TTC after MC - June 2020

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I'm 31 TTC #1 after a MC in March this year, AF has just finished and I'm on CD6 and all ready to go for my 2nd full cycle.

This month I will be tracking with opks, CB connected, BBT and following SMEP plan.

@2020wish your body has been through a lot, hopefully it is just your uterus re-adjusting and starting to build up a nice new lining for this cycle. But if you're worried it is totally acceptable to phone the early preganacy unit and ask for advice. I think if it was an ectopic you would still be getting positive preganacy tests. Have you got a total negative yet? Sending hugs x

@Hayleylou89 thank you, I'm feeling okay about it now. Looking forward to fertile week. Yeah I have the ferti-lily. Wondering whether to get pre seed again or not - what do you think? Or Conceive Plus?

Calc Flor is for TWW isn't it? Wondering also whether to bother with CB digi this month or just stick to the cheapies. Xx

@2020wish if you're worried definitely get checked out hun. Better to be safe! Xx

@1990EM thank you 😊 ahh do you think you could still be about to OV? It might just be having a slow build up for you or still due to come xx

Also welcome @Girlmum83 and @bubblybon20 ❤️

@VP91x sorry AF arrived but it's a new fresh cycle for you to try again, I would love to give you advice on what to buy but no idea if the ridiculous amount of stuff I'm taking/ using is making any difference 😂

Welcome @bubblybon20 and @Girlmum83 sorry for your losses and I hope you have a lucky June x

@2020wish I think if bleeding lasts more than 9 days it's something to definitely contact your GP or EPU about, I think every experience is different but definitely contact Drs if you are concerned x

@1990EM yeah I think as long as you are having regular sex than you are covered anyway and try not to worry too much about pinpointing the exact day if you don't get a clear positive on opks, but I would keep testing xx

Welcome to new

@SmileyT haha!

Well I already have -
Ferti-lily
BBT (as you know)
I used pre-seed last month but have ran out. Wondering whether to re-buy!? Or try Conceive + lube?
Going to try Grapefruit Juice.
Considering Calc Flor for TWW.

Do you reckon that's enough? Or worth throwing anything else into the mix? Xx

Welcome to new ladies!

Btw I have clicked on posting button accidentally ( a fly was attacking me 😅🤣)

@2020wish if you are worried I would definitely give a call to specialist. My bleeding was lasting 10 days( with miscarriage at 9 weeks ), now it is 5/6 days ( MC at 5 weeks ) and I think that's it. However I was advised by midwife that typically MC at 5 weeks can last up to one week.

I also enjoy doing ovulation test, just to pinpoint when I ovulate, but continue frequent DTD just to be sure.

@VP91x I drink plum juice. And I felt the difference last time around ovulation. I will check how grapefruit juice can support the conception ( maybe I will just stock on both)

@VP91x that sounds like a good list to me, do you take prenatal vits aswell? I was going to try concieve plus when my preseed ran out no factual reason why but just to switch it up 😂 I've got calc flour I'll let ya know in 2 weeks if it was worthwhile 💁🏾‍♀️

@HopeForRainbowbaby oh I've not heard plum juice being mentioned before. Is it to support ovulation or extra CM etc?

@SmileyT yess I'm so excited for you to test!! No I'm not taking any vits at the moment. Im worried they might mess up my cycles etc. 😂😂 I'm trying to find comparisons to which might be better xx

@VP91x funny you mention the vits, I have been taking seven seas pregnancy vitamins since my miscarriage in April.. I wonder if that's what has delayed my period this month 🧐 making me think I was going to be lucky! X

@VP91x I don't take prenatal vits I just take loads separately, you're taking folic acid aren't you? x

@VP91x ahh sorry AF turned up. Let’s hope June is our month 🤞. I’m going to use CB digital again and ordered the one with the most sticks this time so will hopefully see my peak this time. AF came early for me this time so I wonder if I just didn’t ovulate anyway. X

@SmileyT ah yeah have normal dose Folic Acid.

@Wishingfornumber2 thank you - I'm on the fence whether to use the CB digi this month!?

@bubblybon20 I've not read up too much about them, but I've seen where people mention they do affect their cycles. So not keen to add that in atm! Not massively sure though. Xx

@VP91x yeah sometimes I think they can stress people out more waiting for the static smiley lol! I’m going to give it one more go! X

@VP91x the plum juice ( but also pomegranate cranberry) fuel fertility by protecting the cell membranes of sperm and eggs from oxidative stress ( copies from internet).

And how different is drinking grapefruit juice from orange juice to support fertility ?

Thanks everyone for the reply. Going to hold out and see if the shooting pains stop: could just be all I’ve went though. Hoping I get a call about doctors tomorrow.

@SmileyT few months a read research paper about a scientific study done on different lubes and their effect on sperm. Both preseed and conceive + was in the study along with another brand and water and normal lube. Preseed was the most sperm friendly out of them all conceive + I believe came third

@HopeForRainbowbaby oh that's so interesting!! Where do you get the plum juice from?

I've just seen loads of threads where grapefruit juice increases EWCM! Xx

@VP91x we order our grocery from online quite a lot and that's where I buy products I can't find in the supermarket like plum juice but now I will add grapefruit juice. Plum juice has definitely increased ECWM a lot.

As it is Sunday and I have finished my miscarriage, DH has given me a glass of wine for relaxation🥰 how are you ladies enjoying Sunday evening

@HopeForRainbowbaby ah I will have a look for it and get some! Thank you for the tip.

We managed to order a Nando's and I had a large glass of wine with it too. Going to watch a couple of episodes watching 'Lost' as we are finally near the end! Are you doing anything? Hope are you enjoying your wine 😍

@Girlmum83 so sorry to see you here. Our stories sound very similar. I lost MCMA twin girls at 16 weeks in September. That's so recent for you. How are you? X

@VP91x hey cycle buddy! Gutted AF showed but pleased that you're not in limbo and that I have you alongside me again this month.

I'm back at work again tomorrow so I'm hoping this return to routine will help and my big goal now is to be able to return to school after the summer holidays with the beginnings of a bump!

@Ejb86 hey lovely 😊 yes definitely glad to be cycle buddies again!

Ah I'm jealous you've gone back to work. I desperately need to get back into a routine. My little girl starts nursery again on 17th just waiting to hear from work when they might get us to start again.

That would be amazing! 😊X

Hey ladies! Just caught up - welcome to the new ladies, sorry you've found yourselves here but we have an amazing group of supportive ladies here!

We DTD last night and the night before - but both times were around 2/3am so not sure what days to count them as. Currently in my fertile window based on my apps & what looks like ewcm (not using any tests this month). Will try DTD tonight, tomorrow & maybe Tuesday night.

Still praying for some BFPs in this group xxxx

I got my period after being a week late, I did a digital test (the only one I had in the house!) a day late and it was negative so I knew I probably wasn't pregnant. I also used opk for the first time ever but it doesn't look like I actually ovulated anyway, I think my body tried twice but the line didn't get anywhere near the control line colour. I was hoping to catch again 1st cycle I'm not going to lie!!

I'm hoping my body goes back to normal now, I'm surprised my cycle was so messed up to be honest, although I did still have a positive pregnancy test 2 weeks into my cycle so I should have maybe anticipated it.