TTC After a Loss
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For those who've experienced a chemical pregnancy, what was your experience? What seems to be normal bleeding, lighter/ heavier than normal? What was the length ( longer, normal, shorter)? How long did it take to get a BFN?
I'm starting to play mind games with myself, like the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy. Right now it's light bleeding, red-brownish in color. Cramping has mostly subsided. Other pregnancy symptoms gone. Sound normal?
I'm not asking for a diagnosis, just a sort of what to expect without the extreme possibilities that Dr. Google has to offer...cancer or holding out some hope that I may be a freak and still pregnant.
I'm starting to play mind games with myself, like the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy. Right now it's light bleeding, red-brownish in color. Cramping has mostly subsided. Other pregnancy symptoms gone. Sound normal?
I'm not asking for a diagnosis, just a sort of what to expect without the extreme possibilities that Dr. Google has to offer...cancer or holding out some hope that I may be a freak and still pregnant.
BFP 11/18/13. EDD 7/25/14. It's a BOY!
Surprise BFP 7/30/13. EDD 4/7/14. Natural MC 8/24/13
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1 cancer diagnosis. 1 victory.
November 2012 2nd loss - 7 weeks (though I ovulated late so it is likely a CP as well)
Hormone workup and u/s showed everything looked fine
December 2012 3rd loss - CP
GP tested my hormones and incorrectly diagnosed me with premature ovarian failure
(hormone testing needs to be timed with you cycle)
January 2012 OB/GYN recurrent loss testing
I do not have premature ovarian failure.
Dx:
MTHFR (take a B-complex daily) - single gene
Factor II (take a baby asprin daily) - single gene
February 2013 Genetic counseling
Dx:
MTHFR doesn't matter (take extra B, though)
Factor II is unlikely but possible (later miscarriages)
Balanced Chromosome Translocation bw 5&6 (likely causing everything)
I was given a 49% chance at success due to the chromosome issue
August 2013 4th loss - CP
October 2013 5th loss - CP
Prenatal workup found that I had low progesterone
Further testing after loss found that I had low antithrombin
November 2013 RE workup
RE told me to stop the asprin (not my issue)
RE told me that my low progesterone was due to my body knowing the pregnancy was failing
Dx:
Sono-HSG - Arcuate uterus
DH is fine, so far (still waiting on karyotyping for him)
Still need to do my CD3 hormone workup
First of all I'm sorry you are going through this. I just experienced a CP last week and it hit me harder than I would have thought. The uncertainty is also so difficult to go through. I agree that you should get in touch with your doctor for some peace of mind, particularly if you are worried about an ectopic.
My CP was basically like a normal-to-heavy period. I bled for 5 days with more back achiness than usual, bright red with small black clots.
I had gotten a positive FRER on the day my period was due (Monday), started to bleed Friday morning and had a negative dollar store and dropped temp I think 3 days into the bleeding (the first time I tested after my positive). But my initial line on Monday was faint and I could only ever turn a FRER positive, not a dollar store test so I guess my HCG was already pretty low.
Would you call what you have bleeding or just spotting?
Very best of luck.
BFP #1, 3/12, EDD 11/9/12, MMC 3/27/12, D&C 4/10/12
BFP #2: 11/16/12, EDD 7/25/13, MMC 12/5/12, D&C 12/6/12, Complete molar pregnancy confirmed 2/9/13, benched for 6 months until August 2013
IUI #1, 8/16/13 Femara + Menopur, 3 mature follicles, BFN
IUI #3, 10/8/13 Femara + Menopur, six mature follicles, BFN
BFP #3, 12/9/2013, while on treatment break, EDD: 8/22/2014 Please stick and grow, LO!
Additional Dx: hypothyroidism, TgAb positive & anti-TPO positive, POR/DOR (2/2013), and suspected endometriosis
******All AL always welcome******
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BFP 11/18/13. EDD 7/25/14. It's a BOY!
Surprise BFP 7/30/13. EDD 4/7/14. Natural MC 8/24/13
Like I said yesterday, I had bleeding after my bfp, assumed I had miscarried, and a week later found out I was still pregnant. The bleeding was like a pretty normal period, and the cramps weren't anything more intense than usual. The bleeding stopped after a few days, and I wasn't in any more pain, so when I went the doctor and my betas were still up, it was a surprise. It took another 2 weeks of blood draws and ultrasounds before it was determined to be ectopic. I made it to 8 weeks pregnant and was never in any pain.
I'm not trying to scare you, but just because you're not in pain, doesn't mean it's not ectopic. You really need to at least get blood drawn to confirm miscarriage and rule out an ectopic.
TTC since July 2012
BFP 5/22/13. Lap. to remove ectopic and dx with endo. 6/16/13
RE consult: June 2014
DX: FVL, endo, hypothyroidism, blocked left tube
Oct. 2014: First treatment cycle: Clomid+trigger+IUI=BFN
November 2014: Clomid+trigger+IUI again=BFP!
BFP 11/28/14 MC discovered 1/14/15
Blogging to stay sane
BFP 5/19/2013. MC 7/2/2013 (9w6d) with est. loss at 8w. Miso 7/3/2013 and emergency D & C 7/6/2013.
BFP#2 11/6/2013. CP 11/14/2013.
BFP #3 12/13/2013. Beta #1 @ 15dpo- 239. Progesterone 27. Beta #2 @17dpo - 90. CP 12/21/2013
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. -Philippians 4:6-7
All PgAL and PAL welcome.
BFP 11/18/13. EDD 7/25/14. It's a BOY!
Surprise BFP 7/30/13. EDD 4/7/14. Natural MC 8/24/13