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Can’t sit around and wait any longer - help

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Bay9 · 11/09/2023 11:03

Hello 💕

Looking for some support on where to go next.

We came off contraception in June, had a suspected ectopic in July and a CP in August. We had no medical intervention for the EP, we did expectant management.

After the first I quickly picked myself up ready to try again but the second hit much harder. Everything you read tells you that the chances of a second loss are extremely slim so I went into it with that hope only to be crushed when I started bleeding the second time.

I’ve contacted my GP who have referred me to the gynaecologist at our local hospital for testing which is great but I have just checked my referral and it says I could be waiting until November to hear anything. I can’t wait that long, I feel like I’m going insane. I do nothing but google my symptoms and what could possibly be wrong with me all day every day. We’re skipping a month and then trying again in October but I need to know I’ve done something different between now and then to hope for a better outcome.

We’ve agreed that we are going to look at private testing but I have no idea where to start. I’ve found a few clinics near us but what specifically should I be looking for? What tests should I be getting? I don’t want to go all in on the full works of testing just yet but I need to start somewhere.

I just need a glimmer of hope for the next one ✨

OP posts:
lilacwine1992 · 17/09/2023 07:09

Hey it is a very long process unfortunately. Where are you based? I’m really sorry for your losses. I’ve not had any losses but been trying 15 months. I saw doctor at 11 months (meant to be 12TTC) and was referred to Birmingham Women’s Hosp. My appointment was two weeks ago so it took 4 months. In the meantime the GP ordered an ultrasound and blood tests for me and a sperm analysis for partner. Both of these came back normal so then it was just the 4 month wait for appointment. A bit underwhelming tbh, I’d recommend writing a list of questions because my mind was a bit blank when we were in there. Months more waiting before our next step, can only hope we conceive in the meantime. Sorry not particularly helpful but just sharing my experience. I’m the same with googling I’ve had to keep myself busy on the night time especially just doing extra work. Baby dust to you xx

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