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BFP before IVF. HELP

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EmbarrassingMama · 18/01/2021 18:18

This is a huge ramble so please excuse me if I sound all over the place...

DH and I have been TTC for over a year. I got pregnant in June but it was ectopic (thankfully neither tube had to be removed). Finally went to see fertility consultant who diagnosed my tubes as buggered and suggested IVF. Everything else (ovarian reserve, follicles, sperm count etc) look good, so we were considered good candidates.

Last week I paid £5.5k for IVF and this afternoon I realised my period should have come this morning. Took a test and would consider this a seriously big BFP. I am 13 DPO. I am obviously delighted (and stunned!) but have a concern about it being another ectopic.

With my last ectopic I had very feint lines every day for a week. They were sometimes darker and sometimes feinter, but they never followed a darkening pattern. I will call the EPU to get a scan next week but in the meantime I was hoping for some advice from anyone else who has had an ectopic in the past? Did you ever get a strong line like this? Would a clearblue 'week by week' give me a better indication of a sticky pregnancy?

Lost for words... Any words of wisdom or advice gratefully received!

Pic to follow...

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Chica1990 · 18/01/2021 20:09

If they don’t see anything I’m sure they’ll do bloods. I haven’t had any bleeding so no real need at the moment.

I thought I was 4 weeks last time but it had managed to sneak 8 weeks without me knowing! Have you had any pain like before (if you did) or any bleeding?

Keep an eye on your tests. Really hoping you have a little miracle! I was TTC since July 2019 so know how much a slog the journey is x

EmbarrassingMama · 18/01/2021 19:13

@Chica1990 have you had bloods done since you found out, or is the 6 week scan going to be your first check up? How many weeks were you when you found out your previous pregnancy was ectopic? I think I was about 5-6 weeks.

Yes, I'm sure I can do that (maybe by three months) and then if it is ecoptic we'll have time to manage it and start again. Such a crazy day. Wishing you all the best for your scan!

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Chica1990 · 18/01/2021 19:00

@EmbarrassingMama I’m going to epu on Friday when I hit 6 weeks. They said to come in before the end of my 6th week to make sure everything is where it should be. Unfortunately the reality is even if something looks ok it doesn’t mean it stays that way but fingers crossed for us.

Can you start by pushing the treatment date back?

EmbarrassingMama · 18/01/2021 18:41

@Chica1990 thanks for the response. When did you go for a scan/bloods? I was tempted to call the EPU tomorrow but wondered whether - at 4 weeks - they'd be able to see anything?! No idea on the refund. I would hope so (treatment was due to begin on the 3rd Feb), but you never know!

@glenpatrick thanks, that's a good idea. Given I'm booked in they might be able to see me sooner and it's a separate clinic so it wouldn't require visiting a hospital atm.

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Glenpatrick · 18/01/2021 18:24

Also - congrats!

Glenpatrick · 18/01/2021 18:24

I would contact the ivf clinic and see what they say? they might take you in for the scan and see?

Chica1990 · 18/01/2021 18:23

Hello!

I had an ectopic in October and just got my bfp earlier this month. My tests do seem to get darker (I think I’m hitting the limit on it now) but they did last time. The only way to know is to get a scan or bloods in the meantime.

Good luck I hope this is it for you!! I was so close to paying for ivf too.. will you be able to get your money back?

EmbarrassingMama · 18/01/2021 18:20

Test attached, at 13DPO.

BFP before IVF. HELP
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