Recent MC - New cycles & trying again

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Hi all,

A thread for the ladies from the recent MC/MMC group and for anybody else who wants to join us as we discuss getting our cycles back on track after MC and starting to TTC again x

@ams19
@abimix
@plantmummy87
@thehotelcalifornia
@pettylamby
@laurat94
@neady1980

I'm so sorry @yepstilltrying you're in the right place here with us to chat to. The dread of chemicals is so awful- I'm in this now, not testing any more as I can't bear it and waiting for the lines makes me go all shaky.

Sending loads of luck for this next cycle.

How many dpo are you @glowingtwig? My gp wouldn't offer hcg bloods last time they were all through my gp.the cramping is pretty bad tbh so I'm really not confident though my temp continues to climb each day. I was at 37.14 today I'll grab another frer after work as my last test because they're driving me nuts. If the lines are darker it'll be a miracle; I'm sure I'm heading for a chemical and prepared for them to be lighter today.

Hi ladies , how are we all? Cd20 for me. Ewcm this morning. No idea if I have or haven’t ovulated so we are just going to keep DTD for now.

@AMS19 sorry about AF. Is it full blown AF of brown discharge / spotting ? Sorry for the personal question but before I had my little one (which took 2.5 years ttc) I used to get brown discharge from 6/7dpo. It was like a light period but didn’t turn red until 12dpo and I would then have my classic period for 5 days. Lots of investigations never figured out why. I had bloods done to check prostegeron levels and all was fine. I appreciate your situation may be different by day 3 and day 21 bloods by your GP may be an idea? Xxx

@dippyegg32 I'm 18 DPO I think /4 weeks 4 days. My GP has always been good just saying yes to those sorts of things. Does mean a bit of a stomach churning wait but I suppose that's going to be the way it is anyway. With dd the HCG climbing really reassured me so that's what I'm seeking I guess.

Good luck and everything crossed for darker lines today!!! Let us know xx

@Ralala no mine is very light spotting. So last cycle is was pink mixed with CM for a day or two, then brown for around 3 days, then full flow heavy AF for 4 days. Then spotting mixed with CM right up to Ovulation. Spotting then stopped completely then I had some spotting yesterday lunchtime. Now just cramps. I'm only 7DPO so hoping AF holds off another few days. Next cycle I'm going to take B6 vitamins in my LP to try and stop the spotting. I'm hoping I get less spotting in the follicular phase in the next cycle but who knows 🤷‍♀️ I havent had any tests yet, I'm going to give me body a chance to reset before I follow up with GP xx

Hi can I join🤗 I learnt of my MMC on 31st Dec 😔 I’ve had my first AF (post MVA procedure) recently and ovulated 3 days after according to OPKs and the worst ovulation pains ever which was strange... DTD a lot so will see what happens 🙏 sorry to see others in the same boat after MCs but hope we all receive some good news soon!

Hi all, I hope it is okay if I join in too?
I am so sorry we are all having to go through this :(
We had what was supposed to be our 12 week scan last Tuesday but sadly found out the baby had stopped growing at 7+4. I have never been so heartbroken. I started medical management on Saturday (so i am still currently going through the miscarriage).. Hoping to start TTC as soon as the bleeding stops and i get a negative test. I intend to start using OPK's but i know it might take weeks or months for my body to get back to normal. It took 6 months for my cycle to sort itself out when i came off the pill... I really hope it doesn't take too long.
I hope we all get some positive news soon

@AMS19 hola hoops in bed that made me laugh. Oh don’t grow up anytime soon, I’m 38 and still haven’t grown up. I think I got my friend a card once that said ‘growing old is inevitable but growing up is optional’!

I had my massage and she used a thing called cupping on my back and thighs. It was soooo relaxing. I looked up cupping and it is used to increase blood flow to that area to heal so I may ask if she can use it on my tummy area next time as well. Need to book in for a foot rub somewhere as well xxx

This is the past three days tests including today's at the bottom. I think there's progression (I think?) but the cramping is really worrying me. It's bad. How I got through work I don't know. I'm sooooo bloated.

@dippyegg32 definitely! There’s a clear positive today xx

@Notabs @pickle2020 hi both! Of course you can join us! So sorry for what you have both been through xx

That's definitely positive at the bottom @dippyegg32 ! I wonder why so crampy though?! I have read in loads of places that cramping is normal but I know it's worrying (and unpleasant).

Could you take the day off work tomorrow if it's still bad? And just have some time to relax?

@dippyegg32 That's a definite line! How many days until your period are you?

@yepstilltrying according to my app my period is due today, cd25, but last month was 28 days so I won't consider myself late until/if af arrives by then.

@dippyegg32 it looks like a strong line to me, fingers crossed no AF for the next 3 days!

@dippyegg32 definite progression there! 💕💕 I've been waiting on your post all evening! Ive had quite a lot of cramps as well, could just be implantation! Try and take each day as it comes, that's what I'm trying to do, not looking forward or back, today I am pregnant and whatever happens tomorrow I can deal with! Xx

@dippyegg32 bfp lines are looking like they’re on the way! How many dpo are you if you don’t mind me asking? I’ve only ever tested after missed period.

@dippyegg32 those lines are getting darker! I agree with the others, can you take a day off work to relax if your cramping is still uncomfortable?

I’ve had some blood tests and they are all coming in normal, so thats good - my GP is referring me to a fertility associate to have a consultation in a few weeks, as we’ve had 2 MC in a row. So I’m hoping they can put my mind at ease, and we can look forward to a BFP and heathy pregnancy, 3rd time lucky they say. I also mentioned to my GP that I was getting acupuncture and he seemed to think I didn’t need it for fertility, and that its good for muscular skeletal pains. So I might discontinue.

Sorry you’ve had to join us here @Notabs & @pickle2020 your in the right place, this thread is great 💓

Gosh I’ve missed alot on here, we do like a good chat!

@AMS19 I found getting stuck into something creative helped me keep my mind off ttc, even if its doing one of those adult colouring books, or a puzzle 🧩 I’m so glad the normal acupuncture is helping you now!! I also felt my 2nd fertility acupuncture appointment wasn't that good, she made my hand achy with one of the needles, so going to stop that now.

I’ve booked myself up too, going to help at the local Animal shelter with puppies and dogs next week too, so that should be nice, and new job starts tomorrow! We gotta keep busy with other things & then we’ll be pregnant before we know it ❤️

@SuzieDeLaTour haha hold onto your hats hubbies!! Made me laugh 😂

@yepstilltrying Sending you big hugs 🤗 Its just such an emotional journey but it will all be worth it!!

Hi ladies

Looking for some advice.

This is my first cycle since my MMC in Dec following a MVA in Jan. AF took about 7 weeks to return. Decided to track ovulation this month using CB 2 days, however on CD19 and still nothing :( according to apps I follow ovulation should occur today/tomorrow I normally have a 33 day cycle. I've tested this morning and no LH surge so will try again this afternoon. I did notice some ewcm last night and pelvic pain on one said most of the day yesterday. OH was too tired last night so hoping I can convince him tonight!

Has anyone else had issues with ovulation following a MC? Worried i might not be ovulating this month xx

@Quinn26 it's so stressful isn't it? Sorry to read about your mc. My ovulation has always been late following mc. If you're getting a bit of pain in that area it may be that your ovaries are starting to gear up towards ovulation but your cycle has just been a bit thrown out.

I'd keep testing with opks and if you don't get a surge this month try your GP for day 21 (or your equivalent) progesterone.

I'm a bundle of nerves today waiting for the GP to call with my HCG results. I'm hiding away in my office with a churning stomach and the shivers. So awful having to get my head in to teaching and not even being able to answer the phone if she calls during a lesson.

I'm hating this level of anxiety, it's so awful. 😢

@glowingtwig definitely stressful! Last time I came off the pill and concieved 4 months without tracking anything just followed the clue app but I think we just got lucky. Thats a good idea regarding my GP I will test the rest of this week and hopefully get that static smile :) good luck with your results, fingers crossed they are all good for you!

I'll get us to DTD the next few nights although I think I have knackered him out the last week haha!!

@glowingtwig good lock today my love! We are all rooting for you!! Did you decide to go for the progesterone one too? X

Thanks @Quinn26 - good luck for this cycle!

@SuzieDeLaTour thank you, love. I just want to know now, even if it's not good news. But I could wait all day for them to ring. I just feel awful.

Still got the sore boobs and sort of an 'awareness' or my cervix if that makes sense? I didn't have that with the last two pregnancies so hoping that's a good sign. I didn't go with the progesterone this time but if today's is a high result I might request them for Thursday. X