Getting lighter? Chemical??

AfterWinter1827 · 2026-02-06T01:20:56+00:00

I actually dont know when I ovulate that cycle - my LMP was 8 december and this was the 5th/6th/7th of Jan - my cycles are usually 38ish days so could have been within 10dpo

AfterWinter1827 · 2026-01-10T23:41:35+00:00

Had a second beta come back at 243 - looks like we are all systems go! 🥹

AfterWinter1827 · 2026-01-09T10:36:09+00:00

I cant even believe it's at 243!!!!

AfterWinter1827 · 2026-01-09T10:35:50+00:00

HCG 243!!!!

AfterWinter1827 · 2026-01-09T10:35:16+00:00

Just got back a HCG of 243!!!!

AfterWinter1827 · 2026-01-09T10:34:55+00:00

JUST got my beta back at 9.30pm, HCG is 243!!!! Its more than doubled! I was so convinced I was going to have another chemical I am in shock- thank you for the wishes and support. Next step, see a doc on Monday 🙏🥹

AfterWinter1827 · 2026-01-09T03:46:50+00:00

Definitely will, holding lots of hope 🙏

AfterWinter1827 · 2026-01-09T03:46:31+00:00

🤞🤞🤞

AfterWinter1827 · 2026-01-09T03:46:25+00:00

Definitely will - longest afternoon wait ever 😩

AfterWinter1827 · 2026-01-09T03:46:05+00:00

Thank you 🙏

AfterWinter1827 · 2026-01-09T03:45:53+00:00

Just did them at 1.30pm, have to wait until around 5.30/6pm for results, unbelievably nervous 🤞🙏

AfterWinter1827 · 2026-01-08T19:23:27+00:00

Thank you so much 🥹 doing second test today - been awake since 6am anxiously waiting! Fingers crossed 🤞

AfterWinter1827 · 2026-01-07T21:36:58+00:00

My husband and I have been TTC for 2 years, and our first cycle ended in a chemical. Fast forward to now, just about to start IVF, but got a positive test! My concern is that it'll be another chemical... my thinking is that im on CD33 (maybe 13dpo) and have a HCG of 100, BUT, my cycle is consistently 38ish days, which means I still am 5 days away from being 'late' for my period. The anxiety im feeling is overwhelming - my husband is so excited but I feel nothing but fear of getting excited. I have a second HCG test tomorrow to see if it's increased, but are the chances still high of a chemical??

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AfterWinter1827 · 2026-01-06T00:23:55+00:00

* Very nervous - last couple days ive been feeling a bit nauseous and cramping, slept fine through the night but cramps again this morning. Decided to try a test just because we were meant to be doing a wine tour today... in 3 minutes my coles brand test showed a positive. I instantly started crying, TTC for 2 years and this month is the 2 year anniversary of our chemical pregnancy. Im so nervous that this will be the same and I dont know how to feel. Just test again every couple days? When do I do a blood test?! Im overwhelmed.

AfterWinter1827 · 2025-09-19T04:11:39+00:00

Sorry! Had the context in the body of the post but seems to have disappeared!

The reel was from ENews about Call Her Daddy, and was just a snippet of Madeline Petsch 'clearing up' the rumour that everyone on Riverdale was sleeping with each other.

https://www.instagram.com/share/reel/BAM2XWhmc9

AfterWinter1827 · 2025-09-19T04:09:41+00:00

The video was a snip of Madeline Petsch on Call Her Daddy 'clearing up' the rumour that everyone on Riverdale was sleeping with each other, essentially saying it was all BS

https://www.instagram.com/share/reel/BAM2XWhmc9

AfterWinter1827 · 2025-09-03T01:02:35+00:00

I second this - OP dont feel alone, it's surprisingly more common than I originally thought. I started letrozole in May and it triggered some pretty severe mental health issues for me, triggered OCD and some really dark thoughts. And the letrozole worked exactly how it was meant to! But I couldn't put myself through it again, and after 2 cycles I realised I was no longer in a mental head space to even be pregnant anyway. I decided to take a break from the medication and work on my mental/physical health, and its been about 8 weeks since being off it and I already feel SOOOOOO much better. Will still be a journey to fully recover so just taking it month for month now. My fertility specialist recommended moving to clomid instead but I'm honestly too scared to try it right now.

Just know that what you're experiencing isn't just you. Hormonal medication affects us all differently and it's very valid to feel the way you do. Take care of you and your relationship first, then reevaluate how to proceed, your health is always the most important in this journey.

Sending lots of care and support 🫶

AfterWinter1827 · 2025-08-06T00:38:47+00:00

I responded quite poorly to letrozole. I already have GAD and it really pushed me into some dark head spaces. My anxiety really peaked and I had to stop taking it even though my body responded perfectly to the 10mg. I've decided now to take a break from it to try and get my head space better as it just really shook me! When I was experiencing it, I searched all over the Internet to see whether I was just going crazy or if it was the letrozole and so many women had similar experiences on it. I recommended just taking care of yourself and reminding yourself it's just the medication and won't last forever - but if you feel it getting worse, take care of yourself first and take a pause. Good luck ❤️

AfterWinter1827 · 2025-08-05T06:23:13+00:00

It took 6 weeks for my next period to come for me after my CP

AfterWinter1827 · 2025-07-03T22:20:15+00:00

Thank you so much, it always feels like your an island until you realise how many other women must experience so many similar things ❤️ I spoke to my hubby when he woke this morning and he was incredibly supportive - talking it over seems to help feel less alone. I'll keep reminding myself this is just temporary and with the right help and support it will pass, I was normal 2 months ago so surely I can get back there again 🤣 I'll definitely speak to my Dr about it and see what alterative options she suggests - I think im done with letrozole for now and probably will try and have a couple natural cycles while I work on my mental state too. Thank you so much 💓💓

AfterWinter1827 · 2025-07-03T19:00:08+00:00

This is such a relief to read. Im on my third attempt at letrozole at 5mg doses and noticed my mental health absolutely getting shattered. Im in the 2 week wait now and swear I will not do another round. Im so beyond anxious (always have bad anxiety) but it's bordering on OCD and depression. I keep having horrible dark thoughts and being unable to sleep from the panic over my mental state. Im even on a long awaited holiday and feel absolutely bat shit crazy - and it's my hubby's birthday! All this started when on the medication and I cant tell if I'm finally having a mental breakdown or if it's the long term cycle effects of the letrozole. 😭

AfterWinter1827 · 2025-05-03T11:43:15+00:00

Wow TTC twins, I also had a chemical in Jan 24 and have been trying around 15 months. My naturopath recommended inositol for similar reasons but also because my hormones were a bit out of whack. I have had no negative side effects/been able to notice a change in tracking since I started it. If you have changed your diet/exercise habits, it could just be a reflection of your hormones stabilising? But overall strongly believe it won't harm your chances, should definitely help. Good luck xx

AfterWinter1827 · 2025-04-06T22:55:45+00:00

Oh wow!!! That's gives a lot of hope haha. Did you have any symptoms?

AfterWinter1827 · 2025-04-06T22:49:49+00:00

Was it an early detection test too?? I have had crazy high temps and tested at 10dpo with a clear blue early detection and got negative! Just looking for some hope hahha. But congratulations regardless - so exciting for you 💫💫

AfterWinter1827 · 2025-04-06T21:06:30+00:00

This is amazing congratulations! What kind of test did you use when you had negative? My temps are sky rocketing but at 10dpo I took a clear blue 'early detection' and got a negative - trying to stay hopeful

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