TTC after MC - August 2020 (Thread 11)

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@stellarfox sorry that you’ve found yourself lovely. Hopefully this thread will be helpful for you emotionally & physically with all the support and tips from everyone.

Everybody is different but you can ovulate as early as 2 weeks after MC (before your first AF). Personally, I ovulated CD22 after my MMC. Then I got my AF CD27. Since then, my. Cycles have been a little longer than usual & I have ovulated quite a bit later than I previously did. It seems this is quite normal.

Hope this helps reassure you that the FW comes around pretty quick after MC ordinarily.

Xxxx

I think I'm out this cycle I'm 12dpo CD26 of a (usually 28 day cycle) and I'm having a temp dip - my ovulation was around CD14 (Ava was out this month as I was up and down with the pup so didn't get a solid sleep at that time). I've had a good sob about it but pulling myself together and thinking of AF arriving at the weekend as a another fresh start.

@stellarfox so sorry for your loss

@stellarfox yes sorry for your loss, I'm in the same boat and looking forward to trying again x

@stellarfox sorry for your loss. xx

Well I had another blank circle this morning but I did also check the stick and there was a very faint line on the left when all previous days there was nothing there so fingers crossed my OD is coming soon! xx

@stellarfox sorry for your loss ❤️ My cycle came back quickly, my ovulation was only a few days later than normal, around cycle day 18. X

@Stellarfox welcome and I'm so sorry you're going through a loss at the moment. Hope you are looking after yourself.

Thank you for the recommendation will give it a listen!

@eclipsechips sorry you're feeling upset, it isn't a huge dip though, but obviously if it continues a downward trend then yes would signify AF. Are you tempted to test? Xx

@stellarfox Sorry for your loss. As the others have said I think it just depends on individuals and how far along you were at mc as to when your hormones regulate. It took a while for me as I didn't get a negative pregnancy test until 6 weeks after my mc, I ovulated a few days after that and then af arrived at the 8 week post mc mark. Hope things get back to normal quickly for you xx

@VP91x thank you, I think I'm just so upset this month as we're close to what would have been our angel's 1st birthday and I honestly didn't think we'd still be trying. I thought about testing but I'm a bit afraid it'll be another confirmation AF is on her way - sorry about the pity post today, I'm sure I'll perk up after lots of cuddles with both our pups.

@eclipsechips sorry to hear it’s taking you a while to ttc. Are you taking any supplements? How is your diet exercise and sleep? I struggled with infertility for 5 years before my mc and I think my lifestyle wasn’t helping xx

@stellarfox sorry for your loss. I hope your body resets quickly. I'm another anomaly and only just had first AF after 11 weeks from my mc. So it really depends. All I'd say is don't put pressure on yourself as I think stress was a big factor for me and not having my AF for so long.

@HappyVibes @Northernsoul90 semi cycle buddies - how were your CBD OPKs this morning? How are you both? I got another flashy this morning. Hoping a solid one is coming soon xxx

@MrsK21 4th flashing smiley for me today - maybe I’m in for another cycle of 10 flashing ones hahaha. Who knows. I’ll just go with the flow. How many days of flasheys are you on now? Xxx

@Pugprincess thanks, our diet has really improved since we started loosing weight (steadily not too rapidly) and before lockdown I was going to Aquafit twice a week plus yoga as well as walking our dog everyday since lockdown (we're In Scotland) I've had to rely on YouTube Zumba and yoga classes (but admittedly not as much as it's difficult with pups at your feet) and our dog walks are a bit shorter as our little one will only be 13 weeks tomorrow and they are both very small dogs. Sleep is difficult as I suffer from anxiety and our littlest pup still needs out in the middle of the night - before lockdown I was getting weekly reiki and it really helped me to sleep but there's no sign of that returning in the near future. We also both take Holland and Barrett's own brand pre conception vitamins - we used to take pregnacare but it really messed with my cycles.

Ladies looks like I’m out. 11dpo and a bfn. Also started with very dark bloodish/spotting so that must be an early af for me. First af since mmc, gutted I didn’t catch but next month I can test just before my birthday so that would be a lovely birthday present x

@Runnergirl1 sorry you might be out but if it’s only spotting it could be implantation bleed 🤞🏻 I’m holding out my hope until she’s here full swing xx

@eclipsechips maybe you could look at taking some more things like we do? Some take evening primrose oil up until ovulation as that helps your fertile mucus. I and some other ladies on here also take calc Fluor which I had never heard of before this thread, some take it all cycle but you can take it just the two weeks after ovulation, it’s meant to help implantation. Something else I learnt on here was the benefits of pom juice (pomegranate) but it’s not any old stuff it’s expensive but sometimes you just want to try anything, it’s meant to thicken your lining for implantation so we drink one glass a day. I suffer with anxiety too (on a low dose of fluoxetine for it) and I was working long days and not looking after myself, once lockdown came and I was off work and relaxed I got pregnant. I read that stress and not looking after yourself can affect the thickness of your lining. Xx

@MrsK21 @HappyVibes I got my 5th flashy this morning... I've got a feeling I might ovulate at the normal time for me which would be cd19/20 (next Monday/Tuesday) which will put me at 9/10 flashies! I can't stop now though, just hoping I might my static over the next couple of days but not stressing about it. Xx

@eclipsechips @Runnergirl1 Sorry that you might be out but there is still hope that it's not a bfn this time. Fingers crossed 🤞🏼 xx

@VP91x How are you today? Hope you are feeling alright after yesterday xx

Ladies so sorry I have missed all of the messages and new joiners! It has been busy with the wedding, family stuff, seeing friends, DH injuring himself whilst playing with my god children, injured knee etc etc. I have seen that we have had a few new joiners / sorry you find yourself here but hope you will find comfort in this group! Update on my TTC / cd9 today so took @VP91x advice and tested OPKS - low today as expected but have inputted it into my premom app. Will keep testing once a day so I get an idea of timings etc xxx

@HappyVibes @Northernsoul90 I got my second one today but have a bit of a curveball as looks like after finishing my 10 day provera course (and having AF during it) my bleeding is starting up again. I spoke to a GP and they think it's a massive coincidence that after 11 weeks, my AF started normally on the day I started Provera. And now Provera is causing another bleed. So my Cycle days are now messed up and I guess so will ovulation.

I'm going to carry on doing the CB digis along with cheapies as the bleeding is light (just needs a panty liner) and I think it will stop in 2-3 days and I really really don't want to miss my peak. So much confusion for my body post MC so just feeling a bit sorry for myself right now!

@VP91x just catching up on messages / didn’t realise you only ovulated in one out of seven cycles / is this because of your PCOS? As others have said whilst not the news you wanted, af has now arrived so onto the next cycle and also that you now know what’s going on with your body is helpful. Xxx
@MichT4 yay to no af arriving yet so you’re still in the game! Fingers crossed xxx
@HE88 @littletandme glad to see you guys are trying out acupuncture. I’ve had two sessions and not sure whether it’s related but I ovulated on time and got my af on time so I’m putting it down to acupuncture lol xxx

@Firevie Yes let us know how you get on! Which opks are you using? Xx

@MrsK21 It's just Sod's law isn't it that would happen! Hopefully though the second bleed will just clear anything left from mc out and then you know that you are definitely good to go! What cd are you on now? I would do the same with the opks you won't want to miss peak and then kick yourself. Sorry you are feeling a bit down - it's hard when your body won't just settle after mc 😣 but it is positive that you had a natural period, a good sign that things are finally settling for you xx

@Northernsoul90 I know! Absolutely the worst luck so only way is up from here! And yes, you're right that I finally had a natural period so that is a big positive. Thank you for reminding me of that :)
So from natural period I am CD10 and from this weird Provera bleed I'd say CD1 lol so either of those! So defo sticking with OPKs and temping till I can make sense of ovulation. Hopefully it's just a small delay xxx

@MrsK21 @Northernsoul90 I love how we are little FW buddies. I’ve never been on a thread and had this haha.

Ah blooming heck girl. The body likes to throw curve balls. Maybe the bleed is not a full bleed and is just clearing and flushing itself fully ready for ovulation? What is provera if you don’t mind me asking? I’ve seen a few women mention it but haven’t been able to put 2 and 2 together myself.

I feel like I might get my static tomorrow which would be 4 flashing, then static. But who knows, I thought this yesterday.

Xxx

@HappyVibes it's a synthetic progesterone. You take it for a few days (10 in my case) and when the course is finished the sudden drop in the hormone triggers AF - similar to how a normal AF is triggered.
I was prescribed it because after my MC which was in late May, I didn't get an AF for 11 weeks. And the day I start taking the Provera - AF arrives 🤣 you honestly couldn't make it up
You're right I don't think it'll be a full bleed as just finished AF, but it's just annoying that after all this time - there's another delay. You'd think by now I'd have gotten used to the waiting. Looks like I'm on track to start TTC again exactly 3 months later 😩

Thanks everyone for the kind words :) I might start temping and using opks again so I can track the next month or so to see where we are!

Evening all, how is everyone? 🥰

@eclipsechips don't apologise for posting how you feel, we all have our ups and downs that's the beauty of having this support page. It's really hard to hit these milestones, sending you a big hug x

@Pugprincess you just reminded me to get some EPO, might aswell get back onto it all!

@Runnergirl1 sorry it was a negative this month hun, hope you are okay x

@Northernsoul90 I've still been feeling a bit 'meh' all day which is why I've been a bit quiet, but need to get back into my PMA for this cycle. Xx

@Firevie sounds like you've been busy, hope your OH has a speedy recovery! CD9 already, you'll be in FW in no time. Yes just on temps etc looks like only 1/7, will be PCOS related. Fingers crossed for an ovuation this time around xx