I had a mc in August at about 5 weeks. My cycles have been longer since then. 35 days. I did get a Positive Wondfo OPK Oct 6. And then ecstatically got a BFP Friday October 16 on the Wondfo pg sticks and a digital. Been having dull cramps, but no noticeable IB. Had my first beta draw Friday and it was 35. I am going back tomorrow for my 2nd draw and am soooo nervous. My cramps aren't as noticeable today. I hope my numbers are going up. Anyone have a similar experience?
coffee bean / 31 posts
Oh, the nurse said my progesterone level was great at 14. Thank you!!
pear / 1632 posts
Congrats!!! I know worrying is hard not to do sometimes but hopefully you get great results tomorrow which will ease your worrying.
persimmon / 1114 posts
Congrats! If I am doing my math right, you would only have been, at most, 10dpo. That is very early so your hcg sounds fine for that date. fingers crossed for you that it doubles and beyond.
pomelo / 5607 posts
For what it's worth, cramps were actually how I knew I was pregnant last time! (I stopped getting pms cramps after my first m/c.) Doubling time definitely matters more than actual number, and 35 is perfectly reasonable early on. It has to start from nothing, so it takes time to get high! Congrats, and sending lots of positive sticky thoughts your way! You might try the pregnant after a loss thread as well, if you want some empathy from ladies who know how you feel. It really helped me get through the worry.
nectarine / 2797 posts
My first pregnancy I got pregnant on an abnormally long cycle for me....35 vs 27 days, and she's a healthy three year old now!
coffee bean / 31 posts
@mamabolt: how did they date your pregnancy? I believe I conceived on Oct 6 or 7, but my first day of Lmp was Sept 15. Today I am not feeling any cramps. When I had the MC I cramped the whole time and then severe cramping until the mc was complete. A new symptom I noticed is my chest feels hot and itchy ( almost like hives). Anyone experience this?
nectarine / 2797 posts
@DeeBeeEl: I told my midwife I was using OPK so she used that date to start and we confirmed via US which matched my guess within a day.
coffee bean / 31 posts
@mamabolt: ok I'm so thrown off since my cycles are considered slightly 'longer'. Thank you for sharing your story 
pineapple / 12053 posts
@DeeBeeEl: I ovulated on CD42 with my DD who is almost 3. My OB still had me come in at what she said was 8 weeks due to LMP but I knew was 5 weeks. They tried to say it looked like miscarriage but I was sure of my dates and my blood tests confirmed numbers rising. The next dating U/S gave the exact same due date as my O date. My next pregnancy, I just lied about my LMP to not go through the same thing.
pomelo / 5084 posts
@DeeBeeEl: my hcg was 50 on 12dpo and I'm now 31 days away from baby Good luck to you!!
coffee bean / 31 posts
@birdofafeather: we know our bodies so well!! It annoys me when the dr doesn't trust our judgement and intuition. I guess they're just doing their job and CYA. Congrats on your two bundles of joy!
coffee bean / 31 posts
@wrkbrk: I will be either 12 or 13 DPO tomorrow. I am so nervous. With my 1st pregnancy I didn't even make it to my first blood draw bc I miscarried the day of my appointment 
so this is new to me. I will feel much better tomorrow after my results are in. They are monitoring me early (I'll be 4 weeks Tuesday) bc of my history. I hope they are much higher!! I am going in at 7:30am so I can get same day results.
clementine / 795 posts
Good luck!! Hoping for a good second beta! I remember how nerve wracking it was for me! 
pomegranate / 3533 posts
The breast symptoms and cramping both sound very promising! FX for good doubling!
coffee bean / 31 posts
@FliegepilzHut: yeah, my cramping is barely noticeable now. But chest is still itchy. Weird. But I'll take it!
persimmon / 1281 posts
I had long cycles, anywhere from 35-50 days, & currently have a 3 month old napping on me! The month I conceived I confirmed ovulation via temping on CD 25.
Hoping you get good numbers!!
coffee bean / 31 posts
@Portboston: thank you!!! I feel more secure knowing a 35 day cycle can absolutely result in a happy healthy baby! Thank you for replying to my post!!! 
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
I have long cycles (~34 days) and conceived both of my kiddos! DS is currently 2 and I'm 18 weeks along with #2. Wishing you a healthy pregnancy!
coffee bean / 31 posts
@Alivoo01: thank you!!! My hcg lines are much darker today. I'm still so early, but progression is good at this point.
pear / 1737 posts
@DeeBeeEl: also same as Alivoo01 and about to have my first any day now.
coffee bean / 31 posts
Hey everyone just wanted to update. Had my 2nd beta draw and my numbers are up from 35 on Friday to 187 today! I am very happy with that! Have to go back Thursday to make sure the numbers keep going up!
nectarine / 2115 posts
I have also had long and variable cycles and I have a daughter and another baby on the way! If you know when you ovulated you can always tell them your period started 2 weeks before then, that way they get the dates right. Good luck!
pomelo / 5220 posts
great news! I always have long cycles and I have a healthy 14 month old now - conceived on a 36 day cycle. congratulations!
coffee bean / 31 posts
Thank you everyone! Still a journey ahead. Keeping my fingers crossed for smooth sailing.
GOLD / papaya / 10166 posts
Congrats!! Sounds like things are moving in the right direction. FWIW, I had a lot of cramping with my 2nd baby and now have a healthy 18 month old.
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