Positive test now bleeding. Freaking out.

[Bananaloaf88]

So yesterday I took a FRER test in the morning it was positive. I started bleeding about 2 hours later at first it was light pink, then brown.

Went home at took a Clear Blue test, it was positive but fainter than the FRER. Continued to bleed light/heavy.

I went to casualty they said they couldn't really do anything until 6 weeks and that they were thinking I was very early.

Woke up this morning, with more bleeding, red now. I had cramping down my right side during the night. This morning my stomach feels "tight" but not painful.

Took a Clear Blue digital it said "not pregnant" then decided to take the 2nd FRER it was positive with the line being darker than yesterday.

I'm so confused and can't stop crying. I don't know if i'm upset or just annoyed that I don't know eithee way. I called a number the nurse gave me and they said to test again in a week & then again in 2 weeks and to phone back if I continue to bleed.

Just looking for similar stories (positive & negative) I want to hear both sides. Atm I can't stop crying, I really want to talk to my mum (who is a nurser practitioner) but don't want to worry her. So this is the next best thing.

This is sounding quite positive.

Good luck with the midwife xx

@Bananaloaf88 how are you?

@Michellebops hey thanks for asking. I'm feeling quite sick atm 😅 Which is a good sign I suppose!

I called the midwife she was very to the point & asked if I was possibly having my period late. I told her I had taken 5 pregnancy tests 4 with positive results. So she said changed her tune a bit. She went through the possible explanations for why I might be bleeding and booked me in for an appointment for the 12th of August.

I have to take a PT before the appointment and cancel if negative. She told me to try not to test for a week at least.

However I feel so out of control of this I can't keep this advice, so testing is helping me feel a bit more centered.

I tested today (a £1 cheapie) and it was positive. I feel so sick. My coffee and hot chocolate today and yesterday have both made me feel like I had to be sick.

I am starting to come round to the idea that what will be will be, but also can't put off planning for a good outcome financially speaking.

I think it's going to be a hard two week wait, DH has been wonderful however. I can often jokingly put him down, my family has that sense of humour built into us, but I am so grateful for him atm.

Glad to hear it's not all bad news. Nausea is a good sign.

To be honest I understand why you feel as you do regarding testing and quite probably there's no harm in cheapy tests fulfilling that need in you. (Just be aware if something does go wrong it's unlikely a negative test will show as your body holds it but the tests would get lighter) (bad bit out of the way.) as a reward I would get yourself a clearblue digital with weeks to do just before your appointment.

As you say you have no control over what will be, and that's where we feel hopeless.

It seems a long way away but again it's understandable given dates etc.

You can always book in for an early reassurance scan from about 7/8 weeks

❤️ take care

@Bananaloaf88 I have everything crossed for you!

@Michellebops @ThisHereMamaBear Thank you both ♥️♥️

Good luck @Bananaloaf88 - the advice your midwife gave you is exactly what mine told me.
Fingers crossed the time flies for you and I totally agree with @Michellebops - an early reassurance scan from 7 weeks would be a great idea!

@ELW85 I think at some point there was mention of an early scan at 7/7.5 weeks, which would be around the time I am going to see the midwife so hopefully if all goes well she will book me in.

@Bananaloaf88 - ah that makes sense! Sending you lots of positive vibes, my dear. I’m sure it’ll all work out, and we’re here for you!

Hey guys just an update so the bleeding stopped I must have taken at least 7 pregnancy tests between phoning and my appointment on Monday.

I went to my booking in appointment everything went great. Then yesterday DH and I went on a two hour walk, when I got home I saw I had been spotting (brown blood). I felt quite calm until the morning it was heavier & red.

As I am 7+5 weeks pregnant now I have been booked in for an early scan on Sunday. Fingers crossed we see a healthy heart beat, but I'm trying to prepare for the worst.

I recently spoke to my friend who said she didn't realise she was pregnant with her second child until 3 months because she was still having "periods" & continued to bleed throughout her pregnancy. So I'm trying to keep positive.

It's all so emotionally draining!

My sister in law had periods throughout her entire pregnancy and had negative tests even until the day she gave birth (she did that one for a laugh) but at 4 months she got scanned as doctors couldn't find an explanation to her sickness and stuff and they confirmed she was pregnant ONLY BY A ULTRASOUND as even their tests were coming up negative still x

@wannabemummy123 That's crazy! I have read stories like that online.

I took a pregnancy test last night it came up negative after having a positive on Monday & around 14 more before that. I broke down and ended up speaking to my mum who has a midwife friend. She said tests can come up negative at a certain stage but i'm not holding out hope.

I took another test this morning, negative again. I feel numb this time. I am still going to go the scan tomorrow, just to have everything clarified 110%.

I really don't know how to feel at the moment. I thoughts tests stayed positive a few days after a miscarriage so i'm really confused.

@Bananaloaf88 I'm so sorry you're going through this! I really hope your mums friend is right! Everything crossed for you. It's so nerve wracking testing isn't it???

@wannabemummy123 atm I feel if it is a miscarriage I don't have the energy to try again for a while. This past three weeks have exhausted me.

I told my sister today & she has booked and paid for a private scan today. Which was very thoughtful of her as I never thought about paying one myself.

I know lots of people go through this, and often it is a lot further on. I'm shocked by all the emotions I am feeling atm. It's scary and tiring.

Well I went to the private scan & there is no sign of either a baby or a miscarriage. Which means I must have miscarried during my first bleed two/three weeks ago.

A friend of mines is suggesting it could be a chemical miscarriage as she knows someone who had one and her hormone levels stayed high after for a few weeks.

I am disappointed but not feeling as bad as I thought I would. I think knowing either way helps. It's going to be hard as I have a letter for my first scan coming in soon but i'm sure we will get there eventually.

It obviously wasn't out turn yet. ♥️

@Bananaloaf88 so so sorry for you. You must feel totally wrecked. ❤️

@newgirl89 I am knackered.

I really wish I had found out earlier because i've spent 2/3 weeks planning & dreaming.

But I had so many positive tests after my first bleed.

This sounds bad but i'm sitting with a glass of wine and a whole lot of chocolate, indulging myself.

I'm so sorry @Bananaloaf88

Truly gutted for you.

Take time to process your loss and be kind to yourself ❤️

I'm really sorry. I was hoping it would be different.

Thank you guys!

Just have to get back on it I think. The early pregnancy unit did an internal scan today & everything is healthy so that was a boost!