BBT still above coverline after bleed. Help?

@AnxiousAnnie86 I’m guessing the tests are still positive? Are you feeling a little better about things?

I’ve had a bit of a down day. Done my first injection today and it’s bruised to particularly black! With red spots which is concerning. Just wish things could be a little smoother :( xx

@AnxiousAnnie86 how are things going today? Are you feeling any better? Xx

@AnxiousAnnie86 well that’s certainly looking more positive!! Keeping everything crossed for you! Stay rested!

I would love a girl first. Although I have 2 nieces so everyone else wants a boy haha xx

@AnxiousAnnie86 I can imagine it’s hard not to compare with the things you felt when you had the miscarriage :( have you done anymore tests today?

Ouch really? Mine has stopped now! I’m hardly feeling anything at the moment and it’s worrying me.

Yeah we are definitely finding out the sex, we are too impatient! Haha xx

@AnxiousAnnie86 I completely understand your reservations hun, just take it easy and hopefully baby will push through this hard bit. Please do try and speak with your doctor if you can, they may be able to do something to help.

It’s crazy how it happens when you least expect it or make other plans. But it’ll be nice to have the little puppy addition to your family! Exciting!

No I haven’t had any physical sickness. Just felt a bit off at times but definitely nothing extreme! The only things I really felt around 6 weeks was sore nipples, firm boobs and constipation. But I don’t feel any of it now really, my boobs feel normal! Xx

@AnxiousAnnie86 oh my goodness here’s me banging on when you’re keeping that news!!! This is amazing; I am so excited for you and hope it’s a sticky bean ❤️

Try not to stress too much about the line progression (easier said than done I know!). Mine definitely weren’t this dark at 4 weeks and they weren’t consistent in colours either. How many dpo are you?

As for the cramping, I am not sure as I didn’t really feel anything for a little while and I haven’t really had cramping. Just constipation and bloating (sorry tmi). If you are concerned, would your doctors do any hcg tests to make sure it’s going up? Especially as you’ve experienced a miscarriage before. I really hope it’s just baby embedding in that’s causing some discomfort for you.

Yeah the heartache doesn’t really stop when you get the positive test does it, I worry about every little twinge or change because of all the stories I have heard and read throughout the ttc journey. My mind certainly isn’t at ease yet, feel like there are still a lot of hurdles to go but trying to enjoy it when I can.

We didn’t get the hear the heartbeat but we could see it flickering away nicely. Hopefully the nhs scan will allow us to hear it as I can imagine that’s an amazing feeling. A part of me is just terrified something has happened and they will give me bad news. My symptoms have really died down now but the midwife says that can be normal.

As for the spotting, no explanation. The midwife said she would only be concerned if it didn’t stop within 24 hours and it did. And they say brown blood generally seems to be ok and normal. But who knows :( you can read good and bad of every little thing which makes it a nightmare to find comfort! Xx

@AnxiousAnnie86 Hey you!! It’s so lovely to hear from you! How are you?!

I am ok thank you. Had a bit of a rough week last week but hopefully all is ok.

I had a private scan on 18th October which put baby at 8 weeks, 3 days (10 days behind where we had thought). We saw a little heartbeat ❤️ I’ll attach a piccy :)

The scan also found a 6cm cyst on my right ovary which is over the normal size limit so this needs to be looked over again at my next scan (4th Nov!). The private scan unit told me to refer immediately to my dr but my dr was so blasé about it and told me that they weren’t bothered about it and wouldn’t look at it until baby was born, even though it’s at risk of popping due to the size. My midwife said we will look at it at the scan though.

I’m not sure if I mentioned that, just before I found out I was pregnant, I had been tested for lupus and the tests showed positive anticoagulants. I asked my dr if this was a problem when I found out I was pregnant but she said ‘nah’. I mentioned it to the midwife at my first appointment anyway to be sure and she immediately referred me to a consultant who has put me on baby aspirin daily as well as heparin injections daily (which I have to self inject). They said I should have been doing this since I became pregnant. Thanks again dr! This was quite upsetting to hear I have to do all this but the consultant says it’s all safe for baby etc.

The same day I found all this out (last Thursday) my body decided it would be fun to give me some brown blood/spotting. I thought that was it. I was distraught. It only lasted around 12 hours though and there was no red. All my symptoms eased massively the same week, just to panic me further. So now we are just waiting for the next scan to make sure baby is ok.

I am not sure if the spotting was caused by the fact that I had an internal scan. Just took 5 days to react?! I’m not sure.

So that was all a bit scary and I’m in a bit of limbo. But hopeful all is ok if no cramping or no further bleeding/spotting.

Sorry for the essay!!

How are things going for you hun? Xx

@Mich2020 my periods were like that every month! Good luck with this cycle. Thank you :) xx

@Mich2020 oh I am so sorry to hear that. At least you’re past that horrible unknown stage and onto the next cycle. Keeping everything crossed for you.

All good here thank you. Still very surreal! Just hope baby is settling in nicely to stay! Xx

@Mich2020 how are you doing? Did you manage to speak with the drs? Xx

@AnxiousAnnie86 I spoke too soon about symptoms, I’ve been exhausted today (even had an afternoon nap!) and feeling icky with a horrible taste in my mouth. I’ll definitely keep it from date of period as that puts me about 5 weeks! It’ll be 6 weeks on Monday. The dr said not to get in touch again until 8 weeks :( I did mention to my hubby yday that I could be tempted to pay for one as there is a little place just down the road from us that does various scans. My hubby is so on edge, he is more obsessed with the test lines than I am. I feel surprisingly relaxed (or maybe still not sure I believe it?). Haven’t told anyone yet but we are seeing both sets of parents this weekend so may spill the beans then! I can’t decide when to tell friends as they know we are struggling trying and check up on me weekly to see how we’re getting on xx

@AnxiousAnnie86 fingers crossed it helps! It’s hard to pin point what did it for us but this is the only thing that was different. My blood tests had just come back abnormal with regard to blood clots/lupus too so I’m nervous of what that could mean.

Im not sure on the exact cycle but I came off the pill in January 19 and my periods returned June time last year. It’s felt like a very long journey. The line is darker again today; I just want to see it really bright and solid. I also don’t have any symptoms which is worrying me haha.

I can’t work out how far I would be. They say base it on your last period start date which was 10 August so would make me 5wks but I only ovulated Around 1st September.

I’m sorry to hear you weren’t well. I hope you’re feeling much better now? Was it just a nasty bug? xx