Bleeding after embryo transfer to positive test but low HCG increase

[DSPurple]

Following from my last post - the saga continues!

I was bleeding heavily the week of my OTD. From there I continued to bleed on and off for another 2 weeks. The pregnancy tests were initially getting fainter so we assumed a chemical pregnancy from the transfer.

Then I did a pregnancy test and it was a strong positive, which completely confused us, and the nursing team. They did a scan which showed a very small sac - definitely not from the transfer which would have been at the 8 week mark by this point. No signs of an ectopic pregnancy so the theory is that we have a spontaneous pregnancy.

We're scared to get excited yet, especially as HCG hasn't increased much and it's too early to show much on a scan. More bloods in 3 days and they've kindly offered an early scan at 7 weeks to see what's happening!

HCG on Wed pm - 260

HCG today (Fri) am - 320

HCG Mon am - 357 (called by docs that evening to confirm very likely nonviable pregnancy, further bloods needed to confirm decrease and early MC)

[Catwind]

this is so tough. To be in limbo is so so frustrating and you’re neither here nor there. I wish there was a pregnancy guarantee - yes this pregnancy will work and this won’t and we get to know that right away, rather than the agonizing wait. sorry this was a rant but I was in your place 2 years ago and it was so tough. And then when it goes south to constantly pick up the pieces becomes exhausting. But I really hope you do okay.

[DSPurple in reply to Catwind]

Thank you! We thought the 2WW was hard, but adding another 4 weeks of uncertainty has definitely been a bit brutal. Here's hoping that the HCG jumps up on the Mon test! I hope you found success after the tough times!

[Catwind in reply to DSPurple]

Good luck!

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi DSPutple. Hopefully little one will catch up. Keem up withe meds and drink lento of water. Thinking of you. Diane

[DSPurple in reply to DianeArnold]

Unfortunately the numbers haven't increased enough so it looks like a nonviable pregnancy. Thank you for your kind thoughts! Now looking onwards to the transfer date whenever that might be!