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TTC after ectopic/after loss/older age etc ALL WELCOME 🙂

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YellowZ · 11/11/2023 17:25

Hello,

Would anyone like to join a thread for TTC after ectopic/miscarriage, or when facing other challenges eg age, PCOS etc? DP and I have just decided to try again for no2, and I'm going to come off the pill. It would be nice to have some buddies to share experiences and support each other 🙂

About me:

Pregnancy 1: conceived first cycle age 35, healthy pregnancy, DS born summer 2021 (now age 2)

Pregnancy 2: conceived first cycle age 37, ectopic, surgery November 2022

My plan is to eat well, exercise, cut out alcohol, and generally look after myself.

Because I got pregnant quickly both times, I'm hoping our chances are still good...no idea how only having the one fallopian tube is going to affect things 😬

I think I'll do OPKs but not sure about temping yet.

Would love to hear from others!

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MrsB2019x · 22/02/2024 12:36

Aaaahhh beautiful scan @YellowZ congratulations!

Thank you, 3 hours to go 🤞

YellowZ · 22/02/2024 12:27

Hey everyone! It went OK 🙂 measuring 12+4 so about 5 days ahead of what I thought. Due date 1st Sept. Whew!!!! The neck measurement was good too so hopefully the bloods will be fine.

Keeping my fingers crossed tight for you @MrsB2019x

TTC after ectopic/after loss/older age etc ALL WELCOME 🙂
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Bumblesbee84 · 22/02/2024 12:22

@Panda101x so sorry for all your losses. Wish you lots of luck with gp appointment.

Panda101x · 22/02/2024 11:54

Bumblesbee84 · 22/02/2024 11:28

@Panda101x is that pictures of the same test (Apart from ovulation test)? The latest two look positive I'd day. Where are you in your cycle? Sorry if I've missed this further up, have you had had a negative test since previous loss?

I’ve had six losses all from different weeks over four years. I’ve an apt at gp later. To confirm and get my progesterone tablets if they agree postive

Bumblesbee84 · 22/02/2024 11:28

@Panda101x is that pictures of the same test (Apart from ovulation test)? The latest two look positive I'd day. Where are you in your cycle? Sorry if I've missed this further up, have you had had a negative test since previous loss?

Panda101x · 22/02/2024 10:07

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TTC after ectopic/after loss/older age etc ALL WELCOME 🙂
TTC after ectopic/after loss/older age etc ALL WELCOME 🙂
YellowZ · 22/02/2024 09:57

@Panda101x hmm not sure. Can you try another brand? The LH test is encouraging.

@MrsB2019x hope today goes well, there are lots of things the bleeding could be x

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Panda101x · 22/02/2024 08:24

Panda101x · 22/02/2024 08:23

Thoughts ? I’m feeling Evap vibe

carried it correctly and read correct time frame but it’s thin

Also strangely my LH is more than last few days yet ovulation was while back. So not sure what means as I never really test this after I get the surge earlier on

TTC after ectopic/after loss/older age etc ALL WELCOME 🙂
Panda101x · 22/02/2024 08:23

Thoughts ? I’m feeling Evap vibe

carried it correctly and read correct time frame but it’s thin

TTC after ectopic/after loss/older age etc ALL WELCOME 🙂
jellyfish2 · 22/02/2024 08:21

@MrsB2019x sorry I meant to say I hope your scan goes well today too.

@CurlyWurly1991 when did you say you had your surgery again? Wondering when mine will come.

CurlyWurly1991 · 22/02/2024 08:06

Loads of luck @MrsB2019x I hope you get good news today.

@SunshineAndRainbows6 @YellowZ what a journey you’ve both had…
I am also on my first period post surgery (but for a 8 week MMC rather than ectopic). It’s quite a bit heavier and not super painful thankfully but more and different cramps to usual.

indeed we women are fighters - I am amazed by the stories I hear of what women go through and yet keep going (although stopping is fine too, of course). The resilience and strength to remain hopeful is inspiring.

MrsB2019x · 21/02/2024 22:13

Thanks for checking in everyone 🩷
Still bleeding on and off throughout the day, I’m starting to lose hope tbh. Had a couple of tiny clots when I just went to the loo. Scan is at 3:40 so I’ll know either way this time tomorrow.

Best of luck for your scan @YellowZ !

Nic2908 · 21/02/2024 22:06

@YellowZ @MrsB2019x will be thinking of you make sure you report back!!

YellowZ · 21/02/2024 21:24

Thanks everyone!! xx

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CatCaretaker · 21/02/2024 20:30

@YellowZ all the very best for tomorrow!

Nic2908 · 21/02/2024 20:10

@Bumblesbee84 I’m super early at 7+4. First nhs scan is on Tuesday and I am on major count down but at the same time absolutely dreading it.

jellyfish2 · 21/02/2024 20:10

@YellowZ I wish you the absolute best of luck tomorrow! ❤️ Please let us know how you get on.

YellowZ · 21/02/2024 20:08

@SunshineAndRainbows6 we had a break TTC of about a year, as we moved for DP's work, I got a new job too - so needed to be there long enough to qualify for maternity pay etc. But then conceived 2nd cycle off the pill. I'll be 39 in a couple of weeks so I think this is good going - having 1 tube didn't seem to have an impact.

Definitely feeling the nerves now. I haven't had much nausea etc so and that's playing on my mind. Logically, I know I've had a good scan at 6wk so it's likely the 12wk will be OK too, but there's that awful 'what if'. Less than 24hrs to go though! 😬

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SunshineAndRainbows6 · 21/02/2024 19:40

@YellowZ Us women are fighters ayyyee 💪🏼 Yes I can relate to that, leading up to the horrid day I kept saying to my hubby that I felt like I had a bit of a UTI, it felt similar to that, like my stomach felt sore inside 🤔 Plus I had a bit of shoulder pain on that side but thought it was due to my arthritis.... now I can put the puzzle pieces together and spot the signs/symptoms 😞

Just read that your 12 week scan is tomorrow 😍 how exciting! Sending loads of love your way, I know how bloody nervous you must be feeling 😮‍💨 How long did it take you to fall with this pregnancy after your ectopic? I'm trying to look back through comments but as I said I'm useless on this thing 🥴😂

YellowZ · 21/02/2024 19:20

@SunshineAndRainbows6 urgh what a shock for you. I had internal bleeding too with my ectopic. I didn't have much pain either. They kept asking me about that and seemed surprised... The main thing was a mild burning sensation in my groin?

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SunshineAndRainbows6 · 21/02/2024 18:01

@YellowZ @Bumblesbee84 @MrsB2019x

Thank you so much for the warm welcome ladies, sorry I've tagged a few of you but I'm rubbish with these things 🤭

It's soooo lovely to see these BFP's on here 🙏🏼 I'm still catching up on everyone's stories/journeys but I am sending loads of positive vibes and love for you scan tomorrow @MrsB2019x

How's everyone else doing this evening!? This first period after my surgery is a killer... heavier and more painful than normal but was expecting it 😫

@Stategigi I'm sorry for your loss 🙏🏼 Was the surgery to remove a tube or just the pregnancy? Yes mine was a bit crazy, went in for an early scan as I had a little spotting and some light cramps which disappeared as quick as they came, to be told I had internal bleeding in my abdomen and pelvis and needed to go to surgery because it had ruptured 😫 It all happened so fast 😞 The doctors couldn't believe how I wasn't in pain etc... but to be honest I've got arthritis and have quite a high pain threshold, so wrote it down to that! How are you doing now!? 🙏🏼

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CurlyWurly1991 · 21/02/2024 17:03

@Bumblesbee84 sounds like a good idea to play it by ear. It should be easy to book in a private scan if you need to at any point? Or the EPAU if you have any symptoms of concern.

yeah feeling a bit crap with heavy period. Feeling bit sad. Anyone seen kin on bbc ? Spoiler and trigger warning - MMC in ep1 of s2, quite realistic and similar to my experience 😬

YellowZ · 21/02/2024 16:59

How are you doing @MrsB2019x ? I bet tomorrow can't come fast enough.

Sorry about your AF @CurlyWurly1991 onwards to a fresh cycle 🤞

Welcome @SunshineAndRainbows6 and good luck. Sorry you've had such a rough time.

It's amazing how brave woman are getting back up and trying again after going through such trauma!

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Bumblesbee84 · 21/02/2024 09:43

@CurlyWurly1991 so sorry to hear AF turned up after the faint positive, that's tough. Hope you're doing ok? I spoke to the fertility clinic about whether or not they'd do private scans as a stand alone thing and they said they don't, they signposted me to the place I went before that nhs wouldn't accept! I think DH is keen to get an early private one to get an idea of where we stand, I'm just not sure I want to put myself through it. But will see how i feel and how things progress.
@MrsB2019x hopefully the spotting is just one of those random spotting events that can happen in pregnancy. Sending you so many good wishes for your scan tomorrow. AF didn't turn up and I'm stopping testing now, just going to wait it out and see what happens.
@Nic2908 how far along are you now? Hope you're doing ok.

CurlyWurly1991 · 21/02/2024 08:24

I’m on to the 9th month of TTC, thought I had a faint positive at 11dpo but AF arrived bang on time. First period since the surgical management in Jan and it feels like a normal period so far - hopefully won’t get much worse.

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