Trying to Conceive after Miscarriage or Loss ~ May 08

[Vanaithi]

Hello everyone!

Welcome Where There's Hope! I hope your stay here is short & sweet!

My bt has come back good for the rubella etc... & with the hpg test it was below 6 so non pregnant! i guess that does mean i may have ovulated on mon or tues cos my boobs were sore then. So i am doing the tww thing now? Feeling a bit emotional since last night... so not having many positive thoughts atm... feel like crying!

Well I hope everyone is doing well & to everyone! GOODLUCK!

[Where there's hope]

Got another question for anyone with any ideas on uterine linings after D&C

My first AF 28 days post-D&C was on time but lasted for two days and moderate. Then stopped abruptly. I did spot on Day 7 a few hours after BD. I have read the first period can be light. Question: is the first AF after a D&C a reflection of the strength/thickness/thinness of the uterus? I am wondering because I am keen to TTC this month (and my pre-ovulation signs are good - EWCM for the past three days), but don't want to risk a potential bubba not attaching properly.

Any thoughts? Luving the feedback - so good to have this outlet!

[AJC]

plc - ranting is fine. I think it's great that we can all be so open an honest about our experiences. We all have so much to learn from each other - whether we follow the same paths or different ones. GL for your bt tonight, am sure bubba is growing really strong.

Vanaithi - hope you caught the eggie!

WTH - sorry I can't be of much help with your lining Q but here's a From what I have read a light period following a d&c is very normal.

[Jodsan]

Hi everyone,

I've been on my month off TTC, so I've been away for 2.5 weeks and apologise if I'm not up to speed, I couldn't possibly read all the posts. We managed to get through O time without cheating (we used protection) so I thought it was safe to come back in to BB again. It's been a really good "head" rest for me and I'm sure DH as well. I have lost about 1.5kgs too (cant work out how to change my ticket yet though!).

Huge congratulations to PLC, wow!!! Hope the second hcg is really good.

Big hello to everyone,(Im sure I'll get up to speed over the next few days) I have missed you all

[issy02]

Hi ladies,

WTH - I too had a very light AF after my d&c and my cycle length blew out to 45 days after it too. FS explained to me that until I have a normal AF (as in normal flow) it could be difficult to conceive and furthermore, have an egg attach. This is because when you have a d&c, your uterine lining is obviously thinned down, which would be what it does naturally at the time of AF. So when your progesterone reaches a level that prompts it to release the lining at the end of your cycle, the lining is thin due to having a forced 'thinning' during d&c procedure (hence the light AF). If you allow your body to go through its normal cycle, releasing hormones at the right times and allowing your uterine lining to thicken again in your luteal phase (the second half of your cycle) you reset your hormone levels and thus the uterine lining, which is essential for successful implantation. This is why many dr's will suggest waiting a few cycles to begin ttc again....(apparently)... im no dr but this has been the advice given to me thus far.


It kind of makes sense, since your hormone levels and uterine lining work together and when the presents of hcg and a then a d&c procedure interupts this process, we may need to give it more than 1 month to reset and get back to normal.

In saying all that, some women have gone onto conceive again straight after a d&c and went onto have a normal and healthy pg'cy. So who knows really?

FYI - I also had some light bleeding half way through my cycle after my d&c, and this was because my body recognised that the lining was not optimal for implanation (due to being thinned out before a time other than AF, it had begun to thicken again by the time ov came around in the next month) so it tried to shed some in anticipation for ovulation.

Sorry if this post makes no sense or is completely useless information for you, just thought I would share what I have been told. Obvioulsy when push comes to shove, you just need to do what you feel is right for you, and this may mean giving yourself the chance to heal and 'reset' things as such, to give yourself a better chance of mainting a healthy pg'cy, or to keep ttc...as I said, some women have had success straight after a d&c. Good luck hun in whatever you do.

Issy

[Where there's hope]

WOW, issy02. Thanks so much for your explanation. That is the most information I have been able to find on the subject anywhere! Maybe we should wait for the second period. That certainly changes my plans for Mother's Day...

[mmteacher]

Hello Ladies....

Sorry I haven't been around much-I have been studying and preparing for my interview that is today! I don't expect to get the position because it is an administrative position and I Have only been in the district 1 year...But I REALLY want to do well so that next time it comes open, I'll have a great chance at it!

Alright, I have stalled long enough...I have been having some symptoms and even though I did not want to test, yesterday morning I caved after one of the girls on my other board who was a cycle buddy got her own BFP...So it was the lightest line ever-so light that I thought I might be imagining it where I new the line should be! So I bought a CBE Digital and took it this morning with FMU and !!!!! I love when it says "PREGNANT" so much easier to decipher!!!!!!

WAHOO a Mother's day weekend and I will be due one day after my birthday in January to me! I can't believe it-Clomid is the wonder drug for me-just hope I got a sticky bean this time-please keep me in your prayers!!! Okay sorry just a little overexcited!!!

Sorry for a post all about me, but I will get to some persies when this interview is over!!

Melissa

[jen805]

mmteacher-- SO HAPPY for you-- and what a GREAT Mother's Day gift!! Good luck with your interview today, but after such great news how can you possibly keep your mind focused on anything but your :woot:



Jodsan: glad to see you're back!


Vanaithi--Good luck in the TWW!


plc--Hope your BT went well--so glad to hear you're going to relax and enjoy being pg! I know it's difficult, but I know you can do it--you just have to have faith! I have enough faith in you for both of us, ok? You definitely DO deserve to have a peaceful, happy, healthy pregnancy--don't rob yourself of that joy!


AJC & issy--You guys are a fountain of knowledge! Who's needs the docs when you two can explain things so simply and easily?!?! You're both awesome! And, issy, your info could never be useless--you made complete sense! One of the things I love the most about this thread is the way everyone is so helpful and supportive of each other--you make me proud to be a member of this group!


WTH--I've been told that good things come to those that wait! It's difficult and frustrating when you're mind is telling you you're ready, yet your body seems to have a mind of it's own! Hope you have a happy Mother's Day regardless of what you decide to do!


tina k--Wow, Hong Kong! Man, everyone's going on these great trips, I'm so jealous! I hope you have a great time and come back with a BFP!!! Enjoy and relax!