https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:54:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-question-for-a-friend#post-2889089 Wed, 26 Jun 2019 08:29:28 +0000 karenbme 2889089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cyoung: As long as it's doubling, that's what matters. With each of my losses the level wasn't doubling. Obviously, things can still go wrong, and if her family history is of later first trimester loss that wouldn't be apparent at this point, but if the level doubles that's a really good sign! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-question-for-a-friend#post-2889070 Wed, 26 Jun 2019 07:19:36 +0000 cyoung 2889070@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: @ttcgirl: okay so good news. Apparently the numbers did double!!! Idk if there was miscommunication between the nurses or what. But her progesterone is low so they went ahead and put her on supplements. She texted me this this morning. </p> <p>Also we have no clue when she ovulated. They were having a few relaxed cyles with ttcing at least for a few months. Her period is weird and sometimes she bleeds like two times a month and she did this past month so her due date is up in the air till she gets further along and has a scan. She only tested cause she was nauseous and cramping a ton. I think she is just now 4 weeks or so. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-question-for-a-friend#post-2889048 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 20:59:54 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2889048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cyoung: Do you know how many days past ovation she was when she got the result of 40? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-question-for-a-friend#post-2889046 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 20:25:03 +0000 ttcgirl 2889046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The HCG level is not as important as whether it doubles (approximately) in 48 hours. If the HCG levels are rising appropriately then progesterone can help for a sticky pregnancy but unfortunately if they are not there is not much that can be done. Wishing her the best </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-question-for-a-friend#post-2889041 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 19:43:07 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2889041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ask her to ask for the second beta level.. that's the number she needs to know. Progesterone can only help so much. It can't stop a miscarriage. It can help with the lining of the uterus, but needs to be taken during the luteal phase (right after ovulation) to really be helpful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-question-for-a-friend#post-2889016 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 17:05:20 +0000 cyoung 2889016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So my best friend got pregnant for the first time. They just started trying. Her family has a history of miscarriage so her doctor told her to go ahead and come in to check her levels. Long story short her levels hadn't risen a lot. It was 40 when she went in. She doesn't remember the second draw number cause she was really disappointed. They said her progesterone was low. It was 17 and it needs to be 21. They are putting her on supplements. </p> <p>Will progesterone help the pregnancy stick and grow? I've never dealt with that side of pregnancy. We are just curious and wondering. She thinks it won't stick and is assuming she will miscarry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-ttc-but-normally-start-brown-premenstrual-spotting-10-dpo#post-2868931 Sat, 26 Jan 2019 03:22:33 +0000 lamariniere 2868931@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@foodiebee: I'm sorry you are going through this too! I don't know much about endo, I had 2 successful pregnancies and didn't have any trouble getting pregnant, so it has never been a suspicion before. I'm going to ask my doctor about it though, and pay closer attention to my pain symptoms, since I've always just focused on the spotting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-ttc-but-normally-start-brown-premenstrual-spotting-10-dpo#post-2868713 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 08:44:07 +0000 foodiebee 2868713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: Yes, I have very similar symptoms to this, including the rectal pain, living on the toilet during my period, groin aches/pains, etc. Also horrible back pain, night sweats, hot flashes. I also had a very short luteal phase, consistently around 10 days, longest ever was 12. I'd start spotting around 8-9 days and then get AF on day 10. My RE diagnosed me with endo unconfirmed via surgery (but every dr I've ever seen has been pretty convinced based on my symptoms; no one feels like there's any doubt) because we decided to move straight to IVF first. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-ttc-but-normally-start-brown-premenstrual-spotting-10-dpo#post-2868678 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 23:15:04 +0000 bhbee 2868678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: Worth checking out for sure but could be just random ... that’s what we concluded at least for that red bleeding cycle of mine, it also started really early but next was back to “normal”. I hope it’s just one weird cycle to have it starting so early! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-ttc-but-normally-start-brown-premenstrual-spotting-10-dpo#post-2868675 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 23:05:01 +0000 lamariniere 2868675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bhbee: your spotting sounds similar to mine, but this month it started about 4dpo, which is unusual for me and sparked my visit to the gyno. I have really painful ovulation, especially on the right side. I occasional have the rectal pain, but not often. Cramps are usually not that bad, I don’t take any pain relievers for them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-ttc-but-normally-start-brown-premenstrual-spotting-10-dpo#post-2868670 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 22:44:32 +0000 bhbee 2868670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: do you have the pain issues also or just spotting?</p> <p>It’s normal for me to spot like crazy. I’ve never gotten resolution nor honestly had anyone very concerned, more like “well that’s unfortunate maybe you should try birth control”. I once got an ultrasound for a bunch of midcycle red bleeding. But my norm would be to spot by 11dpo if not 9dpo and progress to get AF around 16dpo. And AF can drag out with spotting also. Super annoying, but it did let me know early about failed ttc cycles ... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-ttc-but-normally-start-brown-premenstrual-spotting-10-dpo#post-2868650 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 21:20:46 +0000 lamariniere 2868650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bump!</p> <p>I know this is an old thread, but my spotting issues have become very similar to the OP's. I saw my gyno this week who did an US of my uterus (normal) and ran a PAP, HPV and STD testing to rule out anything (all negative). I am not TTC. She said the next course of action is antibiotics for 10 days in case the testing missed something, and if bleeding continues after, a hysteroscopy. Has anyone had a similar experience, or previous posters, have your issues resolved? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/progesterone-suppository#post-2856945 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 14:22:02 +0000 KT326 2856945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JessieKoger: my OB told me some cramping in the first trimester is totally normal. Your uterus is expanding. But it's always a good idea to get checked out. </p> <p>Also, my RE had be on pelvic rest whenever I was doing progesterone suppositories because there is an increased chance of bleeding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/progesterone-suppository#post-2856932 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 13:51:23 +0000 JessieKoger 2856932@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@foodiebee: Yes! I had no idea what the hook effect was, so I googled it. I diluted my urine and the line was back to being super dark. Weird how that happens! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/progesterone-suppository#post-2856931 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 13:50:22 +0000 JessieKoger 2856931@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@psw27: I called this morning! I was told to start Colace (sp?), so hopefully the cramping won't be so persistent. The nurse wasn't worried about the spotting since it was brownish color. Monday appt can't come soon enough! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/progesterone-suppository#post-2856890 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 10:53:32 +0000 foodiebee 2856890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't speak to the bleeding/cramping, but I think your lighter test line could be because of the hook effect. So, possibly nothing to worry about! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/progesterone-suppository#post-2856857 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 09:26:51 +0000 psw27 2856857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hope everything is ok! Some cramping, pinching, etc. is normal because the uterus does something crazy like double in size during the first trimester alone. But I would always, always encourage you to call. Advocate for yourself and remember it is their job to help you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/progesterone-suppository#post-2856809 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 22:56:28 +0000 JessieKoger 2856809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pinkb: yes, it is extremely difficult! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/progesterone-suppository#post-2856808 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 22:56:03 +0000 JessieKoger 2856808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pachamama: haha I agree! I am calling first thing in the morning! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/progesterone-suppository#post-2856806 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 22:44:35 +0000 JessieKoger 2856806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meadow: thanks for the advice. I will definitely try that! I had a cramp on the left side that stayed for 10 minutes + on and off. Wasn’t awful, but was uncomfortable. Now I’m having brown blood. I hope the first trimester isn’t all like this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/progesterone-suppository#post-2856777 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 19:58:28 +0000 pachamama 2856777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JessieKoger: you're bleeding and cramping, I think you are justified to call the OB and get some beta hcg run. (It will have to be 48 hours apart so that'd be Thurs and Sat if they're open)<br /> This is coming from someone who had a terrible first trimester and "felt annoying" calling the OB when you know what, fuck it, you are a paying customer :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/progesterone-suppository#post-2856776 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 19:55:54 +0000 pinkb 2856776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have had bleeding in my first 2 pregnancies, both resulted in healthy babies. And I have had the pinching sensation as well which I believe it totally normal. Good luck, try to take it easy. I know it's really hard to wait in between dr visits. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/progesterone-suppository#post-2856768 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 19:22:59 +0000 meadow 2856768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JessieKoger: I used suppositories after my IVF &amp; also had some bleeding.....even some super scary bleeding and all turned out fine. I will say that I had cramping at about the point you were &amp; realized I need to kick my water intake up a notch to keep the cramping at bay. See if drinking more helps.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/progesterone-suppository#post-2856755 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 18:10:18 +0000 JessieKoger 2856755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Calibee: but thank you for sharing your experience! So far I do not care for my first trimester either :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/progesterone-suppository#post-2856753 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 18:08:43 +0000 JessieKoger 2856753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Calibee: no I have hestitated on calling because I call so much, but if it gets worse I will call tomorrow. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/progesterone-suppository#post-2856751 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 18:06:37 +0000 Calibee 2856751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn’t do IUI, but I did have to use progesterone suppositories for both pregnancies due to low progesterone. </p> <p>Both times I had spotting even after starting the progesterone. And at least once each pregnancy I called into the office in a panic because the spotting seemed heavier than “normal.” (It once happened in the middle of a super important work meeting: I had a quick cry in the bathroom, finished my meeting, and called the after hours call line.) It awful and stressful and I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. I have two happy, healthy kids now, but my first trimester was pretty miserable both times. </p> <p>Have you called your doctor to tell her about the cramping? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/progesterone-suppository#post-2856734 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 16:17:23 +0000 JessieKoger 2856734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've become quite a frequent poster on here, but this is my first pregnancy that's lasted this long, so every little thing worries me... I had an IUI on 10/10 and started progesterone suppositories 2 days after. My pregnancy was confirmed on 10-26 and I am currently 7 weeks pregnant. Last Thursday 11-8, I noticed spots of blood on my underwear, and also when I wiped. I immediately called the on call nurse and she recommended for me to make an appt the next day. Long story short, ultrasound was great and we saw a little heartbeat. I bled for about 3 days after that and during that time I didn't really have any cramping. However, yesterday I started to cramp more and my right hip started to hurt. The cramps felt like a pulling/ pinching and on occasion would feel like a stab, but would go away within seconds. I decided to take a pregnancy test (probably a dumb idea) and the control line was darker than the test line, which was unsettling because the test line has been darker.. I'm not sure if it's something to worry about, but of course I am anyway. I have an appt next Monday with my dr, but that feels like forever away. Can anyone else relate with any of my situation?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/progesteroneovulation-help#post-2777758 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 02:30:54 +0000 Pebbles 2777758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kayla0416: that's great! Congrats! Gives me hope that eventually I will have a baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/progesteroneovulation-help#post-2777100 Tue, 03 Oct 2017 07:41:19 +0000 kayla0416 2777100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pebbles: It went great! My dr had me on progesterone suppositories twice a day through 12 weeks, then it was a very uneventful pregnancy after that. My DD is 17 months, and I'm 28 weeks with my second now. Dr automatically put me on progesterone with this one too, didn't even bother testing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/progesteroneovulation-help#post-2777079 Tue, 03 Oct 2017 02:22:11 +0000 Pebbles 2777079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kayla0416: Thank you! that's helpful and makes sense! I really think under 10 is not ideal. How did your pregnancy go? Any complications? </p>