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13dp5dt Clearblue only says 1-2weeks!

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PeggySand · 28/05/2021 09:49

Hi,

First IVF round with ICSI. Today was my official test day at 13dp5dt. I've had some faint and some dark positive pregnancy tests from 9dp5dt. I've been trying to stay positive and believe that I am pregnant, however today I took a clearblue expecting it to say 2-3 weeks and it only says 1-2!
My conception date was 17 days ago and technically I am now 4+4 (conception 2+4 weeks ago). Has anyone else had this and not ended up having a chemical pregnancy? I'm sure my HCG should be a lot lighter by now.
I'll attach a pic.
These are all today. I pee'd at about 2am (couldn't hold it) then done the test at about 5:30am but didn't drink anything since way before going to bed.
Top one is CB
Middle is my IVF clinic sensitivity 25
Bottom is boots own ?? Not sure on sensitivity.
Can't help but feel really anxious.

13dp5dt Clearblue only says 1-2weeks!
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Moonshine11 · 15/06/2021 11:31

Hey op!
Fellow IVF’r.
Your test results are great.
Ignore what the clear blue said, they can be inaccurate and it’s just causing you added anxiety.
Regarding the dates, baby can be afew days either way of what date ‘you should be’ this is very common and completely normal as you don’t know when implantation actually happened.
You will find your due date will differ slightly come your 12 week scan. My dates changed by 2 days.
I had zero symptoms until 8 weeks and they only lasted till 11w.
When is your scan, today?

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PeggySand · 15/06/2021 11:46

My scan is in 3 days on Friday. Luckily its an early morning scan.
I just feel so deflated about the heart rate being too slow and they didn't seem very optimistic about the pregnancy but I'm really really hoping it's a late implanter and with this scan on Friday the heart beat will have sorted itself out a bit.
I also still have very swollen ovaries from mild OHSS and I wonder if the pressure from my ovaries and the ultrasound wand could have temporarily slowed the heartbeat down. The sonographer was shocked at how big my ovaries still were.

Thank you so much for your reply and you're reassuring words. Obviously we won't know for sure until Friday but I don't want to believe the pregnancy is over just yet.
How did your IVF go? Successful I hope!

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Moonshine11 · 15/06/2021 11:51

It was successful thank you! Third time lucky.
If it adds anymore reassurance, I had a bleed, had early scans that I didn’t see what I wanted (sac, yolk, no fetal pole) went back the next week to see a little baby blob with a HB.
I’m not clued up on heart rates to be honest.
You have a lot going on inside your body atm just try take it easy and wish you lots of luck for Friday! It’s scary and all you can think about I know and it’s easy for me to say relax as I know what it’s like.
Sending love

MissingTheMoonlight · 15/06/2021 12:20

Crossing my fingers for you OP. I can imagine the uncertainty is draining so try and take some time out for yourself if you can.

DappledOliveGroves · 15/06/2021 12:25

I'm so sorry OP. It's such a horrible time. I had very similar albeit not IVF. My clearblue digital got stuck on 2-3 weeks and didn't change. The scan measured behind with a slow heart rate and I miscarried a week later. The waiting and anxiety was just horrific. Thinking of you Daffodil

Bundaberg84 · 15/06/2021 15:16

Just as a reference, I had to take blood and see how my beta hcg developed over a week, and while it got higher each time, my pregnancy test line stayed the same, one day was even a bit fainter. It's just not that accurate.

Cheekymonkey3112 · 15/06/2021 15:43

@peggysand oh hun, sending you a big hug. I've been there and the wait is excruciating. Are you able to book a private scan in the mean time? Or I read on another post that there are walk in centres where you can pay for them to check blood for hcg level. Or what about buying a doppler and searing for baby's heartbeat yourself? Although the latter may be more distressing if you're unable to find one as it can be quite common to struggle to find xx

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PeggySand · 17/06/2021 10:28

Just an update.
It's been 6 days since my scan showed baby was 3 days behind on growth with a slow heart rate. I'm thinking if the heart has stopped then my HCG would be dropping, it will be 1 week tomorrow.
Tomorrow is scan day.
I couldn't help myself. I only bought 2 CB weeks indicator tests. I used my first one at 13dp5dt (4+4 weeks) which showed 1-2 on CB. This morning I used my other CB expecting it to still say 1-2 or even 2-3 if HCG had initially risen then dropped since possible heart beat stopping.
Today it shows 3+.
I'm meant to be 7+3 today or 7 weeks exactly if baby has continued to grow since last scan.
Surely if baby has died the HCG would have dropped by now?...
Just under 24 hours till we find out. Still no pregnancy symptoms.

13dp5dt Clearblue only says 1-2weeks!
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Cheekymonkey3112 · 17/06/2021 22:21

@peggysand looks like a good sign!! Good luck tomorrow hun, let us know how u get on x

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PeggySand · 18/06/2021 14:03

Update for anyone in the future who may be reading this thread and for you lovely ladies who have been so kind and supportive.
We had our scan at 7+4 today, 1 week after being told the baby was small and heartbeat was too slow. Well today everything was perfect!!!
Measuring 7+1 exactly 1 week on from last Friday, heartbeat perfectly strong and fast.
We've been discharged from our IVF clinic, Care fertility into the hands of our GP and NHS midwives.
We're both in complete shock after a week of preparing for miscarriage.
I'm simply exhausted now and will be resting and not worrying so much before my next scan at 12 weeks.

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BaaBaaEmily · 18/06/2021 15:33

So happy it's turned out well for you @PeggySand that must be such a relief!

DappledOliveGroves · 18/06/2021 15:40

@PeggySand that's such lovely news! So pleased for you!

StuntNun · 18/06/2021 15:49

Fantastic news @PeggySand and good luck with the rest of your pregnancy.

daddydas · 18/06/2021 16:09

The dating is only confirmed when you do an ultrasound. Sometimes the dating is just off but since you did IVF so you know exactly when you ovulated. But regardless clearblue won't give you an accurate picture. You will be performing your hcg test and then around 6 weeks an ultrasound to verify the heartbeat and viability.

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PeggySand · 31/10/2021 20:40

One final update. Again, for anyone reading this in the future. I'm now 27 weeks we are having a baby girl. Everything looks perfect on scans and she's wriggling around in there like crazy.
I'm yet to buy any baby things because I'm still a bit fearful of the worst but when I reach 30 weeks we'll have to do some serious shopping.
I hope anyone reading this is well and finds hope in my story.
Thank you all again for the amazing support.

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feliznavidad2 · 31/10/2021 21:20

What a fab update @PeggySand - so pleased for you, please do update us again when little lady makes her arrival! X

FlyOnTheWall89 · 31/10/2021 21:49

Fab to read through this thread @PeggySand - wishing you all the luck going forward and hope you get to meet your beautiful baby girlie when she is ready to join the world x

ExcitedtoTry · 31/10/2021 22:22

Fantastic update! Thank you for doing that and I hope you can enjoy it all soon x

Bundaberg84 · 31/10/2021 22:37

What a great update! Thank you for sharing 🤗

Holskey · 01/11/2021 00:52

Thank you for updating this thread! I read along and got so invested 😂 What an awful experience you had. I'm so glad your pregnancy developed well.

I have an IVF baby and I didn't buy anything until after 30 weeks either. I'm 4+6 now and terrified of the scan!

All the best for the rest of your pregnancy. You definitely deserve it!

Moonshine160 · 01/11/2021 06:43

Just read this thread OP. I am so pleased. Congratulations ❤️

Smiler79 · 01/11/2021 11:02

What a lovely update ! What a rollercoaster too! Massive congratulations and enjoy all that shopping 😁

Ivfmummy2be · 03/02/2022 13:57

What a roller coaster!! You had me crying along with you then crying with joy that it's all worked out!! I created this account just to say thank you for updating and giving us hope!!! Best of luck xx

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PeggySand · 06/02/2022 08:21

Hi everyone,
I'm currently now 6 days overdue with little miss stubborn!!
Had a sweep on Friday at 40+4 I've got another sweep booked for Tuesday at 41+1 and then an induction booked for Saturday 12th at 41+5
It's so crazy how different I feel now to when I started this thread. I can remember the desperation I felt and now I'm just sitting here watching hours of re-runs of friends waiting for her to arrive!
I do hope you're all well and that for anyone who was/is going through a similar experience it is all working out OK. Xx

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MrsC2018 · 06/02/2022 09:18

@PeggySand I've just read your story, I'm so glad things worked out for you. Absolute best of luck for this week and hope the next sweep works for you ♥️ my 14 month old is an IVF miracle so I understand how this year has been for you.
I'm in a funny similar situation in some ways so it's brought a lot of comfort to read your path this morning. I'm currently pregnant with a shock natural conception and on the scan on Tuesday when I should have been 6+4 I was measuring 6+1 and have been told that it's either because the heart has just started beating or that the pregnancy isn't viable and I'll miscarry. Such a rollercoaster to get a positive test