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?
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.
CP #1- due April 2017 lost 5.5 weeks cp #2- due May 2017 lost at 4.5 weeks iUI #1- BFN IUI #2-BFN IVF#1- transfer 2- BFP! Due October 2017 c/p#3 lost at 3.5 weeks
@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
@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
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!
@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 . 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.
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
@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.
@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)
@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.
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.
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
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. I hope your tests go well. Mine were strange..3 positive OPKs in a row.
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
@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?
Re: Waiting for AF after MC
BFP: 12/16/16 => DD born 08/27/2017
BFP: 12/16/16 => DD born 08/27/2017
BFP: 12/16/16 => DD born 08/27/2017
BFP: 12/16/16 => DD born 08/27/2017
CP #1- due April 2017 lost 5.5 weeks
cp #2- due May 2017 lost at 4.5 weeks
iUI #1- BFN
IUI #2-BFN
IVF#1- transfer 2- BFP! Due October 2017 c/p#3 lost at 3.5 weeks
BFP: 12/16/16 => DD born 08/27/2017
BFP: 12/16/16 => DD born 08/27/2017
BFP: 12/16/16 => DD born 08/27/2017
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!
BFP: 12/16/16 => DD born 08/27/2017
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.
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
BFP: 12/16/16 => DD born 08/27/2017
BFP: 12/16/16 => DD born 08/27/2017
@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
@MimoCa Same here. Gambling
BFP: 12/16/16 => DD born 08/27/2017
BFP: 12/16/16 => DD born 08/27/2017
BFP: 12/16/16 => DD born 08/27/2017
HPTs are so much easier to read
BFP: 12/16/16 => DD born 08/27/2017