

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mlax · 08/01/2020 13:07

That's how it happened for me the first time 🙈 but I wasn't trying then and now we are 😕 @StephyRose fingers crossed x

BS9790 · 08/01/2020 13:07

@MilsCookie yes, want to start trying again this cycle. Just if I should of counted from first bleed on 20th, then this month would certainly be a no go!
I guess only time and patience will tell. :)

StephyRose · 08/01/2020 12:58

@mlax dont be disheartened as I conceived last time by DTD once that cycle, the day before ovulation! So there is definitely a possibility!!

@MilsCookie ❤❤

ChampooPapi · 08/01/2020 12:41

Hey @MilsCookie, sending all the love and baby dust your way I can muster too ✨👣🎇🌈

ChampooPapi · 08/01/2020 12:38

@Anny27 @AlviesMam one of us better get a bfp or I think I'm going to have some sort of burning type ceremony! Not sure which type! But mark my words I will find some things to burn and possible chant in a Rachael, Phoebe & Monica style (Valentine's ex boyfriend bin burn). Surly one of you two are going to catch this month 🤞

CD 13 today for me but partner not back until tomorrow so one more sleep and we can start the continuous sex again 😆

Not much else to add other then January is crap, down with January! Going to get out for a long walk this afternoon (so many long walks these past months) and tire myself out , the whirring brain needs it !

mlax · 08/01/2020 12:31

Thank you @Cruiser1 me too. I'll keep you all informed anyway as I read this thread regularly although I can't keep up!

MilsCookie · 08/01/2020 12:31

Hello all! Hope you're all doing well. Welcome to any newbies! :-)

@Anny27 no ovulation signs yet but it's still quite early for me (on CD14) and I ovulate around CD18. Hoping my cycle isn't too messed up after the mc! I'm supposedly in my fertile week according to my Flo app, so we are just dtd every day at the moment as don't want to miss it!

@BS9790 I also wasn't sure about when to count CD1 from for my first cycle post mmc. I started with light pink dc about a week before the proper bleeding started but even then it wasn't much and I ended up having to have medical and then surgical management. I counted CD1 from the first day of 'proper' bleeding and then my period came back on CD31 (but 26 days after I had the surgery). Are you going to ttc straight away this month before you have a period? If so good luck!! xx

@MrsB16 hope you're doing ok today lovely. It's funny the things that set us off isn't it. I was watching Peaky Blinders the other day and it was an episode where Ada was going to the hospital to have a scan and I just burst into tears!! We have to remember that these feelings are completely normal and it will probably be a long time before we feel ok. I'm not sure it's something we'll ever get over though. I'm sorry your period hasn't come back yet... you might want to try taking vitamin B6 supplement as it's supposed to regulate your hormones. I started taking that and then 3 days later AF showed up. Could have been a coincidence but might be worth a try. Fingers crossed she comes soon for you!

Thanks @StephyRose! We are doing plenty of dtd haha - my DP is loving it! Good luck to you and any other ladies at the moment in the TWW. I'm super excited for you all and really looking forward to seeing some BFPs on here soon! Keep us updated with your symptom spotting! xxx

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Cruiser1 · 08/01/2020 12:25

Awww @mlax those symptoms sound really promising! Il keep the fingers crossed it’s a BFP very soon for you ❤️

mlax · 08/01/2020 11:46

Yes same! @StephyRose I'm constantly on google at any new symptoms and come to think of it, I'm just not fancying any food recently!! I never know what I want to eat but is that just me being fussy?! I need to stop reading into it!

Not going to lie though, think I'll be disheartened if I'm not but I guess I only DTD once pre ovulation and that was the day before so I guess I can't expect much.

Not usually one for wishing time away, but that's all I want!!

X

StephyRose · 08/01/2020 11:28

Forgot to say I've had weird sticky, slimy CM AFTER ovulation as well. Which is odd. I don't think I was still ovulating as I had negative tests after the 4th.

Eugh, this is a bloody mental minefield.

itssquidstella · 08/01/2020 11:25

Hi @MilsCookie, I'm joining in late if that's okay. Had an early mc on Monday (still ongoing I suppose). First pregnancy and we'd only been ttc for a couple of months so could be worse; I'm hoping I'm able to get pregnant (and stay pregnant!) again in the next month or two.

StephyRose · 08/01/2020 11:22

Its crazy @mlax and @DisneyMummySince2010 as the symptom spotting is driving me crazy.

I last DTD on 04/01 as it was either day of ovulation or the day before (Clearblue ovulation test had a smiley face and this was second day of smiley face). I haven't DTD since as we found a programme very .... rigorous 🤣

But as I say I am driving myself crazy. Last time at 4DPO I had a tingly nipple, which I have had the last few days but not as severe, so could just be hormones?

I have fallen asleep on the sofa in front of the TV before 8PM twice this week already which is unusual for me but maybe it's just because I'm back to work?

I keep feeling like something is in my uterus but is it just because I am used to feeling pregnant and clutching at straws?

Gah, I hate it. Cant wait to know either way.

mlax · 08/01/2020 09:50

@DisneyMummySince2010 didn't realise there was such thing as implantation symptoms! I've just googled and the symptoms I'm experiencing are fatigue, urinating more frequently, back ache (which pre MC I always got on the day I'd start my AF but not due on until the 16th!) and then this dizziness/lightheaded. I don't want to get my hopes up though 😔

I will DTD tonight though! Thank you x

DisneyMummySince2010 · 08/01/2020 09:34

Could be implantation @mlax 🤞 I would wait until the weekend and maybe do a hpt! If you’re feeling up to it maybe DTD as well today just in case it is a late ovulation too! At least you’re covered either way then 😉

mlax · 08/01/2020 08:50

Hey @StephyRose I'm due my AF on the 16th and last DTD 31/12 - day before I was ovulating. Last night I had like clear jelly when wiping (sorry for TMI) would this be me ovulating again? I've ran out of sticks and would be my 2nd AF since my MC.

Not sure whether my body is playing tricks either... I'm feeling tired, back ache, lightheaded/dizzy and frequently urinating but drinking more which is unusual for me. I can't imagine I'd feel like this if it is only 8 days after conception. Anyone got any thoughts?? X

TerribleImagination · 08/01/2020 08:32

@Anny27 Haha I know I thought the same about UTI’s, but so far so good on that front 🤞🏻🤣

StephyRose · 08/01/2020 08:13

Hi ladies, welcome to newbies!

@MrsB61 not silly at all that you got upset about the pram. You are allowed your moments as you have a lot planned out for the little person and your family. ❤ I was so excited to finally tell people ... but I never got to do it.

To everyone in their fertile time, go BD crazy! @Anny27 @MilsCookie and anyone else I may have missed... partner and I only managed to do it every other day leading up to and on OV and no times after... 😑 we found the regime a bit exhausting and tbh out of the ordinary 🤣 hope it is enough 🤞

I am 4DPO and will be due AF around the 18th. I have lots of tests ready but not sure if it is a good idea to test as I know I will find BFNs majorly disappointing - as I know will all would. But it might be more gentle for me just to wait for AF if it is coming.

Good luck to all Baby Dancers and Two Week Waiters 💗🎉👶🏼🍀🌈

SweetpeaOrMarigold · 08/01/2020 08:05

Though MC was almost done but then more heavy bleeding and big clots again yesterday. I was only 5 weeks, how much can there be?!

Cruiser1 · 08/01/2020 07:24

Ah yay @AlviesMam good Luck!

@Michette I’m lactose intolerant so bloating from the bowel is normal for me but this is a bit more than normal .... I could be just hyper aware of every twinge atm but I do remember it happening after the first MC too

My BBT was 37.5 yesterday and 36.0 today 😦😥 I’m officially baffled
My hormones must be just all over the place

Have a good day ladies..... if anything happens today feel free to vent here.... we all know how you feel 💔😘

Michette · 07/01/2020 23:01

@AlviesMam Xmas Wink awesome!! Have fun if you are planning on DTD

AlviesMam · 07/01/2020 22:58

Ovulation day today according to FLO!
Hoping this is the month.
Feeling twinges in left side which I always get when ovulating so hopefully I have!
🙏🏼

Michette · 07/01/2020 22:52

@Cruiser1 didn’t bloat but putting on weight for no reason. Not sure what’s happening.
Or maybe it’s just xmas/comfort eating effect.

Have you tried IBS tablets or peppermint tea??

Michette · 07/01/2020 22:50

@Anny27 this morning i was saying i an super relaxed about this unlike last time and then evening comes and i am starting to get agitated because i just want to know if it worked or not!
The tww is a torture- especially to the impatient women like me Blush

My opk went from nothing to almost positive overnight so hopefully you ll get yours too. Are you sure about your dates ? Did you count from first day of AF?

Anny27 · 07/01/2020 21:43

@MilsCookie just saw your last message sorry I missed it! Awh sorry to hear you got upset at the doctors:( I know what you mean I think I am fine untill someone says "that's really sad" or"i am so sorry that happened to you" and then its just a lump in my throat!!

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