TTC After MC: The home of hopeful nipples, ovulation eyes and the most determined Mummawannabees around. Chin up, tits out!

[Parsley2506]

The Rules...

(1) A lady may only POAS on a Friday.
(2) Friday means the day that everyone calls Friday in the time zone where you spent the night.
(3) Rule (1) does not apply to POA-OPK-S, UNLESS they are being illegitimately used as surrogate HCG detectors, in which case Rule (1) most definitely does apply
(4) Rule (1) does not apply following a BFP because if you want to waste £25 a day POADigiS that's your prerogative
(5) Rule (1) does not apply if a lady is POAS in an attempt to get a BFN to prove she can start DTD with intent
(6) Rule (1) does not apply if a lady wants for unknown reason to pee on an actual stick, like a twig or some such, if that lady is unexpectedly caught short whilst tramping in the forest looking for bears.
(7) These rules (including Rule (1)) are subject to the change at any time if the ladies of the Posifrickentivity thread decide on a whim come up with empirical evidence to prove that it is luckier to POAS on any other day of the week
(8) Violators of Rule (1) shall be subject to fish throwing.

And as a grand finale, why not pledge to NEVER POAS before 14DPO?

Cakebaker I bled lightly for about a week, then a few days after it had stopped (following a bit of not-quite-tith fun with DH, if you get my drift...) I got a couple more days of brown spotting. I think you have to have around 3 weeks of no bleeding prior for it to count as AF.

Sebs thinking of you and sending positive thoughts your way. Cake it's frustrating I know, you just want to see the end of it really - I didn't bleed at all for a week then on and off for a week then it suddenly stopped. So after six days, if it's intermittent and not heavy you're on the right track I'd say.

Huge congratulations penguin and missH wishing you the most boring and text book pregnancies....ever!

sebs sorry your feeling so horrible! I know exactly how you feel it's horrible isn't it? I feel as though I spend most of the time on the verge of tears and if I do forget for a while I feel awful for forgetting. I hope you feel happier tomorrow :) x

I'll be ok soon I'm sure. Just right now I feel like absolute shit and I'm not polite enough to pretend I don't. Sorry girls xxx

I realised that in my haste to post my news I forgot to say a huge congratulations to Otters on her new job! Very well done lady, brilliant news.

Sebs I am so sorry that you are struggling at the moment. As much as CUTO has its place I think there is nothing wrong with acknowledging your deep sadness. Noone here will judge you for expressing how you are feeling. Hugs.

Thanks ladies.

And sebs, no need to be polite here, sob away, swear like a trooper, you just need to some days x

Yay congrats to penguin and missh a on the BFPs! We needed some happy news on this thread I think. And otters on the new job also.

I'm entering the tww, not hopeful as the latest problem we have encountered is Dh and 'performance issues'. So not had much DTD over
Fertile period
I'm sure ill still be symptom spotting like mad tho! Should be working and already getting distracted....
Sebs, feel for you, this ttc post mc is such a shit place to be in. I think having a plan to focus on is a great idea tho.

Such an exciting thread:
Two BFPs (congratulations Penguin and Miss H!!!) and a new job (Congratulations Otter), all since I joined the thread!

Hi ladies mind if I join in again? Not been on for a while as I've just gone through my 4th early mc :(
But I'm ready to jump back on the stallion of a hubby horse and try again for a Xmas bubba!
Been a shit few months tbh. Have been out in progesterone for 3 months (this will be my 2nd) so here's hoping it works this month.
Have had about all I can take now!!!!
Am on cd7 but only because I was still in progesterone so it was stopping af. I'm probably on cd9 if I hadn't been on it.
I'm checking my ov tests early this month just in case and sure enough this morning it was dark, not positive though. Am expecting it over the next 3 or 4 days perhaps. Normally positive cd15.

Anyway, enough from me. Off to read back.

Congratulations on any bfps I may have missed, here's to you and your sticky beans!!!

Wow, just logged on quickly and I see we have not one, but two BFPs to celebrate! Early days I know, but have massive HURRAH from me, penguin and miss H! Here's a 'well done on successfully fertilising your egg' card for you!
seb you sound so sad at the moment, my heart aches for you. I do think that as much as we try to put a brave face on and be strong and positive about the future, sometimes we just need to embrace our sadness, acknowledge it and let it overwhelm us for a little while. I hope you have got people in real life you can wail at, if not, well we are always here for you.

Ok so here is the next stats instalment. Let me know if I have missed anyone - this could be a part time job!!
Parsely, 32, TTC #1 since Mar 2012, MMC Nov '13
Otters, 32, TTC #1 since Mar 2012 (insert swear word), MMC Nov'13. Clomid junky (approaching round #9)
Penguin13, 34, TTC #1 since June '13, MMC Nov 13
cakebaker35, 37, ttc#2 since Oct 13, mmc Mar 14
sebsmummy, TTC #2 since July 2013, mc February 2014
CakesALot 30, ttc since Nov 2013, bfp Jan 2014, mmc and erpc Feb 2014
Metalhead, 34, ttc#2 since July '13, mmc February '14
EnglishGirlAbroad, 29, TTC #1 since July 13, MC Dec13
Gail, 32, TTC #2 since December 13, MC at 12 weeks Feb 14
Seasides, 27, TTC #1 since Sep 2012, BFP Dec '12, ectopic Dec '12
zahazie, 34, TTC #1, BFP first cycle (Jan 14), MC Feb 14. My doctor put me on the pill for 21 days after MC (to sort out the WTF cycle more quickly), so I am now back on Cycle 1 TTC
Jetpackplease, 33, ttc #1 since Dec 2013, MMC at 10 weeks and ERPC March 2014
HollyBen, 39, TTC#2, mc (11 weeks) Mar 20120, DD Mar 2011, ttc#2 since May 2013, mc (9weeks) Sept 2013
Littlelady33, 33, TTC #1 since October 13, mmc and ERPC Feb
TeaRex 32, TTC no. 2 since Aug'13, MMC Jan'14
Triplespin 36 Ttc#2 since Feb2013; Mc#1 June 2013 at 5+3; mc#2 March 2014 at 6+3
MissHobart 33 ttc #1 since Jan'13, mc July'13 and Dec'13
Sal1977 36 ttc#1 since Aug 2012. 3 x MC Mar/jul/nov'13
broodylicious 35, ttc #2, mc feb 27 at 12 weeks
Officelady, 42, ttc#3, mc Feb 2013, mmc Mar 2014
TannyLoo 41, TTC #3, MC @ 6 weeks Dec 2012, MMC @ 12 weeks April 2013, MC @ 6 weeks Oct 2013, MC @ 6 weeks (blighted ovum) Dec 2013, MC @ 6 weeks Feb 2014
croftgirl80 33yrs TTC #1 since November '13, MC February '14
Viperama 38 TTC #1 since January 14, MC February 14
Carly6971 31, TTC #1 since 2007 bfp jan 2014 mc Feb 2014 at 9+5
Justonemoretime TTC #1 mmcs @6wks November 2011, same again May 2012, then mmc @ 13wks (baby died 10 wks); Turners. St Marys fixed wonky womb, all tests fine. Awaiting results from Prof Quenby's clinic. Age 37
LaceyLee 29, Ttc #1 bfp aug13, mmc oct 13, mc jan 14
JonesSchool TTC #1 since Nov 13, MC Feb 14 at 5 weeks

Tentative woohoo to penguin and missh FX for sticky beans and boring pregnancies

sebs feel feel to moan, wail, swear whatever gets you through. the bonus of being on here is completely understand and there is n judging involved.

Sorry to see you back choccy What help are you getting from docs etc?

Jesus, thats pretty depressing amount of people.... With no insult intended, I hope some of you bugger off soon! With big fat sticky bfps!!

Sebs - I really feel for you. I think we've all probably been where your are. Its really fucking shit. But you will feel better soon. The fog does lift and you will wake up feeling a little less blue. I definitely think its worthy of a full blown tantrum, sometimes it's just needed! And go in the garden and scream cunt at the top of your lungs! I called everyone and everything a cunt at one point. Sorry if any of you dislike the word.... but sometimes its the only one neccessary!! Sending you a massive hug and positive vibes

Thanks everyone, just told the husband, he was hoping as it means he won't have to jizz in a cup

Penguin - I tested for the same reason, if it doesn't stick I'll have hit mc number 3 ava can go forward, but I'm so so hoping it sticks!

for everyone who's feeling shit, no need to pretend you're happy! We're all here for everyone!

Thanks holly. I saw prof Quenby end of feb and she's prescribed 400mg cyclogest twice a day from 7dpo. Totally helped with the spotting I had from 8/9dpo.

Choccywoccydodah 34, ttc#2 since Sept 13. mc Nov 13, Dec 13, Jan 14, Mar 14, all before 5 weeks.

Sebs sorry you are feeling so shit :(

What does un-mn hug mean btw?

MN is not twee, tends towards the harsh we like to think so an un-MN hug is a hug rather than a "pull yourself together"! Though I've not experienced anything "typically" MN!

I'm now on constant knicker watch!

Getting a bit depressed here. Spotting at 10 dpo can't be a good sign can it? Its fairly substantial spotting, I almost think AF is starting then it just goes away again until the next day. Am feeling its almost impossible I'll end up with a bfp this month.
Is this a sign of low progesterone? Anything I can do next cycle to help it out?

MissH - have a "May your knickers be forever pink/brownish/red free (well, for at least 8-9 months anyway)" card.

choccy I'm so sorry you're back here again.

I'm looking forward to a dozen nice big G&T tonight.

Sorry you're back choccy, what a run you've had

And sebs, yes, I know that defeated, out of energy feeling too, at the sheer depressing shitness of it all. I usually feel generally fine, but then cry much more easily these days. Cried in the car at The Archers yday!! Wtf. No way could I watch OBEM or such, then the racking sobs would arrive. Or maybe I should, and get it out my system...

Only a partial line still on my opks today - cd16 - the CB one still isn't giving me a positive, and it was the last stick I had. Has anyone else had trouble with them? The line on my IC opk is about what I've always taken to be a positive. Guess we'll just have to dtd every day from now until DH leaves for a fortnight on Fri and see what my temps do.

Parsley that is the best unconventional card yet!! Clifton's are missing a beat!!

This thread is moving too fast for me to keep up !!!

penguin, missh massive congrats on the brilliant news. Some fish slaps as well from me for testing on a tuesday :) FX for sticky beans and a boring text book pregnancy for both of you. Missh I can totally understand your fears - (I am in a similar situation as you as never seem to get beyond 6 weeks) - I sincerely hope that this one is meant to be !!

so please share what did you do differently this cycle? So I can add it to my concoction of vitamins.

parsley how was your visit to the GP? you should definitely visit. 2 years is far too long. But yes they will probably definitely count this pg and start the clock again. How many months post mc has it been for you?

choccy sorry you find yourself here. Hopefully cyclogest will do the trick for you.

gail I have had that post mc and also when I have had a bfp. So it could be a case of IB or else your body still recovering post mc. Best not to over think it. I thought I had low progesterone and hence was getting spotting but my levels were fairly high. So I think it is unrelated and hopefully in your case made lead to a bfp.

I also have a post mc question. Its 2 weeks on and whilst the bleeding stopped a week ago, (TMI alert) I am still getting stringy browny mucous. Some of it looks like ewcm but its just tinged brown/yellow. Has anyone had the same? Also because its similar to ewcm except not coloured white - could it also be an ovulation indication? Should I be wasting my cb digis just yet or wait for this to be over?

sebs we have all been there. Especially first few months post mc are tough as you remember all the dates: 12wk, 20wk milestones. You will get around it but in The meantime have a rant here!

My stats HollyBen - 30 ttc#1 since Nov '13 MC March '14 :) thank you!

Choccy sorry to see you here! Hope you are ok.

Gail spotting at 10dpo could well be IB! FingerX!!

Can anyone help by telling me when after MC should I expect AF? Haven't been trying this month as think I need to wait for this cycle to prepare myself ... unless it has happened then I wont be moving off my sofa for 12 weeks!

Triple - I'm having same as you today on the stringy brown discharge stuff and it's just under a week since I had the erpc. So can't answer your question but if I had a cb digi I know I'd be tempted - leading you astray probably! In my case it's probably just my old body having a clear out!

Nothing too special happened this month re ttc! I was vit d deficient so have been on massive dose supplements from the doctor, I take 3 folic acid and an iron tablet, had put myself on aspirin but stopped that last week add didn't realise you shouldn't have it unless told by a Dr.

I did opk tests and dtd four times over the five day window, no legs in the air or anything.

I was expecting to wait til June for a bfp as it took 5 months for each previous one so wasn't expecting success, in fact I've booked loads of stuff I can't do now over the next few months so maybe having my mind off ttc a little helped?

To be fair I think that's just bollocks and it happens when it happens!