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Is this positive?!

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Omgwhatthehell · 01/12/2021 13:13

I’ve name changed for this. I am due in hospital tomorrow for a colposcopy because of periods being all over the place. Just decided to do a pregnancy test just to be on the safe side.
DH and I were told earlier this year it was very unlikely we could conceive due to my age and low AMH levels.

Was not expecting this. I’m not going nuts am I? Is this positive? Is there any way it could be wrong?

DH is at work & I can’t talk to him for a couple of hours. Am shaking.

Is this positive?!
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Blondeshavemorefun · 03/12/2021 00:58

@Omgwhatthehell

Just in case it helps anyone or at least gives hope, I’ve dug out the letter the NHS fertility clinic sent to us and our doctor back in June after our consultation.

It actually says “I have discussed with the couple the rationale for ovarian reserve testing and the role of AMH and antral follicle count.
The couple understand AMH is poorly reflective of one’s ability to conceive naturally.
Unfortunately we cannot offer them any treatment, NHS or self funded with an AMH level of under 3 pmol-L”

My AMH was 2.1.
They said it was very unlikely we would naturally get pregnant, although he did say “there is always a chance” Smile
That clinic would not even take our money to try IVF with such low chances of success.
We were advised to find an IVF clinic that focused on older mothers and or low AMH.

This suprises me. Most clinics will try with that reading. You had low

That’s why people have ivf

But You beat the odds naturally

You HAVE to have an early scan for all us mn aunties 😂😂

Is this positive?!
CaputApriDefero · 02/12/2021 19:28

I do so want to see what your scan says!

redastherose · 02/12/2021 19:24

Congratulations OP just read this now, so happy for you, your joy just shines through your posts!

Joystir59 · 02/12/2021 16:55

So happy for you both. Just so happy for you! Flowers

PreacherTeacher · 02/12/2021 16:53

Congratulations! What lovely news. Very pleased for you.

Groupon usually have a money off voucher for early scans if you want to have one.

Maybepossibly22 · 02/12/2021 14:46

Congratulations @Omgwhatthehell what fabulous fabulous news! We’re the same gestation (there abouts) and your Joy is just palpable in this thread - my hormones have sent me into a blub bing mess for you Flowers

GrandTheftWalrus · 02/12/2021 14:37

Lovely to see it in words. Congratulations again op x

ChangeChingyChange · 02/12/2021 14:33

@omgwhatthehell I love those how many weeks tests - so nice to see it in writing I think. I'm so so pleased for you, if you do get a scan (I think earliest you can go in 6 weeks??) Let us know how it goes Smile

LolaButt · 02/12/2021 14:07

This is so lovely! Congratulations!!

HerRoyalHappiness · 02/12/2021 14:01

I'm so so pleased for you. I really am Grin

CourgetteSeason · 02/12/2021 13:52

What a wonderful thread, huge congratulations OP Flowers

Mermaidkisses · 02/12/2021 13:49

Congratulations!! My son and daughter in law were told they would never conceive as she had had cervical cancer, they reconciled themselves, they have gone on to have a beautiful little girl!

Marjoriehere · 02/12/2021 13:46

Congratulations! Such a wonderful surprise!

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Omgwhatthehell · 02/12/2021 13:40

Just in case it helps anyone or at least gives hope, I’ve dug out the letter the NHS fertility clinic sent to us and our doctor back in June after our consultation.

It actually says “I have discussed with the couple the rationale for ovarian reserve testing and the role of AMH and antral follicle count.
The couple understand AMH is poorly reflective of one’s ability to conceive naturally.
Unfortunately we cannot offer them any treatment, NHS or self funded with an AMH level of under 3 pmol-L”

My AMH was 2.1.
They said it was very unlikely we would naturally get pregnant, although he did say “there is always a chance” Smile
That clinic would not even take our money to try IVF with such low chances of success.
We were advised to find an IVF clinic that focused on older mothers and or low AMH.

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momtoboys · 02/12/2021 13:18

I just came back to reread this thread because it has made us all so happy! Such wonderful news! Just remember the older you are the more likely you may release more than one egg! Grin

IDidntFloatUpTheLaganInABubble · 02/12/2021 13:12

I can't remember the last time I was so happy for another poster.

So bloody happy for you OP and DH, here's to a very happy 2022!

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Omgwhatthehell · 02/12/2021 12:54

Thank you everyone.
I’ve just done one of the ‘how many weeks pregnant are you” tests and it tallys with the doctor’s estimate that I am at least 5 weeks pregnant.
I will probably stop doing tests now!

We might do an early private scan. We’ll have a think about it.
We are definitely just taking it one day at a time. It’s crazy. This time yesterday I was busy thinking about all the Christmas booze and food we need to get in, and just thought “oh I’d better do a quick pregnancy test before tomorrow”.

Is this positive?!
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TyrannysaurusXXrightshoarder · 02/12/2021 07:38

Best thread ever! Congratulations, I’ve got a tear in my eye, silly emotional moo that I am. Flowers

ICalledYouLastNightFromGlasgow · 02/12/2021 07:09

Congratulations! So pleased fo you! And what a lovely post to read first thing so thank you for sharing!

ElevenOG · 02/12/2021 06:59

Another person here who might be crying for you 🥺

Turtletotem · 02/12/2021 06:27

You could always book a private scan to help the news sink in Smile

Ispini · 02/12/2021 04:46

Utterly thrilled for you and keeping all fingers crossed. I had my two through IVF and know how hard it is. Stay well rested and fed and all the very best. 🎉💐

Colouringaddict · 02/12/2021 02:15

Brilliant news! Congratulations

KloppsTeeth · 02/12/2021 01:45

Congratulations, another one here who is thrilled for you. I had secondary infertility so I can share some of the anguish and then joy. Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy.

DontBeCatty · 02/12/2021 01:40

How exciting. Congrats and GOOD LUCK