Long termers TTC

OldNotWIse · 18-07-2018 10:42am

What I thought was period was just one day pink spotting. Have had mild cramps for several days now, but that's it. I'm day 30 now and starting to wonder what the hell is going on, as I am usually on a much shorter cycle.

catrionanic · 18-07-2018 12:33pm

OldNotWIse wrote: »

What I thought was period was just one day pink spotting. Have had mild cramps for several days now, but that's it. I'm day 30 now and starting to wonder what the hell is going on, as I am usually on a much shorter cycle.

Have you taken a test?

OldNotWIse · 18-07-2018 1:31pm

catrionanic wrote: »

Have you taken a test?

Took one on Sunday (which was day 27 and based on cycle predictions, 3 days "late"). It was negative.

Toots · 18-07-2018 1:36pm

It could be stress messing with your cycle, especially considering the breakup

I'd grab a couple of first response tests and take one just to be sure.

OldNotWIse · 18-07-2018 3:26pm

Toots wrote: »

It could be stress messing with your cycle, especially considering the breakup I'd grab a couple of first response tests and take one just to be sure.

Test purchased and is residing in my bag until my head decides to come out of the sand!

OldNotWIse · 18-07-2018 5:29pm

Two tests - both positive :eek: Totally freaking out as I have had period like pain for a week now - is that even normal? I feel so bad having had wine etc of late, and more than I should have had because of stressful situation with OH

fits · 18-07-2018 6:08pm

Oh my. As soon as you said about the pink spotting I knew that was it. Don’t worry about the booze. It’s only just implanted when you had the spotting.

Big hug.

catrionanic · 18-07-2018 8:12pm

OldNotWIse wrote: »

Two tests - both positive :eek: Totally freaking out as I have had period like pain for a week now - is that even normal? I feel so bad having had wine etc of late, and more than I should have had because of stressful situation with OH

Wow. What a whirlwind you are going through right now. How are you feeling about being pregnant? Were you and OH trying for long?

Toots · 18-07-2018 8:28pm

fits wrote: »

Oh my. As soon as you said about the pink spotting I knew that was it. Don’t worry about the booze. It’s only just implanted when you had the spotting.

Big hug.

Exact same happened me with my daughter - pink spotting, thought my period started, positive test a few days later.

Don't worry about the drink. The period pain is normal, its your uterus changing to accommodate the new occupant

You'll be ok. Things probably feel overwhelming right now but you will get through it, take things one day at a time.

Cash_Q · 18-07-2018 9:18pm

OldNotWIse wrote:

Two tests - both positive

Congratulations!

Don't worry about the wine, I had been on an absolute bender a few days before finding out I was pregnant, I would have been about 3weeks pregnant/1 week since conception, gp said it's common, of course you know not to drink alcohol now and that's the main thing.

As for the relationship breakdown, take your time, if you need to, give yourself a few days to get your head around this news and approach things with your ex slowly. Maybe the breakup was for the best anyway, or maybe the pressure of ttc led to it, only you two know, but try not to led this news force you both into making any major decisions, you have plenty of time.

Now, look up boards for the thread of the month you're due and look forward to sharing the experience and getting advice from others at the same stage as you

CCCHIA · 19-07-2018 9:34am

Congratulations OldNotWIse!!! What a whirlwind of emotions you must be going through, this is so positive though, so focus on you and the little bub

OldNotWIse · 19-07-2018 12:34pm

Read about false +ves on blue strip tests (clearblue) so took some tests (3) this morning from Dealz (the little strip ones) and all negative!

Cash_Q · 19-07-2018 12:47pm

OldNotWIse wrote:

Read about false +ves on blue strip tests (clearblue) so took some tests (3) this morning from Dealz (the little strip ones) and all negative!

I would be much more inclined to trust the clearblue tests over dealz ones. Also false negatives are more common than false positives. If you had two positive tests yesterday I think that's still very promising. Buy some more, try First Response, they always had the strongest lines for me.

catrionanic · 19-07-2018 1:30pm

The cheapo ones are less sensitive and so they won't detect pregnancy until a few days later than the clear blue. This is really common - in fact there was someone posting about it just last week.

False positives are very rare. It sounds to me that you're pregnant.

Stellasmurf · 19-07-2018 2:16pm

I'd put money on you being pregnant

False positives are quite rare...Congratulations!

Toots · 20-07-2018 1:25am

Cash_Q wrote: »

I would be much more inclined to trust the clearblue tests over dealz ones. Also false negatives are more common than false positives. If you had two positive tests yesterday I think that's still very promising. Buy some more, try First Response, they always had the strongest lines for me.

+1

False positives would be rare, and 2 false positives would be rarer still. Those little strip ones can often be less sensitive than the likes of clear blue. My GP uses those little strip ones (they can be bought in bulk cheaply) and on both my pregnancies when I came in and said I'd gotten positives on clear blue / 1st response, he didn't even bother using the strip tests. Get a couple of first responses, they're much easier to read. Can you post pics of the clear blue tests you took?

LCD · 20-07-2018 8:50am

A good read. Heartbreaking for them with 10 failed rounds of IVF

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/my-worst-fear-was-realised-i-had-no-sperm-1.3553794

maxsmum · 20-07-2018 5:45pm

Dealz strips are more sensitive than clearblue...pretty sure it's 20miu vs 25miu
First Response most sensitive at 12miu
Good luck!

sunsetbeachfan · 20-07-2018 9:44pm

I've used three dealz tests recently and all were invalid so personally not too impressed with them. Has anyone else had this experience or are they generally accurate?

maxsmum · 21-07-2018 6:20pm

sunsetbeachfan wrote: »

I've used three dealz tests recently and all were invalid so personally not too impressed with them. Has anyone else had this experience or are they generally accurate?

I used their ovulation strips and pregnancy strips especially until early scan for reassurance (like..daily!)...the strip got darker and darker each day so for me they worked fine. Maybe your pack was faulty if all 3 invalid. Their site is FirstVue seems legit. I mean Dealz sell plenty of brand name things for 1.50. Doesn't make any of it less kosher. I never understood logic of buying 20 euro pregnancy test kits.

sunsetbeachfan · 22-07-2018 8:03am

maxsmum wrote: »

I used their ovulation strips and pregnancy strips especially until early scan for reassurance (like..daily!)...the strip got darker and darker each day so for me they worked fine. Maybe your pack was faulty if all 3 invalid. Their site is FirstVue seems legit. I mean Dealz sell plenty of brand name things for 1.50. Doesn't make any of it less kosher. I never understood logic of buying 20 euro pregnancy test kits.

I'll buy more and try them out again. Youre right the clear blue ones too expensive

Fingersandtoes · 23-07-2018 10:33pm

Does anyone know anything about pregnancy TSH reference ranges please?
Basically I got blood tests done about day ten of my cycle and this was one of the tests that came back. I haven't seen a doctor and I'm not looking for medical advice.
My TSH is 1.47.
There is a note on the page that says Pregnancy TSH Reference Ranges: 1st trimester 0.05-3.70 MU/L.
I've had IUI and IVF and am familiar with most blood's results just never saw these before.
Thanks a million

Cash_Q · 23-07-2018 11:00pm

TSH is to do with your thyroid, if your levels are in range this is a good thing.

I have an underactive thyroid since before pregnancy and my levels were only gotten right just before I got pregnant. They're monitoring them closely now that I am pregnant. When I saw my thyroid consultant he told me that there used to be a misconception that TSH levels needed to be very precise to maintain a pregnancy, but more recent literature shows that levels of a reasonable range will be fine.

Do you have any difficulties with your thyroid? Some people that have thyroid issues also have issues with their fertility, this could be why they tested your TSH levels.

Fingersandtoes · 24-07-2018 10:49pm

Thanks for the help. I've never had any thyroid issues. I've had ten million blood tests in the last few years and that has never come up so glad it's not an issue. Really appreciate an insight into this.
Best of luck with your pregnancy. I hope all is going well and you are looking after yourself

GaGa21 · 25-07-2018 8:06am

For anyone interested, SIMS are offering a free AMH blood test as part of Fertility Awareness Week. Sign up before July 28th. Also available in Rotunda and their Cork branch.

Stellasmurf · 25-07-2018 2:07pm

GaGa21 wrote: »

For anyone interested, SIMS are offering a free AMH blood test as part of Fertility Awareness Week. Sign up before July 28th. Also available in Rotunda and their Cork branch.

I had this done last year...for peace of mind as we weren't really trying at that stage but I was hitting mid-30's. I'm pregnant now but can recommend this for anyone curious about their egg count.

squigglyd · 27-07-2018 2:25pm

GaGa21 wrote: »

For anyone interested, SIMS are offering a free AMH blood test as part of Fertility Awareness Week. Sign up before July 28th. Also available in Rotunda and their Cork branch.

I was just coming in to post the same thing. To be honest I haven't heard a thing about National Fertility Week and it's over tomorrow!

During National Fertility Awareness Week, Sims IVF Dublin, Sims IVF Cork, and Rotunda IVF are offering free AMH tests to women, who wish to know more about their fertility.

More info here, you need to sign up for it by tomorrow night. I think we paid €120 for mine so it's worth getting it for free if you haven't had one already.

bilbot79 · 07-08-2018 10:20am

After a recent transfer we got a nice BFP. At about 20 dpo now. Wife tested first with first response and then later with some other boots brand I think. However the line was fainter on the new one and she is panicking now, also says the hunger pang symptom isn't as strong as in the last few days. Believes the progesterone pessaries could be keeping AF at Bay.

What do you think? Can early symptoms come and go? She is super sensitive because of previous mc.

catrionanic · 07-08-2018 12:15pm

bilbot79 wrote: »

After a recent transfer we got a nice BFP. At about 20 dpo now. Wife tested first with first response and then later with some other boots brand I think. However the line was fainter on the new one and she is panicking now, also says the hunger pang symptom isn't as strong as in the last few days. Believes the progesterone pessaries could be keeping AF at Bay.

What do you think? Can early symptoms come and go? She is super sensitive because of previous mc.

First Response tests are a lot more sensitive than Boots, so the line will definitely be fainter on the Boots test. Symptoms in the early days are so vague and they do come and go. Even further along, in the throes of awful sickness, you can have some days which are better than others.

Try not to worry. If you can think of things to do together to take her mind off things until the first scan, that might help. The worry in the early days can be all-consuming, even without her history.

And congratulations! I've been following your story for a while, so am delighted for you.

fits · 07-08-2018 12:47pm

Oh congratulations. Try not to take any more tests though. They won’t tell you anything useful.

bilbot79 · 07-08-2018 1:06pm

catrionanic wrote: »

First Response tests are a lot more sensitive than Boots, so the line will definitely be fainter on the Boots test. Symptoms in the early days are so vague and they do come and go. Even further along, in the throes of awful sickness, you can have some days which are better than others.

Try not to worry. If you can think of things to do together to take her mind off things until the first scan, that might help. The worry in the early days can be all-consuming, even without her history.

And congratulations! I've been following your story for a while, so am delighted for you.

Appreciate that. I'm worried myself alright. If we mc again I think it takes us from unexplained/unlucky to unexplained/something wrong.

I know there are reasons for congratulations but right now I feel like I'm at paddypower winning a game that could turn on a dime.

Still, what I always say to Mrs Bilbot...for the moment that is in it we couldn't be wishing for anything more than we have right now which is a BFP, regardless of what tomorrow will bring

LCD · 07-08-2018 2:36pm

bilbot79 wrote: »

After a recent transfer we got a nice BFP. At about 20 dpo now. Wife tested first with first response and then later with some other boots brand I think. However the line was fainter on the new one and she is panicking now, also says the hunger pang symptom isn't as strong as in the last few days. Believes the progesterone pessaries could be keeping AF at Bay.

What do you think? Can early symptoms come and go? She is super sensitive because of previous mc.

Congratulations, fingers crossed it works. Maybe go & get a blood test done? We kept getting false positives after FET, so on our 4th attempt we got a blood test done.

bilbot79 · 07-08-2018 6:44pm

Wife did a new first response test at 4pm. Pregnancy was nearly twice as dark as control line so it looks like we're still in the game for now...

CCCHIA · 08-08-2018 9:14am

bilbot79 wrote: »

Wife did a new first response test at 4pm. Pregnancy was nearly twice as dark as control line so it looks like we're still in the game for now...

That's amazing news - congratulations!! I have my fingers and toes crossed for ye, I've been following your story and I'm sending all my positive vibes towards ye!!

brokensoul · 08-08-2018 9:11pm

bilbot79 wrote: »

Wife did a new first response test at 4pm. Pregnancy was nearly twice as dark as control line so it looks like we're still in the game for now...

Fingers and toes crossed for ye.

I had a successful pregnancy via FET after a mmc so I know how scary this time can be, but it can all work out brilliantly. I really hope it does for you guys.

bilbot79 · 08-08-2018 11:19pm

Thanks. Mrs is beside herself now because she is getting a coldsore and had got one just before the mc previously. She is coming off amiltryptiline for the headaches bc she is pregnant but I'm worried about that myself

catrionanic · 09-08-2018 7:52am

bilbot79 wrote: »

Thanks. Mrs is beside herself now because she is getting a coldsore and had got one just before the mc previously. She is coming off amiltryptiline for the headaches bc she is pregnant but I'm worried about that myself

Has she spoken to her GP about that? I can't off amitryptiline while pregnant, thinking I should, but my GP told me if is safe in pregnancy.

bilbot79 · 09-08-2018 8:08am

catrionanic wrote: »

Has she spoken to her GP about that? I can't off amitryptiline while pregnant, thinking I should, but my GP told me if is safe in pregnancy.

Apparently her GP said there isn't sufficient evidence either for or against so probably best to come off. I'll see how it goes. Apparently her current headache isn't the 'tension' type headache that she first took the amiltryptiline for. If she does get one of those kind I think it's back to the GP

babydream · 09-08-2018 9:37am

bilbot79 wrote: »

Wife did a new first response test at 4pm. Pregnancy was nearly twice as dark as control line so it looks like we're still in the game for now...

Ah massive congrats bilbot wishing you and your wife every happiness

fits · 10-08-2018 11:17am

Best wishes for the coming weeks. I know I found it really hard until we could have a scan. Time went so slowly.

GaGa21 · 15-08-2018 11:34am

Day 35 and still no cycle but pregnancy test was negative yesterday. Have never been this late before so I'm thinking I didn't ovulate at all this month. I'm hoping my surgery has not messed up my cycle :-(

bilbot79 · 15-08-2018 12:57pm

GaGa21 wrote: »

Day 35 and still no cycle but pregnancy test was negative yesterday. Have never been this late before so I'm thinking I didn't ovulate at all this month. I'm hoping my surgery has not messed up my cycle :-(

What tests are you using?

GaGa21 · 15-08-2018 6:30pm

bilbot79 wrote:

What tests are you using?

The cheapest one I could get in chemist. Aimed at early pregnancy like the first response. So considering I'm 5 days late it would surely be accurate?

bilbot79 · 15-08-2018 8:28pm

GaGa21 wrote: »

The cheapest one I could get in chemist. Aimed at early pregnancy like the first response. So considering I'm 5 days late it would surely be accurate?

I guess so. But you hear about false negatives sometimes

bilbot79 · 15-08-2018 8:35pm

Update from me is yesterday woke up to wife screaming on the toilet as she was bleeding. Said she felt a cramp aswell. We took the day off work and went down to the clinic to do a blood hcg test.
Waited anxiouslt all day for results and when they called they said the HCG levels were high as expected and the doc was happy. Thankfully there hasn't been any bleeding since and hopefully we're not in trouble. Wife thinks the crinone might be irritating her.
The rollercoaster continues...

lashes34 · 15-08-2018 9:18pm

I have everything crossed for you bilbot, hoping it all works out.

bee06 · 15-08-2018 10:15pm

You and your poor wife must be nervous wreaks Bilbot. I can’t even imagine. Everything crossed here as well for you.

GaGa21 · 15-08-2018 11:20pm

bilbot79 wrote:

Update from me is yesterday woke up to wife screaming on the toilet as she was bleeding. Said she felt a cramp aswell....

Hopefully it all goes well the next few weeks. If it's any consolation, my sister bled with all 3 of her pregnancies and has 3 healthy boys and currently pregnant with her 4th. Not the same obviously as she had no fertility issues but it can be a comfort to know that some bleeding is normal. Fingers crossed for you x

brokensoul · 15-08-2018 11:26pm

bilbot79 wrote: »

Update from me is yesterday woke up to wife screaming on the toilet as she was bleeding. Said she felt a cramp aswell. We took the day off work and went down to the clinic to do a blood hcg test.
Waited anxiouslt all day for results and when they called they said the HCG levels were high as expected and the doc was happy. Thankfully there hasn't been any bleeding since and hopefully we're not in trouble. Wife thinks the crinone might be irritating her.
The rollercoaster continues...

Fingers and toes remain crossed.

I had 4 days of bleeding (not heavy and not constant) when I was pregnant with my twins. It was the scariest thing ever. When I had my first scan they could see a pocket of blood that was trapped in my womb, probably implantation bleeding, and that was what was causing the bleeding.

I so hope it works out for ye.

LCD · 16-08-2018 11:32am

bilbot79 This sounds amazing "HCG levels were high as expected and the doc was happy". From the positive test to the 1st scan is so hard (to be honest the worry continues until they are born & then the worrying never stops).
Wish I could say something really supportive or inspirational

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