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I have to ask a very stupid question. Today i took two different brand Hpt because worried that something was wrong with baby after having weird discharge. Well they were lighter then two weeks ago. Should I be concerned? Two weeks ago they were very strong lines and today they were rather faint compared to before. I guess Im just a nervous wreck, but I thought they should be dark like before.

Tara- sounds like a yeast infection which your chances increase dramatically during a pregnancy. Just have your doc test to see if you have yeast the next visit. Easy to treat and once again, very common. As far as the test goes... Maybe I'd worry if it was the same exact test.. was it a different hpt or the same one?? Just keep in mind though that a positive is a positive. I know mine detect at 20 (or 25, dont remember) and it came back so light that I almost tossed it out until I seen a few specks. That same day I got my blood drawn and my HCG was at 134. So, have no idea why it was that light. My pregnancy before came back the darkest color you can get but I had less HCG. So, its really hard to say. I dont know how you do it... the waiting that is. I would be in the clinic the day I get a positive test to get my blood drawn to check my quants and everything.. and then go back 2 days later to see if they're doubling. BUT, I have to go in the moment I get a pos. test because of my prior ectopic. They have to see me and if its on a weekend then I can get it done at the ER. Every day makes a difference, so the moment I get that BFP I am in getting tested for my levels. Once your HCG hits 2000 you can see a gestational sac on a transvaginal scan. BUT as long as the HCG is doubling 36 to 48 hours, then thats a good sign.. next comes the scan. I sure hope nothings wrong and if you have an infection, it isn't harming the pregnancy. Good luck and try not to stress.

Daniella, I have already been in three times for my blood test to check Hcg levels and they came back doubling and normal range. i also seen this little one on ultrasound at 7 weeks and had a heartbeat of 145 bpm. I just don't understand the test and its the same brand I used at 7 weeks and was really dark. Im going nuts waiting!. It really sucks that theres nothing I can do until tomorrow.

Hi to all. Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I've been reading everyone's post's but just haven't had anything to post. I guess I have gotten so discouraged that I haven't gotten pg yet.
As I said things had been pretty normal here until the last few weeks. I have had an intemittent pain in my LLQ for some time. I had talked to my Dr about it and neither one of us thought much about it. I was actually thinking that I might have some adhesions from prior surgeries, Then 3 days after my last Af I started having bright red bleeding again. It was heavy for 2 days then stoped and then i would spot for a day or 2 and then stop again. So to make a long story short I had an ultrasound on Friday and they found a mass on my left ovary(I lost the right one and tube back in 1991 to a very large dermoid cyst) It is 3.2cm by 3.2 by 3.2 and solid. The radiologist isn't sure exactly what it is. So I am going to see a specialist tomorrow. I have been worried to death for the past few days and dh is such an ass. He said that he doesn't know why I am even worried and doesn't think that we need to talk about it. I know that it doesn't do any good to stress but I'm really afraid that they will have to take my other ovary and tube when they remove the mass. I just pray that it isn't ovarian cancer either. So I would really appreciate all your support and prayers. I will let you all know what I find out tomorrow.
Dawn-Sorry that AF came. I know how you feel. Bee and Daniella-congrats and enjoy your babies they grow up way to fast. Coda- Take it easy and rest. To everyone else I hope things are going good.

Sorry for the long post but so much has went on in the past few days.

Hi! Fell asleep after work and so I am now wide awake and thought I would quickly check in before I throw myself int the bed. B&K - I am so sorry about what is happeneing at the momment - I will deifinelty keep you in my thoughts and prayers that everything turns out to be okay and quickly resolved. Men can be such asses n that way, I agree. I don't even really have an explanation for it. WHen we talking about having kids adn stuff my dh would sya, and who knows we might not be able to have kids at all, and i was likle, that is NOT what you sya to an over-35 woman you dumb ass! Tara - I wouldn't worry about that test. Like Daniella said - a positive is a positive. ANd the infection could alter your results for all you know. Just kep changing your pad, wear loose fitting cotton undies and pants and try to "keep dry" in that arae a smuch as possible until tomorow. The good thing is that there has been no blood in what you see. I will keep you in my thought and prayers as well. Let us know how your doc visit works out.

Just to let you know - the whole disposable nappy story had me in stitches, ladies! Danieall - Your little guy sound like my niece. SHe used to scream bloody mudrer the second her diaper got wet and my sis & BIL were like what the heck is wrong with this kid, because she would get so upset. Then they realized that she just hated being wet even for a minute and they just laughed and said our daughter is gonna be high maintenance. Which cracked us al up because as you know, my niece is adopted and it is just so funny that she is high maintenance like my sister! Bee- I have picked up some of that UK & Aussie slang over the years - fags, nappies, telly, pissed and yes even bollocks! ha, ha, ha! As you can see, my knowledge is very limited!

Dawn - FInally - I wanted to say I am sorry that it didn't work out thismonth. I really did think this was your month. BUt I think your neighbor is very wis ein saying that you shoudl have a pelvic exam as a follow-up. Good luck, and I will keep my fingers crossed and keep you in my prayers (I know you are not religious, but i know you have a very spiritual side).

Brocknkaties....Hope it works out ok for you when do you find out?..youll have to let us know as soon as you can how you are doing..Dont feel bad about any long posts you can always do what Helene did and post 3 times break it up i little LOL Im kidding Helene actually I was thinking the same thing as you with the infection and the test results the Tara Id almost bet on it being thrush with the itch and all but still tell Dr he'll recommend what to use for it anyway trust me youll still want to nip that in the but.
Helene DHs really are from mars.

B&K's mom- DId you ever take Clomid?? My friend had the same thing happen to her ovary because of clomid and ended up having it removed. Her doctor was a moron for giving her clomid without doing all the other test first. She wasn't getting pregnant because of her tube, not because she wasn't ovulating... so, it completely overstimulated her ovaries. ANyhow.... Its probably just a cyst and hopefully its complete benign and everything is fine. I know its totally normal to have cyst(s) through-out the cycle and especially during pregnancy. How big was the mass this time?? ___Tara- Just wondering... why did you even take a home pregnancy test if you already have had your levels checked at the doctor and it has been doubling just fine, AND you've had seen the fetal pole on the scan with a heartbeat?? Once I know Im pregnant, I wouldn't still be taking pregnancy test. If I thought something was wrong, I would ask the dr. to test me again. But maybe thats cuz I wouldn't want to waste any more money on another test, especially when I already know I'm pregnant. How far along are you right now?? Did your measurements and dates add up correctly when you had the scan?? Also, was the 2 test you took, from the same box?? It might of just had a lighter indication paper and that was as dark as they got.

Well I am getting ready to leave for my appointment. Daniella- I have never taken Clomid or anything else to get pg. It has always happened very fast in the past. The Dermoid Cyst that I had removed in 91 was larger than a grapefruit and had engulfed my right ovary and tube. This one is 3.2cm by 3.2 by 3.2 and solid. I guess we will se what the Dr says. I'm really scared that I wlll lose this ovary also. I am going to ask about harvesting eggs before surgery just in case if he even thinks there is a chance that I will lose the ovary. So much to think and worry about. My mom is going with me so that will help. She is a Nurse Practioner(and was an ob nurse for 20 years befroe she went back to school and opened her own practice) and I'm sure she will also have lots of questions for the Dr. I'll post tonight when I get back. Thanks for everyone's thoughts and concerns. It is so nice to have someone that understands to talk to.

Daniella, I took the test because I had this strange feeling that something was wrong. I haven't had a lot of symptoms. My Obgyn is out of town for a few weeks and here in Canada it impossible to find a good doctor that will keep testing. Im going to my family doctor, but he's in a different town 2 hours away. He the only one who understands my worries. My levels were 136000 at 7 weeks, but at my 7 week 3day appointment the fetus was only measuring 6 weeks 5 days, but doctor and everyone said that it was alright. I havent had my levels tested since then, because doctor is out of town. Im hoping it was the test, but I took 3 tests and all the same (two different brands). I am supposed to be 9 weeks 3 days, but remember Im measuring off 5 days. Ill be leaving this afternoon and I couldent sleep at all last night. Im almost ready to be done with trying for a healthy baby.

B&K'S MOM - Thank you for responding. I am so sorry to hear what has been happening with you recently. I wish all the best for your appt today and hope that you will be able to resolve the problem without your worst case scenario thought of losing your ovary and tube. Do let us know how things went today. Again, so sorry :-(
HELENE - Thanks, I really thought this was our month too but apparently not. So for you, did you get pg after you had 6 cycles or on the 6th cycle? It is certainly a challenge to get excited and hopeful each month, be let down by the arrival of a/f and then try to pick yourself up again and remain positive to ttc again. Gotta do it though, right ladies with babies? It is all worth it in the end! TARA - I hope things clear up for your situation soon too. I am with Daniella though and do not understand why you are taking HPT when you already know you are pg and have been getting good numbers on bloodwork. That does not seem like the best way to approach/discover things if you feel there are problems. Talk to you doctor, you know they will be looking at things much closer this time around. I am sure everything will be fine. Get that yeast infection cleared up and you should feel much much better. All for now - Dawn

TARA - I see our timing was a little off. I read your last post after putting my msg through. Sorry to hear your doctor is out of town and other options are limited. I am sure everything is fine. You can not give up hope on having a healthy baby. You are pregnant and well on your way to having just that. Not having allot of symptoms does not mean there is something wrong. It means you are lucky. Would you rather be violently puking, not able to eat, have heartburn? I think you should find joy that you are pregnant, are showing good numbers and have seen a strong heartbeat. How you are measuring, I do not think that is of huge concern. it is only an estimate and you are only off by less then a week. I think others will agree that you should be fine on that front. Hang in there Tara. I know this is hard but you can do this. Dawn

Tara - Can you go to the emergency roo if you can't get to the doctor? I know things run differently with naional healthcare as opposed to privitized healthcare, but I know COda has thta and she went to the ER when she had the cyst. Are you seeing the family doctor today?

Hi ladies, thanks for the kind words. Dawn, Its kindof strange, but Id rather have lots of symptoms, I would honestly feel better knowing that I still had pregnancy hormones in my body. I took the test for reassurance and it did the opposite. I wasen't feeling great and just wanted to see that I was pregnant. (losing so many its hard to believe sometimes that I am even pregnant).If I wouldent have taken the test I wouldent be as concerned. Helene, I am going to a family doctor who lives in an town 2 hours from me. He delivers babies and has a small portable ultrasound machine. He is a very good doctor and knows my history. I could go to emergency and wait, but they are really strange here when it comes to miscarriages, they will tell you to come back when your bleeding or they will book an ultrasound, but if its not a ectopic it might be in a few days. I once thought I was having an ectopic with my first loss. I had awful cramping on one side and they coulden't give me an ultrasound on the weekend because no ultrasound Tech works on the weekend, so I had to wait until Monday morning.It was two days I could have died if it was an ectopic, but they can't afford to have an ultrasound tech working on the weekends. I have lost my faith in the doctors in emergency, they really don't seem to care. I phoned my Obgyn's office to see if they had another doctor covering mine while he's gone and the office is closed. I really can't stand waiting and not knowing whats going on.If I was going to miscarry I was so prepared mentally when I was spotting, but I got my hopes up when I seen my baby and its beautiful little heart beating . I can't take this anymore either Im going nuts or I can't carry a baby to term anymore if my life depended on it.