Pregnant after a Loss

Another chemical pregnancy?

My last 3 pregnancies have ended in loss and my last 2 were chemical. I just got a positive test this last Wednesday which was 11dpo. The next day I took another test and it was the same or lighter but I took one in the afternoon that was a little darker. The test I took this morning at 13dpo was lighter than yesterdays. I took another one in the afternoon that was slightly darker but still lighter than yesterdays. I know I just need to stop peeing on sticks and wait it out. I am just terrified that this is going to be another loss. Do these tests look promising at all? I feel like they're getting lighter and I am starting to feel crampy. Ugh! 

Re: Another chemical pregnancy?

  • Those all look positive to me. You really can't read too much into the lightness of the line--way too many factors from urine dilution to manufacturing processes. FWIW, the lines on my FRERs were super light, even after I could turn a digi. Hang in there. Fingers crossed that this is your rainbow.
    Me: 36 yo, TTC #1 since Feb. 2012
    BFP #1, 3/12, EDD 11/9/12, MMC 3/27/12, D&C 4/10/12

    BFP #2: 11/16/12, EDD 7/25/13, MMC 12/5/12, D&C 12/6/12, Complete molar pregnancy confirmed 2/9/13, benched for 6 months until  August 2013

    IUI #1, 8/16/13 Femara + Menopur, 3 mature follicles, BFN
    IUI #2 (back-to-back, 9/12/13 and 9/13/13) Femara + Menopur, four mature follicles, BFFN
    IUI #3, 10/8/13 Femara + Menopur, six mature follicles, BFN

    BFP #3, 12/9/2013, while on treatment break, EDD: 8/22/2014  Please stick and grow, LO!

    Additional Dx: hypothyroidism, TgAb positive & anti-TPO positive, POR/DOR (2/2013), and suspected endometriosis

    ******All AL always welcome******
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  • Thank you for being reassuring! I just worry because my last two pregnancies started with a line that just kept fading. I feel like these lines are fading as well. I hope their not and I'm just being paranoid. I am planning on taking a digital Sunday. Keep your fingers crossed for me. I so hope this is my rainbow! 
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  • I am very sorry for your previous losses. Have you missed your period yet? You are going to drive yourself batty constantly testing (and i love to POAS). I would suggest waiting until the day after your missed period and testing again. I know that will be super hard, but remember, today your test is positive and you are pregnant. I hope this is your rainbow!

    Married August 2003

    BFP: January 8, 2012
    Due: September 5, 2012
    DS: August 14, 2012

    BFP: November 5, 2013
    Due: July 11, 2014
    MMC Detected d&c: December 29, 2013 12w5d

    BFP: June 10, 2014
    Due: February 16, 2015


    Pregnancy Ticker
  • I am expecting AF on Sunday. I know, I keep telling myself I need to just enjoy being pregnant in this moment. It's just so hard trying not to worry and those tests give me the hope that it is still real. I am going to really try to step away from the tests and wait until Monday!
  • I know this is easier said than done but I really wouldn't read too much into the darkness of the lines. I would encourage you to ask your OBGYN or doctor to test betas to see if they're doubling every 48 hours. FX for you!!!!
    Began trying for a baby January 2012
    BFP 4.25.2013  EDD 1.3.2014  MMC 6.3.2013  D&C 6.19.2013
    BFP 11.3.2013  CP 11.6.2013
    BFP 3.31.2014 EDD 12.10.2014 Baby boy Carlson born 12.19.2014 
  • I know this is easier said than done but I really wouldn't read too much into the darkness of the lines. I would encourage you to ask your OBGYN or doctor to test betas to see if they're doubling every 48 hours. FX for you!!!!

    This. Betas are a much better indicator of a progressing pregnancy than pee sticks. Wishing the best for you. Good luck!
  • I also say get some betas done. That would definitely be a better indicator. Thinking positive thoughts for you!
  • rox825rox825 member
    I freaked myself out initially testing daily and comparing the lines, and had to force myself to stop after I went in for my first beta. I'd also suggest having betas drawn, they'll tell you whether it's progressing well. Congrats and good luck!

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker

    TTC since Sept 2011, Unexplained IF
    Oct 12 - Jan 14: 3 clomid/TI cycles, 2 hysteroscopies, 2 IUIs, 1 BFP (MMC @ 12w), 2 more IUIs
    Feb 14: Gonal-f + IUI #5 = BFP! (EDD 11/4/14)
    Baby boy arrived 11/13/14!

  • Betas. Absolutely. I knew I was going to have a m/c when the numbers were bad.
    BFP #1: It's a GIRL! DD born October, 2012
    BFP #2: m/c at 7w, February, 2014
    BFP #3: It's a BOY! Please be our rainbow! Due February, 2015

    *everyone always welcome*
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  • The waiting is the worst. Hugs to you!!
    BFP #1: It's a GIRL! DD born October, 2012
    BFP #2: m/c at 7w, February, 2014
    BFP #3: It's a BOY! Please be our rainbow! Due February, 2015

    *everyone always welcome*
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  • I know it's easier said than done, but you have to try to trust that you are pregnant.  There are a million things that could go right or could go wrong over the next 9 months, but you don't save yourself anything by stressing over the ones you can't control.  I hope you get some reassurance soon.  In the meantime, I'll be over here stressing about all of the same things too.
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    A work in progress

    MMC April 2014 at 6w2d, D&C at 9 weeks

    MMC August 2014 at 9w1d, D&C at 12 weeks

    CP October 2014

    My Ovulation Chart

  • CaraHCaraH member
    Oh, I so know this feeling. I just wanted to say that I got an early positive, my Dr. confirmed more than doubling betas that week and then on the day AF was due I felt that familiar heaviness in my lower abdomen and then light cramping. I was absolutely convinced I was going to lose the baby. Over a week later and there's no sign of a trouble. I think we are just way, way to attuned to our bodies.
  • I know I said I was stepping away but I took another one tonight and it made me feel a whole lot better about things. Plus I've been having some nausea and sore bbs. Still having some light cramping but I feel like I had this with my son. Hopefully I can get in for my betas tomorrow! 

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  • Good, dark line. I know it is unscientific but it would make me feel better too. fx for great betas !!
    BFP #1: It's a GIRL! DD born October, 2012
    BFP #2: m/c at 7w, February, 2014
    BFP #3: It's a BOY! Please be our rainbow! Due February, 2015

    *everyone always welcome*
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  • I'm glad the darker line is reassuring for you. Hopefully you can get in for betas tomorrow. Keep us posted. FX for good news!
  • I got my first beta back and it was 108. I was 4 weeks 4 days when I had it drawn. My Dr.s RN said it was a little on the low side. I go back saturday for my next draw. I just wanted that number to be high! 
  • Sending T&P that your next beta is awesome!

    DS born 10/22/2008
    DD born 12/23/2014

    m/c @10wks 12/2007
    m/c @4wks 3/2014


  • That's a solid first beta!  Hope you have a great repeat!
    Me: 31     DH: 33
    Dx: Me: Recurrent Pregnancy Loss; DH: Low Morphology (2%)
    BFP#1: MC 3/1/11 at 6w1d - EDD 10/21/11
    BFP#2: 5/3/11 - EDD 1/9/12 - DD Born 1/6/12
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    TTC #2 since 12/13
    BFP#3: MC 2/8/14 at 4w5d - EDD 10/13/14
    BFP#4: MC 5/6/14 at 4w4d - EDD 1/9/15
    BFP#5: MMC discovered 8/4/14 at 9w1d - D&C 8/5/14 - Baby Boy with Trisomy 16 (maternal origin) - EDD 3/8/15
    BFP#6: CP 11/6/14 at 4w2d - EDD 7/14/15
    IVF #1 with ICSI & PGS: May/June 2015, ER 6/3/15, 17R/17M/15F
    IVF #2 with ICSI & PGS: July 2015, ER 7/16/15, 16R/11M/9F
    PGS results = 6 normal embryos (4 boys, 2 girls)
    FET 9/23/15 = BFFN
    Natural FET 11/4/15 = BFP!
    Beta 9dp5dt = 92

  • Well I got my second beta back and it was only 198. I had it drawn 72 hours after the first. It really doesn't feel like this is a viable pregnancy. No spotting or cramping yet so I guess we just wait and see. 
  • ((Hugs)) and fx'd for you!
    Pregnancy Ticker
  • Sorry you're in limbo, OP. My T&P's are with you!
  • Sorry this beta wasn't what we hoped. T&P's for you.


    BFP #1 11/02/13, EDD 07/04/14, BO diagnosed 12/12/13 at 9w5d
    BFP #2 6/12/14, DD born 2/21/15

  • I had a scan at 5 weeks and 2 days and they did see a sac. Does anyone have any success stories to share where numbers were rising but not quite doubling? I hate having to just wait and see what happens..
  • I'm sorry your betas were not great. Are you having some more done? Hang in there.
    BFP #1: It's a GIRL! DD born October, 2012
    BFP #2: m/c at 7w, February, 2014
    BFP #3: It's a BOY! Please be our rainbow! Due February, 2015

    *everyone always welcome*
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