Went for an early scan - showed no pregnancy - but I've had 8 positive tests?!?

[mrsf1204]

Hi all. I'm desperate for some advice and have been searching through every forum ever today in the hope of getting answers...

I found out last week (11/09) that I was pregnant. I took 5 tests over 3 days all of them were positive. However this last weekend I started to get some dull cramps in my pelvis, almost like stitch. I phoned my midwife and she advised I go to EPAU (early pregnancy assessment) just to rule out anything scary. I went this morning, doctors took two more tests - again positive, then referred me for an internal scan.

The scan showed nothing. And I mean nothing. My womb is empty. The lining is not as they would expect for a pregnancy. They told me two things - one could be that I'm too early to see anything, or, the pregnancy isn't viable, meaning it hasn't taken to my womb (a type of miscarriage). They have ruled out that a miscarriage has already happened or an eptopic so that's good.

Going by my last period (which have been irregular since coming off the pill) I'm 6 weeks. However I believe I'm anywhere between 2.5 - 5 weeks. (Clear blue digital says 1-2) I took a test 5 days prior to that first collection of positives (first day of my missed period - although unreliable) and it was negative, so this to means says its more likely to be earlier in the pregnancy.

The doctor told me take another one in a week and 'go from there' - so unhelpful. And I've been pulling my hair out and falling apart all afternoon. I managed to get my bloods taken this afternoon to have something else to measure this all by so will find out the results of that soon... but in the meantime I wanted to ask any mums / mums to be if they have experienced this and if so what your thoughts are? I took another test this evening and the line is so clear!!!! So strong compared to last week. Attached photos with dates for ref.

Also my boobs hurt and I have no appetite....

I don't know what to think or feel. I can't grieve but I can't be excited??? Any advice appreciated!

Congratulations, sounds like you've had a tough journey already....just to say I also had early scans in my first pregnancy and at 6 weeks they were unsure if it was a viable pregnancy because of no heartbeat but at 8 weeks there was and now I have a two year old boy. Try not to worry too much.

Sorry, OP, I missed that. You really don't have to have any procedure you don't want to, and I'm sorry you felt pressured to. (Also a bit odd they are so keen to scan you so often, IMO).

@mrsf1204
I agree with everyone else try and stay positive. It's all been positive so far you've progressed from the start and now have a fetal pole! That's great! I know how hard the waiting is. My rescan is next Thursday and I've had so many ups and downs. But just telling myself that the extra weeks are giving baby more of a chance to grow. I'm hoping to see a heartbeat next week too. All of the positive stories on here have been so encouraging!

@PrimroseH thank you lovely, I hope your scan goes well. I did do the bad googling thing but your right the positive stories have really helped. I'm feeling a little brighter today by all accounts, boobs still hurt, slight nausea is coming on and ohh my back hurts so much...

@mrsf1204 I know exactly what you mean! Even though the nausea is bad it gives me hope as I feel like it's a good sign! Fingers crossed we both get good news. What day is your scan next week?

@PrimroseH next Friday. I have to come home early from holiday. Does part of you want to wait two weeks before scanning again?

@mrsf1204
So this scan will be 2 weeks since my first one. Tbh if everything is ok and there's a heartbeat I really don't want anymore scans until the routine 12 week uss. This whole process has stressed me out. More scans won't change anything so unless I have symptoms I'm just going to leave it from next week to run the normal routine.

We had ivf and the earliest they scanned was 6 weeks 5 days to check for a heart beat... really hope you get good news next week

Wow... what a traumatic time you've had... I'm sure all will be well with your next scan. Things seem to be progressing as they should. Fingers crossed xx

Thank you @mommato3 🤞🏼💞

Thinking of you today @PrimroseH keep us posted on how you get on xx

Hey guys just to update you all,

Had my scan today and feeling so relieved! There was a fetal pole and heart beat! All looks healthy and I'm dated at 7+6. It's crazy how much can change in 2 weeks! 2 weeks ago I only had a yolk sac!

I hope that gives other people hope that irregular cycles can really throw off dates and LMP isn't always an accurate predictor. What I've learnt is to give baby enough time to develop and not to rush things. Just hoping that the rest of the pregnancy is smooth!

@mrsf1204 wishing you all the best really hope you get positive news tomorrow. I know the wait is so tough, just be patient and let your body do it's thing xx

Oh @PrimroseH that's such good news I'm so chuffed for you! All up from here then! I'll let you know how tomorrow goes xx

Oh my goodness you guys will not believe how relieved I am... just come away from our scan and we heard a lovely strong heartbeat and saw a 10mm baby - 6mm growth in the last week! They are happy with my progress and have discharged me back to the normal midwife. Here's a little picture of our peanut with a Cornish Piskie for luck which I held the whole way through. I know things can still go wrong but this a huge relief. Now to try and enjoy this whole thing. What a whirlwind...

That's brilliant news! You keep that pixie x

Great news mrsf and primrose so pleased for you both! Wishing you both a happy and healthy 9 months x

Great news!

Aww wow what a lovely ending... or should I say beginning! I went through something similar for the first 3 weeks of my first pregnancy. I have a beautiful one year old now . Good luck and congratulations

@mrsf1204

I'm so pleased for you!!!! That's wonderful news. All the best for the months ahead! Xx

This thread ought to be used as a cautionary tale for people thinking about early scans. All that unnecessary anxiety and crying.

Glad it worked out, op. You should complain to the midwife that intially referred you.

@RolytheRhino I totally agree! I only phoned them as it's a first pregnancy and I didn't know what was normal and what wasn't. It's too easy I think for them to say 'oh you have cramps go to EPU.' I think there needs to be an interim assessment from a midwife / nurse someone with the right skill set as naturally all as first time mums have so many questions and a lot of anxiety of the unknown. We don't mean to be a pain, we just don't understand

I think get yourself a good pregnancy book, op. Like what to expect when you're expecting. It'll tell you all of the normal things in there.

@RolytheRhino that's the first thing on my list to purchase! To be honest I'm so relieved to just go through the midwife now (fingers crossed) as I can ask any questions I have at appointments without feeling rushed xx

I would look up any questions yourself, OP (only use reputable sources). As you've discovered, the extent to which midwives know what they're talking about varies massively. I used to research myself and confirm with midwives. Lots of my questions went unanswered by my midwife because she just told me she didn't know.

For anyone still following this thread for their own questions / anxieties I have just had my 12 week scan through for the 6th Nov. I'm a bag of nerves and excitement. After everything we have already had with the ups and downs I just can't help but worry. But I certainly seem pregnant. Sickness is ramping up week on week. I am shattered, and I have a stomach that already makes me look 5 months! Need to cut back on the rubbish I'm eating but it seems to be all I can stomach at the moment! I'll keep you all posted for those interested xx