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When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

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JULY SMEP - Let’s go!

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Blessedmummytobe · 16/06/2023 08:05

Starting this thread after an early loss in May. I’m trying to conceive again asap as I feel ready. Would be lovely to have others join for mutual support x

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xxcxdonxx · 17/09/2023 07:30

@rosecbrm ah how confusing! This time round I had bright red bleeding on and off for a few hours which I’ve never had before but I can only assume was implantation, do you think yours could be the same?
I’ve never used the weeks indicators but I think they go off weeks from conception date rather than last period so would be approx 2 weeks behind.
I think the only thing you can really do is wait it out until you are home and speak to your GP and if you are still testing positive then they might refer you for an early scan?

Fingers crossed for you!!

Also I wouldn’t worry too much about the alcohol, plenty of people have drinks while not knowing they are pregnant 💜

rosecbrm · 17/09/2023 09:19

@worldwidetravel2017 @xxcxdonxx thanks both - yes super confusing.

Gonna get another test today and see what that says, and then I'll give the GP a call when we're back!

The first bleed I had I would've thought was implantation as it was bright red only when I wiped. But then 3 days later it started again but seemed heavier, I assumed it was just my period and put a tampon in so it's hard to measure then how heavy it was! But it literally only lasted a day/two so it's confusing!

worldwidetravel2017 · 17/09/2023 10:20

Dont put tampons in - they told me not to use tampons
Pads pads pads

rosecbrm · 17/09/2023 10:24

@worldwidetravel2017 Yes I usually use pads, however I was travelling that day and was going to be swimming, so used a tampon

worldwidetravel2017 · 17/09/2023 10:34

I hope alls good

Whem i bled with my early miscarriage - was told no swimming - no tampons etc

rosecbrm · 17/09/2023 12:57

@worldwidetravel2017 thank you 🤞🏼 x

FoodFann · 18/09/2023 12:39

How is everyone doing? Anyone testing soon? Eeek exciting!

We’ve all come down with covid in our house. We only moved in at the weekend, so it’ll all have to remain unpacked for some time 😅

ttcthoughts · 18/09/2023 13:07

Hi @rosecbrm Did you re test?

@FoodFann when are you testing?

rosecbrm · 18/09/2023 13:57

Hello @ttcthoughts

Yes have done 3 tests since, all still positive and say 1-2, not sure what to think!

Have got a doctors appointment for next week so can only wait I guess.

I've actually got spotting today (just very light pink when wiping) too so really not sure what to think!

ttcthoughts · 18/09/2023 14:04

@rosecbrm how many weeks would you be now? could you call EPAU if you have spotting?

rosecbrm · 18/09/2023 14:23

@ttcthoughts if I was to ignore the bleeding I had that I thought was my period last week, I would be like 5weeks!

I'm not sure if I even have one of those in my area? I'll have to have a look!

ttcthoughts · 18/09/2023 14:40

@rosecbrm It should be at your local maternity hospital, just call and say you are around 5 weeks and bleeding and they should see you xx

worldwidetravel2017 · 18/09/2023 15:24

@rosecbrm best to go & get seen this week / asap

Tell them your preg & bleeding

They can check hcg levels

If alls ok - they could help things with progesterone etc

Best not to wait after bleeding

FoodFann · 18/09/2023 20:19

@rosecbrm sorry to hear you’re bleeding, I’ve got everything crossed for you.

@ttcthoughts I’ve already tested, got a bfp on Saturday! 😊

ttcthoughts · 19/09/2023 06:38

@FoodFann oh my goodness did i miss this or do i have serious baby brain already

Congratulations lovely!

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Blessedmummytobe · 19/09/2023 17:09

Period due today. Nada yet! And stark white on my test 😔 onto the next month 🙏🏾

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FoodFann · 21/09/2023 12:33

@Blessedmummytobe any sign of AF? 🤞🏻

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Blessedmummytobe · 21/09/2023 12:35

Yep…she’s here in full effect!

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worldwidetravel2017 · 21/09/2023 12:37

Blessedmummytobe · 19/09/2023 17:09

Period due today. Nada yet! And stark white on my test 😔 onto the next month 🙏🏾

Fingers xed 4 next month

worldwidetravel2017 · 21/09/2023 12:37

@rosecbrm hows things?

rosecbrm · 21/09/2023 12:39

Hey @worldwidetravel2017 thanks for checking in, still testing positive on a few different brands of tests and still getting 1-2 on CB digi, although LMP was 6 weeks ago today..

Have a doctors apt this afternoon so hopefully have a few more answers or pointed in the right direction! Will keep you updated xx

worldwidetravel2017 · 21/09/2023 12:47

rosecbrm · 21/09/2023 12:39

Hey @worldwidetravel2017 thanks for checking in, still testing positive on a few different brands of tests and still getting 1-2 on CB digi, although LMP was 6 weeks ago today..

Have a doctors apt this afternoon so hopefully have a few more answers or pointed in the right direction! Will keep you updated xx

Sounds a bit likr chemical pregnancy or early miscarriage..
Hope you get good / better news

Thinking of you

rosecbrm · 21/09/2023 16:01

@worldwidetravel2017 doctor wasn't sure what was happening, have had a bloody test so will hopefully find out tomorrow or Monday.

We've booked a private scan for tomorrow evening just to put our minds at rest if we don't hear back from the bloods by then.

worldwidetravel2017 · 21/09/2023 16:12

rosecbrm · 21/09/2023 16:01

@worldwidetravel2017 doctor wasn't sure what was happening, have had a bloody test so will hopefully find out tomorrow or Monday.

We've booked a private scan for tomorrow evening just to put our minds at rest if we don't hear back from the bloods by then.

Fingers xed for you
Unfortunately it sounds sadly similar to my recent experience & cb digital still saying way less weeks than it would of been due to early miscarriage
Hope you get a better outcome

Equally - if you have had an early miscarriage - do know that when you concieve again - you can get progesterone much quicker when youve already had a miscarriage & thanks to the July 2023 pregnancy loss review - & recent rule changes

Thinking of you
Sending all the luck
Here to chat whatever the outcome

My mum bled 3 times with me and i lived to tell the tale

rosecbrm · 21/09/2023 16:16

@worldwidetravel2017 thank you so much, I am pretty convinced it is a miscarriage, but just want to rule out ectopic and my lines on tests aren't getting any lighter, but equally not getting darker!

Thank you again xx