2023 TTC 35+ Part 6

@VixFromThe6ix thats wonderful news! The feeling when you see the heartbeat 💓Really really happy for you.

@H0pefull there is definitely a clear line there! 💥

@SnookyPook I really hope you’re ok tonight? The nurse sounded so lovely and supportive and I’m glad you’re going to be under consultant led care soon if it isn’t good news. I’m so sorry that they couldn’t scan you today after all your waiting. I hope you get your blood results soon tonight ❤️

@VixFromThe6ix oh how wonderful - definitely take that win for now. Although absolutely get you feeling nervous still. But it's a great hurdle to pass, and as you say, seeing a heartbeat is definitely a great sign.

In contrast... I've not had the scan today. They said the levels of HCG weren't high enough that they would be able to see anything meaningful. They were very lovely and made sure I was happy with what they meant etc and it does make sense. However, they did me a blood test and booked me in for a repeat on Thursday. The nurse I saw was really lovely and said in all likelihood it's not looking very hopeful, however there's an outside chance it stalled for some reason. We should have a clearer idea from the bloods today which she will do her best to get back to me with before her shift ends at 10pm.

The best news really is that, if it is indeed heading to be another loss, she can refer me directly to the fertility clinic here - she mentioned a consultant who I have heard good things about... So, hopefully the ball could get rolling quite quickly on that and I can at least also bypass my GP who I've not been very impressed with.

So, just waiting to see what today's bloods look like. Really can't imagine a positive outcome for this and a bit worried that a rise could indicate ectopic so hoping really for a clear drop today that will take any ambiguity away. Funny the things we start hoping when a loss looks likely. Just don't want it to drag on too long.

I can definitely see a shadow there @H0pefull but remember hcg doubles over 48-72 hours so if you hold off until Thursday you should see good line progression

Couldn’t hold off from doing another test this evening, I feel like there is colour to the second line but still very cautious. Banning myself from testing now until AF (hopefully) doesn’t arrive on Thursday x

@VixFromThe6ix absolutely understand still being anxious, and that’s totally valid. I think all we can do is take small wins along the way to hopefully lessen the anxiety each time. Today was a small win (huge actually) for you and that’s amazing, such a good step in the right direction. Fingers crossed for good news from your doctor too x

@VixFromThe6ix that is such lovely news xx it’s a milestone indeed to see the baby’s heartbeat. I hope you are feeling OK and more confident now about what lies ahead x

@VixFromThe6ix that is amazing, so so pleased for you ☺️ how are you feeling following the scan?

Thank you everyone! Feeling cautious but optimistic!!

lots of love today @SnookyPook , I hope your scan goes / went okay xx

@H0pefull I so hope this is it for you!!?

haha so I'm not the only old lady here!! I'm not sure if I've left everything too late, only 3 months into TTCing so I'll see what happens!

@Gingerblueeyes yay another 41yr old lol

Well, i had saline scan which showed minor 'growths' which she thinks could be polyps, right where implantation happens. Yay. Swear the d&c just messed me up. So another battle with the drs. Plus crap bloods on shbg or summat. Ever feel like you just cant be arsed anymore lol

@VJFord @H0pefull ⭐️⭐️so happy for you both!! Welcome newcomers ❤️

Thinking of you today @SnookyPook 💕💕

Welcome @Gingerblueeyes I wish you well on your journey. How long have you been trying for? I recommend reading "The Impatient Woman's Guide to getting pregnant" by Jean M Twenge if you haven't read it already.

@VJFord congratulations! Really hope this is your sticky bean!

@H0pefull 🤞🏻🤞🏻 hope this is it for you too! Definitely keep us updated!

Welcome to the newbies. @Sunny192 so sorry to hear of your loss. I had a MMC in April, a CP in Sept and then l miraculously got pregnant again straight away but unfortunately looking like another loss is imminent. Got a 6 week scan this aft but my HCG is extremely low 😔 Hopefully good things lie ahead though. Felt completely despairing yesterday but a bit more philosophical today.

Hope everyone else is getting on ok. X

Congratulations @H0pefull @VJFord 🥳🥳

Thanks @FigandHoney @Angelsrose @CurlyWurly1991 🤍 as I say I’ve never used these tests before so unsure how they are for indents etc. so trying my best to not get too excited yet but fingers crossed 🤞🏻 have some FRER on order that should arrive by the time AF is due x

I'm 41 and trying for our first (OH 44)
I'm 10 DPO and BFN yesterday, I'm not losing hope until Saturday....

@H0pefull eeeeeee!!! That looks like a bfp to me 🤞
and @VJFord too!! Please can some of this baby dust rub off on me haha!!

Hello I would like to join you all 😊 I'm 35 (about to turn 36 early next year) I've just suffered with a MMC in September and still waiting for my first AF to arrive so I can start my new cycle and TTC again.

I'm having some testing done on my bloods in my next cycle as this was my 2nd MC, I'm keeping everything crossed for us all 🤞🏻💫

Congratulations @VJFord fantastic news.
Really hoping it's great news for you in a few days @H0pefull . Best of luck.

Planting myself here!