What was your cycle like after MC?

[Llondbol]

Really curious about what people's cycles were like after MC....Longer? Shorter? Late? Early? Longer or shorter luteal phase? No different from before?

I'm currently 13dpo and I've been cramping for 4 days but no sign of AF. Before my MC carriage my luteal phase was always 11 days - I'd have a little cramping on day 10 then come on like clockwork.

Had a D&C 31 January and started tracking BBT as soon as I got my negative test two weeks later. Ovulated 15 February (cd16) and TTC straight away so I'm obviously getting my hopes up it's a new pregnancy!

[HidCat]

Vvv faint line this morning so calling it negative. Feel reassured now that whether the line gets darker or AF shows up, I'll know what's going on.

How about you @Funkyemzie? Have you tested yet.

[Funkyemzie]

@Hidcat how are you getting on with the testing, any progress? X

[HidCat]

@Funkyemzie I'm really not sure. I thought I had ovulation pains last week (I've always had them) which would make me around 7/8 dpo, but with hcg being at 50 on Tuesday it may have been normal cramps. I think it's all in that window where my hcg may have dropped low enough for ovulation but also may have just been a little too high. Such a confusing time!

[Funkyemzie]

@Hidcat how many dpo are you or are you not sure? I think work has been a great distraction. X

[HidCat]

@Funkyemzie I think so yes. Seems to keep me from going bat-shit-crazy lol.

[Funkyemzie]

I think it's too early to say tbh, had shooting pains across my boobs but never had that last time, also having twinges low down like muscle ache is the best way to describe it but could be anything really.

Aww I really really hope it's a new pregnancy. Are you going to test daily now? Xxx

[HidCat]

@Funkyemzie yes I went back in today. Still a bit down but felt better getting focussed on work. EPU confirmed my HCG is 50 so going back next Wednesday for the follow up. I've attached the tests I did FRER was FMU yesterday and cheapie was FMU this morning. Going to keep using the cheapies through the week until I get the blood results next week though. Gives me a sense of reassurance if nothing else. Had a big dollop of yellow mucus this morning - never had that before and can't figure out why it happened! Back to EWCM now though. Very weird.

Sorry I got confused by the tests. Are you feeling good for this month or too early to say?

[Funkyemzie]

@Hidcat those negatives are what I took to confirm to the hospital that it's all clear and my tests are completely negative so we can start again. I'm going to wait until 12dpo to take a test if it's negative again then we'll just wait for af.

How are you today? Can I ask, have you gone back to work? X

[Athers666]

Finally got the start of AF. A few days later than a normal cycle would have been. So relieved to be on a new cycle so I can start to move on. Also, painful cramps but by chance it happens to me my day off work today so I'm off to lie down with painkillers and a hot water bottle.

[Tobebythesea]

Now a define period. Exactly 5 weeks after mc. Onwards and upwards.

[xLeanne128]

I MC in January and my period arrived 5 days ago! X

[HidCat]

Hi ladies, hope everyone is keeping well after everything we've all been through.

@Funkyemzie I don't really know my ch about BBT tracking I'm afraid but am I right in thinking that it stays high either until you have your period or a baby? In which case it may be too early to test, those Clear and Simple tests have been good for me but they don't always give an early positive so you're still in.

I'm still waiting for AF too (8 weeks since first day of bleeding - only had light spotting and still faint positives on test so EPU are doing bloods comparison to make sure it's still going down). I use Ovia to track my cycle but I have no clue whether or not I've ovulated yet. This waiting game is doing my head in but when (if?) AF arrived I will never have been happier to see her so I know what's going on. Cycles before we're around 30 days so it will be interesting to see if they go back straight away or not.

[Funkyemzie]

Sorry forgot to add images.

[Funkyemzie]

I've attached my chart so far this month. We aren't waiting for af either. I started tempting while I was still bleeding just to be curious and see what was happening really.

I stopped bleeding and did a hpk, as you can see they were totally negative. Started with OPK's just on the off chance and they were really light which I thought might have been residual HCG but then got a good positive and my temps seemed to confirm this.

What does everyone think...much chance?

@Niva1410 I haven't had my first af yet so not sure. It could just be your body settling down. Did you get a negative hpk yet? Sorry for your loss! Xxx

[Niva1410]

Hi..I had my miscarriage on 31 Jan 5 week plus and period was last for 6 days. I had my 1st period after miscarriage on 23 February and last long for 3 days. Again I had period on 11 March which is within 17 days. Would you please advice on this. I am confuse on my cycle.

[Tobebythesea]

Now 5 weeks exactly and spotting.

[KochabRising]

They varied between 24 and 38 days, from being quite stable before. I certainly felt things were not settled at all for five months. Big hormonal swings, lots of nausea after ovulation etc. Got pregnant in month six still on the odd cycles. Currently 16 weeks and fingers crossed it’s all ok.

[Athers666]

It's so rubbish isn't it. I had a crazy moment today and did a test. BFN of course. I knew it would be, I don't know why I did it. I now feel down and fed up again.

[xLeanne128]

I know now I've realised it's actually here I am gutted I'm not pregnant but onto the next cycle! Im the same everytime i see a pregnant woman or a baby or one born every minute im jealous! Even though the pain looks dreadful i think i wish that was me haha!! Crazy ladies!! Xx

[SadWinky]

Mine were all over the place for first few months - went from usual 26 day cycle to around 50 for a few months. CM was really odd too - and still is - had ridiculous amounts of ewcm but none of the white thicker stuff that you usually get towards when af is due. I now think that I wasn’t ovulating properly at that time but body was trying to. Almost a year on now and things are pretty much back to normal but no luck so far. In theory I’m 12dpo today and testing Sunday. Sorry for your loss OP and everyone and fingers crossed for those waiting to test. It is truly rubbish x

[Athers666]

@XLeanne128 Yay that your AF came. Can't believe we are all actually hoping for it, but as you say, it means our bodies are ok again. I had a moment in a shop today, the lady serving came out from behind the counter and she had a baby bump. My eyes instantly welled up. Feel silly but seeing pregnant women just sets me off still. Maybe it always will. X

[xLeanne128]

Yay day 45 and AF has arrived! Actually happy to see it for once. Nice to know body is ok!!

[Tobebythesea]

Llondbol - I’m really really sorry to read that.

No AF for me yet. On one hand I don’t want it because then I could (but let’s face it, probably not) be pregnant but on the other I do want it so that I know the retained material is definitely out and then I can start tracking again.

It’s rubbish and awful OP xx

[Athers666]

It's just the worst. Before the miscarriage happened, I used to think the 2 week wait was bad enough, this is something else.

[Sloeberrygin]

It's so hard! I had a second trimester miscarriage 4 weeks ago. Afterwards I bled for about 2 weeks. A couple of days later I had my usual signs of ovulation- EWCM and what felt like ovulation pains. I'm desperate to be pregnant again so we decided to TTC straight away just in case.

The last 2 days I've had very light spotting, which started at 7DPO (if it even was ovulation!). Earlier than I was expecting for my period (though who knows when that'll show up!) and way lighter, it's barely anything.

So now of course I'm convincing myself it's implantation bleeding, when it's more likely to be either a very light period or just a continuation of the miscarriage bleeding. I've been taking pregnancy tests for the past 3 days, even though I know it's way too early. In fact I think I've had an extremely faint positive on all the tests, which suggests I still have HCG in my system from the last pregnancy, so a new pregnancy is basically impossible. I can't wait for my body to hurry up and sort itself out.

I'm driving myself loopy obsessing over this!!