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caimitator · 15/04/2023 16:32

I began to suffer my first miscarriage on 24th February 2023. I don't have children.

I was about 7 weeks pregnant.

After a few weeks of positive pregnancy tests, constant bleeding and stagnating hcg levels from blood tests, I received an ultrasound and internal scan at the hospital. I was given Mitoprostol on 24th March and told to retest in 2 weeks.

The bleeding finally stopped on 10th April and I took a negative pregnancy test on 12th April. The feeling of relief was immense.

However, this morning (Saturday 15th April) I awoke with pain and bleeding again. I assumed this was a period as I haven't had one since the whole thing started. I took a pregnancy test and it's positive again.

I can't keep going back to the hospital. I was told on 24th March that there was nothing wrong and that most women wouldn't have gotten intervention like I've gotten, they would just let this play out naturally. I was made feel like I was bothering them.

I just want someone to tell me this is normal. To still be testing positive 8 weeks after the start of the miscarriage, to be feeling scared and worried that something else is going on. I just want to know if the pain and bleeding today is a period rather than the start of more miscarriage symptoms.

I just want hope. I can't find any answers to any of my questions. I can't find anyone to tell me this is normal. I can't find any support.

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Mrsphilmiller · 16/04/2023 20:56

So sorry for your loss and also I’m sorry if I’m completely wrong but could you be pregnant again…?

caimitator · 16/04/2023 23:59

You’re right to ask. The hospital asked the same thing. But no, unless it’s the immaculate conception.

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Mrsphilmiller · 17/04/2023 06:35

I read somewhere that you could test positive for up to 12 weeks. Because your body doesn’t realise you miscarried and continues developing the hcg.
I really hope you get the answers you need. Peace be with you 🙏

KokoNights · 17/04/2023 15:57

This sounds truly awful. Sorry you're going through this. Have you tried to talk to the Miscarriage Assocation or Tommy's for advice?

Have you done another pregnancy test this week?

caimitator · 17/04/2023 21:10

I did. It’s negative and the bleeding and pain stopped.

So maybe just a random spike while everything is settling?

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KokoNights · 18/04/2023 14:37

Thank goodness. Maybe the test was faulty somehow. Hope you have peace of mind now.

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