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How to stop obsessing about getting pregnant (and can aspirin prevent implantation)

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Sunflower1000 · 18/12/2019 20:51

Hello ladies. I had two MMCs this year, the second being blighted ovum. Since then I went to have private blood tests and scans and there was an indication of APS and the consultant wrote me a prescription for steroids and blood thinners injections to be taken as soon as I get pregnant. However this is where the problem starts. With my two previous pregnancies I got pregnant straightaways but this time it has been two unsuccessful cycles. I know that’s not long but I cannot stop thinking about it and getting angry when period comes. I have been taking low dose aspirin, self medicating really as I didn’t want things to go wrong this time and I start to think that maybe aspirin interfered with implantation? Anyway has anyone got any advice how to stop obsessing? I feel like I am turning into an angry person I don’t want to be. x

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Sammyclaire22 · 18/12/2019 21:02

Big hugs sounds like you've had a thought time xxx
I wouldn't think aspirin would affect it unless you've had a high dose, if it was an effective pregnancy inhibitor it would be widely suggested as contraception! But it might be worth double checking with your doc if it's advisable just incase you do get pregnant and then need the thinners on top?
As for not obsessing no real solution sorry- you could cut yourself off from all testing and forums etc, the logic being the less you know the less you can over analyse (and just wait for a missed period) and forums just suck you in I find!
Might sound naff but is there a hobby you could take up for the points in the day when you find you are sitting and dwelling? X

Chanel05 · 19/12/2019 10:31

I'm sorry to hear of your mmc's, they suck big time. I took 8 months to conceive and then had a mmc. I have been ttc for 7 months since my mmc and have had no luck so far. I totally get your desperation and anger as I felt that for a long time but I've just taught myself to have patience and accept the cliche of it can take a year which does feel wholly unfair. It's given me a much better headspace.

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