Gumblossom v of your day on the beach! perfect weather by the sound of it, here it's freezing still and no sign of spring daffodils, wouldn't believe it was March already
Hippy be prepared for Gynae telling you not to worry, be confident, and that mc's are very common (that's what I was told, and frankly being told they're common makes me feel worse, not better). I only got blood tests by persisting I saw him twice after the mc, once with infection, then again for final check up. The first time I was brushed off, the second I had rehearsed! I made sure he was aware of my age, and that I would happily pay for the blood tests if need be because I can only be confident once I've at least ruled out easily treatable causes. He tried making me feel stupid and anxious for asking and his letter to my GP is in a similar tone, but I feel a lot better knowing I'm checking things out.
He didn't order the progesterone tests, he says it's rubbish, though they do give progesterone supplements to anyone having IVF (is that true, Kiwi, Rowing and Italian? Is there anything different to IVF that means you need supplements, or are the clinics just more thorough?). I'm sure there's something in it. I will have to cross that one once pg, and see if I can get them anyway -- he did at least concede that they do no harm...
I had full blood count, hormones LH, FSH and TSH and liver function tests, and most importantly I think Antiphospholipid antibodies and lupus antibody. the latter tests are for Hughes syndrome (sticky blood) -- I know you can self diagnose everything if you read too much, but I checked out the hughes syndrome website, written by the professor who discovered it (chap from St Thomas's in London) and alarm bells rang because my grandfather suffered blood clots, my DS was born with low birth weight and there were mutterings of placental insufficiency and intra uterine growth restriction. That and the miscarriage up my chances of having it. Will be very happy if it's negative... but the GP was very kind and said he is treating someone who has it and is currently pg, successfully, so at least he wasn't dismissive. And it's so simple to check for.
Wondering whether to try the progesterone cream you can get via internet for second half of my cycle -- anyone have any experience using it? Can only find manufacturers websites, where of course they're bound to say it's a miracle...
The other thing I'm doing is taking decent pre-conception vits and iron supplements I feel anaemic, not really surprising I suppose and that can delay or suppress ovulation.
That's about the extent of my own research...
Rowing hope the agnus castus works and all goes well... Italian here's to some more relaxing peaceful days for you... (oh, I have tried hypnotherapy recently -- very helpful for stress - as I suppose any relaxation technique would be)
Gumblossom and Tetley hope for you both that relaxing and not trying will be the best approach!
Jollster welcome back onto the rollercoaster. It's pants isn't it?
Hopeful hope your mum is improving now. I can't scroll back and forgot to take notes -- are you on IUI now this cycle? A good friend of mine has a beautiful little IUI baby, and thinking positive thoughts for you.
Big waves to anyone I've missed... just seen the time, must start working!