Ovulation after pregnancy loss

[AnotherEllie]

Hi everyone
I sadly had a mc which started with bleeding on 1st Jan and I believe I miscarried completely on 2nd Jan this year. It was confirmed as a complete miscarriage on 4th Jan with a scan. I bled until Saturday 7th and I have been taking hcg tests everyday which are getting lighter - as of today, they are basically squinters. I was 6weeks 2 days and things happened quickly and with little pain.
I'd like to try again ASAP as my husband works away and it's difficult to plan these things.
I have a very regular cycle - usually 27 or 28 days but I've not really tracked ovulation before so not sure when I typically ovulate - I guess probably around day 13 but not sure.
I am wondering if people can share when they ovulated after their mc? I've become confused by reading online as some have said 2 weeks later but was this 2 weeks after bleeding started or 2 weeks after bleeding stopped?
Or am I unlikely to ovulate until 2 weeks after HCG has fully gone? I am getting myself confused. I can only see ranges online but not sure if the range is smaller for your next period if the mc was early.
I'm going to track BBT and use OPKs too but I'm just interested in others experiences. Could this happen as early as this Sunday as this was 2 weeks from the start of the MC?
Also, I already have one ds who is 18 months and I'm still breastfeeding. No idea if this has any bearing on things but it was a straight forward pregnancy and birth with him.
Thanks so much in advance!

And for anyone going through it right now, it does get easier x

Hey everyone!
I had my 12 week scan yesterday and it all looked good! My Harmony test results showed low risk as well so hopefully now I can relax a little and enjoy the pregnancy.
If you’re new to this thread I had a loss in December and I think I ovulated pretty soon after, so soon I couldn’t get to my husband in time 😅 I fell pregnant the cycle after.

I’m 41 so I excepted it to take some time and maybe even experience more losses but so far so good.

Eeeeeek so so glad to hear your update @Travellingislife ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Congratulations @Travellingislife it's so wonderful to read your update! Really hope you are able to feel less anxious and enjoy the pregnancy after such an important milestone.

In case it helps anyone else reading later - I have just started my first period exactly 6 weeks post mc. I ovulated 4 weeks post mc (confirmed with lh, bbt and other symptoms) we did ttc as I didn't want to waste a cycle and we felt ready, but it didn't work. Obviously disappointed, but on the other hand also relieved that my period arrived bang on time so I know my cycles are fully back and when we can try again next month. Level of bleeding and pain is a bit worse than a normal period for me but still manageable so far.

@Travellingislife yay! That's excellent news! I definitely felt more relaxed after the scan. Were the dates in line with what you expected?

I'm 17 weeks 4 now - just told my manager and neighbour could tell I'm pregnant so just as well. Still experiencing some nausea which is annoying but also reassuring in an odd way! Worse skin and boobs are more sore than with my DS!

@Hankthehonk that's a good sign your cycle is back! I've read previously that the first cycle can be different. Wishing you lots of luck on your journey ahead!

Hey all, just wanted to join and say hello - I'm part of the club no one wants to be part of! It's been very comforting to read your experiences and know that I'm not alone. I am 6 weeks post miscarriage this week and just started my period today. Lots of mixed emotions with it but happy I know where I am with it now and my husband and I can start ttc again. It was my first pregnancy and very wanted so we are keen to get going again. Feels quite daunting though...

I'm currently 6 dpo. I forgot how long the 2ww was. So tempting to test. I had some cramps and nausea yesterday and still got cramps today and cervix is still hitting high although this is my first cycle checking my cervix so not sure what's normal 🙈 what symptoms did everyone else get in the 2ww, I can't remember back in jan/Feb now when I waited before.

@Jb2189 I was exhausted at 4-5dpo and needed a nap, I also felt like my period was coming on from day 6-8 I think. I swear I felt the implantation on day 6, a burrowing, cramping feeling in my uterus that lasted for about a minute. My cervix stayed high and I got a positive on day 10. I was also a bit dizzy and shakey, especially after training. I had lotion like cm which threw me off as I expected lots of watery cm.
The 2ww is an exhausting! Good luck!

@Travellingislife thank you!! I feel horrendous today. So tired and drained and feel really sick. I also have a sore hip/left thigh which I had through my last pregnancy which had ended in MC, but as I hadn't even seen the midwife I never got to the.bottom of what that pain was. I hate the waiting though, it would be good of we knew straight away 😂

@sweetpotato29 I thought it was really hard waiting for my period but once it started I was relieved as I was ready to ttc right away!
I’m not saying it’s easy being pregnant after a loss but it’s getting easier as the days go by.

@Jb2189 fingers crossed for you!

@AnotherEllie Thank you! I definitely feel more at ease after the scan. I’m dating spot on according to my period and ovulation. I’m nearly 14 weeks and I feel massive now, you couldn’t see I was pregnant until about 22 weeks with my son but now I look about the same.. I’m also still nauseous and I get super bloated! What is that about 😅 I think I’ll tell people after my 16 week check up but ideally I’d like to wait until the anomaly scan..
@Hankthehonk thank you! My first period was a bit heavier but no pain thankfully. I was disappointed when I got my period but relieved in some way like you said, knowing my cycle was back.

How is everyone doing?

Thought I'd post a wee update. I done a cheap test yesterday at 9 dpo and thought I seen a vvvvvvfl, held off to today and on 2nd mu I done a frer and I swear I can still see a vvvfl on that too. I tried to take a photo but can't get the lighting to show the line. I have a digital in the house but I'm going to hold off a few days for that one. I'm away down to Leicester for work tomorrow for 2 nights so should keep me distracted.

@Travellingislife I know - my bump is super noticeable at 18 weeks! I didn't really show until maybe 22 or 23 weeks with my DS! Told my manager last week and will tell the rest of my team at 20 weeks hopefully!

@Jb2189 wishing you lots of luck! I found around one week post ovulation the hardest as the next few days feel like forever! I had similar with my first test for this pregnancy at around 8 dpo or maybe 9 (can't remember now!) and it went on to be a BFP so really hope thats the case for you too 😊

I've got my 20 week scan tomorrow, am bricking it! Even though I'm massive and feeling the fluttery kicks, I still feel so nervous/apprehensive. And also a little like it's not really happening if that makes sense?

I think my denial is an attempt at self-protection...! I just can't imagine buying anything or making any plans for a baby. Anyone else...?

@Jb2189 hope this time isn't too agonising for you - my only advice for the 2ww is to distract myself as much as possible and not symptom-spot (I've had months where I've convinced myself I was pregnant, and then very much wasn't! and other times I have been pregnant and it's a total utter shock!)

@Jb2189 I felt like a woman possessed when I was in my 2ww, distractions didn’t work haha but I tried my best. I hope you get a strong positive soon!

@OhGodIAmTired I’m feeling the same, I think it’s definitely me trying to protect myself just in case it doesn’t work out. My husband and I haven’t really talked about this pregnancy at all and I don’t want to tell people until I’ve had my 20 week anomaly scan but it’s still 6 weeks to go and I don’t know if I can keep it a secret for that long.
I’m telling myself that the statistics are on our side and chances are that everything will go well! I’m also telling myself I should enjoy this pregnancy and be happy, it’s such a waste of energy to worry and not be able to relax. I’ll be as upset either way if something doesn’t work out.
Hope your scan goes well and that you’ll get reassurance from it!

@OhGodIAmTired I am feeling exactly the same. I had 16w midwife this morning and had a little meltdown that i'm still not able to picture this ending in a baby :( it's very sad and unfair. But then she listened to the heartbeat and I felt marginally better 🤣❤️ it's tough, pregnancy won't ever be a joyous time for me goven the loss but have to try and shift thoights as each day goes on xxx

totally a self protection thing - I want to be getting excited making plans but I can't do it. I'm hoping i'm just a bit delayed and post 20w will calm down .... xxxx Are you finding out the gender? I'm wondering if that might help my mind catch up that this is happening!!

it's so good to know I'm not the only one

I'm actually normally a really optimistic person!

Not finding out the gender though, didn't with my first and really liked keeping it as a surprise! I've done so much over-thinking in this pregnancy already, I didn't want to obsess over having a girl or boy (will just cross that bridge when we come to it!)

@Travellingislife I'm 41 and have just had an mmc. Too early to track next ovulation yet as I'm still bleeding and have a scan tomorrow to check whether the mc has completed. I really hope I can fall pregnant as fast as you did. That gave me a bit of hope.

@TTCbaby2023 I’m so sorry to hear you’re going through this. It’s such a difficult time but I felt a sort of relief when the bleeding stopped and I could focus on the next step. It is definitely possible to fall pregnant very soon after a loss even at our age.

Hello everyone. I just had my 20 week scan at 20w4 and I wanted to share I am expecting a little girl. I already have a DS so it will be lovely to experience a girl as well.

There is hope after loss and all looked healthy so far - so no issues for us to date after conceiving straight after loss. Hope thats encouraging and hope you all are doing okay wherever you are in your journey!

Sorry for the radio silence everyone came off for a bit as it was an indent on the test I got as AF ended up arriving. Back to 2 dpo now though so back to waiting again.

@AnotherEllie aw congrats so happy for you and glad to hear the scan all went well

@AnotherEllie congratulations on your little girl and positive scan. Thank you for taking the time to come back and share the update it really does help. I'm having a messed up cycle and in one of those moods where it feels like it will never happen for us. Hearing positive stories does give some perspective and reminds me it happens for others who have felt hopeless so why not us too?

@AnotherEllie lovely news!
I had my 16 week midwife appointment today and I got to hear the heartbeat, I brought my DS and today was the first time I told him there is a baby in mummy’s tummy, he was super excited but now I think he’s forgotten about it 😅
@Jb2189 keeping my fingers crossed for you! The waiting game is hard.

Thank you everyone!

Thats lovely @Travellingislife! Hope you are feeling okay generally?

Good luck @Jb2189 💛 the wait is tough. I always found that the hardest time.

@Hankthehonk, from this thread, quite a few people had unusual cycles but have gone on to conceive so hopefully that's the same for you. 🤞

Morning all,

joining this thread as I’m currently bleeding from a loss. Not sure if it was chemical, blighted ovum or just missed. They couldn’t tell much from my scan. I had my emotional moment and now I’m ready to take control again. I’m classing 24/05/23 as day 1 as that when I started to bleed. It’s gotten heavier with some cramps and clots. Also mild pain. I’m back at the hospital on Wednesday for repeat bloods. I’ll also buy a bumper pack of opk and HCG tests.

it’s so lovely to hear that @AnotherEllie and @Travellingislife conceived healthily (sorry if I missed anyone). This gives me hope. 💞

@Blessedmummytobe I'm so sorry to hear of your experience. It's such an awful thing to go through. I hope you start to feel better soon.

There are quite a few of us here now who have gone on to conceive 😊

I personally found it helpful to track ovulation as I didn't know what was going on with my cycle and I was lucky enough to conceive around day 20 with day 1 as the day of the loss. I very clearly ovulated according to tests but for others I think they had a full cycle before that happened.

Wishing you lots of luck and hope it goes well at the hospital next week. Please do feel free to post here if you need to chat 💛