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BFP after period!?

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Muffin7 · 15/04/2018 16:12

Hello! I'm hoping somebody can shed some light on my situation. I had what I thought was my period on the day it was due, it was quite light for me and lasted 3 days. I thought we were out for that month, due to husband travelling haven't been able to try again this month. On Friday I felt compelled to take a test, to my surprise BFP! Has anybody had this before? I've been for an early scan today and they couldn't see a sac but said it could be too early.

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DaisyMay25 · 15/04/2018 18:42

Hi OP! It sounds like the light period you thought you had was probably implantation bleeding! When are you due to go back for a scan? Fx it was just too early to see anything

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Muffin7 · 15/04/2018 19:15

I was thinking that too, but if it was implantation bleeding, my last period was 2nd March meaning I would be 6 weeks, surely they would see at least a sac by now? It's all very strange. I have an appointment on Tuesday for a scan and some bloods.

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kirinm · 15/04/2018 19:16

OP I had this once and it turned out to be an ectopic pregnancy - sorry, that's not meant to scare you. Are you having any blood tests?

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Muffin7 · 15/04/2018 19:48

Yes I am having bloods taken. The sonogroapher said that she didn't think it was ectopic as I haven't had any pain. I personally think I have miscarried, now I just want to know either way.

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kirinm · 15/04/2018 20:02

I didn't have any pain either. Did you have an internal scan?

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Muffin7 · 15/04/2018 20:17

Ah okay, that's interesting, sounds like it could be ectopic then. I didn't have an internal scan but am hoping will have one on Tuesday.

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kirinm · 15/04/2018 20:25

Of course it might not be and because the scan was abdominal, you might just have been a bit too early to see anything. Any early scan I've had has been internal. Hopefully it's just very early and you'll see / know more with the bloods as well.

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Muffin7 · 15/04/2018 20:33

Did you have a negative pregnancy test on the day your period was due, followed by a positive test 2 weeks later?

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kirinm · 15/04/2018 21:06

No with my ectopic which was quite a few years ago now, I hadn't tested until after my 'period' but I continued to bleed although it was a dark spotting really. When I had my first scan which was internal they couldn't see anything and so I ended up being diagnosed by blood tests repeated every 48 hours.

Were you seen in an early pregnancy unit?

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Muffin7 · 15/04/2018 21:17

Thanks for your reply, I really appreciate it. No, this was a private scan, have an appointment at the early pregnancy unit on Tuesday. I bled for 3 days when my period was due, but nothing since. It's all just so bizarre.

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kirinm · 15/04/2018 22:53

Hopefully the EPU will be able to see something. They will almost definitely give you an internal scan so be prepared for that. Fingers crossed for you x

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Muffin7 · 17/04/2018 14:41

Just a quick update as been to the EPU today. I first had to take a pregnancy test, which was positive. They then did an internal scan, during which they couldn't see anything. Finally I had some bloods taken, which will be repeated on Thursday, so by the end of Thursday I should have confirmation as to what's going on, which I suspect is a miscarriage. They are just a bit confused as to why I had a negative test the day before my period, then a couple of days of light bleeding and now I'm getting consistent BFPs.

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kirinm · 17/04/2018 15:39

Sorry it's still all going on. The bloods - the second lot - should help them understand what's going on. If they increase, you'll probably be told that unless there is something visible that it's a 'pregnancy of unknown location'. If that is their conclusion, they'll probably monitor you with bloods every 48 hrs to see if the levels rise or fall. It's a really shit stressful position to be in and you have all my sympathyThanks

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Muffin7 · 17/04/2018 16:37

It's a horrendous time, if I'm honest I want to just get into bed and wait it out until Thursday, but I'm lucky enough to have two beautiful children who absolutely won't let me sit still. Thank you so much for my support. If you are interested, I will let you know what happens on Thursday.

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kirinm · 17/04/2018 17:06

Yeah please keep me updated. My ectopic was one of my worst experiences because it dragged on for weeks and weeks. It took so long one of the nurses sent me a 'congratulations it's finally over' handmade card - I had long got over the emotional grief of it not being a viable pregnancy and then just wanted it over so the card was gratefully received.

Hopefully it isn't the same for you. One good thing though is the EPU will look after you. Fingers crossed that it is resolved as quickly as possible.

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Muffin7 · 17/04/2018 17:10

If you don't mind me asking, did you go on to have a successful pregnancy after your ectopic?

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L1zz13 · 17/04/2018 17:15

I was told to take two weeks off what I thought my dates were.
As the first two weeks of pregnancy include conception. The egg traveling down and then implanting. Only then does it start to produce the hcg that can be detected and begin to develop into something the sonographers can easily find.
Although pregnancy lasts 40 wks. It's only really 38. The first two are the ingredients mixing, the rest is cooking time!
Maybe it's just to soon. Allow yourself a little bit of happiness after all you you have a 50/50 chance.

kirinm · 17/04/2018 17:41

I had the ectopic and then 3 miscarriages but am currently 20 weeks pregnant so it took a while but I'm sort of nearly there. I don't think the ectopic and miscarriages were linked and I've not had any treatment for this pregnancy to be any different so it could really just have been shit luck.

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Muffin7 · 17/04/2018 18:00

Thanks L1zz13, I'm definitely a glass half empty person, luckily my husband is a glass half full person so we balance each other out. Just a waiting game until Thursday now.

Oh kirinm Im so sorry, youve really had a tough time, I hope you've got a strong support network at home. xxx

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kirinm · 17/04/2018 18:41

Thanks @Muffin7 it happened over a long period of time so wasn't quite as horrific as it sounds to deal with.

DaisyMay25 · 17/04/2018 18:48

@kirinm I'm so sorry your going through a crappy time, did they by any chance tell you what your hcg was at?

L1zz13 · 17/04/2018 19:31

Keeping fingers and toes crossed xx

kirinm · 17/04/2018 19:52

@DaisyMay25 it's not me, I think you mean @Muffin7 ! :)

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Muffin7 · 17/04/2018 19:57

No they didn't tell me my levels, will find out on Thursday morning and then see if they've gone up/down rtf by lunchtime

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DaisyMay25 · 18/04/2018 15:25

Sorry @kirinm blonde moment!
@Muffin7 well hopefully they give you some good news, fingers crossed