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BFP after 3 chemicals and terrified

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RoseGoldLove · 02/08/2020 08:31

Hi all, as the subject says really, I’ve had 3 chemicals in 7 months and found got another BFP at 9dpo this month. I’m currently seeing a consultant for the previous 3 losses and all tests to date have come back normal. I’ve been given progesterone for this BFP to see if it helps but looking at my 12-13 dpo line progression, I am terrified I am losing this one again. Can anyone offer any advice?

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RoseGoldLove · 07/08/2020 09:31

@KeishaV heading back to my parents tonight and just debating whether to tell my Mum....although they are going on holiday tomorrow so don't want them to worry. I am actually going home to meet my best friends baby so it will be a strange one.

I'm still spotting a bit this morning so still worrying and wish I could get the follow up blood test tomorrow but things never seem to be the easy way for me.

I'm sorry about AF....that feeling is just awful. So this cycle what I did different was take agnus cactus, ubiquinol (which helps egg quality but was super expensive), vitamin B and then pregnacare conception. We also went on holiday so did a lot of baby dancing, we tried to stick to the SMEP plan and basically BD every other day from day 8 until I got a positive ovulation test, then we did it for the next 4 days (it actually only says next 3 days and then a day off and one more to finish). Helped being on holiday massively as there was less pressure and more time to just enjoy :)

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KeishaV · 07/08/2020 07:17

@RoseGoldLove that’s great news! A nice high number! I would be the same, I won’t tell you to try not to worry as I hate it when people say that but try to plan lots of lovely things for yourself not because it will take your mind off it but it might help the days go quicker if you have little things to look forward to x

AF has showed up so onto the next cycle! Any tips? I was thinking of trying agnus cactus and pomegranate juice, not sure it will work but I’m willing to try anything haha x

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RoseGoldLove · 06/08/2020 20:49

Hi @KeishaV so got my results back 868 which is within the normal range but now just feel more stressed about getting the next one done...

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KeishaV · 06/08/2020 17:56

@RoseGoldLove only because I’m pretty sure they’ll BFN 😂 I know I get mine from Amazon too, I swear I spend a fortune on tests every month!

Those line progressions look great!! What a dye stealer!

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RoseGoldLove · 06/08/2020 17:33

Good idea about saving them, your self control is amazing! Amazing prime makes it way too easy for me to test. I’m keeping everything crossed for you!

GP says maybe tonight but definitely by tomorrow morning...sleepless night ahead! It’s so hot in London too so that won’t help.

I’ve just done another free (going to be so skint) and it’s defo a dye stealer. Gosh I wish I could have a drink!

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KeishaV · 06/08/2020 17:25

@RoseGoldLove I have two FRER left that I'm saving until after I've definitely missed my period I think as I don't want to waste them.

Not stupid logic at all! Makes complete sense! When do you get the results back from today?

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RoseGoldLove · 06/08/2020 17:17

Oh @KeishaV that sounds really encouraging. I think I can see a hint of something there, why don't you test with a frer?

I think I will have to possibly book one for Tuesday now as coming back to London Monday night. There is nowhere that does private blood tests where my parents live (especially on the weekend).

I was just thinking though my digital was 1-2 weeks on Tuesday which must have meant at least 153....so hopefully anything above 300 will be a good result? Or is that just stupid logic? xxx

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KeishaV · 06/08/2020 17:11

@RoseGoldLove the good news is it's brown which means old blood! It could be breakthrough bleeding? Great news that you were able to get an appointment so quickly, keeping everything crossed for you. When is your next blood test appointment? Saturday or after the weekend? I would be just as scared as you are but the lines sound really positive.

I've had no more spotting since 11 DPO (13 DPO today) and got my brain trying to convince me that there's another faint line on a test today. I will know for sure by the weekend as AF should be here by then.

Top test is 12DPO (BFN) bottom one is today.

chubbyhotchoc · 06/08/2020 17:10

@RoseGoldLove mine came back normal too for the blood clotting but dr said take it anyway. Idk it's probably just coincidence. Makes me feel better to take it anyway. Good luck! There's plenty of hope even with bleeding

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RoseGoldLove · 06/08/2020 17:07

Thanks @chubbyhotchoc I understand the aspirin is helpful for blood clotting disorders and my results have come back normal for that.

I'm so sorry for your losses but it's encouraging to hear that you have a dd and another one on the way :)

I'm hoping its the progesterone which I may try inserting in the other entrance tonight (gross!) but lets see. All we can do is hope and wait.

Wishing you all the best for the rest of your pregnancy.

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chubbyhotchoc · 06/08/2020 17:00

@RoseGoldLove I had 4 chemicals before my dd. Spotted brown with my dd early on and every time my period was due up until 12 weeks. This time ttc I had a mmc at 10/11 weeks then two cycles later bfp with this one. I actually spotted red blood in the first week with this one and definitely thought it wasn't viable but I'm nearly 24 weeks now. It's very much the case that bleeding/ spotting can be fine. I did start myself on baby aspirin for both of my viable pregnancies though. I don't know if it's that that made the difference or just coincidence.

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RoseGoldLove · 06/08/2020 16:49

Hi @KeishaV just to keep the thread updated, I started spotting this afternoon. Just brown quite watery (sorry for the TMI) but was instantly terrified so I managed to get in for a private blood test (luckily I live in London so could get an appt really quick). Lines are still looking good on the pregnancy tests though, test line is way darker than control but still getting 2-3 weeks on clearblue. I feel quite numb right now. I'm hoping its the progesterone that's causing me to spot a bit but a part of me just thinks this is the way it'll always turn out for me.

I need to get the blood test repeated in 48 hours which is annoyingly Saturday and I'm heading back to my family this weekend. It's going to be a long few days.....

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KeishaV · 05/08/2020 15:08

Ah ok that's good to know, I'll keep an eye on it in case it last longer or start earlier in future too.

Ahh that's really good, it was meant to be! Funny how things work out sometimes x

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RoseGoldLove · 05/08/2020 14:39

@KeishaV I think 1-2 days is totally normally, mine was up to 5 days sometimes. So I was seeing a gynae consultant (post GP referral) for the recurring miscarriages and I mentioned it to her. She then wrote to my GP to say that when I get a BFP I should be prescribed progesterone. Weirdly, on Tuesday last week when I got my first faint BFP, I was going to the GP for a progesterone blood test and while I was there I mentioned it to the reception staff who managed to get the prescription sorted and it was in the pharmacy by the next day.

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KeishaV · 05/08/2020 14:26

@RoseGoldLove Yes I do, for one or two days. I've just had a look at the prism trial, I'll try and arrange an appointment with my GP to have a chat about it. Thank you! Did you speak to your GP before you BFP and then again after or just when you got it?

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RoseGoldLove · 05/08/2020 13:57

@KeishaV do you usually spot before your period? This was a concern for me and given I mentioned the Prism trial, the consultant then prescribed me progesterone from when I get BFP which I've been taking since last Wednesday. Have a look at it, there is good info on the Tommy's site or the Miscarriage Association. I know it means nothing for a lot of people but I don't know about you but I felt better just being proactive and investigating stuff myself rather than just sitting around being down.

Thank you @bananamonkey for your kind words. Trying to conceive can definitely feel like a lonely process sometimes and it's so lovely to feel like you have a community here you can chat to and who understands! xxx

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bananamonkey · 05/08/2020 12:51

Just to say your lines look great @RoseGoldLove, I had 3 chemicals last year following an mmc, it really is horrible so fingers crossed for you, best of luck x

KeishaV · 05/08/2020 12:37

@RoseGoldLove thank you for your kind words x Your lines are looking great!

It's really weird, normally when spotting starts it continues until AF arrives. I had brown spotting last night but creamy CM today?

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RoseGoldLove · 05/08/2020 11:05

Thanks @iftherewereahorseyinthehouse encouragement like that really means the world to me right now. I'm heading back to my family for the weekend so will definitely put an end to the testing then (although it will be hard!)

I'm so sorry for your loss, sending you lots of love and baby dust your way!

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iftherewereahorseyinthehouse · 05/08/2020 10:09

They get darker when they're dry which is why the ones from yesterday look darker. Compulsive tester here too! You do really need to stop now though, that's not a chemical pregnancy. I miscarried at seven weeks and my lines were never that strong.

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RoseGoldLove · 05/08/2020 10:03

Oh @KeishaV I’m so sorry. It really is such an awful feeling. I do really hope I can continue to give you hope. It may be worth having a chat with the GP, I’ve heard some will investigate 2 or more losses.

I’m still so terrified, still testing Every day. My frer was lighter today but the test line looks darker than the control. attaching a pic.

I know it’s not good to be stressed but I really can’t help it. Not sure how much help I’ll be right now but here if you want to chat.

Xxx

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KeishaV · 05/08/2020 08:09

Started spotting last night and the IC aren’t even showing a faint line anymore, second chemical in three months. Just want AF to arrive now.

Best of luck @RoseGoldLove, your story is giving me hope! Xx

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RoseGoldLove · 04/08/2020 12:23

@KeishaV there is definitely a hint of something there, keeping my fingers and toes crossed for both of us. It could be a late burrower!

I really wish we could just fast forward these next few weeks. Let me know how tomorrow goes!

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KeishaV · 04/08/2020 11:59

@RoseGoldLove that's great news! To get 2-3 weeks on a digital must mean your HCG is 153 or higher too! It all sounds really positive, keeping everything crossed for you.

I'm ok, did another FRER today (11 DPO) and think it's every so slightly darker than 9 DPO but is super faint so not feeling that hopefully as I would have thought that it needed to be darker by now.

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RoseGoldLove · 04/08/2020 10:59

Hi @KeishaV I am 15 dpo today and got a 2-3 weeks on a clearblue so I'm really hoping things are progressing. It is so terrifying still but my frer lines are now the same as the control ones. Today was the day my period was due and it already feels like a lifetime. My progesterone results came back at 33 nmol which indicates I ovulated but given that I was pregnant I was hoping it would be higher. I guess it is just a case of wait and see. How are you? What is the latest?

xxx

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