The (alleged) bad batch of Wondfos and sad BFNs

Ruthie04

On 5dp5dt and 6dp5dt, the tests were negative. On 7dp5dt, the IC showed a faint, but very clear, positive result. It's not an evap line, it's definitely pink. I even showed the pic to my acupuncturist, who said it was a clear positive result. To confirm, I used the same sample of FMU with a FRER and got a negative result. Today (8dp5dt), all tests are negative. And now, I'm cramping and spotting. Pretty sure AF is trying to break through the Endometrin.

I don't know what made me do it, but I Googled the lot # for the Wondfos. Apparently, several women reported false positives with this lot in the last month. The lot # is W0110632-3 with an expiration of 06/2013. They have a pink handle with HCG written on them. I ordered mine from Amazon. This is my first time using ICs, but I had heard such good reviews. Anyone else have a similar experience?

Lessons learned from this experience: (1) Maybe I should have listened to my nurse when she told me not to POAS. (2) IF is a nightmare and I'm ready to wake up. (3) If I can't get a BFP from a "perfect embryo", I'm doubtful this will ever work. (4) My clinic is evil and won't do a beta until 14dp5dt. I want to stop these meds and have a margarita.

 

blueberries8

I am so sorry, Ruthie - what a mindfvck I don't know much about false positives, but I just wanted to say that I am thinking of you and still hoping for the best. (((hugs)))

Mitzi Bishi

I also don't know about false positives - or any positives - but it sounds like a good thing that you've double checked, even though that has to be difficult news to take. 

POAS is one of those things that everyone encourages, but it's implications can be so heavy and string along the cycle of hope. Hopefully it is still early and there's a chance for you yet. 

Can you have something you really enjoy for dinner since you can't have a margarita? 

It seems like there has been slue of negatives around here lately. I really hope you aren't one, too... it seems to go in cycles like that, which is odd.

hang in there! 

XV11Star

Ughhhhh, that's horrible!   It's seriously the last thing you expect or deserve, I'm so sorry!!!    

I am hoping for the best for you also... Sending hugs and prayers for this all to work out for you!!

eponine7682

I am sorry Ruthie! I had 3 false positives in a row last July after my IUI. Turns out they were all evap lines but they were blue dye tests so they all showed up as a clear 2nd blue line. It was devestating. I decided not to put too much weight into my sticks after that, and I only use the FRER sticks now since they are better quality. I am hoping this is it your you though hun, (((hugs)))!

babina868

Ugh.  I once had a false positive from an IUI cycle -- I took HCG boosters in the 2ww but my nurse told me which day it was safe to POAS, and it turns out she was off by a day.  It just sucks because it's such a roller coaster -- you start to let yourself get a little excited.  It's definitely a twist to the "normal" pain of a BFN. 

You're situation's obviously different than mine was, and I really hope that it's just too early for you.  I scoured Fertility Friend's charts when I was in my 2ww last month, and I did find IVFers who got BFNs as late as 13 and 14 dpo and ended up pregnant, so you could still be in the game.  Hugs.