Fearing the worst - would taking a pregnancy test at 5wks+3 tell me if I’ve had another missed miscarriage?

[lmno]

After our positive result last week (ICSI FET) I’m beginning to worry that history is repeating itself. I had a missed miscarriage last year at 9 wks (found out at 12 week scan) and in the weeks running up the scan I noticed that my symptoms had pretty much disappeared. I know it’s early but I had been feeling nauseous and very tired and sore boobs, but the past few days I’ve felt nothing. Can’t bear the thought of losing another one, but also feel like I’m losing my mind not knowing. Our viability scan isn’t for another 2 weeks. If I took a pregnancy test would it show up as positive at this stage because of residual hormones even if I’ve lost it, or would it show a negative?

[Tryagain45]

Aww I'm sorry you're feeling like this but it's completely understandable after what you've been through. The only way for now to tell if everything is progressing is to get bloods done for HCG levels 48 hours apart and see if they are rising. That might help put your mind at rest until your scan.

Wishing you the very best.

Huge hugs

XX

[lmno in reply to Tryagain45]

How would I go about doing that? Can I request it from my GP?

[Tryagain45 in reply to lmno]

I'd see if your clinic can do it, you may have to pay. Otherwise your GP. Usually is clinic do it then you get results back the same day - save you worrying xx

[Crista240411 in reply to Tryagain45]

Hi

Completely understand you and I'm really sorry you feel this way. The stress just doesn't let go ...

I have tried askibg my gp for hcg test and he told me that the NHS doesn't do blood tests prior to 12wks.

I went with medichecks where you order on line, the pack comes the next day and its 2 working days for the results. If you order 2 packs you can just test and send them off at different days.

Hope you find a way soon to ease your mind. Good luck

[amandac84]

Hello, I have no idea on this but just to say I’m thinking of you at such an anxious time. Easier said that done but try not to read into symptoms changing etc. keep strong xx

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It would think it would show up as positive with my last pregancy I tested up til we had a scan at 9w was super dark positive my hcg was 23000 it only takes 25 sometimes less depending on test. I had a blighted ovum and had surgery at 12w I had positive tests for 2 weeks after also. Its hard not to worry I've had 3 mmc and a chemical but each pregnancy is different fingers crossed all is well sending positive vibes x

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I completely understand what your feeling as I had missed miscarriage but went on to have a successful pregnancy. Pregnancy tests would most likely still show as positive. All I can say is every pregnancy is different. My miscarriage pregnancy I had slight nausea and super sensitive to smells and breast tenderness whereas my successful pregnancy I had basically no symptoms whatsoever xx

[ttcemmie]

Hi Imno. Just wanted to say thinking of you and hope everything turns out okay. I think a pregnancy test takes some time to change from positive to negative with all the hormones still in your system (this happened with my missed miscarriage); however, hopefully everything is fine and it would show up as pregnant anyway! Symptoms can mean everything or nothing, so they are hard to go off, but can completely understand your anxiety. Definitely get in touch with your clinic and see what they can do to help allay your worries! Sending lots of love xxxx

[lmno in reply to ttcemmie]

Thanks so much, yeah I think my anxiety just exploded today but I am feeling a bit better at this end of the day. It’s going to be a long journey even if everything with the first scan is ok to I just need to breathe and try not to imagine the worst all the time! Xx

[ttcemmie in reply to lmno]

Sadly with the fertility struggles journey, pregnancy doesn't stop the worries, it's the start of a whole new ball of anxieties! Hopefully it will get easier as it progresses and you are feeling more reassured. Glad you're feeling a bit better. You know we're absolutely mad women when we're WANTING to feel nauseous and tired. Lol. That show "I didn't know I was pregnant" really reminds me that lack of symptoms can mean absolutely nothing. x

[Lynnr54]

Sorry to hear you’re feeling like this but it’s totally understandable after what you’ve been through already. I found the anxiousness didn’t really end until I had my little ones safe in my arms. The other ladies are right that a blood test is definitely the only reliable way to determine if your HCG is increasing or not. If you don’t want to pay for private bloods then a slightly longer way which would give you an indication before your scan are the clear blue tests with weeks. If the number of weeks decreases over time then it’s likely your levels are dropping. At 5+3 then in theory you should get 3+ weeks as the indicator (note that this is date of conception which is 2 weeks less than your pregnancy is dated). At this point then getting 2 weeks is probably fine as well as HcG levels vary so dramatically and there are loads of stories about the indicator not changing until much later than 3 weeks. However if you get 3 weeks now but then in a week it’s dropped down to 2 weeks (especially if you hold on and test using the same batch) then that’s an indicator that something isn’t quite right. On a slightly more positive note then symptoms can come and go and mine certainly did with my first pregnancy. Morning sickness often doesn’t kick in fully until around the 7 week mark so it’s not unusual for you to have spells of feeling ok. I’ve got everything crossed for you that everything is ok. Good luck.

[lmno in reply to Lynnr54]

Thanks so much for your reply. Yeah I think I need to try not freak out. I actually feel a bit nauseous again today so feeling a bit more hopeful. I think because of what I went through last year it's so hard not to rush to the worst case scenario. Every day since my positive results I've been bracing myself for bad news. But am trying to talk about it and stay hopeful and not let it get too big in my head (easier said than done). xxx