A brief moment of hope during a natural cycle after two failed IVF cycles—followed by disappointment. Grateful for this supportive space.

[Ahaly]

Just need to get this off my chest and share with people who might understand.

This morning, I took a pregnancy test (first one), and to my surprise—it was positive. After two failed IVF cycles and being on a natural cycle this time, I let myself feel something I hadn’t felt in a while: hope.

I was cautiously excited and ordered two more tests to be sure… but both came back negative.

Now I’m just sitting with all these emotions—confusion, disappointment, and honestly, a bit of heartache. For a moment, I really believed maybe this was it. That maybe my body could do it on its own.

I’m not even sure why I’m sharing this, but I guess I needed to say it out loud. Thanks for holding space for me.

[Nenad]

hi there, really sorry to hear this. Can I ask, for the recent two tests, how long a hold it was? It could be that you need to hold your urine for longer to have a more accurate result. They usually recommend to wait at least 4-6 hours xx

[Ahaly in reply to Nenad]

It was the urine I collected in a container 10 minutes ago. The same sample used for the first one!

[Millbanks]

Hi lovely,

I wouldn't lose hope just yet - I can see you're using different brands and sometimes they just aren't as sensitive.

The top one is definitely a line. I would see if you can get hold of any FRERs as they are sensitive to 6nmol.

xx

[Ahaly in reply to Millbanks]

Yeah!I took another test a short while ago, but it still showed a negative result I’m currently two days past my expected period, so I plan to try again tomorrow using more sensitive test kits.It’s becoming increasingly difficult to stay hopeful with each attempt, but I’m doing my best to remain positive

[RACMumm]

The top test is an ovulation detection test as opposed to a HCG test so it may be that is why you are getting a positive there but not on the HCG tests.

[Ahaly in reply to RACMumm]

I was just Googling the same thing and realized why I got a positive result on the first stick—it was an ovulation kit. Unfortunately, no luck this time

[RACMumm in reply to Ahaly]

I’m so sorry. I had 4 transfers before hitting the jackpot on the 5th! 3 medicated and then 2 modified natural which definitely suit my body better. Stay positive. You can and will get there. I worked with my natural cycle at age 45 and my daughter was born when I had turned 46 so I definitely had the odds stacked against me. Best of luck 🤞🏻

[Ahaly in reply to RACMumm]

Ah it feels so good to hear success stories! Happy for you❤️ And thank you!

[RACMumm in reply to Ahaly]

Stay positive. It's a marathon for sure and not a sprint but you have to keep the faith and try and stay positive. Not always easy I know but you have so many like minded women on here rooting for you 💕

[Ahaly in reply to RACMumm]

I know!! Thank you ❤️

[BelovedofGod in reply to RACMumm]

Ah,,,, this gives me great hope....46... Congratulations. Every time I think about my age I weep and get scared. But am hopeful. I have had 3 failed FET, the last ended as PUL requiring laparoscopic surgery. Am still grieving at the moment. But I believe we will all be alright in the end by God's grace 🙏