BFP after first failed IVF? What the actual F

[GoldenRetriever1]

Helloo - husband (38) and I (31) TTC for 2+ years with not a single positive. Laparoscopy diagnosed twisted tubes, stage II Endo and low AMH (8). Both always been healthy, fit, no illnesses etc. So, obviously been feeling very angry with the situation.
Last cycle was our first round of IVF and a fresh transfer (22 eggs, 14 fertilised, 1 grade A embryo put in, with 5 in the freezer)- it failed with no answers. Now, the first cycle after the IVF, I find myself with faint lines at 15DPO, which seems rather late. Ovulated CD19/20 (definitely). I usually have 10/11 day luteal phases and no AF has shown, just spotting. Could these be evap lines?
I’m obviously in total denial because we were told it just probably won’t happen naturally for us. Scared of ectopic as well. Absolutely mind blown. Any words of advice? I don’t know what to think.

Congratulations!!!

I stumbled across this thread by accident but I’ve just read the whole thing and wanted to say congratulations OP, best of luck going forward!

@IsThisIt2021 Thank you 🥹 who knows what will happen. I hope this at least gives hope to everyone else who has had unexplained failed IVF. My body has done something I didn’t ever think it could do. 🙏🏼

@Babyenroute Thank you. You’ve got this - never lose faith. I’ve been writing “unwavering faith” on the shower door every morning for the last week. Call me crazy 😝😂

Love this! Congrats and best wishes for the next 9 months

Oh wow congratulations op - wishing you all the best!

Ohhh Congratulations!!! I am in the same boat!

I was meant to start my IVF injections last Tuesday, AF did not arrive… 2 x BFP and a blood test confirmation later and it still has not sinked in. Nature works in mysterious ways!! I have my scan booked on the 18th, I don’t think I will really believe it until I see it haha!

All my fingers and toes are crossed for you, good luck!

Congratulations this is great news! Maybe the laparoscopy helped create a path for an egg to move down. Having the IVF tricked your body into thinking you were pregnant - I have heard that the chances of getting pregnant shortly after an IVF are higher.
I had IVF and a short luteal phase as well. I am guessing the clinic will put you on progestogen to keep your womb lining developing. Make sure you check this with the clinic.

Congratulations! This is amazing! Reminds me of my journey, 3 years ttc never had a positive, 1st round of ivf failed, 2nd booked for the 20th of September found out I was pregnant naturally on the 16th, pregnancy ended up being twins which will be 2 in a few week.

I remember my having pre- procedure meeting and the doctors reeling off the usual information I kept trying to interrupt to tell them I am pregnant but they kept saying, “give us a moment” lol 15 minutes in when I finally told them they were so confused we all started laughing.

Praying for smooth, safe and enjoyable pregnancy for you, after so much disappointment it’s normally to feel quite anxious about it all! But trying to enjoy and soak it all in as much as you can!

Oh wonderful wonderful news @GoldenRetriever1 !! I've just speed read the thread with heart in mouth and awoken my baby with a squeal!! So happy for you!

This is amazing news! Congrats! I can tell you deserve this! I totally understand why you're staying cautious until you see a scan - I would too! But for now, let's celebrate what you didn't think was possible - a step further than you've ever been before!

Congrats, op. Bodies are funny things. We had our first through icsi (male factor infertility). Urologist told us we'd need icsi again for a second. 2 months before our first try for a sibling, we got pregnant. He's now 14 months old and I have two healthy wild boys who I was told in 2019 I may never have.

So big congratulations 🎉

Aw that's so amazing!!

@GoldenRetriever1
Congratulations, I had 4 miscarriages, was due to start ivf and the month before found out I was pregnant, it resulted in my now 16m old, praying this is your wee miracle baby, are bodies can do funny things.

@Babyghirl Oh wow - congratulations on your baby story!! That’s amazing. Agreed - bodies are strange strange strange.

@RedMark Such an inspiring story! Thank you for sharing. I agree - bodies are bizarre. I still don’t quite understand it. I’m going in for HCG bloods tomorrow and scan booked for 6 weeks. We’ll see if it really is a huge Easter miracle.

@pippabg Thank you 🥹 just over 2 years isn’t long for a lot of people, I know. But with the twisted tube diagnosis, we’ve been conceived it would never happen naturally. The rollercoaster of emotions my husband and I have been on has been far too much. So, this really does feel like a miracle. Maybe it really is our time. And to find out on Easter Sunday… what irony 😂😂

@concreterose31 Wow - what an inspiring story. Thank you for sharing. 🧡🧡 and thank you for your kind wishes. Fingers crossed for the next few weeks…

@ittakes2 Thank you! Yes, there are multiple reasons why the IVF could have helped. The nurse I spoke to today said that apparently the IVF brings all good quality eggs to the front of your ovaries? Who knows. I just want my scan nowwww to confirm. It’s going to be a long wait! Bloods tomorrow though x

@veronicaaa Oh my gosh congratulations. Snap! Isn’t it totally bizarre?! I’m still obviously in denial though - my test strips are so faint, I’m worried about chemical.. and then ectopic. So just need to rule these out!

Wishing you all the best in your pregnancy! X

Congratulations OP, what a wonderful story! Please keep us updated! xx

Those strips aren’t faint OP - mine never got darker than yours are showing, but I took a FRER alongside and that was blazing so I think it’s the cheapies, they don’t always get dark.

I am so happy for you! Sending you all the luck in the world for a happy and health 9 months x

@DrunkenElephant Oh okay! That’s reassuring.. I thought I’d at least see a progression since Sunday, but all come back pale. I have my bloods booked in for tomorrow and Friday, so I guess they can confirm how my levels are doing. Why do our brains do this?! I’m already going to the worst case scenario…!

Thank you for your support - it means a lot. 🐘

So happy for you both op. Congratulations x

Amazing, everything crossed for you ❤️