TTC after MC - November 2020 (Thread 15)

Thanks @2020wish that’s really interesting and helpful for me to understand some of my blood work results. We have had four losses now so I’m trying to get to understand every factor of what possibly could be, so that I can ask the consultant next month xxx

@HappyVibes
P.s the pregnacare pre conception have made me a bit constipated (= cramping) so drinking lots and taking fibogel !! Sorry if tmi!!!
Il see this month through - recording everything on my app and will then discuss with g.p
It doesnt help that its all done over the bloody phone!!!! X

@HappyVibes none. Everything the GP did came back normal(no RMC through covid )But with blood clotting factors, the issue is that our blood coagulation changes constantly and it is known that when we become pregnant our blood ‘thickens’ normally. So the thought process is that with a small dose of aspirin it keeps our blood just thin enough to let the blood pass through those tiny blood vessels and give a good blood supply to the developing pregnancy. And with the dose only being low (150mg is standard uk guidelines ) it won’t do any harm regardless if it’s ur issue for continuous losses or not. (Obviously except in cases with u may be contradicted to use aspirin ).

I’ll also point on my mum had all 4 of her kids in her early 20s with no issues but for some reason kept MCing in her 30s and no issue found; it wasn’t until she was nearly 40 and through other health issues they realised she had a slight blood clotting disorder which now could be the seen as the reason for those losses.

I don’t my own research on it and being a nurse myself and talking to my doctor I decided to commence myself on it at 3dpo. Thankfully I got to my 6 week scan and the midwife suggested aspirin, to which I told her I was already on: then at my 12 week scan my consultation also suggested aspirin and was pleased to know I was already on it: and I’ve been told to continue on it until my 36/37 weeks. I believe it’s carried this pregnancy for me

@HappyVibes
I am deffo more in tuned with my body now. Didnt get chance before because got preg really quick
. I have 1 day spotting , 2 really heavy days ( have to make sure im working from home) a normal day and then 1 - 2 days spotting again. Im on cd 13 now and having a few pre ovulation niggles on one side. So il see what next cycle is like and then speak with g.p. hopefully if i were to say its making me worry then they would refer me for a pelvic scan xx

Yeah, I would say getting advice if you're cramping throughout the month. That doesn't sound good :-/

@MgW1 @Overlyanxious @anon0704 it is extremely common for periods to change completely post MC for many many women. They often change in length, regularity and level of flow. It’s not helpful given that we try and understand and learn about our cycles to help us indicate when to TTC etc, but it’s completely common for it to change. Hopefully that’s reassuring.

Cramps throughout the month is not something I have heard of post MC - I would for sure recommend seeing a medical professional for that. Although, we do become more aware and attuned to our bodies so maybe you are now more aware of these - ovulation cramp, period cramp & potential implantation cramp....I guess all in all, it could feel like cramping for the majority of the cycle but with nothing untoward.

Xxx

@2020wish out of interest lovely what results was it that indicated the need for aspirin? Xxx

@MgW1 I have two days of really bad cramps and lots of bleeding and then two fairly normal days. It really drains me and I feel quite unwell. When I spoke to my dr she wasn’t that worried and just prescribed Mefenamic acid to help. I may go back to the Dr to check though.

@Overlyanxious
Yes me too. Had 4 heavy and crampy. I usual get cramps around ovulation and afterwards. I feel like i am suffering cramps through the whole month! Im tracking bbt and doing cb opks to make sure i am ovulating and then il see what my next period is like and if the same - im going to speak to.GP. i really should have had a d&c becauae I was 14 weeks and because of covid they wanted me wait. Everything seemed to come away but i dont know whether there is something left causing excessive bleeding so will ask for a scan if same at next period. Iv mentioned it to doc before who felt 2 months ago was more likely to be hormonal but after 4 months and a regular cycle ... im not so sure now? What is yours like? Xx

@Overlyanxious

My periods have changed completely since my m/c. It's much heavier for the first three days and then lightens for the next three to four days.

Hi all, congratulations to all of you who have had bfps.

I had a question - have any of you found your periods are more painful and heavier since your miscarriage. I’ve had three periods now since my miscarriage and they are a lot worse then before.

Also for those with a bfp is there anything you did differently the month you got a bfp? I just saw the message about aspirin, but wondering if there’s anything else

@Bl0ndi3 congrats!!! Beautiful scan pic!!

@Sallyjo27 yes deffo a BFP!! Are u taking anything, like aspirin?

I’ve had 3 losses this year and started 150mg aspirin daily just before my BFP and had my 20 week scan today. Although nearly 22 weeks . Face on shot

@Bl0ndi3 amazing scan pic congratulations

@Sallyjo27 congratulations def a positive. Everything crossed for you

@MSG92 so sorry to hear all this is going on. Sending lots of hugs your way x

Aww @MSG92 that’s so sad but just remember you have your BFP and that’s so magical and you are so blessed for that.

@Furbsies it’s a tough balance but of course every cycle is our chance.

I’ve just received my hospital bloods and scan results through the post (I requested them posted before my telephone appt with consultant, as cba waiting to know anything for another 72962637 weeks).

I’ve definitely got PCOS - this is fine with me now I accepted this a while back & have been eating and living as though I deffo have it already so feel like this is manageable for us for sure.

The bloods I haven’t got the foggiest idea what they all mean so I shall leave that for the consultant to explain and interpret to us ha.

Unless anyone is a whizz? Hahaha

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Thanks @Furbsies, it's hard isn't it. Hardest part is DH can't go and say goodbye because he's got covid. She wants her family but doesn't understand why people can't come, so sad.

Yes every cycle is important, and it's coming for you, it will be my Christmas wish that you get your BFP, you so deserve it X

@msg92 chin up darling. You gotta keep positive and try your best to give your self a break. It is a hard time I understand that. I've had a bunch of hard news myself. Almost feel like I should just give up next cycle and start again in 2021 but then realise every cycle is important. What if this is the cycle that I ovulate and end up missing the window. But yea keep your chin up and concentrate on the little bean. Xx

@Bl0ndi3 that's amazing, so lovely to see!!!

@Sallyjo27 congrats! That's early to get a positive! So pleased for you.

@jasmin93 hold out! You can do it. I thought I was pregnant when I wasn't and wasn't when I was so I try to ignore symptoms in the TWW.

I am having such a hard time lately ladies, so after our BRILLIANT BFP last week, DH got the call that his 98yr old nana is on end of life care, 1 hr after that my dad went to hospital, we still don't know the cause after xrays, ct, bloods but 1 leg is double the size of the other and he hasn't slept for more than 4 hrs in about 5 days due to pain, can't walk etc. And DH got his covid test back yesterday... Positive! Anything else?! Struggling to stay positive here after all this

Oh my gosh @Sallyjo27 they are for sure positive. How absolutely amazing is this. Oh my gosh, so happy for you lovely 💫 💓

Hi ladies, hope your all okay?
I’m 9dpo and did a FRER this morning there was a faint line but the cheapie test (one step) was negative so I held my wee after lunch and did 2 tests when I got home... both a BFP. I’m scared to get excited as I’ve had 3 miscarriages this year so just taking each day as it comes x

Aww that’s amazing @Bl0ndi3 congratulations Hope you start to enjoy and relax the rest of the pregnancy lovely x

Hey ladies, hope you dont mind me joining you! I am 7dpo as far as i know. Cant stand the 2ww... i only have one digital pregancy test at home, otherwise i would start testing early with an FRER from tomorrow onwards!
I remember with my first child i did take early tests and they were all negative. So i had 1 or 2 bottles of wine to myself. Found out 2 days later that i was pregnant.... well.
Lets hope i have patience this time round!

What symptoms are you currently experiencing?
I am bloated & constipated. More than usually during my cycle. Does that count?

Hi ladies I haven't posted on here for a while as I lost my place and couldn't find the thread again haha luckily I remembered @HappyVibes user name and searched for it and found you all.

I just wanted to update you on my progress... currently 13+2

12 week scan went well and all is good so far so officially relaxing after an anxious wait to this stage!

Hope everybody is doing well ❤️

Hi Ladies
@RichmondLady1981 recommended this thread so am marking my spot.

Xxxx

@anon0704
Hopefully 🤞🏻 same with me too. This is the 2nd month of trying. Im on CD 12 xx

No, I don't think I could face a scan on my own again.

Yeah, it was really fast the first time (only two cycles), so hopefully we're not far from getting pregnant again!