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TTC after pregnancy loss - Thread 29 - huddle up and bring on the BFP's!

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Laney79 · 24/03/2019 10:09

Hey ladies, we were nearing the limit on thread 28 so here's a new one.

Roll Call...

Name: Laney79
Age: 39
TTC: #1 since autumn 2017.
2 losses - MMC discovered March 2018, MMC discovered Sept 2018 both at what should've been 9 weeks, bean and bow measured 6 weeks.

@Lilimum6 @Russkispy @Catconfusion @Boboelephant @fnej01 please tag and pass on!

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Mistymeow · 29/04/2019 09:44

@MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue that looks very promising, although I can’t quite tell if it’s got any colour to it. Did it come up in the time frame? Those tests are notorious for being super faint, I wouldn’t worry about the strength. Usually an evap line on those is thin, but your line isn’t. If you are late a frer even without fmu will give you your answer. Good luck!

MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue · 29/04/2019 12:59

Yes came up in time frame but is super super faint. I think I can see a pink tinge... Going to go out and buy some FRERs but not sure if I should test today or wait until tomorrow? I'm utterly convinced it won't show anything as this is barely there! Ive been crying all morning as at this stage I'm more scared of it being positive and the implications than it being negative SadLuckily I'm working from home today.

Mistymeow · 29/04/2019 13:24

@MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue sorry you're so upset. Will it make you feel better to get the test out of the way now? Would waiting cause you to have a poor night's sleep? I think as you are already late the FRER should work at any time of the day, and I would be tempted to get it out of the way as it's clearly causing you so much upset. Maybe do the test after a two hour hold (if you can?)

MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue · 29/04/2019 13:37

Well they didn't have FRERs, only Rapid Response... I haven't used these before but there you go...

I am petrified of another ectopic. Another loss would break my heart but I could deal with it. However, I only have one tube left and I can't loose that too. I'm convinced this will end badly.

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moonpeace · 29/04/2019 13:46

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Bluebelltulip · 29/04/2019 13:50

Congratulations @MyHeartIsBrokenButIHaveSomeGlue. It must be very hard to feel positive but right now all you know is that you are pregnant. Do you have anyone GP/Midwife you can talk to? I can't imagine that you would struggle to get some reassurance once you progress further x

AliceRR · 29/04/2019 13:51

@MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue Sorry you are feeling this way. It’s completely understandable but that’s not the most likely outcome and a positive result is the first step on the way to what we are all working towards. Will you be seeing your doctor to set your mind at rest as much as possible? Is there anything that would make you feel better / less worried right now?

Mistymeow · 29/04/2019 14:13

@MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue so glad you took the test, and the line doesn't look faint at all. Of course you are worried about ectopic, and pregnancy hormones will make you feel worse, it's completely natural. Can you give your GP a call and discuss your worries? Perhaps they might offer a blood test? A lot of EPUs offer early reassurance scans for women who have had previous ectopics. You will get through this. Sending warm congratulations your way, I hope this is it for you x

MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue · 29/04/2019 14:18

Thank you everyone and sorry I have just hijacked the thread by being so self involved!I am still crying! I actually don't want any blood tests - I had them last time to 'reassure' me after the miscarriage and they doubled/increased perfectly. Only the scan revealed it was ectopic so I would rather just not have any false hope and be prepared for the worst. I think I am entitled to an earlier scan this time at 5 weeks (the one with the ectopic was 7/8weeks because I pushed for one as I kept bleeding). If I even get that far. Right now I just want to bury my head in the sand and pretend it's not happening so I don't have to think about it Sad I'm sorry if that sounds ungrateful and insensitive to you all as I know how much we all want BFPs. But I just can't cope with the anxiety Sad I should be happy but it's all changed now and all I feel is fear Sad

AliceRR · 29/04/2019 14:28

You have nothing to be sorry for. This thread is for all of us to share as we wish to and it’s not ungrateful at all. Even I have mixed feelings about TTC this month as I feel is panic if I actually get a BFP this cycle and would probably think the worst. Keep talking to us if it helps but likewise don’t feel bad if you want to take some time out for a few weeks / months xx

Bluebelltulip · 29/04/2019 14:41

You don't need to say sorry MyHeartIsBroken it is perfectly understandable for you to be feeling this way and if you can't express that here then where can you.

ikphillips · 29/04/2019 15:45

Hi @MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue looks like a strong line, but totally understand you wanting to bury your head for a bit... I'd be the same!

I also need to hijack the thread to ask for some advice! I had an ERPC back in March and at the time they took some tissue for chromosomal testing. I've just had a letter asking me to go to the gynae clinic in Mid-July (?!?!) in relation to my results. Such a ridiculous timeframe! Obviously I phoned the consultant's office and asked if I should be worried as we're TTC again and the secretary said the consultant would phone me back some time...
Has anyone else had this? is it ever going to be good news/the all clear or always that there's a problem? So petrified... any advice gratefully received x

Yukka · 29/04/2019 15:57

@alicerr, I would start testing more frequently form 'high' next time round. The dark line at 5pm and teh dark line at 2pm the next day could be the hormones on their way up, and then again on their way down, where you then got a fainter line in the evening. You 'may' have got your darkest line of all on a testing at 10m or 11pm. This is what I found, and didn't realise till I started testing more frequently.

But it could also be your body trying to OV and failing, and it might try again in a few days do you have any other normal symptoms to go off?

Yukka · 29/04/2019 16:02

@myheart this is really good news hun. The strength of the line wouldn't indicate whether its ectopic or not, its purely measure the amount of HCG in your system

Can I ask did you have 2 or 3 RMC's/ectopic's up until now? If you had 3, you really shoudl contact your GP and get down the early pregnancy unit, there is evidence to show that even just more scans and greater frequency of check points increase pregnancy outcomes.

I know exactly how you feel, but would encourage you to embrace this new pregnancy, separate from what happened in the past, stay focused on your wellbeing and how that flows into baby as strength and positivity xx

moonpeace · 29/04/2019 16:14

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MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue · 29/04/2019 16:20

Hi @Yukka I had one MC at ten weeks last summer and one ectopic/tube removal in February. I haven't been referred for any tests because the GP felt it was just "bad luck", but the EPU did tell me if I got pregnant again to call and get scanned at 5 weeks to see if it's in the right place. I will call tomorrow or the next day, right now I just want to crawl into bed and forget about it. And I never thought I would say that after a BFP!

Thank you everyone for being so kind  This is such a rubbish journey xxxx

@ikphillips I'm afraid I know nothing about that testing but the time frame is infuriating! Can you keep calling to see if you can speak to someone? That's what I would do xxx

ikphillips · 29/04/2019 16:23

@MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue thanks for replying... I have badgered the poor woman today twice! I'm hoping if it was really critical they'd try to see me sooner? Who knows...

Keeping everything crossed for you this time around. It's such a tough time - this should be joyous time but sadly after MC I think that's just not possible... hope you can relax a little though x

Squiff70 · 29/04/2019 16:24

@MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue I couldn't ignore your posts whilst srolling through. That line looks really good. I understand your feeling completely paralysed with fear but please try your best o relax a little. What will be will be but getting yourself in a tizzy won't change the outcome. I understand how hard this is for you but try to relax and enjoy it, just a tiny bit. Vent all you need to - this is a big thing and we're all here for you.

MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue · 29/04/2019 16:25

@ikphillips keep badgering!! Wink I am so beyond worrying about if I am being a pain when it comes to things like this! Thinking of you xxx

ikphillips · 29/04/2019 16:32

Thanks @MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue - that's my plan! X

Yukka · 29/04/2019 17:24

@MyHeart yes at 5 weeks they'll be able to see the sac is in the uterus and not the tube. At 6 weeks they can see a yolk sac which determines things are progressing, at 6.4 they can usually see a heartbeat. When you see them, and given the ectopic they will see you soon, explain to them how anxious you are and ask if it would be possible to have another appointment in a couple of weeks. They may put you in touch with miscarriage counselor too who I found quite helpful just to talk things through x

mommato3 · 29/04/2019 17:55

Hi everyone. I'm back! I posted early on in this thread but possibly not much after as I got really stressed out last month. Appears I O'd late so af showed late despite the vast lack of symptoms! Well here we are again. 3 apps, 2 saying af due 17th one saying 12th. One says fertile period day 2, one saying O day and other saying fertile period starts tomorrow! Apps are Ovia, p tracker and Flo. Anyone else use these? Or know one reliable?
I wasn't going to OPK this month but for some reason late late last night I did one. It was close but negative. Did another today and it's possibly a shade lighter? (Pic attached) Cervix is really low and quite firm. Not sure if O has been or is coming. I'm so lost!!! Too late last night, bottom around lunch time today. Have i O'd or is it coming??? Stumped...

Good luck to those waiting. And congratulations to those with BFP. Wishing h&h pregnancies xxx

TTC after pregnancy loss - Thread 29 - huddle up and bring on the BFP's!
KnitKitty · 29/04/2019 17:59

@MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue how you are feeling after seeing the BFP is completely normal after what you've been through, and 100% the reason this thread exists... It's an awful feeling wanting to bury your head in the sand at a time like this when you feel like you should be feeling really happy and joyful; but there are no shoulds. You deal with this pregnancy how you need to. I would encourage you to call your GP and discuss how you're feeling, and definitely get your early scan... But apart from making sure you're being sensible about looking after your body, you can totally give yourself permission to distract the hell out of yourself and attempt not to think about it most of the time (if you can). Stay strong! You can do this!

@ikphillips That does seem like a ridiculous amount of time to wait for results! Maybe ask for a copy of your results and/or notes. I'm pretty sure they have to oblige within 30 days of a written request... Hopefully you'll get a call from the consultant though. Mind you, thinking about it, it doesn't surprise me. Going through RMC I had tests done in early December and didn't get my results until 16 weeks later... So frustrating, BUT I wasn't trying at the time so didn't feel the need to know the results ASAP, which I completely understand you wanting to do as you're still trying.

fnej01 Yes, from what I've heard you have to wear a pantie-liner if you insert the pessaries in the front entrance. Wink. I've only been prescribed one a day.

@Mistymeow We might try to get away somewhere this year...
I like doing physical activities to distract myself too. When I was recovering from my first MC I made two cushion covers, an apron and a patch-work ball... DIY isn't really an option as we rent... I'm going to think hard about what project I can start.

@InDreamland No, no one is allowed to judge you for how you cope with having lost two babies... especially babies you thought were your little miracles after so long trying. If anyone says anything and you feel unable to react how you'd like to to their face, either write them a message after (you don't have to send it to them, depending how you feel...) or find a pillow to shout at as if it's their face and really go to town letting your feelings out. (Tip: Punching pillows as hard as you can is not illegal... Just saying Wink) Hugs xxx

I chased up with my GP today because I handed in my hospital prescriptions the week before last and the pharmacy hadn't received anything; I hadn't had chance to chase them up with the wedding distractions of last week. They've now sent the prescriptions through to my pharmacy, so I should be able to pick them up at the end of the week. I've decided I'm going to start taking the meds to lower the prolactin as soon as I get them (was wondering about waiting until after the heart echo, but no one has explicitly told me to wait, and from what I've read it's not a routine check and I think my endocrinologist is maybe just being hyper-efficient without actually needing to be... I'm sick of waiting around, so I'll plough on instead). I'm still going to wait until my next cycle to start trying though, just to give my body a chance to react to the meds. From what I've heard they work quite quickly though. I'm actually feeling excited at the prospect of trying again. Three months ago the thought still terrified me. Smile

fnej01 · 29/04/2019 20:42

@MyHeartIsBrokeButIHaveSomeGlue congratulations, lovely to see a BFP on here. I can completely understand your worries, but please try to take one day at a time and enjoy it if you can. This is the first step for you getting to where you want to go.

@KnitKitty they increased me to the two a day with the NK cell diagnosis. Like you I am actually quite excited to try again after a long break. I am just going to try and relax and hope for the best 🤞. Remind me I said this in a months time lol.

@Mistymeow distraction wise I have been trying to do bits like clearing the garden and decorating that last year got very neglected due to the miscarriage/pregnancy cycle. Also going to do some decorating. Basically a few projects that I want to get out of the way before falling pregnant again. Also have watched a lot of Netflix - really enjoyed Schitts creek. My DH is studying for his MBA so have largely had to keep myself distracted with little projects.

Happy Monday to everyone else! X

ikphillips · 29/04/2019 21:01

Thanks @KnitKitty you're so right I should ask for the notes. Might find something out on the internet!
Ugh sorry you had to wait so long for your results - so frustrating. Thanks for your advice xxx

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