Pregnancy straight after miscarriage and ERPC

[Lemon1]

Three and half weeks ago I had an ERPC after finding out I had a missed miscarriage at 11 weeks (baby was only 5/6 weeks developed by this time). Me and DH waited the two weeks before TTC again as the doctor had recommended. I also took a pregnancy test (doctors one) this day and it was negative. However I have taken a ovulation test and pregnancy test yesterday (three and half weeks after ERPC) and both were BFP?
Now I’m wondering Could this possible be a new pregnancy? Or am I still getting hormones detected from previous pregnancy? Has anyone else experienced this? Perhaps I’m looking for hope :)

Hi, I'm so sorry for your loss, I too had a mc last Oct at 5/6 weeks. I didn't get my period for another 6/7 weeks after but continued to get positive pregnancy tests up until this point if I remember right, which was very upsetting and confusing and the doctor did say it can take a while for the hormones to completely leave your body, it was like my mind was playing tricks on me because I started feeling pregnant again too! I hope you get your BFP soon if it's not this one 🤞🏻 good luck x

When I say positive tests, it was more like faint positives and sometimes I was like "am I or aren't I?" which was confusing for me to get my head around. But to be fair they were on blue dye tests so who knows...they can be so awful sometimes for evaps etc! 😔 x

I’m so sorry for your loss too... it really sucks! Such a common thing yet barely spoken about.. I hope you are doing well now! :)
I agree that it is still hormones from the last pregnancy - but it’s just so strange how I got negative after two weeks - which was why we started to try again as thought it was all clear - now I’m so confused!
I guess only time will tell...
I think Ill leave it another week and see if AF arrives and if not then I’ll do a clear blue and perhaps a doc appointment x

Could be a new pregnancy, especially if you were testing HPT- 3 weeks ago and DTD then..

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I've just been going an ectopic pregnancy. At 6 weeks doctors thought I miscarried. But it literally would not end. So after 4 weeks of misery I made an appt with my GP. Randomly before the appt I did a hpt. And guess what? blazing positive.

So went to hospital for scan etc and it was then diagnosed as an ectopic. Had out patient treatment. When they did bloods they came back the same level as my test 4 weeks previously. Yesterday was 5 weeks since it all kicked off and after another test was told it's finally gone down to 6.

It can take weeks for your body to get back to normal. Or it could be a new preganacy. Keep testing and let us know xxx

So sorry to hear of your loss too it’s heartbreaking to hear so many women experience this. That’s what I’m most worried about - that if it is just previous pregnancy hormones then it will take ages to get back down to 0.
I have retested again this morning and still have a positive on the pregnancy test. I have spoke to my Gp and am going to get my bloods taken today’s and then again on Monday as that’s the only way they can tell if it’s the previous pregnancy or a new one. Will keep you all updated x

Hi. I'm wondering if you guys can give me some advice.
I had my first pregnancy and first miscarriage two weeks ago. I was 5 weeks. I started bleeding with cramps 1st August - 6th August.
We have been having sex since the 10th and I'm so unsure when I've ovulated this month but it would normally be around 14th. Which is when I had more cramps and CM. However, today im in quite abit of pain.... I'm pretty sure now I'm not pregnant as I'm wondering if these are period pains.... it's in my back, and my tummy just feels weird aswell as the cramping. Had taste of blood in my mouth and I just feel weird like I did before. Any advice? X

I'm also very sorry to hear of your losses ❤️

Hi Delilah!
It sounds like you could possibly be pregnant again if you think you may have ovulated! Yey! Perhaps just take a pregnancy test in a weeks time? In the mean time I would keep taking your folic acid :) hopefully a big congratulations! X

@Lemon1 I so hope I am but people are saying maybe straight after they stopped bleeding they fell and I was 4 day's after. Just want it to happen :( x

I think everyone is completely different so try not to worry about what others have been through as yours could still be a beautiful story! I have read so many stories of people unable to get pregnant for months after a miscarriage and then lucky ones who were immediately after and I’m sure they were all doing the same thing! Just luck I guess. We just got to keep positive :) im in the same boat as you so I know how much it hurts when you just want your baby back :( it will come!

@Lemon1 you too darling I'll keep on here for sure x

If I post a pic of my Cm today after I've been sick today can someone advise me, I've had this before with last pregnancy but unsure x

OP how did you get on with your bloods

I have had one lot of bloods done on Monday they were 224 at 4weeks 0days
I had another done today and am waiting (not very patiently!) for the next lots of results! My doctor isn’t convinced that 224 is very high at all for 4 weeks and is sure it’s retained predicted from my EPRC 4.2 weeks ago. But she couldn’t explain why I have had a negative test at 2 weeks. I did a clear blue digital yesterday and that came back with 2-3weeks pregnant. I’m not sure what to think. Just have to wait on the results to tell me

I have just received my 2nd blood result back, unfortunately it was not what I had hoped and my Easter baby won’t be arriving my bloods are down to 176. They have dropped 50 in two days although I was hoping that 4 weeks after op they would be removed by now. Fingers crossed another week or so and they will be back to 0 I get my period and start again from a clean slate - my advise for anyone who is thinking of trying straight after an erpc - don’t! Listen to doc and wait for your period as this last week has been complete hell in my head! The suspense and not knowing and hoping was horrible and I wish that I had just waited a period before getting excited again! Looking forward to TTC again soon! Xx

I had erpc 18th of June for second miscarriage exactly 3 weeks later did a pregnancy test which was negative, bled for roughly a week or so and stopped. Come 12th of July unexpected heavy blood loss which hospital said can be common after surgery in total bleeding lasted 11 days no idea if that was first period, then 9th of August red blood on pad about 2 days then 16th of August brown on pad and only on tissue paper was light pink that's all since then. Confused by it all took a pregnancy test which is negative, haven't been tracking ovulation. X

It sounds like you have had your first period...which is great! As no more hug hormone left! I’m dreading mine but at the same time can’t wait to see my body getting back to normal. Xx sort to hear of your miscarriages. So crappy!! X

@Lemon1 sorry to hear everything you've been through it truly is crappy! We go through so much! Wasn't the most pleasant of periods but it shows how the body can go back to normal, might not make much sense but I found it helps with the healing process in some way. Xx

Just a little update for anyone who has been reading...

The hcg hormone finally left my system after 6weeks and I had a spotting period in September. Between September and October my cycle went from a regular 28day to a 34 day and I am currently on my first normal period (although a lot heavier than usual! I’m not complaining as I’m just so happy to have it back finally!

I am going to start trying again this month as hoping this is my body’s way of resetting yey! I’m sure this is the last time I’m going to be over the moon to be on my period!

xxx