TTC after MC - Aug/Sept 2020 (Thread 12)

@Firevie It was 10 days when I successfully conceived my DS - as I understand it 11+ days is fine, whereas 9/10 can be seen by some as borderline. Some seem to think it can be problematic because of implantation, but as long as implantation can happen before the lining starts coming away then the progesterone it then creates should sort everything out. That's my understanding from what I've read anyway. I am hoping that will be the case for me again in the future, but with one mmc and two chemicals I'm a bit worried my progesterone isn't high enough. Who knows though! I'm hoping testing may shed some light, but not convinced it will give me answers.
I would say it doesn't sound like you should be too worried though.

@familybythesea ah thanks for sharing that’s very re assuring that you had your DS with a short LP. How short was it then do you remember? So, I def don’t have full flow as yet and I think Fertility Friend only marks it as a period once it’s not spotting or light but I’m a newbie to FF so learning as I go along. I’m 11dpo today and I think they only say to be cautious when you have a LP of 10days or shorter? No expert though so would be interested what the experts on here have to say xxx

@Firevie Hello! I was waffling on about the same thing a few days ago. I'm not sure I'm much help as I have the same concern - I'm not sure what to class as CD1 because I have what seems like the start of my AF, only for it to deteriorate to spotting for a couple of days, then full flow on what would be 13/14dpo. I've been counting CD1 as the first day of bleeding because it was more than just a little bit of blood, but unsure now too. I'd be interested to hear what your obgyn has to say as I was stressing about whether I had my hormone tests on the right day (still don't know about that).
If it helps, I had a short LP with my DS - so it doesn't always cause an issue.

Also I should just mention that maybe I’ve just always gotten it wrong ie I’ve always marked the day I see red when I wipe as the day of my period but maybe that’s just spotting and period actually only starts when you have a flow and need to put in a pad or use a tampon. So today it’s just red when I wipe so does that mean for purposes of inputting data into the apps that I should just put spotting. And then when it’s full flow tmr or day after day period day one and then that would mean my luteal phase would be 12/13?! Sorry I m not sure if I’m making sense.xxx

Ladies, update from me - I just wiped and had some light red blood on it. So means, af is Here. Af was predicted for 12sept so I’m happy that I’ve got my AF early because pre MMC I used to have very long cycles often up to 45 days so this seems quite good now actually as I’m cd30 BUT it looks like my LP is shorter than it was pre MMC. Pre MMC it used to be 14days. Last cycle ie first cycle post MMC my luteal phase was 10days. And today is the 11th day of my luteal phase. What do you ladies think? I think some of you were talking about shorter LP so perhaps one of you can offer advice? I will also call my OBGYN in Vienna tmr and tell her in case she has some insight too. Xx

@KatiePlus3 I know it's expensive but I 100% recommend the Ava. It does your temp while you sleep and was so accurate for me. I feel like I know my cycle so well now. So sorry for BFN, I hope you're ok x

@VP91x look at that chart! It's perfect!

@MichT4 how are you? Any sign of AF?

@Dizzy201 fingers crossed for some line progression for you!x

@VP91x yes I feel so much better today now that I know where I am - although I must admit that first AF post MC is not very pleasant 👎🏻
I don’t actually know what day I usually ovulate as I only really started tracking after the MC and I didn’t use the OPKs long enough to get a peak so I will be starting from the beginning this cycle. However, going from the cycle I fell pregnant, I must have ovulated around CD19 as that was the only day in that cycle we managed BD so at least I have that to use my basis.
Do you think that is late considering I only usually have a 27 day cycle? Xx

@KatiePlus3 sorry to hear about your BFN. You’re still not out of the game until AF arrives so I have everything crossed for you! Xx

@Dizzy201 I have my fingers crossed for line progression for you 🤞🏻 Xx

@Sully84 I’m so sorry that nothing has changed yet. I know how much that was stressing me out so I really do sympathise with you and hope you get an answer soon. Is this the first AF post MC? Xx

@VP91x the girl on the phone did say something about problems with ice online? She was just reading from a screen and could tell she didn’t know what it was all about really bless her. But perhaps the bloods weren’t packed in ice properly or something? Will see what the dr says tomorrow. X

Sorry to the ladies that have had a BFN recently. Really hoping your next cycle is the one!

@VP91x your temps are looking promising 🤞.

Just had text from drs to give them a call so I did and they said my progesterone levels from my bt on Monday have come back as unknown and they have booked me in to have a call with a dr tomorrow morning. I did say I guessed when 7 days before my next period would be as they have been irregular recently. Does anyone think this is why it has come back as unknown?

@KatiePlus3 sorry for the BFN, have a few days of spoiling yourself x

I’m on day 38 and still no AF , agreed with husband if no change by next week then get a scan sorted. Heard some news yesterday that made me feel so grateful for what I do have that I’m going to try not to be so focused on getting pregnant (but do want to know what is going on with my body!)

Good luck to everyone testing 🤞 sorry yours wasn't a line @KatiePlus3, hoping for some summer babies over the next few months xx

I'm gonna test again over the weekend and see if my line has gotten any darker 🙃

Morning! Had done FRER with FMU and have a bfn! I'm not testing anymore, with my other children I always showed on a test a week before my period was due I know deep down it hasnt happened so will sit back and wait patiently for AF and try again next month :( Have a lovely day guys xx

@MinnieMouse4 Awhh well as you say you can get this out the way with now and start a fresh and keep it stress free :) Yeah dont ever use them again! And sainsburys ones are the exact same so defo steer clear of those too!

I hope I get a bfp but I'm not holding my breath! I will update you in the morning :)

Goodnight Everyone! Xxx

@KatiePlus3 @VP91x well, well ... AF has literally JUST arrived! I’ve gotten over not catching this time around and am just happy that I have an answer now. I can start a fresh! I’m hoping that my cycle doesn’t stay this long but at least I’ll know what to expect for the next TWW.

We have decided to follow SMEP plan this month so I am stocked up on OPKs and PG tests. Couldn’t be more prepared! I’m positive and excited and not going to let myself stress out this time around.

I have also taken the info on temping as I might give that a go in a cycle or 2. Hopefully I won’t need to but it’s good to have a plan.

Oh and I am NEVER going to use those Tesco cheapie tests ever again!! Xx

@KatiePlus3 I hope you get your BFP tomorrow! Keep me posted 😊 xx

@VP91x so temp will drop when AF is due/arrives, what happens to the temp if you actually conceive and get to when AF is due and it doesnt show? Is there anyway of telling it may have worked by looking at the temps and not rushing for a test? I will test at 7am every morning when my alarm goes off just before i wake the kids for school :) ill have a look now for a BBT thermometer! Xx

@MinnieMouse4 Yeah course that's okay :) I do see it! Just panicking that it's an evap line but it appeared within 30 seconds of me POAS and stayed there :/ I've got a FRER here in my cupboard, I will use it with FMU tomorrow:) Fingers crossed that you get your BFP but if not AF will show her face and I hope it's your month next month :) I've been let down every month since my loss in february and I've already lost hope for this month :( when i had my MMC in february, I had to have a procedure done which is like a d&c but you're awake for it and its suction, I start to panic like maybe theyve made me infertile 🤯 cant help but wonder if there is actually something wrong with me. Xx

@VP91x if you could talk me through the temping that would be great xx

@VP91x oh right! I used one of those original CB digis this morning! It is so odd how one of those are 25miu and are so expensive and then a Superdrug cheapie is 20miu and a fraction of the price! Xx

@VP91x oh that is interesting! I just went from the leaflet in the box but it makes sense that they vary dependant on weeks! I have saved a copy of that image for future ref I hope you don’t mind xx

@KatiePlus3 I tried the negative trick with both your photos. I hope that is okay? I can absolutely see the second line on both! Exciting! I hope the FRER provides some more answers tomorrow! Xx