Faint line - what to ask clinic. Progesterone levels? Anything else?

[ttcemmie]

Hi all,

In case these faint lines are my pregnancy struggling, I want to make sure it has every chance of not resulting in an early miscarriage. Is there anything I can ask my clinic to test for to check we are doing all we can for it? Progesterone levels is the only thing I can think of. And getting HCG blood test. Anything people wished they'd asked their clinic?

Thank you. xxx

[FrancyItaly]

My clinic did hcg, progesterone, full blood count but at least vitamin D and folic acid are important, I guess you are taking supplements already. Depending on your hystory they might check thyroid and NK cells, but they would tell you if needed. Good luck hun!!! 🤞🏻

[ttcemmie in reply to FrancyItaly]

Thanks Francesca. This is helpful

[FrancyItaly in reply to ttcemmie]

How are you doing? x

[ttcemmie in reply to FrancyItaly]

Still getting faint positives. Clinic aren't sure what to make of my blood test (?). So they're getting me in for an early scan next week. They're worried about ectopic pregnancy. I will update after my scan. Not very hopeful, but have some hope. Trying to be realistic.

[FrancyItaly in reply to ttcemmie]

Sorry to hear! I wait for your scan update, sending you a huge hug xxx

[ToughCOOKIE78]

It’s really just progesterone hun 🙏🏻Good luck and don’t be too hard on yourself! Xx

[ttcemmie in reply to ToughCOOKIE78]

Thanks. If it's not viable, it's not viable, but I want to make sure I'm doing what I can to help it stay in there and progress!

[JA-fnuk Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Thinking of you - hope everything works out Good luck for the future

Janet

[ttcemmie in reply to JA-fnuk]

Thanks, Janet! xxx

[Lolalules]

How are you getting on? I’m on a similar faint line journey and it’s excruciating! Let me know if you wanna chat xx

[ttcemmie in reply to Lolalules]

Hi Lolalules. Just went for a blood test today for HCG and progesterone. This isn't something my clinic normally do and they said it'll be fine don't worry (which was kind of reassuring), but I insisted. Hopefully hear back soon (not today)!

[Lolalules in reply to ttcemmie]

Oh fingers crossed! I just got my first hcg results and don’t know what to think - gotta wait for the next one! X

[ttcemmie in reply to Lolalules]

At least it looks like a good number to start! Although, I guess it doesn't mean loads without the second one?

[Lolalules in reply to ttcemmie]

Yeah it’s hard to tell, the more i read I’ve realised that it’s definitely really low so not a great outlook ☹️