[ShannonMVT]

Well, we are on to cycle 2 of TTC. I've had a heavier and longer AF than normal which my OB said was from the chemical pregnancy, because my body was thickening up my uterine lining. I don't know that I ever posted my bloodwork results; at 13 dpo (I think) they were hcg of 15 and progesterone of 6. She said she was surprised I got a positive hpt with an hcg that low. She wasn't really concerned about the progesterone and said it was low because my hcg was so low, but she said since it was low with my first miscarriage, that we could do the progesterone supplements with my next pregnancy. I took them with Matthew but I never actually got the progesterone tested so I don't know if it was low.

I also went in and got my thyroid checked today since she wanted to check that. She told me I need to gain some weight (which I already know and I'm trying to.) When I saw her today for my pap she told me to wait one cycle before we TTCed again. I just kind of nodded but I think I want to go ahead and try. I don't think there is any reason to wait, is there? If I hadn't have tested at the right time, I wouldn't have even known I was pregnant. My hpt was negative by the time AF showed up. So the only thing I am kind of worried about is if I DO get pregnant this cycle, what am I going to tell her since she told me to wait? WDYT? She knows I'm informed about my cycle and fertile signs and charting so it's kind of hard to just "play dumb" LOL

I kind of hate that I had this chemical preg. because now it makes me really want to be pregnant again, whereas before I was content to go with the flow and not mind if it took a little time. I also don't want to give up one of my chances to have a spring baby. So I'm pretty sure we're going to go for it this cycle. I feel pretty sure my body will ovulate and if I'm ovulating then my body should be "ready" imo.

I also feel a little like what if history is going to repeat itself? With my first loss, it only took two cycles and I was preggo. Then it took a year (and med. assistance) to get pregnant again. So now again it only takes one cycle to get pregnant, but I lose it. So now part of me feels like now it's going to take forever again to get a healthy pregnancy. I know that's kind of a self defeating way to think.

[ANGWife]

Originally Posted by ShannonMVT

When I saw her today for my pap she told me to wait one cycle before we TTCed again. I just kind of nodded but I think I want to go ahead and try. I don't think there is any reason to wait, is there? If I hadn't have tested at the right time, I wouldn't have even known I was pregnant. My hpt was negative by the time AF showed up. So the only thing I am kind of worried about is if I DO get pregnant this cycle, what am I going to tell her since she told me to wait? WDYT? She knows I'm informed about my cycle and fertile signs and charting so it's kind of hard to just "play dumb" LOL

There are 2 OBs in the office I go to (love both of them). One told me to wait like 4-5 months. The other said 1 month (or cycle). I waited the 1 cycle because it just really scared me. I was naive when I had my m/c and I really thought something like that wouldn't happen to a healthy reproductive woman. Obviously I was wrong and I took it pretty hard.

I wanted to get back to TTCing ASAP. So I guess since you asked for advice, I would skip the 1 cycle. And spend your month doing something really fun with you and DH. But if you decide to TTC again right away, have fun

[~*sierra*~]

i think if you really want to ttc this month, then go for it, and if u do get preggo just say it was an accident if you want, or you could just tell her that you felt you were ready emotionally if you are, how can she argue with that?

i did plenty of waiting to ttc after m/c's and to be honest if i could have i would have ttc right away (couldnt because i retained tissue and had high hcg forever).

i totally understand how m/c's make u wanna be preggo even more though *hugs*

i hope you are preggo again before you know it sweetie! and totally embrace this gaining weight thing, eat some yummy stuff!

[Frozendesire]

We talked to our doctor after m/c between Curtis and Dustin. He suggested 1 full cycle before trying and we asked why and what would happen if we didn't. He said that it was mostly just for dating purposes, so I had a period to go off of. We didn't wait so he just sent us for an ultra sound right away to check dates.

[greeneyes]

It's really just for dating purposes, as Stephy said. If you ovulate then your body is ready and I wouldn't worry about what you tell your OB. She gave her advice but you're not required to take it. If you're comfortable TTC this cycle then I say go for it.

[♥Ashley♥]

Yea, your totally fine not to wait. They tell most people that for dating purposes, but us girls who chart and whatnot know our O dates and everything. And yea, there is no reason to wait as far as "health" is concerned, like you said most people wouldnt even have known they were pregnant probably. It wasnt like you were 8 weeks along or something, then I would definitely say waiting a month is probably good.

Good Luck this cycle Shannon, I really hope it happens easily for you again. And Im very happy that your Dr is gonna give you progesterone supplements again like you had with Matthew.

[Mars]

I think it's mainly for dating as well.

I have no experience or advice on m/c but I agree with Kate, she can give advice for whatever reason, if it was an absolutely medical must that one should wait however long, I think there would have been much more emphasis and paper-information given to you about waiting. As I say I have no experience so I am just "thinking out loud" so to speak.

I agree, if you and DH are ready then go for it. And dont worry about what to say when you do fall pregnant and go back (i'm being positive and hopeful ), tell her you were ready.

Try to take it one cycle at a time, try not to dwell on the "what if's", concentrate on this cycle before thinking about the next. ((((huggles)))))

[ShannonMVT]

Well, just updating.

I had spotting way into my cycle this month, which surprised me. I guess it could be from the m/c or maybe even hormones being wacky from that plus breastfeeding. This was only my 3rd PP AF and Matthew has been nursing more the past week or two.

I started adding a lot of dairy to my diet (this is for the "girl" diet and also I was told by my Dr that I need to gain weight so I figured it would help with that too) and I didn't have a lot of fertile CM this cycle like I did the last one. I don't know if that is coincidence or not. Kinda stinks b/c I was so excited about all my CM last month so I hope I get it back or get preggo without a ton of it.

Dh and I DTD last night, I got a positive OPK this morning, felt ovulation pain this evening (I usually O the day I get a positive OPK) and we just DTD again, about 4 hours after I felt the ovulation pain.

I'm pretty sure I'm in the 2ww now! I'm going to try and remember to temp so I can confirm that.

2nd update: Not sure what is going on with my chart, no rise this morning though yesterday's temp may be off. I also switched to a new therm (old one had battery die) so I can't compare my temps to the month before. I wish I had started charting earlier in my cycle but I kept forgetting. OPK is negative today so I'm betting I either have ovulated or I'm about to.

I got a call today with my thyroid results and they were within normal limits. TSH was on the upper side of normal but I'm guessing/hoping it's still okay.