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!

@CAG12 wow well aren't you a delight. If you read the entire thing you'd realise we had two scans where we were actually told it wasn't a normal developing pregnancy. And I had a few ladies share their stories or who were going through the same thing and thought I'd keep them up to date as we've leant on each other.

But thanks for your lovely words. I hope they make you sleep better at night.

@CAG12 I do now yes, and hopefully that will continue. But as someone who suffers a lot with anxiety I took comfort in some of these online threads in the early days and liked to see the endings of a story and those who were actually interested In this thread would probably say the same.

Why come on here and insult someone? We are all here because we have questions, concerns, seeking advice and you've come on here just to troll by the looks of it.

Think about the person the other end of the screen before insulting or criticising some one, you don't know what they are going through. And personally I've struggled with my mental health for years, and this has been an anxious time for me. And 99% of people on these forums have been lovely and supportive. Then there's you.

First time I've read any of this thread, but wanted to say congratulations and all the best for the scan and hope time doesn't drag too much getting there!

I have only just read this thread but want to say congratulations @mrsf1204, so happy for you after all that worry! I was really amazed though by some of the nasty/judgemental comments you received! I hope you don't take any of it to heart. Even someone without anxiety issues already would have struggled a lot with all that uncertainty and the early scans weren't even your choice! All the best wishes for your 'normally developing pregnancy' now that you know it is developing normally :)

Thank you @Nora11 and @Keha !

@CAG12 bore off, no one is interested in your negativity. This is a place for support. I hope if any of your friends and family struggle with mental health they know not to come to you for support, or that hopefully you are kinder to them....

Thank you for updating- I always wonder what happens when these threads go cold. I also think its massively useful for people searching the forums for advice and reassurance. Glad everything is going well!

Thank you @Sizeofalentil my feelings exactly. I found it a bit distressing when threads went cold and I was seeking advice and support so I'll try and just update this when there is anything to update. Fingers crossed it's smooth sailing from now on.