Should I eventually POAS?

[mrssqueegy]

My RE isn't doing any betas post D&C so I'm wondering if I should be making sure that my betas actually go down by POAS?  I'd like to see a negative test so that I know next time that I get a positive that my levels did go down to zero and it's not from retained products.  Thoughts? 

[craftcrazymama]

I have been. I'm still waiting to start to miscarry but have been POAS to see my levels are coming down. Also getting bloods in another week though but I'd rather keep an eye on it too.

[nikolie93]

I would want to know too. With all of my losses my Dr tracked me down to zero but mine were all natural. Some Dr's track to zero and some do, not sure why it's different!

[KMW08]

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I'm sorry for you loss.

I did weekly hpts after my losses. Mostly to make sure the lines were getting fainter and to be able to predict when AF would show up. I don't know where you live at, but my local walmart's have $0.88 pg tests - these are cassette style so you need a disposable cup to pee into.

[meredithcarole]

I waited about 4 weeks, and then POAS. I got a really faint positive, but then I got my period a couple days later.

[shytimes]

I think it would make me sad to POAS and get a positive so I'm not doing that. Any chance you can push your RE to do the beta testing?

[mrssqueegy]

Mar 10, 2015 8:38:49 GMT -5 shytimes said:

I think it would make me sad to POAS and get a positive so I'm not doing that. Any chance you can push your RE to do the beta testing?

I'm sure he would do it if I asked but honestly I don't mind POAS so I think I'll just do that instead.  Easier for me than having to go in for blood work.

[kristikayy26]

My OB didn't do betas either afterwards. I did take 2 tests, one at 3 weeks after m/c (natural) and it was negative, and another this morning at 4 weeks after m/c, it was also negative. I did it just for my piece of mind.

[vballbaby]

I honestly have no desire to poas and have to see a positive test. I know I have to wait a couple cycles anyway before TTC again. What's the point really? Maybe I'm missing something. If don't get my period within 5 weeks then I would probably see my doc to see if there's anything leftover they d&c missed.

[mrssqueegy]

Mar 10, 2015 10:58:56 GMT -5 vballbaby said:

I honestly have no desire to poas and have to see a positive test. I know I have to wait a couple cycles anyway before TTC again. What's the point really? Maybe I'm missing something. If don't get my period within 5 weeks then I would probably see my doc to see if there's anything leftover they d&c missed.

We've been cleared to try again right away so I wanted to make sure that I had a negative test before I started testing again for a new pregnancy.  I would hate to get a positive and think I was pregnant again but it was really just left over from my m/c.  YKWIM?

[vballbaby]

mrssqueegy, wow that's quick for clearance. You don't have to wait on at least one period? I have a call into my Dr. now to make an appt and to ask how many cycles I need to wait. My OB (he did my D&C) said two bleeds to allow the lining to get back to normal, otherwise there is risk of miscarriage if TTC too soon. shytimes what did your RE advise on how long to wait before cycling? I think you have a FET, not sure if that makes a difference. I have a call in to my RE now.

[shytimes]

Mar 10, 2015 11:16:51 GMT -5 vballbaby said:

mrssqueegy, wow that's quick for clearance. You don't have to wait on at least one period? I have a call into my Dr. now to make an appt and to ask how many cycles I need to wait. My OB (he did my D&C) said two bleeds to allow the lining to get back to normal, otherwise there is risk of miscarriage if TTC too soon. shytimes what did your RE advise on how long to wait before cycling? I think you have a FET, not sure if that makes a difference. I have a call in to my RE now.

My RE said that once my levels get to 0 I'll get a period and then we'll start the frozen transfer process.  I don't know if there's a longer lag time if you're stimming (hope not!).  I had bloodwork done this am and I'm waiting to get my levels.... also planning to get a handle on how they go down.  

[vballbaby]

shytimes I think I'm supposed to wait for one regular period, and then prior to 2nd period, I would start BC for a few weeks, and then once I get my second period on CD1 I would start stimming. Honestly I would not even be emotionally ready to start before that. I'm looking fwd to this two month break to recover, and also allow enough time for these supplements I'm taking to make a difference. Plus I have a vaca planned and I want to drink all the champagne, at least for a few days

[mrssqueegy]

Mar 10, 2015 11:16:51 GMT -5 vballbaby said:

mrssqueegy, wow that's quick for clearance. You don't have to wait on at least one period? I have a call into my Dr. now to make an appt and to ask how many cycles I need to wait. My OB (he did my D&C) said two bleeds to allow the lining to get back to normal, otherwise there is risk of miscarriage if TTC too soon. shytimes what did your RE advise on how long to wait before cycling? I think you have a FET, not sure if that makes a difference. I have a call in to my RE now.

Nope, my RE told us specifically that we could try right away.  He doesn't believe that there is a need to wait for one cycle.  If the lining is ready than the embryo will implant, and if not, it won't.  TBH, I did do a literature search in the medical journals and looked on the ACOG and SOGC websites for guidelines about this specific thing and couldn't find anything that said that we should wait, so I'm going with what my RE said.  I trust him 100%.

[kristikayy26]

I had a natural m/c and my OB said to wait until my first period came and then we were cleared, but to NOT TTC until we got that period.

[vballbaby]

mrssqueegy, I just confirmed with my RE, two full bleeds and then I can start a new IVF cycle. My OB said the same thing. Damnit. I'm not sure I like this news. I guess if nothing else we could try naturally after my first period and I can track my ovulation. I can't even imagine trying now....they said no sex for two weeks anyway after the D&C. I don't want to go near that thing just yet.

[mrssqueegy]

Mar 10, 2015 15:17:40 GMT -5 vballbaby said:

mrssqueegy, I just confirmed with my RE, two full bleeds and then I can start a new IVF cycle. My OB said the same thing. Damnit. I'm not sure I like this news. I guess if nothing else we could try naturally after my first period and I can track my ovulation. I can't even imagine trying now....they said no sex for two weeks anyway after the D&C. I don't want to go near that thing just yet.

I'm sorry vball. Waiting is so hard. I hope the time passes quickly and you are in your IVF cycle in no time. Big hugs!

[shytimes]

Mar 10, 2015 15:17:40 GMT -5 vballbaby said:

mrssqueegy, I just confirmed with my RE, two full bleeds and then I can start a new IVF cycle. My OB said the same thing. Damnit. I'm not sure I like this news. I guess if nothing else we could try naturally after my first period and I can track my ovulation. I can't even imagine trying now....they said no sex for two weeks anyway after the D&C. I don't want to go near that thing just yet.

Ugh, I'm sorry Vball, the waiting is the worst part.  And I hear you on having no interest in sex ... nope, not even a bit.  

[vballbaby]

mrssqueegy, shytimes, yea I'm not happy about this wait. I was ok with waiting for one period, and then I thought he would start me on BC after that and then as soon as that 2nd period hits I'd be stimming. I will be 43 in April, waiting an additional month just seems soooooo long. I may have to speak to him personally. Sometimes I feel like I don't always trust what the nurses are saying.

[rablissful]

I'm sorry you have to wait so long vballbaby

My midwife said once I get my first period I could start trying again (I had a natural MC). Her stance on why seemed more to do with the fact that she isn't tracking my betas, so if I don't get my period in the allotted 4-6 weeks after MC then I'd have to contact her so we can figure out what is going on versus needing time to heal etc.

[rosetyler72]

I had 2 CP and both times I tested by POAS until I got a negative. The nurse said it wasn't necessary but I did it just for peace of mind. It gave me closure too I guess.