Help!! BFP but just finished period

[madeinthe80z]

I knew something wasn't right...
I have just finished my period, it was a pretty normal one for me, couple of days heavy etc but the spotting continued until this morning (CD9)
Took 2 ovulation tests, blaring positives...so took a FRER and BFP.

But it's not a dye stealer. It's a very clear BFP but I would expect it to be darker than the control on what I think is around 18-20 DPO. I have only had one cup of tea this morning too.

Doctors is out of apts for today so will have to wait until tomorrow. Scared it's ectopic maybe???

Shall I get a weeks indicator test to see what it says? What should it say if I am 5 weeks?

Pic if it works....

That's definitely positive! If you are only on cd9 then you can't have gotten pregnant that quickly after your period as you probably wouldn't have even ovulated yet - I'd say that wasn't your period at all but implantation bleeding. So date yourself from the day of your last period, not from the bleeding that has stopped now.

Are you taking folic acid?

That is a strong positive! Let’s hope it wasn’t a chemical pregnancy from last cycle and it’s not the hormones still lurking round, it sounded like it was pretty heavy and like a normal period for it to be implantation.
Frer are really sensitive as you may know, why don’t you take a clear blue and see if the line is just as dark?
Hopefully the drs will be able to test your hcg levels.
I hope it is good news 🤞

Thanks both 🙂
Yep it's definitely from last cycle as I only finished my 'period' Sunday and spotting still yesterday so we haven't DTD. I have calculated that I ovulated and DTD 17-18 days ago. I've done a clear blue which says 1-2 weeks, so I am a bit concerned it's not 2-3 or more, but a slight glimmer of hope in that I had squeezed out a trickle of wee 30 mins after my last one to take it.

I'm just really concerned it's ectopic because of the bleeding. And of course as soon as I found out, I've had cramping!! Bleeding and spotting has completely stopped now though.

@L1ttleb1t hadn't even thought about folic acid!! 🙉

I'm very much in denial right now. Protecting myself from getting too upset if its not right x

Phone doctors as they will want to get you scanned for possible ectopic I think.

Ring the early pregnancy unit to discuss your concerns about ectopic. They will be more knowledgeable and be better able to advise you on what symptoms to be alert to.

@madeinthe80z

Thanks both 🙂 Yep it's definitely from last cycle as I only finished my 'period' Sunday and spotting still yesterday so we haven't DTD. I have calculated that I ovulated and DTD 17-18 days ago. I've done a clear blue which says 1-2 weeks, so I am a bit concerned it's not 2-3 or more, but a slight glimmer of hope in that I had squeezed out a trickle of wee 30 mins after my last one to take it.

I'm just really concerned it's ectopic because of the bleeding. And of course as soon as I found out, I've had cramping!! Bleeding and spotting has completely stopped now though.

If it was only half hour later that really won’t be accurate at all. You’ll need to do a 3/4 hour hold to get a decent reading. My friend had a full on period then got her bfp, he’s two now

I had the same 'normal period' and then a positive (obvious but not super-strong) test on CD 7. It also happened with DC2.

I would get in touch with the EPU just to rule out an ectopic. Fingers crossed for you it was just a heavy implantation bleed.

As others have said, I'd check in with your epu - good luck, hopefully the bleeding is over now.

Deffo get some folic acid and check any vitamins you're currently taking are safe in pregnancy and don't contain vitamin A, which can be harmful.

Thanks I've got some folic acid, will take one tonight.

I'll be calling the doctor first thing for a referral to EPU 😐😔

Bleeding / spotting has completely stopped now.

Just have to wait and see I guess, keeping everything crossed 🤞🤞

Remember that when the doctor counts how many weeks pregnant you are they based it on your LMP. So if clear blue says 1 week pregnant you would officially be deemed to be 3 weeks. So I think that works with your dates? At least that is how I understood it (hopefully I’m not wrong on that)

I'm in a similar boat, but had a dye-stealer BFP, and I was already having stronger symptoms than I had last time round. I discussed it with my GP and he wasn't concerned at all, didn't say anything about ectopic etc, just said bleeding in early pregnancy is common but he'd still use that bleed as my period for dating purposes. He said it wouldn't really make any difference if I was 12 or 16weeks at the dating scan, which is the only opportunity to really know the most likely dates. That appointment was about 5 weeks ago now so I'm either 10 or 14 weeks right now, not sure. I haven't had any pain or anything to indicate ectopic is a possibility. I hope you are feeling ok!xx

Well I just took another FRER and another digital after a 5 hour hold and it still says 1-2 and the FRER is much fainter so this definitely isn't a viable pregnancy. I just have to hope that it is straightforward now and levels drop to nothing and it was in the right place 😒 I will still be contacting doc for blood tests and follow up.

Top yesterday, bottom today 3am

I wouldn't put any faith in the weeks indicator on a pregnancy test to indicate whether a pregnancy is viable or not.

And the test doesn't look fainter to me.

Speak to the EPU as that'll be the only way to find out if everything is looking okay. My bleeding with my ectopic never stopped although it was on my spotting after my 'period'. It was a very distinct colour too. Try not to panic or self diagnose. Just get checked out and don't be fobbed off by your doctor.

Thanks @kirinm
I have been referred for a scan. Just have to wait for them to call me to arrange. The doctor said within next 24 hours 😥

Just to hopefully put your mind at ease re the tests, mine were always stronger in the evening not first thing for some reason. Good luck with the scan

Hope you're doing ok @madeinthe80z xx

Thanks @Laureatus
Been for scan this morning. They saw a thick lining but nothing else. Could be too early, could be ectopic....
Had a blood test that will be repeated on Sunday then I'll get the results and next steps from a doctor Sunday evening. Waiting game again 😌

@madeinthe80z sorry to hear you didn't get a clear answer right away, I hope you can do something to take your mind off it in the meantime (I know it might not be that simple, but sending you lots of love). Good that you got a quick referral and all the appointments set up etc x

That's @Laureatus for your kind words 💛

Thanks*

@madeinthe80z

Thanks *@Laureatus* Been for scan this morning. They saw a thick lining but nothing else. Could be too early, could be ectopic.... Had a blood test that will be repeated on Sunday then I'll get the results and next steps from a doctor Sunday evening. Waiting game again 😌

The exact same thing happened to me!!! I'm 17 weeks now xx good luck xx