[aubreylynn919]

I recently had a miscarriage at 5 weeks and 1 day (first ever miscarriage) On October 27th I started spotting and by the next day it was heavier so I went to the ER, and my HCG level was 30 so I was sent home with a "threatened miscarriage" (I knew I lost the baby) and was told o have blood drawn on Thursday to check my levels, and they were down to 8. I was supposed to have another blood test on Wednesday, but did not do it as I am sure my levels are back down to zero because I took HPT'S and they all come out negative

My doctor said we could try right away after bleeding stopped (I only bled 5 days) I am confused as to when I should start using my OPK'S that I bought? Do I count October 27th as day 1? If so what day should I start testing for ovulation? I took 2 OPK'S tests today that were negative


I am just so lost on all of this, as I said I have never had a miscarriage in my life and it devastated me when it happened

Anyways, thanks for your help

Tina

[heathernoell6]

Hello, honey. I also went through the same thing...mine started the 25th. I went back on Friday and was down to 2. We are trying again now. However, what I could find to read said that the beginning of a mc is not day 1. If you get pg before your first af comes, it is difficult to figure out the dates. However, I also read that you normally o 2 weeks after the mc. So, I am confused as well, however am praying that I will get a bfp this cycle. So let me know what you think. Good Luck.

[madmum_sarah]

hello and welcome tina. im so sorry for your loss but you will find the girls here a great support.

day 1 is normally the first day of bleeding more than spotting (if charting then spotting wouldnt start a new cycle where light bleeding would)
miscarriage CAN change things though. it doesnt always, i was lucky enough to have normal cycles after my losses but i know plenty who didnt.
personally i didnt use opks at all my first cycle after loss, i just charted so that i knew what was going on and dtd when we felt like it rather than actually ttc.
i hope you get some answers soon hun. i know how devestating it is but please, feel free to ask anything you need or just rant/cry whatever, we have all been there and know sometimes all you need is for someone to understand what you are feeling.
xx

[..Jessica..]

Welcome to the board, Tina.

I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss!!!

I can see that the other ladies have helped you out with the whole CD1 thing, so, I'm here to let you know that you're more than welcome to stay here. This board is full of support, advice, and amazing women who have all been in your shoes, and know exactly what you're going through!!!

[KDD]

Welcome Tina. I am sorry to hear about your loss.

My Dr. told me to wait until after AF arrived before trying again. My cycles started up right on schedule (about 4 weeks after I first started to spot before my m/c). We waited for AF to show before we started to TTC again, so we didn't use OPKs until that cycle.

[starrsgirl]

Just wanted to say that I'm with you all the way. I don't chart or use OPK's but if I did, I would def try them 2 weeks after a m/c. I just had a D&C 2 weeks ago. My doc, like you, just said to wait until I stopped bleeding/felt better to TTC. I finally took a HPT yesterday an got a negative so DH and I started TTC again yesterday.

I would put $$ that your first cycle after you m/c will be screwy. I would just do what you feel in your heart and leave the rest to chance. If it's meant to be and your body is ready, I truly believe it will happen. I'm glad to find both you and heather on this board. I hope we can help each other get through this difficult time.

[taatie10]

Truthfully you wont really be able to get a good read on anything until you have atleast one cycle after your loss. Sometimes it takes even longer than 1 cycle to return to normal ovulation schedule.