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it seems it's a chemical pregnancy?

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rubbersoul · 24/08/2010 11:47

I got a positive with clearblue digital a couple of days ago on the day after my period was due. A few days before I had a couple of faint positives with internet cheapies but waited until day after I was due (I am NEVER late)

I've had strong symptoms up until yesterday, sore boobs and feeling really sick. Today my boobs have felt back to normal so I have just taken the other clearblue test (double pack) and has come back not pregnant Sad

Does this mean I just have to wait to start bleeding? I feel so stupid, we've already told our parents who have told one or 2 family members. I KNEW we should have waited to tell people Sad Blush

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beckie90 · 24/08/2010 11:54

there was a thread like this the other day, she had taken tests too all pos including clear blue then taken a clearblue again and come back not pregnant, she had told her family too as most do i have done the same. unfortunatly she did start to bleed. but the test might have been faulty or you urine might have been too diluted, i hope it all goes ok for you.
advice id give you is to go to a+e, and they will refer you to early pregnancy unit, that way theyl check you over, and they can see whats happning by looking at your cervix also they will take bloods.
good luck, so sorry you must be so confused x

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rubbersoul · 24/08/2010 11:59

Thanks beckie. I haven't even had chance to go to the doctor to book my midwife appointment yet as only found out a couple of days ago.

I didn't know there was an early pregnancy unit, thanks for that. My gut feeling is that it's not good news tbh Sad

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beckie90 · 24/08/2010 12:03

your hospital might no have one but normaly they do, but even if they havnt, im sure they have people who specialise in this, i started bleeding in my last pregnancy, and they was so good to me they checked everything. good luck rubbersoul, but please get checked out. dont think anything yet as you never know, just take care and let me knoe what happens

neolara · 24/08/2010 12:04

It sounds very much like it could be a chemical pregnancy.

I'm afraid at this point there will be nothing to gain from going to a & e. Generally, even an early pregnancy unit will not scan you until 6 weeks (unless you are experiencing pain that may suggest ectopic) as heartbeats do not usually show up until then. If you asked for a scan now, it wouldn't tell you anything conclusive. If I were you, I would wait a few days and test again. If it is still negative, then I would assume a chemical pregnancy.

Because pregnancy tests are now so sensitive, chemical pregnancies are identified much more frequently than previously. Assuming that you do not have any pain I don't think there is anything much to be gained from medical intervention at this stage.

Good luck for the future.

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rubbersoul · 24/08/2010 12:06

thanks xx

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beckie90 · 24/08/2010 12:15

they cant scan you, but for peace of mind its ok because at least you know whats happning, plus i was told if i was going to miscarry it was best to be hooked to a drip.
good luck

japhrimel · 24/08/2010 12:19

Ditto to what neopara said. Even if you go to your GP, they may well just send you away and say come back in a week.

The CB Digital tests are a nightmare though as they're not all that sensitive. I would get a First Response test and use it with first morning urine tomorrow - if that's negative, you could assume that you will start to bleed soon.

The earlier a miscarriage, the more likely it is that your body will deal with it naturally. I had a chemical pregnancy (miscrriage at less than 5 weeks pregnant) last year and it really was just like a heavy period.

Best wishes - and give yourself time & space right now. If it would help, get your OH to tell the family members you had already told.

LadyBiscuit · 24/08/2010 12:20

hooked to a drip when you miscarry? never heard of that.

sorry rubbersoul - I think those early tests are a menace personally and I doubt your hospital will be interested. They sent me home when I was bleeding at 16 weeks. They won't scan you and you will just spend hours hanging around A&E for nothing.

I'm sorry - it's crap :(

beckie90 · 24/08/2010 12:30

yep as its loss of fluids from your body it just builds it back up same as when i lost blood after birth and again four weeks later i was hooked to a drip each time. and thats what they said when i was bleeding at 5 weeks they put they needle in and connection and left it there for 3 hour till they knew also i lost a baby at 9 weeks last year and they did same to me then, im not just going to make it up lol.
i do agree about the clearblue tests though, when i took one it said 1-2 weeks my bloods the day after said i was 5 weeks so if id have taken the test a few days earlier it prob would have been neg.
just take some rest rubbersoul, and good luck, hope you are ok :(

emmyloulou · 24/08/2010 12:39

Does sound chemical I had this both times I miscarried, it was my 1st sign the clear blues coming back as NP :(

LadyBiscuit · 24/08/2010 13:28

I'm not saying you made it up beckie, it's just that it's not been my experience at either a mc at 13 weeks or suspected at 15 weeks, nor that of anyone else I know - must be your PCT.

beckie90 · 24/08/2010 13:54

might be just different in certain hospitals, they just said that because the body is loosing fluids its best to build them back up because it can make you ill, you know like anemia and stuff, from blood loss. 13 weeks that is pretty harsh, sorry to hear that :(

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rubbersoul · 24/08/2010 13:58

Thanks everyone. I'm just annoyed we told some family really. No sign of bleeding yet but am certain it will come. It was just abit of a shock to see 'not pregnant' when I had got 'pregnant 1-2' a few days ago Sad

emmyloulou, or anyone else who has experienced similar, did you try straight away after or give it some time?

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rubbersoul · 24/08/2010 14:03

That must have been hard lady biscuit, I'm sorry Sad

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beckie90 · 24/08/2010 14:11

i lost mine on april 22nd last year, was a shock to be pregnant and it scared me so though id wait, had the coil then went on pill then decided it was time to try again, i was still only 18 when i, lost the baby. but i think most go on to try after 1st few weeks. its only natural to tell family rubbersoul, i did tell mine last time 2 and this time and im only 6 weeks now.
hope your ok

emmyloulou · 24/08/2010 14:12

Rubber, my 1st m/c was a shock and I think a bit later 6 weeks ish, I didn't try again as circumstances were not ideal, it was a suprise and I was just 8 months post c-section.

Lat time I m/c was in January this year, I got 3+ tests around when I was due then 2 days later 2 np clear blues, I started to bleed the next day.

I was devastated but as it was "only" a CP I only bled as I would normally 3 days. My DH convinced me to give it one more shot, I did and am now 31 weeks, I fell that cycle.

I think now there is new eveidence suggesting you don't wait and go straight back into TTC, if you feel up to it. The chances of success are higher, this is very recent news though, like the past couple of months.

I hope this isn't the case with you but it was for me, 1-2 shortly followed by Np and bleeding. So if it is the case I am sorry, do allow yourslef time if you need it, but there is no reason why you have to wait and try again, good luck.

beckie90 · 24/08/2010 14:21

my m/c happend like your 1st emmy, i lost the bby at 9 weeks and i had a 4 month old little boy.

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rubbersoul · 24/08/2010 15:18

it does exactly sound like yours emmylou with the clear blue tests Sad I'm sorry for everthing you've been through

Beckie really good luck with your pregnancy, I hope it all goes well for you Smile

It's hard being a woman isn't it!!

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beckie90 · 24/08/2010 15:28

thankyou rubbersoul.
its terrible been a woman im so terrified being pregnant again i had a massive pph with ds.
hope your ok? how are you feeling?

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rubbersoul · 24/08/2010 15:34

I've had a cry and am feeling a litle bit better now, thanks beckie. This pregnancy wasn't planned- we were desperate for a baby but were trying to wait a few months because of work. It was a surprise and we were happy about it...

I would find it much easier if other people didn't know- we were excited though and I'm hopeless at keeping things from my parents!

What's pph? (sorry!)

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beckie90 · 24/08/2010 15:41

its a heamorrhage, had it while i was having contractions then a big one just after having him, and then again when ds was 4 weeks old.

at least you have plenty of support though it helps not to feel alone in it all. you will cry its an upsetting thing to be going through, you havent got any pains or anything have you. im really feeling for you :(

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rubbersoul · 24/08/2010 15:47

You must have been so scared, how awful for you.
I haven't had any pain at all yet. It's just so frustrating. I guess I should be thankful that this is going to happen sooner rather than later

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beckie90 · 24/08/2010 16:17

aww bless you, life can be so poop at times. it was scary even more scared this time. but ayy well i'll give it my best.
does your partner know whats happening

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rubbersoul · 24/08/2010 16:23

i phoned him earlier- he should be home soon so will have a proper chat with him then

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beckie90 · 24/08/2010 16:52

aww good luck with it all, just hope it turns out to be a big misunderstanding. :(