Short Luteal Phase Gang!

@Pinklilly this morning my boobs feel less sore today, did this happen to you? I’m really panicking … x

Thanks @GlassLily. That seems like a good idea, just to check things are ticking along.

I’ve been getting a bit more crampy since yesterday bank and front, hope that’s not bad sign. Even mild twinges makes me nervous. I’ll probably do the same as you test 18/19 dpo and then leave it until scan.

When is your scan?

@Slk3558 absolutely! It's looking great. Beautiful progression 😍 I did FRER every day from 10-15 dpo and they were just like yours. I then did another at 18DPO (diff brand) and got a dye stealer. Then had to do a CB Digi after the 5 week mark just to see, and got a 3+ at 22 DPO. I've actually stopped feeling the urge to test now! I'm saving my last test for the days just before my scan so I at least have some warning if things are looking bad.... Don't know if this is a good idea or not, I may not do it if I'm too scared!

@GlassLily latest frer bottom one so it’s 9,10,12,14. Do you think that progression looks ok? I’m still terrified

🤣🤣 I remember being like that last time , googling baby at 5 weeks 2 days lol.

I’m thinking of doing a FRER today I’m 14 DPO, I don’t know why I’m so nervous this time and need some reassurance??

@Slk3558 I've read about leg cramps which I think is something to do with calcium... I've had some weird pains in my legs too but a bit more random than yours, I think. There are all sorts of weird little symptoms aren't there!

Can't wait to get to 6 weeks 🤞🏻 I need an app that has daily pics of the baby's development, I can't wait a whole week to get a new picture 😂

@GlassLily Yeah 25 dpo you doing good nearly 6 weeks! I’ve been having aches pain on and off in the inside of my thighs. Any idea what this could be?

@Slk3558 yes I keep telling myself there is no reason to think this will go wrong. I am 25 DPO, it all seems to go so slowly, doesn't it? But I think the last few days have gone quicker.

I can’t believe am only 13 dpo today. That’s the downside of getting a BFP on 8DPO!

@GlassLily Don’t worry you’ve done the best you can with progesterone and asprin, as I keep telling myself there’s nothing we can do to change the outcome except hope for the best and remember that we have a good chance of success. Also I’ve heard symptoms are not reliable.. Symptom spotting is the worst. I’m always prodding my boobs to check if they’re any sorer and make sure they’re not going hollow!! I feel like I’ve had less cramping and bloating this time compared to the last two and that makes me nervous.

@Slk3558 it's so hard, isn't it. I have had terrible bloating, sore and dark nipples and tender boobs.... But my sore dark nipples went away yesterday and they look a bit normal, so I'm panicking. I don't really feel pregnant anymore. Hoping for some morning sickness to reassure me...

@GlassLily thanks so much for the reassurance. I’m going to try and resist the urge to test over the next few days and just try and take each day as it comes. I’m still so nervous. Do you have any symptoms yet? I’ve have sore boobs and feel sick when I brush my teeth that’s it lol xx

@Slk3558 Yes I thought the same, but the progesterone doesn't even stop my period from coming (just delays it for 2 days) so I think surely it won't do any more than delay miscarrying bleeding by a couple of days.

I definitely think yours are progressing, I've attached my 10-11-12-13 for reference!

I’ve not had any spotting at all but I was worried that the progesterone might mask a failing pregnancy by preventing bleeding ? I wish I didn’t have to be so negative but I just can’t help expecting the worst..know what I mean?

Yeah . I’m exactly the same. It takes 20 mins to absorb so I’ve heard. I’ve just attached another pic That’s after an hour or so 10 and 12 dpo , do you think it’s progressing? I was expected it to be as dark as the control line because my 10 dpo was so dark x

The most annoying thing with the pessaries for me is that I worry I need to lie down for ages after inserting it, so I do one at night which is pretty easy, but then one in the morning where I set my alarm early just to get up, pee, put the pessary in... and then I go back to bed and lie awake for 30min-1 hour to make sure it's all absorbed!

I take 100mg every evening for the aspirin, and the pessaries just make me spotty and bloated! But since I've been pregnant the spots have calmed down.

@Slk3558 it definitely looks like it's progressing!! Don't panic! My 12 and 13 looked very similar, I had a moment too. It will look even less different if one is wet and the other is dry from yesterday. AND even if there was no progression (which there absolutely is) you are only meant to compare the line 2 days apart and they are soooo much darker! Seriously your lines look perfect and are just like mine too.

@GlassLily I know I shouldn’t have but I tested today 12DPO. And I’m panicking now I don’t see much line progression from 10DPO.

This pic is 8,9,10,12 dpo.

I really wish I hadn’t have tested now I feel like it’s not progressing.☹️

Thanks @GlassLily, I’m so grateful to have fallen so soon after my last mc in March i know some women are trying for months and years without luck .

I know what you mean about knicker watch, it’s awful isn’t it. Im constantly checking, especially as my last mc started as a spontaneous bleed without any sort of warning. How do you find the pessaries ? I’ve found I’ve had less cramping/ niggles since being on the progesterone. Hope that’s a good sign ? That’s great you got your 3+ and things are progressing well, I think I will be most on edge around the 5 -6 weeks mark. If I can get to heart beat that would be a milestone.

How do you take the low dose asprin? I’m taking 2 x 75 mg one in the morning and one in the night . Do you think be better taking both doses at night ? Xx

@slk3558 Amazing! Congratulations 🎉 haha we are so in sync! I know exactly how you feel, I have been on constant knicker watch since BFP. Am now 23DPO and had 3+ weeks on a CB Digi, and feeling a little bit more relaxed! I'm on progesterone and aspirin too, and still taking b complex. We can do this.... Come on sticky beans! I had some cramps about 13/14 DPO but they stopped after 2 days.

So so happy for you!!

I’m in shock still and haven’t even downloaded any pregnancy apps as I’m just taking it one day at a time !! How are things with you ?

Hi @GlassLily I got my BFP on Thursday at 8DPO! I’ve just been on pins since then because I was terrified of chemical pregnancy and was spotting a little on Friday so I called the EPU and explained everything to a senior doctor who agree to trial progesterone. I’ve been taking the pessaries for 3 days now and the spotting seems to have stopped and FRER lines are getting stronger. But I’m still more terrified than I’ve ever been! I’m also taking low dose asprin everyday as I’ve heard good success stories.

How's it going @Slk3558 any sign of AF?

@Slk3558 thank you! Oh that's great that the progesterone cream is working 🎉 keeping my fingers crossed for you, we both had a CP in December so maybe you're in for a BFP this month too! 🤞🏻