*March 2019 Testing Thread*

[EmmaN27]

Did you say you have mild endometriosis Maximus? X

 

[Abi88]

Maximus, I remember asking that question about coffee in my first couple of weeks. I think I managed 1 latte before the whole thought of coffee made me want to throw up entirely! I think you're OK with 1 a day as a treat, I'll still have an iced tea if I go out especially if everyone else is drinking cocktails but don't be surprised if you don't want hot drinks in a week or two!

 

[Nafisa]

So this month has been really strange as last month my cycle lasted 39days (it’s usually 33) I’m using OPK and am yet to get a positive result, usually I get a flashing smiley face at least but this cycle I keep getting the blank circle. I’ve gotten to the point where I’m giving up trying. This morning I check and I had EWCM but wasn’t sure it means I’m ovulating because I haven’t had any cramps or anything and usually I do.

Has this happened to anyone else before ?

 

[night owl]

Omg did a test today and it’s darker
I took codeine last night as I thought I was miscarrying. Please tell me I didn’t do any harm?

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Maximus that is a much darker line then the first test you posted only a few days ago, hcg is definitely increasing despite the pains! Could you have a sensitive or irritated uterus maybe or could it be the endo? Like others have said I would still go the doc, get some reassurance and hopefully get some early bloods done or a referral for an early scan at 6+ weeks, re the nausea I had nausea a few days before and after getting an early bfp with this pregnancy, by time I was actually 4 weeks pregnant the nausea had gone completely and it didn’t come back till I was 7 weeks, when proper pregnancy sickness kicked in, it’s too early for proper pregnancy sickness yet so don’t worry too much about the nausea disappearing as it did for me at that stage too but everything was fine xx

 

[Lollypop79]

I actually got a question about coffee. I normally drink so many cups so since I got my BFP I only had one yesterday and now my headaches are just soooo bad. I know it’s caffeine withdrawal. So can I still have one shop bought latte or should I go for half a shot? Or go for home instant coffee? Or non at all?

You have 2 cups of either tea or coffee a day. It’s 200mg of caffeine which works out as 2 cups per day. You will have a headache possibly still but drink plenty water or juice and it will help x

 

[Maximus17]

Did you say you have mild endometriosis Maximus? X

Yes I do on my left side but I had laparoscopy and it was cleared but she said it could come back

 

[Maximus17]

Maximus that is a much darker line then the first test you posted only a few days ago, hcg is definitely increasing despite the pains! Could you have a sensitive or irritated uterus maybe or could it be the endo? Like others have said I would still go the doc, get some reassurance and hopefully get some early bloods done or a referral for an early scan at 6+ weeks, re the nausea I had nausea a few days before and after getting an early bfp with this pregnancy, by time I was actually 4 weeks pregnant the nausea had gone completely and it didn’t come back till I was 7 weeks, when proper pregnancy sickness kicked in, it’s too early for proper pregnancy sickness yet so don’t worry too much about the nausea disappearing as it did for me at that stage too but everything was fine xx

Thank you. Did you also have cramps?

 

[Maximus17]

You have 2 cups of either tea or coffee a day. It’s 200mg of caffeine which works out as 2 cups per day. You will have a headache possibly still but drink plenty water or juice and it will help x

Thanks I can’t give it up entirely for now but will definitely reduce. Before bfp I used to have 3-4 coffees !

 

[Maximus17]

The only let bad thing is that we are going on holiday on the 13th of April and I will be just 6 weeks than so I am not sure if they can see anything on the scan that early. I hope that nothing bad happens while I am on holiday

 

[soffphie]

You have 2 cups of either tea or coffee a day. It’s 200mg of caffeine which works out as 2 cups per day. You will have a headache possibly still but drink plenty water or juice and it will help x

we got fairly bad sperm results today 10m count, but 66% motile

 

[EmmaN27]

Yes I do on my left side but I had laparoscopy and it was cleared but she said it could come back

I have had endo for years, when I come off of the pill last June to ttc, I started getting pains that very much felt like pains I got when I was diagnosed with endo. Like you have described, very painful, it’s possible that’s what could be causing your pains and not the actual miscarriages that you’ve had. Just a thought. A friend of mine suffered terribly with endo pains when she got pregnant. I’m lucky, pains seem to have gone now for me. X

 

[EmmaN27]

The only let bad thing is that we are going on holiday on the 13th of April and I will be just 6 weeks than so I am not sure if they can see anything on the scan that early. I hope that nothing bad happens while I am on holiday

They might see a heartbeat then, but it might also be too early. Are you going abroad? X

 

[Maximus17]

They might see a heartbeat then, but it might also be too early. Are you going abroad? X

Yes we are going abroad. I have travel insurance. Last time I started my miscarriage was at the airport about to fly and we had to cancel all and go to the hospital so it brings up memories. I still have low down pains and not feeling anymore pregnant but only time will tell. I am just not sure whether to get a scan at 6 weeks?

 

[EmmaN27]

Yes we are going abroad. I have travel insurance. Last time I started my miscarriage was at the airport about to fly and we had to cancel all and go to the hospital so it brings up memories. I still have low down pains and not feeling anymore pregnant but only time will tell. I am just not sure whether to get a scan at 6 weeks?

Yeah that’s really awful and can understand why you are apprehensive about this holiday. I think you should wait until after your holiday for scan and try to relax and enjoy your holiday. If you book scan before you go and you don’t see a heartbeat, it will only make you worry more during your holiday. But it’s what ever you think is right.

I didn’t really get a pregnancy feeling or symptoms until I was about 6 weeks gone, I think that’s quite normal. X

 

[Maximus17]

Yeah that’s really awful and can understand why you are apprehensive about this holiday. I think you should wait until after your holiday for scan and try to relax and enjoy your holiday. If you book scan before you go and you don’t see a heartbeat, it will only make you worry more during your holiday. But it’s what ever you think is right.

I didn’t really get a pregnancy feeling or symptoms until I was about 6 weeks gone, I think that’s quite normal. X

Thanks Emma. I think it’s better to wait till 8 weeks. We are going abroad but my family’s house so it’s bettrr than just staying in a hotel and if something happens they would know which hospital to go to.

 

[Kickingk]

we got fairly bad sperm results today 10m count, but 66% motile

I have no idea about sperm analysis, what is ab average percentage? what does this mean going forward? Does ur OH have to change anything to improve it? x

(Sorry if my questions are stupid) x

 

[soffphie]

I have no idea about sperm analysis, what is ab average percentage? what does this mean going forward? Does ur OH have to change anything to improve it? x

(Sorry if my questions are stupid) x

No idea lol.
I read online 50% motile is good so if hes 66% then thats atleast good-
its the count thats bad it seems. she basically told us to take wellmans, make sure getting 100% vitamin c, exercise, good diet etc... He has to have a scan on testicles to check for structual issues - then gets refered elsewhere - i completely forgot to ask but it does seem they can perscribe you supplements for low count (from what i read online)

 

[Maximus17]

so I spoke to my manager and told him the truth and I will go to the EPU unit to get bloods taken tomorrow

 

[Kickingk]

No idea lol.
I read online 50% motile is good so if hes 66% then thats atleast good-
its the count thats bad it seems. she basically told us to take wellmans, make sure getting 100% vitamin c, exercise, good diet etc... He has to have a scan on testicles to check for structual issues - then gets refered elsewhere - i completely forgot to ask but it does seem they can perscribe you supplements for low count (from what i read online)

That is certainly a good step in the right direction, it is good u know so can make the changes xx

 

[soffphie]

That is certainly a good step in the right direction, it is good u know so can make the changes xx

Yeh it is in a way-
Just ganna impliment more omega 3 as wellmans doesnt have that and its stated as being good for counts. Tbh thats the main focus- fish, walnuts and a supplement in itsself but taken every so often as i was told to not add random supplements! :/
I think switching to Wellmans could help (i hope)! And we will get a repeat test apparently usually its 3 mths but looks like shes instantly refering us back.
I have also now been referred (finally)!