41 IVF 2 week wait pink spotting positive test?

[Verity5678]

Hi everyone,
I’ve been relying on other people’s stories to get me through the last 12 days and really hoping for some reassurance.
I’m 41 and 12dp5dt on our second round of IVF. I’m not supposed to test until tomorrow but I caved on Monday 7dpt and got the very faintest line. It’s true what others advise, do not test early because it drives you insane! I managed to hold off all week and tested again this morning and attach my test result. I also did a couple of the cheaper dip tests but when I say you’re straining to see even
the faintest line I mean, it could just be my imagination! I had a chemical in our last round of IVF so am naturally nervous and overanalysing every tweak and wipe! Is this a strong enough line for 12dpt? I’ve also had really mild pink spotting for the past few days, which as we all know, Google and forums can tell you everything is fine and normal but also the worst news too. I’m trying not to worry but I’m just so desperate (as everyone who goes through this is) for a success story. Sending love and prayers to everyone struggling to have a baby and going through this and thank you in advance for any words of wisdom or advice XxX

@Verity5678 Hi lovely. I think your test looks fine but I wouldn’t look at the tests to confirm pregnancy or not. I’ve had strong dye stealers and miscarried. When are you have your first hcg bloods done? That will be the best way to know how the pregnancy is progressing followed by a second hcg 48hrs layer to confirm doubling numbers.
As for the pinkish spotting, are you taking progesterone pessaries? If so these could be irritating your cervix and cause if the discolouration. Double check with your clinic & maybe show them a photo. You can use the pessaries as suppositories.
Ive had 4 rounds of ivf and have experienced all sorts 😊 I really hope everything goes well for you. Just keep distracted and remember for today you are pregnant xxx

@Verity5678 forgot to say, my fertility clinic only offered 1 hcg blood test to confirm pregnancy (they wanted to see the hcg level above 50iu but preferably 100iu or more) so I paid for two more to check they were increasing. It was around £70 per blood test. Xx