Cramps on left side after positive tests

[Claire1sticsi]

Hey all, again. So sorry I have no one to talk to.... so light positive on Monday, stronger positive today but cramps all day yesterday and light pink discharge then today a strong cramp in my left side all day (can’t ease it) and a little pink discharge.

Do you think it’s another chemical???

My FET was on the 22nd OTD on 2nd jan but tested early as no symptoms at all on Monday but now all this.

Going to test everyday now to see if line fades.

My clinic is useless so no point asking them as they didn’t help at all with my last chemical in august

Struggling x

[Linda84Co]

Hey congrats, I just wanted to tell you that of course till you go for scan we can’t really know, but I had sharp pain too and I was convinced that something is wrong, specially because I had chemical pregnancy before. But thank god everything is ok so far. Having one chemical doesn’t mean that you will have another one.

I think to put your mind at rest go for a blood test, it will give you some reassurance. Good luck xx

[Claire1sticsi in reply to Linda84Co]

Hey Linda. Thank you. But I think I’m having another chemical. Today’s line is slightly lighter and the cramp is still there. Just feel numb now. Will continue to test. That was our only frostie and the thought of doing this again is to hard to take in. Xx

[Linda84Co in reply to Claire1sticsi]

I’m so sorry dear, I was stress just like yourself, I end up testing everyday and go for three blood tests, and every time I was sure it will be bad news... Post the picture if you feel like it, did you test on the same time of the day? Xx

[Claire1sticsi in reply to Linda84Co]

Hey, yes I’ve done them all on my first wee of the day. I’ve called my doctors and waiting on a call. I’ve also emailed the clinic but not expecting anything contact. I don’t know how to add another picture??x

[Linda84Co in reply to Claire1sticsi]

Maybe post it on another post. Xx

[Baggit]

Hey, i don’t know much. But what I can say for sure is, these cramps can mean anything. I would suggest to tel you clinic so maybe if they suspect they could do an early scan, or support you with extra progesterone.

If they don’t do so, just hangin there for your scan with all the rest, positive vibes and prayers.

I’m wishing you the baby dust, and I hope to hear an update that everything is ok in a few days!

Take rest.

[Claire1sticsi in reply to Baggit]

Thank you so much for replying. My clinic are useless, they have no phone lines, due to covid, so everything is email and they don’t always get back. I had a chemical in august, she phoned to tell me and then ignored my emails for 4 days. I’ve just taken another test and it is slightly lighter than yesterday’s so think we are heading the same way. Will test again tomorrow. Thank you again. Lots of luck and baby dust to you xx

[Sparklylife]

Those tests are looking good! I really hope it is good news for you and although I have no real advice, I just wanted to wish you all the best and I hope this is it for you!! Congratulations 🥰🤞

[Claire1sticsi in reply to Sparklylife]

Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️ I’ve just taken another test and it is slightly lighter than yesterday’s so believe now that along with the cramps it’s another chemical. Will take another test tomorrow and see that happens. Thank you again. I will you all the luck and baby dust xx

[Peanutchips]

Hey Claire, that looks like a really good strong line. Congrats! I also had a lot of pulling, sharp pains and period type cramps and got a positive. The bleeding sounds like it could be implantation bleeding? xx

[HopeOfYou]

Hi Claire, please get in touch with your EPU, fingers crossed everything's well (thickness of line doesn't mean much, and cramps are usual), but you have to make sure it's not an ectopic.Good luck, and let us know!

[Claire1sticsi]

Hey all sorry I went quiet. So my doctors transferred me to the hospital to be checked over. They took blood and wee samples and done a internal (which worried me as I don’t want to cause problems to the embryo) I knew they wouldn’t see anything as I’m only 3 1/2 weeks. They said it looked ok and that the cramps could be constipation from the pessaries....... my HCG level is 187 and I am going back tomorrow for another test.....

does anyone know if this is good for 3 1/2 weeks?? X

[KiboXX in reply to Claire1sticsi]

Don’t worry about having an internal scan, it won’t do anything to harm the embryo at all! It’s very snug and safe in there 😊

If your transfer was 22nd Dec and it was a 5 day old embryo, that would make you 4 weeks and 1 day. This tool is really helpful for calculating your dates: yourivfjourney.com/baby-cal...

Everyone’s HCG levels are different so don’t worry about the numbers, as long as it’s rising nicely which you should see when you have your second test xx

[Claire1sticsi in reply to KiboXX]

Oh really that far???? Wow!!! I thought it goes in and I’m already 2 weeks and then every week after is obviously another week...... I (obviously) just don’t want this to go wrong like last time so more panicky than I thought. Thank him so much for responding to me. Roll on my test tomorrow 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼X

[KiboXX in reply to Claire1sticsi]

It’s two weeks from egg collection date/ovulation, so if it’s a day 5 embryo then it you would be 2+5 on the day of transfer if that makes sense?!

I completely understand the worry but let yourself enjoy the moment. Right now you’re pregnant and that’s amazing. Congratulations ❤️

[Claire1sticsi in reply to KiboXX]

I am due to go this morning for my second HCG test. I still have pink discharge, this is day 5, although had none yesterday. My period is due around this time. I done the clinics pregnancy test today and yes there is aline but it doesn’t look like it is as strong as the others. I guess I just have to wait for today’s bloods. Thank you so much for your support. There really are some lovely strangers in this world ❤️❤️

[KiboXX in reply to Claire1sticsi]

I know it’s impossible not to overanalyse the tests but hopefully today’s test will give you some peace of mind.

Are you on vaginal pessaries? Might just be those causing the spotting xx