Very faint BFP at 19dpo - anyone have similar and a good outcome ?...

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I had a Chemical Pregnancy/early MC in June so am now freaking out as yet again this "pregnancy" does not look straightforward. My LP is usually 11 days so am now over a week late. I chart my BBT so I know exactly when I OV'd. I tested at 13dpo and 15dpo but BFN so I called my GP and handed in a FMU sample - she tested it at 18dpo (yesterday) and called me and said that I am definitely PG as she used an "accurate" test. However she did mention that she had to ask someone else to double check so it can't have been the most obvious line.... So this morning I tested using a CB and I got a very very faint line (just like in June). I also did a CBD and it said "pregnant 1-2 weeks". I would have expected it to say 2-3 weeks by now so am not hopeful at the moment. I am definitely "feeling PG" as am very tired, have achy b00bs on and off and waves of nausea. I know what being PG feels like as have a DS and I lost a baby at 20 weeks PG last year.

I am so desperate for this to work out but just have a nagging doubt that if all was well I would have had a strong line by now....

Anyone have any similar stories to share, even if not positive I'd like to hear them - I am trying to be honest with myself as I don't want to get my hopes up yet again only for more disappointment but by the same token I would love to know that it could work out positively.

I'm glad you're going on holiday and wish you all the best. Treat yourself and be kind to yourself. Take comfort in how easily you were able to conceive, that's already a huge hurdle to overcome.

Conceiving was very difficult for us so I'm trying to see that as a success in and of itself regardless of what comes. Ideally anyway, the reality, is of course different.

I finally got ahold of a Clear blue test that shows the weeks and this morning in showed Pregnant 2-3 weeks which I'm taking as a good sign. Today I would be 3 weeks so still fits. Appointment tomorrow so will report back with any news.

Medusa that definitely sounds good for you that test has moved up to 2-3 weeks - so you know you are above 200 now , I really hope this works out for you. I have a DS already so if I don't have another baby I am still blessed with the one I have. Although ironically it is the very fact that I have him that makes it so hard to accept there may not be another child as I really want him to have a sibling and it breaks my heart to think I can't give him that. I know we can conceive easily but it seems that I keep having MCs now and DP has told me that we have been through enough and we need to stop and get on with our lives, so this could be the end of the road for us.

Anyway, I'm still at home - should be on my flight to Spain right now . I got a call yesterday afternoon as I was finishing up at work to tell me that the Consultant is very concerned about ectopic (despite the fact that I appear to be miscarrying) as hCG levels are not dropping quickly enough . So, we had to cancel our holiday AGAIN - we had just confirmed the booking that we had previously cancelled at the weekend. We hadn't bought insurance yet (stupid but we always buy it last minute - now I realise that is a BIG mistake) so we have lost out on a fair bit of money. Thankfully we were able to reschedule flights so we have pushed them forward to next May. In the meantime they want to see me Tuesday which is rubbish as it just prolongs not going on holiday and I NEED a holiday right now. So, I have chased hospital and asked if they can come up with some sort of plan where we could track bloods to see if they are consistent with ectopic or MC. In my heart I believe it is 'just' a MC as I have med-heavy bleeding, cramps etc... exactly like a MC. I guess they have to err on the side of caution as you can bleed with ectopic but deep down I KNOW this is just a precaution and it is pissing me off as if we could prove it is MC in the next few days I could book flights for early next week. Otherwise I will have to go back to work next week and explain to people why I am not in Spain . Lady luck is def not looking down on me at the moment.

Bad new from me as well I'm afraid. I've had a scan and the doctor couldn't see anything. I've had a blood test done and will go back tomorrow for another one to see what the hcg levels are doing. She also said it didn't look ectopic which is, at least, a relief. At what point did you start spotting?

Medusa so sorry to hear it has not worked out for you this time . I started to spot at exactly 6 weeks. TBH I think the trans-vaginal scan may have prompted the bleeding. I assume you had one of those too ? I started feeling pains 24 hours after I had had the scan and then a few hours later the bleeding started. I had been spotting on and off from 5 weeks - very, very light though. The reason I suspect this is that my friend had a MMC at 12 weeks - her baby had only made it to 6 weeks so they had to do a trans-vaginal scan to see it and within 24 hours she started to miscarry. It has to be more than coincidence that the embryo had stopped growing for 6 weeks and the bleeding only started after scan. I really hope this resolves quickly for you - let me know what bloods results are - I'm here to listen and give virtual hugs, it is such a difficult time .

That is a strange coincidence, my mother was wondering the same thing about the ultrasound waves affecting the baby.

I've had another scan yesterday and she saw the gestational sac which is a good sign. I had my blood tested as well and it went up from 490 to 1440 over the weekend. There was nothing in the sac yet so she pushed my date back 3 days. Which I guess is not so far off. Dr. is convinced I ovulated later than I thought and even when I insisted there had been no dtd she guessed the sperm must have stayed alive a long time (which is unlikely as he has dodgy sperm anyway). My suspicion is that I implanted very late (after 12 days). Dr. has prescribed progesterone as mine has dropped slightly so there is still a risk there but I feel a lot better now that I've seen a sac.

Oh Medusa this all sounds so much more positive than your last post. I am crossing everyhting for you that you have a happy outcome. What I meant about the internal scan was that it 'moved things along' not that it stopped the PG. I strongly believe that my PG (and my friend's) was already over but our bodies had not yet started the process of MC - the internal scanning probe merely helped that process happen naturally.

I got good news too yesterday as hcg down to 6 so got discharged so have booked a fortnight's holiday in Gran Canaria leaving on Sunday - whoopeee !
Also, while I was having bloods taken yesterday I was asking questions about the possibility that I have antibodies in mw after the baby I lost in Dec - I am rhesus -ve and my baby was +ve. I was given anti-D but wanted to know whether there was a risk that my baby's blood crossed mine prior to delivery therefore the 72 hours window for administering anti-D was missed..? The nurse was unable to answer my question but as I got emotional talking about the delivery and loss in Dec she referred me to the recurrent MC clinic. technically I ahve had 3 MCs now but we know why the 1st one happened so I have onlt had 2 for unknown causes therefore I am really surprised and grateful that they are wiling to investigate. DP and I have to go to have bloods taken at end Oct then we will get appt with consultant to discuss results

Booking another holiday is a great idea and although I'm sad for you for your MC I am happy that it's wrapping up and even more importantly that it wasn't ectopic. My greatest fear was that mine would be and I might lose my left tube (with a dodgy right ovary) that was the side that was working so that was a huge relief when we were able to confirm that.

I think, if things don't take I'll do something similar. A week on an island with lots of sun, good food and cocktails might be a good way to console myself.

Please keep us updated with your results, I'll be thinking of you.

Medusa likewise, keep me updated with your progress, all the best xx

Medusa what has happened with you while I've been away ? Hope all is going well.

I had a fab holiday, am now totally relaxed . Had a fair bit of 'fun' on holiday and am now on the 2ww - hadn't really intended to TTC on holiday as expected ov to be delayed after MC... hey ho time will tell