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Catching up - ttc after miscarriage part 3

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Annny27 · 17/05/2020 22:55

Setting up this new thread for all the lovely ladies who have been on the ttc after miscarriage journey. And also all the ladies who have had their bfps but still want to stay in touch:)

Will post this in the existing chat :D

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scrumdiddly123 · 19/05/2020 22:02

@Ljm0101 what CD are you? I’m having the same issue with opks! Just want to see a positive! CD 24 now 😣

scrumdiddly123 · 19/05/2020 22:01

Great news on the positive opk @Ejb86! How strange it’s been so late. My opks haven’t got any darker since this morning (2 days in a row they’ve been high in the morning but then got lighter as the days gone on)! So annoying!
Sorry AF has got you @GlitterFairy1412 😒
And I really hope yours stays away @Annny27! Is this how your spotting normally starts? Could always be implantation so don’t lose hope yet!

TerribleImagination · 19/05/2020 21:55

Aww @Annny27 I’m sorry about AF making an appearance. It’s just rubbish 😢

What thread was that on?? Hilarious that everyone shot her down! 🤣

GlitterFairy1412 · 19/05/2020 21:40

@Annny27 it's definitely AF so I'm out for this month too Sad Next month is our original due date as well so we're both gutted. Technically I could get a BFP next month before the due date passes but at this point I don't think we're lucky enough.

Fingers crossed it's not AF for you but if it is I'm sorry, it's awful when you're hopeful and it arrives Sad

Ejb86 · 19/05/2020 21:39

I have a positive OPK! Whoop whoop! Ovulation on cycle day 24 when average cycle length is 25 days is not ideal!

Annny27 · 19/05/2020 21:14

So think I have some very pale brown mixed in with my cm so that's my spotting starting I think :( I know its not over till AF arrives but just feel like meh! Told DH that my periods probably on the way and he looked so upset as well it breaks my heart :( before miscarriage I think he didn't mind either way but now I know he wants this just as much as me.

Sorry for the wallowing ladies 😪😪

@GlitterFairy1412 when would you test?

@ELM7 yeah! I think its more weird when people post a question and then never follow it up with what the outcome was haha.

Yeah the post was yesterday I think and basically everyone commented saying she was being ridiculous so that made me happy haha @MilsCookie @TerribleImagination @SunnySideUp2020 @Ejb86

@Ejb86 ooh thats Deffo looking positive!!

@semele5069 good luck for your first proper cycle after miscarriage!

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Ljm0101 · 19/05/2020 20:14

Sorry @GlitterFairy1412 I missed your post, fingers crossed it's implantation bleeding. The TWW is the worst though !! Xx

Ljm0101 · 19/05/2020 20:13

Hey @Ejb86 that's looking like a really strong line 😁😁.
@SunnySideUp2020 sounds like you had a really positive appointment and fingers crossed that the infection gets sorted ASAP so you can carry on your journey to a bfp.

I'm really intrigued by this post, some people just love to moan I think!! 🤦🏼‍♀️

Another high OPK from Me this morning followed by a low this afternoon same for about 5 days now 🤷🏼‍♀️ no spotting today though. Xx

GlitterFairy1412 · 19/05/2020 18:35

Guys I'm driving myself nuts here. I thought I had AF because the pink seemed to get heavier but now it's orange and still only spotting. No cramps, no PMS symptoms, 4 days early and of course an FRER would be a BFN because if it is implantation I've only just implanted. I hate the TWW so much 😅

TerribleImagination · 19/05/2020 18:32

Me too RE this thread! Which one was it? What a knob saying that! She sounds like a right fun sponge 😂

Ejb86 · 19/05/2020 18:09

Me too! Still chat daily with my friends I met in a similar way when I was pregnant 3 years ago with my lb.

GlitterFairy1412 · 19/05/2020 17:52

Totally agree with the notion of regular support, ignore the moaning minnie's. I personally love having the same people's journeys to share. Makes the whole experience a million times easier, especially for women like us who've suffered a loss.

Ejb86 · 19/05/2020 17:48

@MilsCookie where is this thread? I'm intrigued!

Semele5069 · 19/05/2020 17:46

Hi everyone!

I went for my ultrasound this morning and the tech said all looked normal, so no fibroids or structural abnormalities.

Now that my first period after miscarriage is out of the way I feel much calmer and it feels easier to believe that 2 miscarriages in a row was just bad luck. I think it must have been the hormones going crazy but I felt such a physical need to be pregnant again I was dreading AF arriving!

MilsCookie · 19/05/2020 17:37

@Annny27 @SunnySideUp2020 oh my goodness I just read that post and I am now RAAAAAAAAGING!!!!!! I really want to reply but don't want to lower myself!! How DARE she?!!?! She clearly has no idea what it's like to go through what we've been through and how much support we've all got from each other. If she so wants the same then she can just start her own thread, surely?! I wonder if @ChampooPapi saw it haha! Grin

Ejb86 · 19/05/2020 17:37

Ladies! We're getting there!

Anyone know how long before AF arrives does our body decide AF is coming? Could be due AF anytime from Thursday based on recent cycles. Hmm

Catching up - ttc after miscarriage part 3
ELM7 · 19/05/2020 17:10

Hey ladies

@SunnySideUp2020 sounds like you had a good appointment. Glad they are checking everything out for both you and DP

@GlitterFairy1412 sorry it sounds like AF is making an appearance.

@Annny27 I saw that post too and wondered what on earth their problem was. Like you say having a group of ladies who you have a history with on this TTC journey has really helped.

Good to see some strong lines on the OPKs let’s hope they turn in to strong BFP for us all!

SunnySideUp2020 · 19/05/2020 16:56

@annny i usually never comment on this aggressive moany posts but i couldnt help myself lol i just replied this 🤦🏻‍♀️

Well they arent sure if it's causing dp issue but hopefully it will help a little in addition to many supplements specific to sperm he has been prescribed.

Lots of cm was one of my pregnancy symptoms 🤞 for you

Annny27 · 19/05/2020 16:43

Afternoon:D I have been having a lot of creamy cm today. This time last month I had started spotting for AF at 10dpo so I am pleased I haven't spotted today as means my progesterone is hopefully okay! Last month I was worried about a luteal phase defect with me spotting early (always something to worry about - am I right fellow worrier @fizzl) haha!

@fizzl I know - even I am impressed with my patience to not test haha! My June due date is fast approaching and I am really hoping we are pregnant by then as well to soften the sadness! And with the current situation you can't 3ven go on an amazing holiday 😪😪

@sunnysideup2020 so the bacteria is causing the sperms issues? Well that's great that it can be fixed easily - great news! But still frustrating that its a few months away but it will be worth it in the end.

What country are you in again? I know you aren't in the UK. But seems like the health care is great!

@GlitterFairy1412 sorry it looks like it is AF :( I find opks really helpful - perhaps temping might be easier as that's just once a day instead of potentially several times a day with opks

@scrumdiddly123 opk is looking good!!!! Have you tested this afternoon?

@Minster2012 fingers crossed you ovulate soon! Nothing worse than waiting for the opks to turn positive

Also I saw this post yesterday saying that people shouldn't have multiple threads on here as it should just be quick questions to be answered. And I almost commented saying how ridiculous but couldn't be bothered. But honestly having the support of the same women every month is invaluable so thanks ladies 💗

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SunnySideUp2020 · 19/05/2020 16:20

@Fizzl have you got any spotting?

@Ejb86 the opk with fmu can give you higher results i find but not so reliable. But yours looks dark anyway!!

@scrumdiddly123 yours is kinda dark but might be a couple of days no?

@Annny27 i like that you have no tests!!! So good for no being too tempted. I hope your patience gets rewarded with a bfp!

Been to my appointment today and she didnt find a baby doing the scan (shocking 😒) lol

Joke aside all looks ok with me but i am having a hysterescopy on june 3rd as she suspects some scarring tissue might cause my pains.
Also having blood tests done as they found a small bacteria in DP s sperm so i am also being tested for it and we may have to put ttc on hold for june to treat it.
Otherwise from DP side he should be good with sperm in three months...

Basically probably not happening next month but hopefully in a couple of months!

GlitterFairy1412 · 19/05/2020 12:13

It seems like the spotting might be getting heavier so I think I'm out this month. Boo Sad

I don't do OPK's or anything because I know my personality would make me obsess over them Hmm Starting to wonder if it might be worth it because my last two cycles have been irregular Sad

Fizzl · 19/05/2020 10:26

@scrumdiddly123 your opk is looking good too! At least your dtd efforts won't have been wasted!

Fizzl · 19/05/2020 10:24

@SunnySideUp2020 and @Leok83 think I'll definitely be joining you! CD26 here and nada, nothing. It will only be cycle 4 of us trying again but cycle 7 since mc. I really hoped I'd be pregnant again by our due date in June. Assuming my body decides to ovulate next month that gives us one more shot! And depending on when AF actually arrives this month my period should be due around that time in June too - I'd much rather get a BFP than AF. I'm already dreading it. My husband doesn't think it's a big deal and I shouldn't make it a 'thing' but I can't help but well up when I think about where we should have been (around) that date welcoming our baby to where will be - probably very un-pregnant! And an extra kick in the teeth is we had planned to probably stop trying for a month in June so we could go on some elaborate holiday to make us feel better. I think I kind of (naively) assumed we would be pregnant again by now and that wouldn't happen but turns out the world had different plans anyway 😞

@Ejb86 that opk is looking good! Fingers crossed this is it for you.

Hi @GlitterFairy1412 good to hear from you again! The spotting could be a good sign if your period is normally pretty regular!

@Annny27 your willpower is amazing! I don't think symptom spotting means anything anymore - I've realised all pre-af symptoms could be pregnancy symptoms so don't get too disheartened yet.

@scrumdiddly123 I can relate - I've been peeing on sticks and dtd for 16 days now 😫 to be fair we haven't quite mustered up the energy the past 2 nights because I've realised there probably isn't any point anyway. We've said we'll keep going until af arrives. Think we'll both be ready for a break! And the before we know it it'll all start again next cycle 😂 not sure I can keep this up! The joys of ttc - it's all become very 'practical' and quick let's get the job done more than anything else 🙄

scrumdiddly123 · 19/05/2020 10:22

This mornings opk, please let today be the day 🙏 ewcm is back too!

Catching up - ttc after miscarriage part 3
scrumdiddly123 · 19/05/2020 09:07

@Ejb86 that looks good! Fingers crossed it’s darker later!
@Annny27 you seem really chilled, well done for not having the urge to test! I’ve hidden all of my mine so hopefully I’ll have the same strength when I eventually get round to the 2WW.
My opks got lighter again yesterday after my darkish one in the morning so none the wiser! My temp has increased slightly so will keep an eye on that and of course keep testing! CD 24 today and been testing/BD’ing since day 10! Fed up now 😂