TTC After a Loss

Waiting for AF after MC

starfish827starfish827 member
edited October 2016 in TTC After a Loss
Hi ladies!

I was recently diagnosed with a blighted ovum on 09/26. Two days later I had a D&C. I'm now waiting for AF. It says it takes 4-8 weeks. I'm hoping its closer to 4. Pregnancy tests are still a faint positive 2 weeks post D&C

Anybody else patiently waiting (or not so patiently) for AF?

If so, what are you doing to keep busy and avoid thinking about it?

Do you feel like your pre-pregnant self? 

Are you planning to try again after the first cycle?
Me 29, DH 32
Married: 03/2014
BFP: 08/20/16, Blighted ovum 9/26/16 (8 weeks 4 days), D&C 9/28/16 (8 weeks 6 days)
BFP: 12/16/16  => DD born 08/27/2017
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Re: Waiting for AF after MC

  • starfish827starfish827 member
    edited October 2016
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    Me 29, DH 32
    Married: 03/2014
    BFP: 08/20/16, Blighted ovum 9/26/16 (8 weeks 4 days), D&C 9/28/16 (8 weeks 6 days)
    BFP: 12/16/16  => DD born 08/27/2017
  • I'm waiting too!  But, I'm also waiting for my hcg levels to come down to 0.  I am at 980 right now ugh.
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  • @justsuzie I am also waiting for HCG to reach 0. I don't know my current number, but getting faint positives on HPT.
    Me 29, DH 32
    Married: 03/2014
    BFP: 08/20/16, Blighted ovum 9/26/16 (8 weeks 4 days), D&C 9/28/16 (8 weeks 6 days)
    BFP: 12/16/16  => DD born 08/27/2017
  • I've been patiently waiting for almost 7 weeks now. I've occupied my time with work and tv and online forums :)
  • Mine returned 6 weeks after d&c.   We tried with that first cycle.  I was supposed to start yesterday which would be my 2nd cycle post d&c but nothing.  I've taken 3 tests but BFN :(.  So now I wait again for AF to appear.  So frustrating but I will occupy my time with TV and family time.  I hope it comes soon for all of us. 
  • We should occupy ourselves on this thread as the limbo thread since we aren't in TWW or WTO lol
  • @Mimoca After months of not wanting to see AF, its funny how much I'm looking forward for her to get here.  :D
    Me 29, DH 32
    Married: 03/2014
    BFP: 08/20/16, Blighted ovum 9/26/16 (8 weeks 4 days), D&C 9/28/16 (8 weeks 6 days)
    BFP: 12/16/16  => DD born 08/27/2017
  • @endo_mom I feel the same lol! Just get here already!
  • @Mack2342 I hope either AF of BFP arrive soon.  I understand how you feel. Hoping the limbo is over for you in the next few days
    Me 29, DH 32
    Married: 03/2014
    BFP: 08/20/16, Blighted ovum 9/26/16 (8 weeks 4 days), D&C 9/28/16 (8 weeks 6 days)
    BFP: 12/16/16  => DD born 08/27/2017
  • Oh guys I'm so sorry. That is the worst. Hugs.
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  • Today is annoying. I keep thinking AF arrived but it's cm. My body has been all over the place! 
  • @MimoCa I hope AF shows up soon. CM might be a preparation for AF
    Me 29, DH 32
    Married: 03/2014
    BFP: 08/20/16, Blighted ovum 9/26/16 (8 weeks 4 days), D&C 9/28/16 (8 weeks 6 days)
    BFP: 12/16/16  => DD born 08/27/2017
  • @endo_mom let's hope lol! I mean my hcg levels were down to less than 5, 6 weeks OK so I have no idea why my body hates me. I bet I'm going to have to take a pill in November to jump start it, cause you know, why not? Lol
  • endo_mom said:
    @justsuzie I am also waiting for HCG to reach 0. I don't know my current number, but getting faint positives on HPT.
    R U getting weekly blood tests?  I have to because apparently when you have an epiotic you aren't out of the woods until it's back at 0.  And the nurse scared the hell out of me telling me someone's tube burst when they were at 300.  Ugh, I will live in fear until I see a 0 on my lab results.  I hope that our 0s come quick!!!
  • @justsuzie. I am not. The doctor didnt mention anything after the D&C. I have my follow up on the 24th and I'm hoping if its still positive I will get some blood tests. I feel like I just O'd yesterday so I'm hoping to see AF in 2 weeks but who knows
    Me 29, DH 32
    Married: 03/2014
    BFP: 08/20/16, Blighted ovum 9/26/16 (8 weeks 4 days), D&C 9/28/16 (8 weeks 6 days)
    BFP: 12/16/16  => DD born 08/27/2017
  • @justsuzie I hope your HCG continues to drop so you can have some peace of mind
    Me 29, DH 32
    Married: 03/2014
    BFP: 08/20/16, Blighted ovum 9/26/16 (8 weeks 4 days), D&C 9/28/16 (8 weeks 6 days)
    BFP: 12/16/16  => DD born 08/27/2017
  • endo_mom said:
    @justsuzie I hope your HCG continues to drop so you can have some peace of mind
    Thanks.  I'm hoping for a super quick drop so I can start getting my body ready to ttc.
  • I feel your pain! I'm not so patiently waiting for AF 6 weeks post natural mc. If I don't start in 2 weeks, dr says he'll put me on provera.
    I know this isn't the best thing to keep your mind off things, but we're looking at getting another dog! I understand that it isn't always the best option for everyone though. 
    In regards to feeling like my pre-pregnant self, for me I don't think i'll ever feel the same as I did before my losses. It's just something that lives with me now. 
    Because I've had two losses, my dr says I should wait two cycles. Of course I'm eager to TTC, but I also don't want to rush anything if that would hinder a future pregnancy. Having extra time will help me emotionally too since I had my losses 5mo apart. 

    I know there are so many things to think about and decide. GL to us all! 
  • starfish827starfish827 member
    edited October 2016
    @carterh33  I hope you get AF soon. A pet is a great distraction. I told DH that if we dont get PG in 6 months, I'll get a fish :D . I will never feel the same emotionally,  but my body is back to normal. I was only 9 weeks, but I feel my uterus is small again and I'm not bloated. The extra time will allow you to heal and make sure your body is ready. I read women are more fertile up to 6 months after MC. I hope we all get healthy sticky babies in the future.  :)

    Me 29, DH 32
    Married: 03/2014
    BFP: 08/20/16, Blighted ovum 9/26/16 (8 weeks 4 days), D&C 9/28/16 (8 weeks 6 days)
    BFP: 12/16/16  => DD born 08/27/2017
  • Waiting for AF too...I'm at 10 weeks since losing twins without AF, pregnancy tests are still faintly positive and HCG is going down slower than a snail's pace.

    The best distraction for me is work (I'm a vet). Caring for other lives and making a difference to them helps me forget about my own life and unfortunate circumstance.
    *TW*

    TTC#1 - 6.3.16
    BFP#1 - 7.1.16, (mo-di twins + singleton) due 3.15.17
    MC singleton - 7.13.16 - 5w
    MMC identical twins - 8.5.16 - 8w+2d
    Misoprostol 4x
    D&C - 9.12.16
    Hysteroscopy - 11.21.16 - Retained tissue filling half of uterus removed, blocked left tube, benched for 2 cycles, on estrogen/progesterone for 30 days
    HSG - 2.7.17 - Asherman's Syndrome. Both tubes open.
    Hysteroscopy 2.13.17 - Incomplete adhesiolysis for Asherman's, benched & on estrogen/progesterone for 30 days. At least two more surgeries needed...
    Hysteroscopy 3.21.17 - Adhesiolysis for Asherman's, benched & on estrogen/progesterone for 30 days.
    TTCAL #1: 4.24.17
    Hysteroscopy 5.23.17 - Scars reformed. Adhesiolysis. Unsure what to do next...
    Fertility acupuncture - started 6.13.17
  • I'm so impatient, I don't want to wait for AF. But that seems reckless
  • @allowachick my doctor said that the only reason to wait is for dating purposes (though she recommended to wait) but I had a dissolving ectopic so it could also depend on each individual situationm
  • @MimoCa what is a dissolving epiotic? I had an epiotic that they said was reabsorbed.... are they the same? Long process over here and I've already reached my insurance deductible with all the blood test labs.  ugh.
  • @allowachick I read a lot about it and tons of people have healthy babies before AF. I wanted to try this month, but DH had the flu and I didnt feel like pushing him too much. But, after AF is here, I will not give up that easy. :smile:
    Me 29, DH 32
    Married: 03/2014
    BFP: 08/20/16, Blighted ovum 9/26/16 (8 weeks 4 days), D&C 9/28/16 (8 weeks 6 days)
    BFP: 12/16/16  => DD born 08/27/2017
  • @weareturtles Work is a great distraction, especially if its something cool like a vet. I have a boring office job so, I'm trying to focus on gym + netflix (strong emphasis on the second one) :smile:
    Me 29, DH 32
    Married: 03/2014
    BFP: 08/20/16, Blighted ovum 9/26/16 (8 weeks 4 days), D&C 9/28/16 (8 weeks 6 days)
    BFP: 12/16/16  => DD born 08/27/2017
  • endo_mom said:
    @allowachick I read a lot about it and tons of people have healthy babies before AF. I wanted to try this month, but DH had the flu and I didnt feel like pushing him too much. But, after AF is here, I will not give up that easy. :smile:
    That totally makes sense. DH isn't sure he's ready for sex again yet. He wants time to process, which I respect ... I just hope he processes quickly! 
  • @MimoCa good to hear that from someone who heard it from their doctor. I've read as much online, but hearing it here makes me feel better about the idea
  • @justsuzie it's the same thing. I probably just remembered the name differently. In the end they couldn't find it so they aren't even sure if it was ectopic but they referred to as pregnancy of unknown location even though I was 8 weeks by then.
    @allowachick honestly I haven't benched myself either but i'm not too focused on TTC  either. Kinda rolling the dice a bit. I like to gamble ;)
  • @allowachick My Dr. also said that we could try right away. He only said 1 weeks without sex post D&C. But, I was thinking I was going to be a nervous wreck trying to figure out my dates + determining if I was really pregnant or if it was left over HCG. Guys react in a different way, DH doesnt want to talk about it much and needed some space. :smile:

    @MimoCa Same here. Gambling :wink:
    Me 29, DH 32
    Married: 03/2014
    BFP: 08/20/16, Blighted ovum 9/26/16 (8 weeks 4 days), D&C 9/28/16 (8 weeks 6 days)
    BFP: 12/16/16  => DD born 08/27/2017
  • There was someone on here whose gambling paid off and she was immediately pregnant following a MC. lets hope one of us hits the jackpot soon too! :D
  • This is the first time in my life I'm excited about AF!  Finally arrived today!   Hope our bodies all get back on track asap!   I also heard that the only reason to wait after d&c/miscarriage was for dating purposes 
  • @Mack2342 Congrats on AF! Now you can start fresh with CD1!!! Woot Woot and FX in the coming cycles :D
  • @Mack2342 I'm so glad AF is here for you!  Im happy to see people now waiting for O. Keep the AFs for this group coming!
    Me 29, DH 32
    Married: 03/2014
    BFP: 08/20/16, Blighted ovum 9/26/16 (8 weeks 4 days), D&C 9/28/16 (8 weeks 6 days)
    BFP: 12/16/16  => DD born 08/27/2017
  • I broke down and ordered a combo pack of wondfo ovulation and pregnancy test strips. My plan is to get repeated blood tests to see the trend of hcg if I get a positive before AF ... assuming my body decides to ovulate
  • @allowachick Time to confess I've been taking several HPT and OPKs this past week. HPT until I reach a negative one and OPKs because I felt I ovulated last week. Perhaps just wishful thinking. :smile:  I hope your tests go well. Mine were strange..3 positive OPKs in a row. :neutral:
    Me 29, DH 32
    Married: 03/2014
    BFP: 08/20/16, Blighted ovum 9/26/16 (8 weeks 4 days), D&C 9/28/16 (8 weeks 6 days)
    BFP: 12/16/16  => DD born 08/27/2017
  • I kinda hate how opks make you compare how dark the line is to the control. 

    HPTs are so much easier to read
  • I haven't tried OPKs yet. I know I would never be able to follow through on them diligently enough for them to be helpful. I'm all over the place everyday and lucky my my head is still attached to my body. lol
  • starfish827starfish827 member
    edited October 2016
    Ladies...how are you feeling?...any AF symptoms? 
    Me 29, DH 32
    Married: 03/2014
    BFP: 08/20/16, Blighted ovum 9/26/16 (8 weeks 4 days), D&C 9/28/16 (8 weeks 6 days)
    BFP: 12/16/16  => DD born 08/27/2017
  • @endo_mom my nipple have been sore these past few days and cm. Honestly I don't even remember what my pms is like lol! Other than that,AF is playing with my emotions. How about you?
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