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Could I be pregnant or is this wishful thinking?

29 replies

Cybercat · 06/12/2013 19:30

Before I start, I know that I should relax, be patient and wait but it's not in my nature!

I had a miscarriage (medical management) on the 29th October (so nearly 6 weeks ago). I was only measuring 6w1d when the growth stopped and it was shown on a scan the following week as I'd had weekly scans. After the full 5 doses of pessaries I hadn't passed the products and they were removed manually by the Doctor (who was satisfied that she had removed what was needed) I'm 35 and it was my first pregnancy. My boobs soon went back to normal size and stopped being tender and I lost my aversion to tea and strong smells.

I haven't had a period as yet which I realise is normal. I had an abdominal and transvaginal ultrasound scan on Monday (Friday today) as part of an annual screening following an ovary removal 8 years ago, so nothing to do with the miscarriage. The sonographers took a very long time and asked me a lot of questions so I knew something was amiss. I have since seen my scan report which reported a small hyperechoic area in my uterus which could be retained products but had some colour doppler uptake although I've not seen the Consultant yet. I will be seeing them in 10 days.

I can explain more about the scan report if anyone knows about those things - there was stuff about a corpus luteum cyst too.

If you are still with me I am very grateful!

I did a home pregnancy test on Monday night which was negative (but did show up positive after the 10 minutes so can't be trusted).

I repeated a test tonight, so 4 nights later which showed a faint positive within 3 minutes. I did a test with tap water too to check for evaporation lines!! I know that morning urine samples are better but I am not very patient and we've got friends over later and I wasn't sure if I could have wine!

I know that retained products may cause a positive test and I will repeat the test again in a few days. In view of the Doctor being sure that she had everything, a positive test following a negative and the loss of my previous pregnancy symptoms would you be quietly hopeful if you were me?

We haven't been at it like rabbits but we haven't used contraception those times either.

OP posts:
angelgabe · 06/12/2013 20:24

Although it's not actually a cyst....some sonographers call it that but in fact it's just a corpeus luteum which is a very good thing!

angelgabe · 06/12/2013 20:24

good luck....having a corpeus luteum cyst is very good news!

toots123 · 06/12/2013 19:49

Hi. Im no expert but I would say your right to be hopeful. Fingers crossed for you Thanks

kalidasa · 06/12/2013 19:41

You sound very pregnant to me! I can see why you're anxious/uncertain with that history but if the test was negative a few days ago (at least within the proper timeframe) and positive now I think it's unlikely to be a retained products issue. The only thing I would say is that it's probably pretty early so of course it's possible that the tests go negative again and that you get your period after all. The sensitive tests/scans etc do mean you are a bit more likely to pick up a conception that doesn't work out. But I'm sure you're fully aware of that. Good luck and tentative congratulations!