Shocked, scared, confused and excited *sensitive*

[HoneyB11]

I had my first cycle of IVF in April which sadly didn’t work and I got my withdrawal bleed on 1st May…

So I was expecting my next ‘natural’ period by yesterday so that I could get started with mg second cycle but there was no sign of it.

This morning as I still hadn’t got my period I did a pregnancy test and to my surprise it was positive. I didn’t trust it so got my hubby to go and buy more and then did the clear blue digital test and it confirmed I was 2-3 weeks pregnant.

I’m still in utter disbelief as I’ve never had a positive pregnancy test in the three years we’ve been TTC. So I’m wondering if it has something to do with the stims I was on for my first cycle? Or whether it’s just luck or a coincidence.

I know it’s still very early days so I’m trying to stay grounded and not get carried away. I feel guilty as had been giving myself a few weeks off the strict diet so have had a few nights out drinking and last week went glamping with friends so spent a couple of hours in and out the hot tub! So now feeling petrified that I could have hurt the developing embryo… but know I can’t do anything about that now - I just totally hadn’t expected to conceive naturally.

Has anyone else ever had this after a round of ivf?

I’ve contacted my clinic and they’ve booked me in for a scan on 20th June, so now just have an anxious waiting game until then. Is it normal to do a test every week until the scan?

Appreciate any advice as always and sending baby dust to you all.

Lis xx

[hazzahill12]

firstly congrats enjoy the moment and bubble as much as you possibly can. Secondly yes I had this after 3 stims cycles and two single transfers 3rd cycle we froze only ever got one embryo out of each cycle. I conceived naturally in-between waiting for the next cycle. I think we have similar issues and similar in age too. I had been trying other options for about 8 years having only been diagnosed with mild endometriosis and low ovarian reserve before finally get the adenomyosis diagnosis and a reason for the low AMH having ivf stims or the long protocol which I went on zolodex I believe helped with my miracle I was 37 and he is now 14 months old and I’m pregnant again with my second I am so grateful. If you want to talk as you go through feel free to message me. X

[Cinderella5]

There is nothing in the stims that can mimic hCG and the only thing that give hCG is a placenta (or trigger shot which you haven't had....just for others reading). This is real lovely, huge congrats. Fingers crossed for your scan.xxx

[PenguinBlue]

hi and congratulations!!! So exciting! I had the same experience with my son - natural conception following 2.5y ttc and 2 failed ivf rounds. I was waiting for my period to show so I could have a FET and it never came ☺️ Mine was after a failed round in Dec followed by bingeing over Xmas - do what works for you and gives you reassurance - for me, it was doing hcg’sand then scans every 2 weeks until the nhs one. Good luck for your scan and hope you have asmoooth pregnancy xxx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi HoneyB. Amazing things do happen,so best to get a blood Beta hCG done to confirm it. Wishing you loads of luck and keeping everything crossed. Diane

[Daughterofaking]

Congratulations x

[Star241]

yes I got pregnant in May after an unsuccessful round of ivf in January- I was going out having a great time and all was well with the baby xxx it’s wonderful news xx