Positive opk after miscarriage- 2

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Can't believe we've filled that thread, hope you all find this one!

Ali - so uncomfortable isn't it?! But I like that I can feel it happening, gives me a bit of warning at least. Yeah, I'm expecting I'll ov Thursday/Friday now which would work out much better than Saturday so fingers crossed.

How is everyone doing?

Blossom - are you ok not heard from you for a while.

Hi mcbaby :)

I'm ok thanks......gave in and booked a Drs appointment and had that today. She examined my tummy and said that everything seems healthy and normal for 6weeks pregnant which was lovely to hear and a relief. Booked me in with the midwife in 2 weeks, and an early scan to put my mind at ease. Am feeling quite positive all things considering and trying to go with the mantra "just because the worst happened last time, doesn't mean it will happen this time".

My boobs are so bloody painful, I'm exhausted and starting to get nausea creeping in.....all of which I'm delighted about as to me they are positive signs! Think I'm in the minority of women who are pleased to get no sleep, massive painful boobs and want to throw their head down the toilet ha ha!

How are you?

Everyone else? X

Bean - symptoms are reassuring! Although after 8 weeks of all day sickness I am happy when I go through a day without being sick now. Take each day it it comes I found the anxiety eases over time but it's still there more than with my other pregnancies!

I have my official 12 week scan tomorrow at 13 and a half weeks.

Oh that's fantastic.....good luck for your scan and please tell us how it goes :)

Yeah I think anxiety will ease after every milestone but probably won't ever completely go. It's such a shame as this will be my first baby...and last. Wish I could just enjoy every second of it

Good luck with your scan Mcbaby! Huge milestone reached there :-)

Haha Bean, i'm exactly the same! I was cupping my boobs daily just to check they still felt swollen! Unfortunately they don't get any better! Mine still kill.

I'm definitely way less anxious than I was in the beginning and I've allowed myself to be happy and excited now. It still always lingers in the back of my mind but I try not to dwell on it. First baby for me too, it's sad isn't it that we feel like this. But that's life after mc I suppose.

Mel and Ali how are you both doing?x

Scan was all good small nucal measurement and baby was bouncing around in there. Measuring 13w4d so feeling like I can relax a bit for now.

Awww yay :)

Bee.....I'm firmly in the camp of obsessive boob cradling ha! Being the paranoid person I am, I was a little worried yesterday as my boobs felt better and I had very little "pregnancy symptoms". However I'm pleased (although feeling a little silly and green) to report that my boobs are agony today and morning sickness has creeped in with a vengeance today! Woke feeling queasy and gross today!

Fantastic news on your scan mcbaby :) so pleased you saw a bouncing little one.

Blossom that's awesome....a little girl! You must be so excited.

I can't wait to actually have a scan and see something for myself to make it real. I'm holding off a little.....am 6 weeks now and I think I'm going to wait another week or two. My dr was very supportive and said she would arrange an early reassurance scan for me, but I think I want to wait a little longer to make sure that when I have one I actually get to see/hear a heartbeat. I'm terrified of going too early and seeing nothing and having to wait again. I know it sounds silly, but with my last pregnancy and MC the waiting and unknown still haunts me. Everything so far for us ladies, sounds wonderful and positive and it's great news :)

How are u doing mel? And Ali? Where are you with everything?

If bear is still reading, I've been thinking of you and hope you and DH are ok and your break is doing you some good.

Hi all, glad you're all getting on so well :) Ali I hope you are okay? Are you having your tests next week?

I've not been on for a while as not coping too well with stress and anxiety, although I have lost some weight at least! Had an early scan today at 7 weeks, couldn't really see a great deal (anything) but apparently baby was measuring correctly and had a heart beat. Was genuinely convinced there was just going to be an empty sac again so was pleasantly surprised. Dr wants to discuss latest bloods on Monday though, so I presume they weren't good which is a bit of a worry.

That's fair enough Bean, I also didn't want to do mine too soon! I waited until 8 weeks. Although the waiting did kill me and I was a wreck for the actual scan!

Mel that's fab, a heartbeat and correct measurement is exactly what we want! Has that eased the anxiety just a touch? Just a few more weeks until the 12 week mark! Stay strong! Hope bloods were ok today?

Ali and bear I've been thinking of you both! Hope you're both doing ok.

Thanks Bee & Bean, I appreciate that.

I am still occasionally checking in but have to limit myself as am struggling with it all. I've got my appointment at the Recurrent Miscarriage Clinic on 24th Nov, so just trying to stay focussed on that. It's a good thing I'm taking a break this month as so is my body it would seem - CD18 & no ov yet. Plan is to get these appointments & tests done then try again in the New Year.

Best wishes to you all!

Hi bear, glad to hear you're not having to wait too long for your referal. I hope it all goes okay for you x

Thank you bee, it did help at the time but the comfort didn't last long unfortunately. JUST trying to keep busy and my mind on other things. Blooks weren't great but more medication now so hopefully that will help. Hope everything is good with you.

Not sure if anyone still reads this but hope you're both okay Ali a nd bear. Have been thinking of you x

I still check in... hoping everyone is doing ok on their journeys and wishing everyone the best!

Hi Mel,

I still check in occasionally, but thought everyone had abandoned the thread! I'm doing ok - up & down, to be honest - but still sticking to my plan not to ttc until the New Year, which is actually really hard as I'm desperate to try again, but don't want to ruin Christmas with a fretful 2ww or worse, another mc.

Regardless I don't think I ov'd last cycle, AF arrived on CD30 & only lasted 3 days. Off to the hospital on Thursday for my appointment with the consultant. I don't know what to expect, but I'm hoping she can give me some assurances for ttc in Jan.

How are you doing? I assume everything is progressing as it should this time, but can imagine that you are anxious.

x

Hi, hoping I can hop on.
I had a mc in November at 3 months.
Started what I think was af five weeks later now I've finished and ovulated (tracked with app and tests) got an extremely positive opk Friday dtd and fingers crossed but I'm still getting positive opks (4days later) , is this normal? First month using them, thanks x

Ah hello everyone :) I'm happy this thread has re animated again! Have missed chatting to you ladies.

Best of luck Thursday Bear please tell me what happens. I'm very interested to see what and how they investigate recurrent miscarriages.

If you're reading Ali hope you're ok.

How are you getting on Mel? Everyone else?

I'm ok.....8weeks4days so far. Had an early scan last week where we saw a little flicking heartbeat and everything measured how I was expecting so that was a relief. Am suffering from the most horrific sickness at the moment, but as awful as it is I'm taking it as a good sign.

Hi banner sorry didn't see your message before I posted..... unfortunately I've never used OPKs so can't really advise. Hopefully one of the other ladies will be able to offer you some help.

Great to hear from you Bear... best of luck getting some info on Thursday! Wise choice relaxing over Xmas.. At least it's one of those times of year when there's lots going on! Food to be eaten and wine to be drunk! Hopefully youl be busy enough for things not to play on your mind!

Bean that's great that you saw a heartbeat and were measuring on track! Very very positive! Along with the morning sickness too! Hope it passes for Xmas!

I'm doing well and slowly getting bigger :-)

Hi Banner.. sorry for your loss :( that's strange about still getting a positive opk? I assume you had a negative hpt before your AF turned up? Are they all the same colour or fading?

Thanks for replies, yes I've been tracking ever since mc and only started getting positives running up to Friday, with that test being extremely positive, test line completely dark with just hints of control line, didn't test again as I had ovulation pains sat night. Tested again today just to see but still very positive, was wondering if anyone had the same here x

Hi all, nice to hear from you :) im 9 weeks now have another early scan booked for sat which is making me quite nervous, but all seems okay do trying to stay calm!

Bear good luck for the appointment, I hope that the consultant can help to make you feel positive for the new year. I think I'd be the same wanting to wait until after Christmas, I hope that you can enjoy it a little although I imagine you have a lot on your mind.

Bee glad you're well :)

Bean that's great news, are you feeling any better after the scan?

Dr I had positive opks for a long time after the miscarriage and think I ov'd somewhere in amongst them, it's so hard to tell what's going on. Good luck if you're hoping to try again.

Ali hope you're okay x

Hi all,

Apologies for my absence, I really had to switch off the whole ttc thing for a bit. Plus I had to delete the app from my phone as it's always full.

Mel, 9 weeks wow! That has gone so quickly. How are you feeling?

Bear, how did your appointment go last week? My periods are also short but they always have been. Sometimes they stop after 2 days then start again - no idea what causes that!

Bean/Bee/Blossom/McBaby - how far gone are you now? Hope you're all feeling well. Has anyone else found the sex? What are your due dates?

STILL nothing to report my end. Expecting AF Weds and have started spotting today - the usual. But spotting started later this month so trying to cling on to the positives.

I've had FSH/LH/progesterone tests which all came back normal. I don't think the FSH was great but that's only from my googling - they said it was normal.

Am now waiting for a scan. Bit of a cock-up as GP referred me to Gynaecology who referred me to Assisted Conception and the initial appointment is £400 as I'm over 40. So no point paying that just for a scan! OH is having his test this Weds. I wouldn't mind a bit of help if we need it but don't think I want IVF.

I hope it's just a case of being patient rather than time running out. I don't think there's anything else I can do. Have tried various methods and am more relaxed now about the whole thing. I'm not having acu at the mo as it wasn't sustainable financially.

Anyway, so that's my update...

Hi Ali, good to hear from you.

That's good news that all your test results so far have come back normal - but if you're anything like me you probably find it frustrating as well; if there's nothing wrong, then why aren't we pregnant?

My appointment with the consultant was fine thank you, I'm having the standard tests for blood clotting disorders to begin with & will get the results in 2 weeks. I had an ultrasound yesterday & everything looks completely normal. She could find nothing that would explain the 3 miscarriages.

I'm sticking to my plan not to ttc until the New Year but am feeling glum as my (first) due date approaches & the two people I know who were pg at the same time welcome their babies into the world. I'm still struggling very much emotionally & cry at the drop of a hat. It's been a spectacularly shit year, will be glad to see the back of it. Better times ahead for both of us, I hope! x