feeling positive today after follow up appointment

baby101010

I had a surgery to resection a septum in my uterus about 2 weeks ago.  I had my post op appointment today- and the dr said that he feels like I should try again asap ( really??? I thought I would have to wait a few cycles- but he said no- get to it after my period comes this cycle)- He also prescribed progesterone suppositories to use from day 22 in my cycle on and told me to take baby aspirin  every day ( no real reason- just for extra measure because it cant hurt and may help in case there is an underlying issue that didnt come up in all the testing we did).  I am excited to try again- but I am very anxious/nervous/sad to try again because of my history.... I dont know- I had planned on waiting until August to try- but since he gave me teh all clear- I feel like I do want to try sooner.... however- I just dont know if I am strong enough to go through another loss again....

shellyco

That's awesome that you got the go ahead to start trying again!  Forgive me if this advice is uneccessary, but I would suggest charting if you don't already.  If you know when you ovulate, CD 22 for the progesterone suppositories could be too early, if you are a later Oer, or too late if you O early. 

Also, if you're not ready to try again, you're not ready.  Don't push yourself.  You need to be emotionally prepared for the TTCAL journey!  GL!

sammer818

That's great news! Glad your surgery went so well and the doc is gung-ho on letting you TTC again!

ct103

I'm so glad that the surgery and the follow up appointment went well! That's great news.

Don't forget that your doctor only gave you medical clearance to TTC. He does not know where you are mentally/emotionally/spiritually, he only knows what's in your ute. YOU and your DH/SO are the only ones who get to decide if you're truly ready or not. Having medical clearance is great, but don't let it rush you into something if you're not ready in your heart. Take all the time you need.

I was given medical clearance after one cycle, but we ended up waiting for two cycles because we traveled out of the country. Looking back, it was really nice to have that time off "pressure free" to just reconnect with DH and family over the holidays. I know it feels like "wasting a cycle" to TTA when you're allowed to TTC, but sometimes it's so rewarding that you gain much more than you waste!

fatima5968

I totally know what you're going through. I just went through my 5th m/c and asked RE if I should wait a bit- he said nope- no reason at all...for for it. I am scared, deathly afraid of how i'll react to another damn m/c...but it's that little glimmer of hope that makes me feel like I have to do it. I have to try. As for the "empirical prog and aspriin" my doc says they call it "empirical" bc it's this idea of just throw a few extra things at the pregancy IN CASE it MAY help- although not strong proof unless you're actually treating something that it woudl help. Mentally, think it helps knowing you're doing a little extra. Weird, I know but it helps.

I am hoping for the best for you.

ktsnshn

I am glad you got the go ahead to TTC again. I hope the procedure, plus progesterone and baby aspirin does the trick!

DaisyZH

I'm glad that your appointment went well!  As far as TTC again, do what you feel is right.  The PPs are right, the doctor gave you medical clearance but if you are not ready emotionally then don't feel bad if you want to wait a bit.  We waited an extra cycle after my first miscarriage because we would be traveling and didn't want to worry.

Rachaeleigh

Glad to hear the great news. I know what you mean about being scared though. One one hand I can't wait to try again, but on the other hand I know I'll be scared and anxious once/if I get the BFP

Mrs.E.07

That's great that your appointment went well. I agree though, just because you're medically ok to TTC doesn't mean you have to start right away. If you're not ready, you're not ready, and that's fine.