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hiddenscout362 said:Since I'm not getting any replies on my other thread, I figured I'd just post this here:
Based on my math, ovulation should be starting around September 14th, but my cycles are pretty irregular. We had some action last night—everything stayed inside me, so I didn't think much of it since I assumed I wasn't even in my fertile window yet. But then today, I noticed a lot of discharge, exactly the kind you get during ovulation. Does this mean I'm actually in my fertile days after all????
Sorry for being such a mess with this post, but if anyone can make sense of what I'm asking, please let me know
Roughly how long are your cycles?
And regarding that mucus you noticed, it could very well be 😬
I ran two tests today, both seven days before my period was actually due, and they both came back positive...
If you happen to know exactly when ovulation occurred, the earliest you can realistically take a test is twelve days after ovulation.
Linda Gonzalez16 said:Most of the time, if a woman has MVP prolapse, pregnancy goes through without a hitch. Honestly, symptoms often surprisingly ease up during that period. Regarding the Atenolol, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. First off, it was prescribed for a good reason. Second—and this is huge—you can never just quit beta-blockers cold turkey. You have to taper off slowly over about two weeks under a doctor's supervision. Never try to DIY this without medical guidance, or you risk a dangerous "rebound" effect where your symptoms come back even worse. Third, traditionally, doctors have been cautious about using Atenolol during pregnancy because we don't fully know its long-term impact on the baby, especially since it does cross the placenta. Some newer studies in major medical journals suggest it might be perfectly fine, but you still have to play it safe. The general rule of thumb is that you take it if the risk to the mother from *not* taking it outweighs any potential risk to the baby.
Look, my two cents? Given those symptoms—especially that 180 BPM tachycardia, which is honestly pretty scary—you need to see a cardiologist ASAP. Seriously. They’re the only ones who can tell you exactly how to handle your meds and give you the straight answers you're looking for. You aren't expected to be an expert, and honestly, it's totally normal to feel overwhelmed right now. But your doctor is obligated to clear up any confusion so you don't end up panicking and messing with your prescription on your own. Don't just stop taking the Atenolol before you find out if you're pregnant; wait until you have the facts, then you and your doctor can figure out the best way forward.
That’s exactly what I did—I stopped taking it cold turkey, and I felt absolutely terrible for the first few weeks. I ended up taking half a pill here and there just to cope, which I assume wasn't the right move either. I finally managed to get an appointment with a cardiologist in my ninth month, so I'll see what happens next. I'm just hoping they'll be more understanding this time around.
Thanks for the response 😉
mistydrifter55 said:I honestly think a gynecologist SHOULD be telling you whether or not certain meds are safe during pregnancy. If they aren't giving you those answers, they probably don't have a clue.
Do yourself a favor and go ask someone who actually knows their stuff. Get a referral to see a specialist at Vanguard or maybe Mayo Clinic, just so you can get a straight answer.
I don't see why you should feel miserable if there's even a chance to find a compromise.
Your health comes first—for you, and then for the baby.
Look, you have to carry this pregnancy through to the end, right? So there's really no debating how bad you feel; you just have to feel fine, period!
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The issue is that I live pretty far from Washington, D.C. - 174 miles so making frequent trips out there isn't practical for me... and as for the doctors, everyone just stays silent, and that is driving me absolutely insane. 😈
stormylynx4 said:Generally, women with mitral valve prolapse handle pregnancy just fine, but... given you were on beta-blockers and now you're dealing with tachycardia, you really need to find a top-tier cardiologist and a solid OB-GYN. You shouldn't have just quit your medication on your own. Any heart issue needs more than a "let's just get pregnant and see what happens" attitude. If you were taking medication before, you likely still need it, and you need professionals to help you navigate a healthy pregnancy instead of just leaving it all to chance.
Honestly, I don't get it either. I'm convinced that being off my pills could actually make things worse, yet neither the gynecologist nor the cardiologist will give me a straight answer. It's pathetic...
In a month, I'll be seeing them, and I am going to lay it all out and grill them. They won't be able to brush me off this time; it's not just about me anymore.
Thanks for the response 😘
ruggedsailor75 said:I had absolutely no clue, Amazon.
Seriously, I don't know anyone dealing with something like this. Have you tried asking any other doctors yet? Honestly, it’d be way better for you to actually understand what’s going on and how to handle it before things go south—instead of just sitting there panicking once the results come back (kind of like Scarlett O'Hara—"I'll think about that tomorrow" 🙄 ).
Look, I get that, but I really don't have many options when it comes to cardiologists. I even went all the way to NYC, and they told me the exact same thing: just contact them once I'm actually pregnant. 😕
At the end of the day, I've seen four different cardiologists now, and I'm still stuck with zero answers.😕
When I was just seven years old, doctors diagnosed me with a heart murmur—specifically 😛mitral valve prolapse and mild mitral valve insufficiency, grade 2. Since then, I’ve been under constant medical supervision with checkups every six months, and I take half a tablet of Atenolol every single morning. About five months ago, my partner and I decided to start trying for a baby, and since then, I’ve completely stopped taking my medication. It’s been far too long without any pills, and honestly, I feel terrible. My heart rate spikes up to 180 bpm, and on top of that, my blood pressure drops dangerously low—sometimes hitting 90/60, or even as low as 60/40. I really need to know if anyone else has dealt with this specific situation and whether this will cause major complications during pregnancy. Every time I ask my doctor for guidance, he just tells me to come back once I’m actually pregnant and we can discuss it then; all he says is that my pregnancy won't be "business as usual" and that I'll need to be extra cautious. But I'm asking: am I allowed to continue my medication even though I'm actively trying to conceive? Because without them, I feel absolutely awful. Thanks for any insight. 😉