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Old birds wanna join the coop???

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Gingerbreadlady1 · 26/01/2014 12:23

Allo ladies! Wondering if there are any other over 35's (apparently the age of fertility suicide, who knew?) ttc for over a year wanting to chat? If so, pour yourself some virtual wine and let the chatting commence!

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KEGirlOnFire · 24/04/2014 20:31

Oh tranquility so you're not really any further forward in your understanding of what is going on.

I can't believe they're not going to take more bloods in 48 hours to check the hcg levels - that is appalling. My hcg level at the first blood test (cd6 I believe) was 356. 48 hours later it was up to 489. Too small an increase to be viable but an increase nevertheless which worried them.

I would go to the gp on Monday and Insist that they take some blood as that is the only way they will know what is happening!!

Really cross for you hun as having been in a similar situation, I know how awful the waiting is...

Tranquilitybaby · 24/04/2014 21:07

Just had a similar chat with DH and I said the same, I can't possibly wait a week, especially if it's ectopic, I'm a nervous wreck. I'm going to ring the EPU again tomorrow.

Tranquilitybaby · 24/04/2014 21:08

So my 108.9 level at cd13 can't be viable at all then? He didn't say that at all today. :(

KEGirlOnFire · 24/04/2014 21:42

Don't panic yet hun, it's not the hcg number that is relevant it's how much it increases, that's the only way they are able to tell, that's why I couldn't understand why he's making you wait and why he's dismissing the af bleed that you had!

Definitely go back hun. It's not over yet. Xxx

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Gingerbreadlady1 · 24/04/2014 21:42

A quick dr google search suggests that level at 2dpo is really good. Do a quick search hon. I'd still call tomorrow x

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Gingerbreadlady1 · 24/04/2014 21:45

5 wks the range seems to be:

180- 7400

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Tranquilitybaby · 25/04/2014 06:34

Thanks girl. I've been awake since 3am worrying and feeking sick and shaky. I'm going to phone the unit again this morning.

If I had AF 12/4 finishing last Friday and we DTD last Sunday and Monday, then there's no way I could've got a positive like that by yesterday morning, but the gynaecologist on call just didn't seem to listen and just said "you've had a full bleed so it must be a v early pregnancy. So frustrating.

spinningirl10 · 25/04/2014 07:40

Oh tranquil how frustrating!!

I definitely wouldn't be waiting a week for further bloods!! You're doing the right thing phoning again todayThanks

VirginiaPlath · 25/04/2014 14:25

Hi. Had my DS last year and have been trying to conceive another child since. I'm 50 in June - any tips? We've tried everything!

KEGirlOnFire · 25/04/2014 19:30

Any news tranquility???

Virginia, welcome!! It's frustrating isn't it. I'm 40 in June and have been trying for our 2nd dc for 2 years. Are you using ovulation tests etc? Doing the deed every other night in the fertile week and have you had any tests done by the gp?

Tranquilitybaby · 25/04/2014 19:39

I spoke to the EPU and they said as I'm still feeling a bit crampy, they'll redo bloods tomorrow afternoon, although protocol is to wait a week.

She said my levels are low of I am 5+ weeks and progesterone is too, so I'm preparing myself that it's not going to end well. :(

Let's see what happens tomorrow I guess. X

Hope you're all ok xx

KEGirlOnFire · 25/04/2014 21:44

Ahhh tranquility, sorry it isn't looking too good. I had the low progesterone aswell.

When you find out more let us know. Also pm me if you want to find out about the options that they might give you. I don't want to assume that your situation is the same because things may still turn out ok for you, but just pm me if you want to know anything.

So sorry you're going through all this worry. Sad

Tranquilitybaby · 26/04/2014 07:05

Thank kegirl I feel like I'm in a permanent anxiety nightmare. Terrified that it might be ectopic (stupid me googled too much) and just need to know now.

I'll pm you if I can work out how! Thank you xx

KEGirlOnFire · 26/04/2014 08:11

One thing I forgot to put in my pm is that with ectopic the levels are much higher because implantation takes place earlier, so I don't think you need to worry about that - the levels would be in the thousands. That's what gave them the biggest seed of doubt about an ectopic in my case. Also at 5 weeks you would likely be having bad pain by now. But of course get yourself to a and e if you do start to get really bad pains. Xxx

Tranquilitybaby · 26/04/2014 18:47

I'm back and nurse has called with my results. my bloods have gone from 105.9 to 275, progesterone 3.9 - 17. Back in a week to do bloods again. What a rollercoaster! Not out the woods yet but at least bloods are going in the right direction, albeit still low. X

KEGirlOnFire · 26/04/2014 20:11

Sebsmummy, this is very similar to the situation that tranquility is in and that I had two years ago. You have to get bloods taken, it's the only way you will find out what is going on. If you're not bleeding or in pain you are ok for now. But if you get any one-sided pain, make sure you go to a&e.

Mine did unfortunately end in mc after a couple of weeks of spotting and loads of blood tests, but that doesn't mean yours will.

How weird that you and tranquility are going through the same thing!!!!

Viperama · 26/04/2014 21:17

Hi ladies, I'm 38 and trying for 5 months so don't strictly meet 1 year criteria. Can I join anyway pretty please?

KEGirlOnFire · 26/04/2014 21:56

Hi viper and welcome!!! We are a friendly bunch so feel free to natter away x

sebsmummy1 · 27/04/2014 12:08

Just updating to say ICs are no stronger today. Infact they've stayed pretty much exactly the same for the last five days. So I'm confident it's the tail end of a chemical and it should disappear from my system within a week hopefully.

Tranquility wishing you loads and loads if luck for your blood tests. Hope they come back positive and show you are douing as you should be xxxc

Fankletastic · 27/04/2014 23:12

Encouraging news Tranquility fingers crossed for you.

Ginger - hope the bitch didn't catch you.

I reckon I am 10dpo today. I have had zero symptoms or twinges. Not even sore boobs, which I normally have by now. If anything my boobs feel smaller, rather than fuller. Beyond hopeless!

patch77 · 27/04/2014 23:28

Hi all,

I'm over the 35 mark, can I join? Feeling very fed up ttc for ages.

Tranquilitybaby · 28/04/2014 02:07

Hi I'm in hospital, had emergency surgery tonight as my baby was ectopic. :(

kegirl thank you particularly for all your advice over the past few days, you potentially saved my life as I would've had no idea I was pregnant. So thank you so much. Thanks to everyone else for thinking about me and wishing me well. With barely anyone IRL knowing, you've been a great support.

sebsmummy not wanting to worry you and I hope you're ok now but please get yourself checked out, just in case. I went to hospital at 12.30 yesterday, was diagnosed as ruptured ectopic at about 5.30 and operated in at 7.30. Xx

Fankletastic · 28/04/2014 08:11

Oh Tranquility that's awful news. I'm really sorry.

Hope you get well soon and can go home and make a full recovery.

Inshock73 · 28/04/2014 08:15

So so sorry to hear that Tranquility I don't know what to say. xx

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