SENSITIVE!!! 7 week scan & Heartbeat following bleeding

[MiniMe23]

Hi, everyone I’m hoping this post can reassure some people who’ve had similar concerns…

Initial low betaHCG which did double but stayed low enough to cause concerns. Followed by spotting from week 6, starting brown then pink with several shows of fresh bright red (so far 7 days & counting).

Well following periods of severe cramping and intense low stabbing pains at 6+1 and 6+2 it seemed to ease. However last night at 6+4 the pain was so severe with heavier bleeding I was convinced it was again all over. Or that like previously I had a second pregnancy in an unknown location in addition to the intrauterine pregnancy confirmed at 5+5. In so much pain I was taken to A&E for further monitoring.

After 12 hours the pain started to ease and all blood tests came back clear. I wasn’t offered a scan as they said it may be too early to see anything and a scan wouldn’t rule out a miscarriage in process. And so I was booked in to my EPU for a viability scan and further checks. Before being discharged late this morning. I immediately called my clinic to inform them & to my surprise they brought my 7 week viability scan with them forward by 2 days to today, in order to try and give me the reassurance I unfortunately didn’t get at hospital.

3 hours later I was being scanned!

After so manny losses, heartbreaking pregnancy history and being told hours before I was most likely miscarrying (without scanning). My little baby and healthy heartbeat were flickering away like crazy. After what seemed like a lifetime of uncertainty since my FET 28 days before, it had finally worked and our baby despite everything was fine. I was genuinely so scared of more bad news that I was in floods of tears the moment I got on the bed to be scanned as I was suddenly overwhelmed with emotion. I’d resigned myself to bad news following my night in A&E and stayed staring at the wall throughout. My consultant, partner and the nurse had to jointly convince me to look at the screen. And once I did I couldn’t stop the tears.

Miracles really do happen 💜

And it really does only take one. Heres hoping everything continues to go well from this point on. Sending love, strength and baby dust to everyone on this rollercoaster xx

(background info in the comments)

[BluTulip]

Sorry to hear you've been through so much but pleased to hear the positive outcome. I'm 7 +5 waiting for an early scan tomorrow after some bleeding on Sunday. Trying to stay hopeful x

[MiniMe23 in reply to BluTulip]

Thank you & Fingers crossed everything goes well for you. I’m so positive usually and stayed optimistic throughout but and sight of blood is worrying. So when mine turned red despite knowing it’s extremely common in both the first trimester and particularly ivf pregnancies I literally worried myself into oblivion. With the doctor in A&E also telling me I was most likely miscarrying I’d already prepared to have the worse news confirmed. I couldn’t have been more wrong. And for context my bleeding today required 3 changes. So please stay positive and let me know how you get on. Sending positivity and virtual hugs your way x

[BluTulip in reply to MiniMe23]

Thank you. All good today, measuring 8 weeks. They found an extrachorionic haemorrhage which could be the cause of bleeding but apparently they're quite common and don't bother the baby!

All the best for a healthy pregnancy x

[MiniMe23 in reply to BluTulip]

Well that’s good. At least you have a possible cause and reason for the bleed. And brilliant news that it doesn’t affect baby. Iv been called back in tomorrow following a referral made in A&E. My private clinic couldn’t find a cause for my bleeding. So not holding out much hope. But if miraculously they do tomorrow, I think it will be a huge weight off.

Wishing you a happy healthy pregnancy too xx

[Tamaa]

Congratulations 🎉. Wishing you a healthy pregnancy and beyond 😊

[MiniMe23 in reply to Tamaa]

Thank you so much xx

[Twiglet2]

omg actually crying reading this how amazing and beautiful for you 🥺😭 after all that worry and stress! Delighted for you and your little miracle 🌟 xxx

[MiniMe23 in reply to Twiglet2]

Thank you so much. It’s been a long road to get here and I really can’t wait to see my little girls face light up when we eventually tell her xx

💜

[Applepie7]

Omg I could feel how scared you must have been just by reading this but im so happy everything is ok. Stay positive, keep yourself happy and heres wising you a happy and healthy pregnancy! Congratulations you got this xxx

[MiniMe23 in reply to Applepie7]

Thank you so much xx

[Doodlebug23]

So many mixed emotions reading your post!!!! I can only imagine that feeling of total overwhelming panic. IVF is just the gift that keeps on giving isn’t it!!!

So so pleased you have the result you deserve and sending huge congratulations and well wishes for your pregnancy 😊

[MiniMe23 in reply to Doodlebug23]

It definitely is isn’t it. Thank you so much for your kind words. Anyone who’s ever embarked on this journey deserves huge applause because it’s a hell of a lot tougher than people initially realise. X

[Doodlebug23 in reply to MiniMe23]

Certainly is!!! And even with the BFP it doesn’t stop! Cannot wait to 🤞🏼 move on to that next part of worry! Lucky number 7 🍀

[MiniMe23 in reply to Doodlebug23]

It definitely doesn’t. And definitely not with my history. I think I will worry until the very end and even after. 7 is my lucky number so I’ll have everything crossed for you. Funnily enough I transferred on the 27th and got my BFP on the 7th too. Hopefully it becomes your lucky number too xx

[Doodlebug23 in reply to MiniMe23]

OMG!!!!!! I love this!!!!!! You are my lucky penny today!! 💖

[MiniMe23 in reply to Doodlebug23]

🩷🩷

Keep the faith. It would have been easy to give up so many times before but I wasn’t willing to stop until I got what I dreamed of. You will be a mummy x

[Doodlebug23 in reply to MiniMe23]

I can’t ever imagine giving up. I’ve wanted this for way too long, even when not actually trying, to give up now! X

[MiniMe23 in reply to Doodlebug23]

I feel your determination too. It’s brilliant & you’ve got this xx 🤞🏽

[Doodlebug23 in reply to MiniMe23]

I’m stubborn! I know what I want. I deserve this! Just waiting for my little sidekick!! 🩷💙

[MiniMe23 in reply to Doodlebug23]

Well I don’t think you’ll be waiting for too long x

[MiniMe23 in reply to Doodlebug23]

Just for some background…

Iv had 11 natural pregnancies including 2 twin pregnancies.

6 miscarriages between 4-15 weeks

1 heterotopic (twins)

1 ruptured ectopic & tube removal

1 still birth at 30 weeks

My rainbow baby 🌈🩷 (vanishing twin)

Then followed by…

1 miscarriage after live birth

2 chemicals

Started our IVF journey 2023 private clinic not NHS.

3 failed transfers

Miracle on board 💜

[Doodlebug23 in reply to MiniMe23]

That’s a pretty impressive rap sheet! I’ve only had 1 miscarriage (natural), then on this journey, 2 BFN, 1 chemical, 3 BFN, then here I am today! X

[MiniMe23 in reply to Doodlebug23]

Mine makes for pretty grim reading and Iv often had medical staff in tears with my lack of luck. Particularly heterotopic which is 1 in 10,000 alone. But still standing and stronger than ever xx

[Doodlebug23 in reply to MiniMe23]

I had to google that I’ll admit ☹️

I’m doing modified natural this time so hoping this is my game changer 🤞🏼 💖

[Milkbones]

that is so amazing!!! Congratulations mama! Do you mind sharing what your initial HCGs were? I’m in a similar boat and it’s hard finding similar positive stories.

[MiniMe23 in reply to Milkbones]

Hi Milkbones, not at all. But unfortunately my clinic didn’t give exact numbers to eliminate extra stress. But from speaking to staff I was told they like initial beta above 60, ideally 60-100.

So I placed myself somewhere drastically under 60. 1st test was 9dp5dt so equivalent to 14days. Each 48 hours they doubled but was always told they were still on the low end of the range.

Do you mind me asking what your initial results were?

Now heartbeat is confirmed I don’t suppose it matters so I’ll drop them an email and see if they will tell me the exact numbers now. If they do I am happy to share them.

Try to remain positive though as you are currently pregnant. So congratulations x

❤️

[Milkbones in reply to MiniMe23]

That’s kind of nice they done tell you, I hate this stress. My initial was 37 and it didn’t quite double to 67. I’m not super hopeful. Oh, and the 67 was 3 days later, not 2.

[MiniMe23 in reply to Milkbones]

I had requested my results so I’ll see what they say. And yes looking back I can see why they don’t tell you and I agree. I think had I not asked prior the HCG threshold I wouldn’t have worried at all. It was knowing they like 60+ and knowing that I was under that. Plus the nurse seemed very worried when telling me and didn’t fill me with much hope initially. Then reading other stories it became clear that most clinics prefer >100 so that caused more worry. I did read some low slow doubling results do catch up though. My consultant confirmed this and said it’s a sign of being a late implanter.

Will they repeat yours again? I’m sure I had 3 or 4 48 hours apart. Then my last one was exactly 7 days later. Try not to worry xx

[Milkbones in reply to MiniMe23]

Thanks so much for this! Can’t wait to hear if they end up giving you your HCG numbers. I went back yesterday for another repeat and it doubled in 48 hours. I’ll go back tomorrow and check again. Staying hopeful and taking it one day at a time!

[MiniMe23 in reply to Milkbones]

Hi, hope you are well. My clinic liaison got back to me. And she was able to give me my results. To my surprise I was told the wrong information. They actually consider 80+ as a positive and not 60+. Which makes my results seem ever lower. But any how…

9dp 29.5

11dp 58.1

13dp 156

15dp 739

And then retest 7 days later @ 22dp was 4509. Really hope that helps in some way xx

[Milkbones in reply to MiniMe23]

Thank you for this! It really gives me hope! I’m going back on Monday for a repeat HCG. I’ll keep you posted!

[MiniMe23 in reply to Milkbones]

That’s brilliant at least they are repeating bloods, as a lot don’t initially. Fingers crossed for you and do keep me posted. I was looking everywhere for positive stories and the majority I did find, after endlessly reading never updated. So I was pretty much second guessing, hoping & praying.

Fingers crossed for some good numbers come Monday x

🤞🏽❤️

[Here4ivfinfo]

Thanks for sharing this. I’m so glad you and the baby are okay. Sounds so scary and emotional!! Xxxx

[MiniMe23 in reply to Here4ivfinfo]

Thank you so much. Iv been beside myself with worry. But trying to relax which is difficult when there’s no visible cause for the bleeding and it’s got heavier since being in hospital.

How are you doing anyway. Hope you are well x

[Here4ivfinfo in reply to MiniMe23]

You’re bound to worry, it’s not the smooth start we all hope for and any bleeding is alarming. Have they given you no explanation? I’m okay. We’re doing a double transfer in the summer and then if that fails moving to private with pgta testing. Currently sat in Dubai airport, our flight back home is delayed.

[MiniMe23 in reply to Here4ivfinfo]

No Visible cause as yet so just to monitor it whilst trying to remain positive. Glad you’ve decided your next steps. I’ll have everything crossed your double transfer is a success and you won’t need to go private. That was my plan. I had 2 left but they cancelled my double and opted for single. I was debating whether to use the remaining frostie if this didn’t work or go straight into another collection and do the PGTA testing this time. How are you feeling about your next steps now?

Ps, hope you’ve had an amazing well deserved break in Dubai and your flight isn’t delayed too much. Although it’s not the worst airport to be stuck in xx

[MiniMe23]

Just for some background…

Iv had 11 natural pregnancies including 2 twin pregnancies.

6 miscarriages between 4-15 weeks

1 heterotopic (twins)

1 ruptured ectopic & tube removal

1 still birth at 30 weeks

My rainbow baby 🌈🩷 (vanishing twin)

Then followed by…

1 miscarriage after live birth

2 chemicals

Started our IVF journey 2023 private clinic not NHS.

3 failed transfers

Miracle on board 💜

[CarlottaD27]

I'm so pleased that you got to see a lovely heartbeat after everything you have been through x

[MiniMe23 in reply to CarlottaD27]

Thank you so much. It still seems surreal if I’m being completely honest xx