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smack those rats, sniff those drugs; we dont care how, but we will get our babies and we are BROOKING NO ARGUMENT

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keepitgoing · 19/05/2015 09:24

roll up roll up

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farfallarocks · 01/06/2015 16:31

imps you are amazing, I 2nd that, #2 will be a charm, I am brooking no argument! Is DH on the spunk vits?
beedle hooray, make sure you are taking it easy and well done on the progesterone, I do think its critical to calming the uterus.
loopy, a cautious congratulations. I totally freaked myself out with FRER and was convinced I was having a chemical as I did not get a darkening until at least 14dpo. With dd the sticks were much darker sooner. Can you go and have some beta HCG draws done?
keep I am brooking no argument you will be preggers with your NCT friend
sparkle its great to be out there isn't it, I was also put forward by almost a week which I know is jus wrong so I think I am having a tall one as dd was!

For those who were asking, yes we found out the sex through harmony testing. They test for all the main abnormalities and the scan we had at the foetal medicine centre was just amazing and so detailed, more like a 20 week scan. It was well worth the money as I was so nervous about my dodgy eggs!

Loopyaboutmy2boys · 01/06/2015 18:39

Will be back later but quick heads up, frer are buy one get one free on twin packs on boots website at the moment, not sure when the offer ends though

Loopyaboutmy2boys · 01/06/2015 18:41

Will be back later but quick heads up, frer are buy one get one free on twin packs on boots website at the moment, not sure when the offer ends though

Imps9 · 01/06/2015 18:47

Oooh thanks Loops - I see no harm in buying more than I can fit in my house stocking up.

Loopyaboutmy2boys · 01/06/2015 20:16

Beedles good to hear your are PUPO, fingers crossed this one is sticky for you.

So I went to the consultant appointment today, but they were running so late that I never saw him, they had someone else from his team see me. Went through the operation, sounds like was quite a bit of scarring, predominantly in uterus by the entrance to the right tube, but the tube was fine and scarring wasn't in the tube, just near it. From next BFP being confirmed they would put me straight onto clexane and progesterone and then arrange a 6-7 week scan. He suggested PCOS could be a cause for longer cycles and that its believed a strong link between early miscarriages and PCOS. He didn't say if they would do anything re seeing if I have PCOS or not and was rushed appointment so going to email my usual consultant. I then told him I think I'm approx 12 dpo and that had v faint result on Sat and today, and concerned that it's not a full on pink line and no chance between the 2 days, the test is clearly detecting hcg and that I'm worried it's over before it really got started. He thinks I'm bonkers and that you shouldn't test early or too often. He arranged for my hcg level to be checked today and gave me a form so I can get the test repeated either at my GP or back at the hospital, he suggested that if I haven't had a period in the next week to 2 weeks to get the second bloods done. I don't think he is on this planet. If by some miracle this bean is ok, and just a bit slow in making hcg, then I need to know this info pronto as need to start the clexane and up the progesterone dose, not dawdle for 2 weeks and then get the ball rolling. Will be getting the results from today's blood test tomorrow, then will have a better idea as to where to go from there.

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keepitgoing · 01/06/2015 21:07

sparks we are 7 in my group. 3 are already pregnant, another I think is but hasn't said, one not trying yet, and then me and the girl I mentioned. they're all getting on with it!

loopy I've given up testing. what's the point. AF always turns up.

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Withalittlesparkle · 02/06/2015 05:37

Loopy will you try and see your consultant?

I'm not su

Withalittlesparkle · 02/06/2015 05:40

Other than long cycles do you have other PCOS symptoms? I'm not sure there is much they can do in terms of treatment though except encourage ovulation, but I wonder if they will say you're already ovulating so the drugs would have little effect. It must be so frustrating and heart breaking

Withalittlesparkle · 02/06/2015 05:43

Keep your group has been busy! But none of them are brooking babies and you'll end up with two if the cuties

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keepitgoing · 02/06/2015 08:03

well that of course is true Grin

loopy what pee stick news?

sparks you're up early...?

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Imps9 · 02/06/2015 08:58

Oooooops I may just have ordered 14 packs of FRER Blush BOGOF is just too good an offer to resist.

Molotov · 02/06/2015 09:29

Hello everyone, I'm just checking in to say that I'm signing off from this thread for the time being.

I've known for a while that I have quite severe PMS symptoms. I had a bad week with it last week, which was tje final straw for me. I went to see my GP yesterday who agrees and so I've started to take citalopram to level out my moods (and hopefully my anxieties, too). It's extremely early days, but my want is to have a clear and level head again where I can make decisions - the decision about another child being one of them.

I also need to be the best mother I can be to my two wonderful daughters who are already here. I can be a short-tempered, shouty witch in the 2 weeks leading up to my period and this must stop.

I wanted to thank you all for being so welcoming and understanding and didn't just want to stop posting. Maybe I'll be back in the future Smile And I wish you all the very best and every happiness.

Withalittlesparkle · 02/06/2015 09:40

Keep I knocked over a glass of water at 3 am so I was wide awake, so tired now though

Molotov I think you're making the right decision, please come back when you've sorted yourself out and we'll help you through your ttc journey

jaggythistle · 02/06/2015 09:54

Bye Molotov, it's been nice to chat on various threads, I'm sure we'll see you around. :)

Hope it goes well with the medication. I hate being shouty mummy and am rubbish at the moment because of tiredness really.

Imps9 · 02/06/2015 10:54

Mol I think that's an extremely sensible and healthy decision to make. I wish you all the very very best - we will always be here if you ever want to pop in for a chat Thanks

BeedlesPineNeedles · 02/06/2015 11:29

molotov sorry you're leaving us but it does sound like a sensible decision, pop in and say hi if you like.

loopy let me get this straight, you were supposed to be seeing a consultant about repeated miscarriage and saw his assistant who suggested not testing until you're a week or two late? well that will reduce their workload won't it, if all your mc happen before 6 weeks. It sounds so condescending, if you don't test until you're a few weeks late then you won't know you've had a mc and won't be upset about it. What an idiot.

I'd go and get teh 2nd hcg test done tomorrow (assuming yesterdays was positive, and I can't imagine it wouldn't be). I can't understand why they would say that they will start with the drugs from your next bfp and then not do that when you said you had got one. Hopefully you get someone with a couple of brain cells to rub together when they let you know your results from yesterday's blood test.

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keepitgoing · 02/06/2015 13:58

I agree with beedle, get second bloods done tomorrow. and I repeat loopy you are now 14dpo, this bean is not slow, it's normal!!

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Loopyaboutmy2boys · 02/06/2015 14:40

Bloods came back and hcg way too low so they have said its definitely game over, said they expect I should bleed within the next week or so based on hcg being so low. I sent a mammoth email to my consultants secretary. Consultant has said he wants to arrange a scan to see if the bloke yesterday is right re PCOS. I have high bmi and have always put on weight easily and have only ever lost weigh if I cut calories to circa 700 per day which is no fun and not really healthy when ttc/pregnant/breastfeeding so have been big since 2010 when conceived ds1.

My biggest concern is he kept focusing yesterday on the fact I tested positive for lupus anti coagulant, and the fact that it's a treatable condition/cause of miscarriages. But I get no comfort from this as it only becomes relevant if I can actually get pregnant and stay pregnant long enough to start the medications, and with each loss the gestation I have reached has shortened and shortened, which this one being the absolute shortest as it's just a chemical one. Unless it's just bad luck/ bad eggs.

Imps I thought I was bad ordering 10 twin packs! Have never seen them on offer, and at £2.50 a pee it's not quite so bad on the bank account.

Loopyaboutmy2boys · 02/06/2015 14:45

And beedles, yes, I felt he was a twat yesterday and was v annoyed not to meet the man who is meant to be my actual consultant, who is regarded as being forward thinking, very experienced (due to retire in the next year or so I think) and is well regarded enough that he does private work on the side, supportive of the research at coventry, hence my mammoth email. Secretary said if I have any questions left after having a PCOS related scan she will arrange for me to see him.

Imps9 · 02/06/2015 16:37

Oh Loopy what a wanking great pile of utter shite. There must be more that they can do. You've successfully carried two babies before.

So sorry lovely.

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keepitgoing · 02/06/2015 16:42

loopy what was the number? you are v early dpo and it's more about if it's rising

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BeedlesPineNeedles · 02/06/2015 18:30

^ I agree keep
During my extensive googling last month around could I actually be pregnant when I tested negative at 17dpo Blush I found loads of websites that stated that the range of hcg levels could be as low as 5 at 5 weeks pregnant. So don't give up just yet loopy

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keepitgoing · 02/06/2015 19:26

still get your hcg done again tomorrow fo' sho'

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NoCupcakesOrCocktails · 03/06/2015 10:33

Hi brookers

Sorry I've not been around, though I'd wait for my consultant appointment before I updated.

Loopy I'm so sorry to hear that you think this BFP isn't going to last either. I would insist on seeing your consultant, the doctor you saw sounds less than useless Thanks

Beedle yay for being PUPO again and getting hold of the evil bum bullets Smile have you and MrB booked a holiday?

Imps I just want to give you a big hug, it's ok to feel down at pregnancy news. You have been so strong all the way through. The yarn is beautiful and hopefully you will be to busy making stuff for impette soon to make stuff for other people's babies

Keep I really feel for you, fingers crossed for your upcoming FET. I've met up with my nct group a few times already and they have already been cracking jokes about who will be first with their second baby. I felt a pang of jealousy as I know it won't be me. Crazy feelings for me to be having as I won't be ttc again Blush DH is not willing to have anymore treatment and the sensible part of me agrees with his reasons. If we had frosties though it would be different.

NoCupcakesOrCocktails · 03/06/2015 10:38

Sorry pressed send too soon!

As for me I saw the consultant yesterday. She booked us in for a c section at 39 weeks. She then wasn't 100% sure if baby was transverse or breech so sent us for a scan as if baby was transverse she was thinking of bringing the c section forward to next week. We have the scan only to find baby is head down! So the short story is c section cancelled and I'm back to hopefully delivering at my local birthing centre! I'm now bricking it about giving birth Grin I'm 38 weeks this Friday so could now have another 4 weeks to wait