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Chemical pregnancy number 3

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AmandaJL41 · 15/05/2016 09:21

Hello all.

I'm new to Mumsnet, so I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right place.

A little back-story. At 39 I had an ectopic & lost a tube. Very next month, pregnant with my son (only child for me & DH). Had 13 wonderful months, didn't plan any more kids. He died in November very suddenly of septicaemia. Since then, as well as grieving, we've tried to conceive again. In 5 cycles of trying, we've caught 3 times, but each time it's the same. BFPs for a week or so that don't progress, eventually a BFN & then bleeding starts a few days later. I've tried to attach a pic of what's happening now. The top line was 11 dpo, the bottom one today at 15 dpo. I had a much fainter one at 13 dpo. Just waiting it out again.

The GP ran blood tests for pre & post-ov hormones, thyroid, diabetes etc. All normal. Post-ov progesterone level of 31 (UK). I'm 41, so I accept that age will be playing a part.

Has anyone had a similar experience? I can find a lot online about 1 or 2 CPs but not 3. Does anyone have any advice? My GP has agreed a second progesterone test & also to test for sticky blood. Since losing my boy, the chance to be a mum again is the only thing keeping me going. These repeated blows seem so cruel Sad

Thanks for reading xxx

Chemical pregnancy number 3
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broodypsycho · 15/05/2016 22:05

Sorry for your loss. If you don't test early you won't get a chemical pregnancy, save yourself any more disappointment and hurt and just test when af is due.

jpclarke · 15/05/2016 21:45

Amanda, I am sorry I have no real advice for you but I couldn't read and not reply. I am so sorry for your losses, particularly your little boy. Maybe a second opinion or a referral to a gynae might help. I wonder how seriously your gp is taking your losses, and I really hope this time sticks for you xxx

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AmandaJL41 · 15/05/2016 11:11

Thanks m33r. I know it's just a waiting game. It's not a lot lighter today, but I think as its 5 days later, it should be a lot darker. I know people say 'a line is a line' but unfortunately when you've had repeated losses you get good at interpreting patterns. I'm still very symptomatic but I always am until the miscarriage really gets going. I'm just gutted that we've now had 3 early losses. The GP isn't really suggesting anything other than 'keep trying'. They think it's good that we can conceive, but that doesn't really mean a lot if we can't get beyond 5 weeks. I just wondered if anyone had been through similar and got answers that helped....? So strange that we caught with our son with no problems, just 2 years ago. He was always as strong as an ox.

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m33r · 15/05/2016 10:57

amanda It looks positive to me and not 'significantly' lighter. I think waiting on the docs is the only thing you can do and I am sending you all good vibes.

I am so so incredibly sorry for the loss of you little boy. Xx