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Heavy Bleeding but HCG has tripled

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PregnantForNow · 13/02/2025 17:52

Hi have NC for this one.

I'm currently around 4 weeks pregnant really early days. I had heavy bleeding for 1 day with small clots and somewhat lighter but still very noticeable period like bleeding a day before and a day after (today).

I had bloods taken at the start of the week which came back very low and I was told too low to be viable, especially given the bleeding. I then had repeats bloods 48 hours later which have tripled. Still low numbers, but three times higher than they were. EPU are surprised by this given the bleeding I've had and the cramps.

Has anyone had this and had a successful pregnancy? Or any experiences with this at all.

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J300 · 02/01/2026 19:37

Im sorry

falalalalaaaaaaaa · 09/03/2025 03:52

Oh OP, I'm so incredibly sorry. Thinking of you and wishing you all the luck in the world moving forward, in time ♥️

YoungMacDonald · 08/03/2025 09:15

I am so saddened to read this. It seems especially cruel because of how things were progressing. Surround yourself with your loved ones and let them take care of you.

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PregnantForNow · 08/03/2025 08:30

The HCG had also continued to rise. If I am lucky enough to get pregnant again I won't be checking line progression - HCG rising high didn't mean anything positive in my case. It just gave me a lot of false hope that things were going to be okay watching the lines get darker and darker each day.

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PregnantForNow · 08/03/2025 08:27

Unfortunately the pregnancy was ectopic 💔

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anonny55 · 04/03/2025 02:22

Good luck op. I had to go through all the empty scans and hcg tests.. my little boys 6 days old today - I hope it works out the same for you🤍

falalalalaaaaaaaa · 04/03/2025 02:03

Will be thinking of you, OP. Really hope it all works out for you ♥️

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PregnantForNow · 03/03/2025 17:17

Yes I've had very slighter darker the other day but with much much more concentrated urine and that was the day I had confirmed 1200 - if the sensitivity is 10 and it's only an equal line at over 1000 I think that's about as good as I'll be getting. I'm not stressed about the lines being dye stealers as I just wanted to generally check they weren't fading away to nothing.

Only a few more days until the scan where I will be getting an answer one way or another so I figure the best I can do is relax and look after myself as best as I can. If this is going to be a successful pregnancy then the stress won't be good for the baby, and if it's ectopic ill need to be rested and in good shape to go through treatment.

I will absolutely keep you updated with what happens - thank you for the support.

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YoungMacDonald · 03/03/2025 16:49

That's a lovely double line and likely as dark as you could expect on one of those tests. It's all looking great at the moment and like you say, with the exception of the bleed a few weeks ago, all is looking very positive.
Please do keep us updated. It took me almost 9 years to get my baby and it's wonderful to hear of others getting much longed for happy news.

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PregnantForNow · 03/03/2025 16:34

Attached! This was extremely diluted after 2 hour hold - it still came up instantly.

I am obviously now convinced I am pregnant (I mean I know that to be true I just still can't quite believe it) and I'm also certain it's an ongoing pregnancy. Before I had been worried I had residual HCG post miscarriage (the bleeding). But now I'm certain it's progressing - it's just either going to be a normal pregnancy or ectopic at this case, but this is higher HCG than I ever had with an ectopic before. Which is a bit scary as if it is ectopic the chances of surgery are higher the more HCG you have. But mostly I'm trying to just be positive for now, as the only negative symptom I have had was the bleeding 3 weeks ago now. Maybe this is my time.

Heavy Bleeding but HCG has tripled
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YoungMacDonald · 03/03/2025 08:23

I can't see the pic of your latest test yet but if you've gone from 82 to 1200 in 11 days then that's good. It corresponds with the expected doubling of 2-3 days so from that aspect, your pregnancy seems to be heading in the right direction.

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PregnantForNow · 03/03/2025 08:14

This is this morning's test x

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PregnantForNow · 03/03/2025 08:12

Hi ladies my scan didn't show anything and they said it was too early still as my HCG was at 1200 the day of the scan. The last reading has been 82, 11 days prior so the HCG has gone up loads. I think it's still going up as tests are getting darker and darker and I've been feeling and being sick in the mornings.

I have another scan on Friday where hopefully I see the baby and praying they will be in the right place ❤️

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YoungMacDonald · 03/03/2025 06:47

Was thinking the same as pp this morning. I hope you're ok and all is well.

falalalalaaaaaaaa · 03/03/2025 02:15

Hey @PregnantForNow, how did the scan go in the end? Hope you're doing okay Flowers

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PregnantForNow · 26/02/2025 09:37

Thank you ladies. Bit stressed as got a '2-3 weeks' reading on a clearblue digital and really would have expected a 3+ by now but I am trying not to put all my faith into a supermarket £10 test. As my husband keeps telling me - if they were the gold standard the NHS would simply give them on prescription and save the considerable cost of a scan.

I just hope so much it will be good news. I'm actually surprised looking at how faint the test was that I posted here 12 days ago, I have been chucking the old strips every few days so I guess I hadn't realised just how much darker they had got in comparison. I just really hope it's enough and that it will be viable.

I've made it this far, I can make it another couple of days. I know at least that the bleeding didn't mean the end of the pregnancy, as otherwise my lines would be barely whispers by now. But not ending doesn't mean everything is good. I wish the scan was today!

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Pinkdreams · 26/02/2025 09:27

Chg definitely getting stronger you can see from the lines, congratulations xx

YoungMacDonald · 26/02/2025 09:15

Those lines are pretty decent considering they are the strip test design. I never got a 'dye stealer' using one step branded strip tests and I continued to test until my first scan at 6 weeks.

I think it's always wise to keep a positive but realistic mind set at this stage but after previous losses, you don't need me telling you that.

Wishing you tons of luck for your scan!

BabyBorn · 26/02/2025 07:30

I would say they are wonderful lines! Good luck! 🤞

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PregnantForNow · 26/02/2025 07:29

Sorry here

Heavy Bleeding but HCG has tripled
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PregnantForNow · 26/02/2025 07:27

My scan is now only two days away. I don't know how on earth I've managed to wait this long. This is my most recent test and last few days - bottom most recent. Please be honest. Would you be worried? They are all Wondfo.

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YoungMacDonald · 17/02/2025 15:15

PregnantForNow · 17/02/2025 04:41

Hey @RBowmama thank you so much for your happy story.

My bloods have had another 200% rise. They now don't want to take any more bloods as have said that's enough for them to see a good pattern of high rising. I've got a scan booked for next week and really just praying I'll see the baby is in the right place on it.

My bloods are still low in numbers but apparently the rise is what matters most.

This is fantastic news. It's still early days but these increases are a really positive sign!

Wingingitnancy · 17/02/2025 07:04

PregnantForNow · 17/02/2025 04:41

Hey @RBowmama thank you so much for your happy story.

My bloods have had another 200% rise. They now don't want to take any more bloods as have said that's enough for them to see a good pattern of high rising. I've got a scan booked for next week and really just praying I'll see the baby is in the right place on it.

My bloods are still low in numbers but apparently the rise is what matters most.

Good luck! Hoping everything is positive for you ❤️

I had very low numbers and was told to expect a miscarriage. I started having cramping and doctors were very convinced. So much so they prescribed the pill to take to have a break from trying. Week 6-7 the levels suddenly shot up and my little boy is here now. (They had been showing as levels for 1-2 weeks till that sudden jump, so for a long time) I gather pregnancy can be very unpredictable and in my case even pregnancy tests and levels you can't go by 😅

Lyannaa · 17/02/2025 05:08

PregnantForNow · 17/02/2025 04:41

Hey @RBowmama thank you so much for your happy story.

My bloods have had another 200% rise. They now don't want to take any more bloods as have said that's enough for them to see a good pattern of high rising. I've got a scan booked for next week and really just praying I'll see the baby is in the right place on it.

My bloods are still low in numbers but apparently the rise is what matters most.

That's great news! Everything crossed for your scan.

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PregnantForNow · 17/02/2025 04:41

Hey @RBowmama thank you so much for your happy story.

My bloods have had another 200% rise. They now don't want to take any more bloods as have said that's enough for them to see a good pattern of high rising. I've got a scan booked for next week and really just praying I'll see the baby is in the right place on it.

My bloods are still low in numbers but apparently the rise is what matters most.

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