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Fri, 01-11-2008 - 12:02pm

Hi, I'm Holly, mom of a 2 year old DD. I had a miscarriage at 10 weeks before I conceived her and I had a chemical pg in July. We have been trying since then with no luck. Anyway, I have been having VERY short cycles with a short LP. I typically get AF by CD 22-24. I started spotting for a day and a half on CD 21/22. Then CD 23, nothing. Yesterday was CD 24 and I decided to test. Well, I got a BFP! I was so excited but scared...as you all know. Then last night, I did another test (same brand...First Response) at 5pm after no liquid/no urniating for 4 hours. It was SIGNIFICANLY darker! So I thought maybe it could be!! Well, this morning, I did another test, and while it was somewhat darker than yesterday morning's test, it was much lighter than the one I did last night. That seems like such an ominous sign to me. Has anyone had a similar situation and still preggo?? I am calling my doc as soon as the office opens. I also started progesterone suppositories last night (my doc gave to me at my last appt b/c of my short LP). So I am PRAYING that they will take me in to do bloodwork.

Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself (hesitantly of course)...I hope that I can stick around but I am feeling so down about it right now. My first miscarriage was a huge devastation for me, but I handled the chem pg quite well. Maybe b/c we had JUST started trying that month and I figured they are common,etc. Well, I am not so sure that I will handle another chem pg so well this time...I am already feeling depressed about another loss. It just sucks....after a loss, it is SO HARD to feel excited about a pregnancy.

Anyway, thanks for sticking around if you are still reading this!!

Holly

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Fri, 01-11-2008 - 12:45pm

It is tough to be a PAL...

Darkness of lines is not an indication of anything. Two tests in the same box may be totally different in their sensitivity-- while they may say they test at a 25+, one may darken at 15, the other at 25, so don't let that stress you out. The only way to know for sure is to have two blood draws and see if your numbers are going up.

Here's to a happy and healthy 9 months!

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Fri, 01-11-2008 - 1:18pm

Thank you, I already feel better. I guess the reason that I am so pessimistic is b/c this is what happened in July. The line kept getting lighter until I started spotting and got a BFN. I guess it's just easier to assume the worst, KWIM? My only saving grace is that I am not spotting yet. And hopefully that spotting that I had a few days before my BFP was implantation spotting. I just feel like it was heavier than it should have been.

Oh, and I called my doc's office and they DON'T do bloodwork without a consultation with the doc. She goes, "can you come in on the 23rd?" I was like WTF??!! I have an appt anyway on the 29th for a Papa, so I said well, I might as well wait b/c if I am going to miscarry b/c of a low progesterone, it will probably have happened by then. So she said that she would leave a message with the doc and if the doc wants to see mt before then, then they will get me in. I am not holding my breathe. I have only seen this doc once so she doesn't know me from a hole in the wall!

Say a prayer for me!!

Oh and CONGRATULATIONS to all of you with your BFPs!!!!

Holly

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Fri, 01-11-2008 - 1:46pm
Don't worry about the darkness of the lines....as long as it is positive that is ok. I used the same brand of test many times this time and they totally varied. I hope this pregnancy goes great for you :) I have a short LP and low progesterone and that was a problem for me so if this one doesn't work out (I have no reason to think it won't...my friend had two babies fine with a short LP), i would talk to your doctor about it. I needed to be on progesterone with this pregnancy because of my issues with it. Good luck and keep us posted!
Ali



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DS (3)



TTC #3 since 5/07 with low progesterone & LPD

on Prometrium

Miscarriage 6/07

11/26/07 - CD3 panel (normal), DH SA(normal)

12/14/07 - + HPT!!! :)


1/2/08 - first u/s b/c of bleeding - saw baby and sac and hb! but also a failing twin so hoping the ok baby is very sticky!

1/9/08 - 2nd u/s - baby looks good...HR 131..but other sac still the same.

1/17/08 - 3rd u/s

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Ali

DS (5)
DS (3)

TTC #3 since 5/07 with low progesterone & LPD
on Prometrium
Miscarriage 6/07
11/26/07 - CD3 panel (normal), DH SA(normal)
12/14/07 - + HPT!!! :)
1/2/08 - first u/s b/c of bleeding - saw baby
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Fri, 01-11-2008 - 3:13pm

Congrats!! I am sorry your doctors office was so rude to you.

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Fri, 01-11-2008 - 4:44pm

Well, I did start the prog. last night. And my doc actually called me!! I wasn't home though...bummer! She was so nice and said that she would get me in to check whether or not the pg was viable. So I need to call back after they reopen after lunch and hopefully get in ASAP!! No spotting yet...I keep going into the bathroom to check! LOL

Anyway, thanks for all of your good vibes...much appreciated!!!

Holly

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Fri, 01-11-2008 - 6:38pm

Holly,


Congratulations!

PEACE AND LOVE

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Sat, 01-12-2008 - 12:44am

Thanks everyone! I did go and have blood work done, but unfortunately the nurse didn't have the results back by the end of the day. But she told me to call her first thing Monday morning. She was soooo nice and helpful; I didn't feel like a nut case at all!! LOL So I will just pray that I don't spot or bleed over the weekend and pray that my results are good!

I am so glad that this board exists! Even if this is not a viable pg, I already feel like I have support!!

Holly

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Sat, 01-12-2008 - 1:29pm

Congratulations! I am so glad your dr's office is acting how they should.

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Sun, 01-13-2008 - 9:31pm

Holly,


CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!

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Sun, 01-13-2008 - 11:02pm

Hi Molly!

Thanks....and congrats to you too!!!! So exciting! It's interesting how many names you end up recognizing. I was pretty active on TTCAM back in 2004/2005, though I did get pg with DD 3 months after my m/c. So thank God for that. Now I am pg after a chemical pg...wish me luck tomorrow!!! Good to see you here!!

Holly

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