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I’ve had it happen and unfortunately it didn’t go well. I had an early loss. I was about 5 weeks when I lost it. I had full “af” 4-5 days and was still feeling off and tested came up positive right away. Had levels checked and they were low. Never got very high and started declining shortly after. I hope that’s not the case for you.

I was the same situation as above. I got my BFP at 8dpo until 16dpo despite heavy bleeding the whole time, my HCG beta was high but VERY quickly fell and at 16dpo I miscarried.

I’m so sorry to hear about both of your losses. Thank you for your responses. I think it’s probably not going to be the outcome I hope for. Test is still a light positive this morning, but having some spotting again this morning as well.

Hoping for the best for you and that you're one of the lucky ones who has a "period" while having a viable pregnancy. I don't have a positive story, either, unfortunately, but I wanted to share as you mentioned, ectopic pregnancies can be life-threatening. I had the same exact thing happen to me in January. Because of prior miscarriages, my doctor monitored my HCG which doubled appropriately for three consecutive tests. She actually was going to stop testing, but I asked for one more blood test because I was pretty uncomfortable (not in pain, but really bloated and gassy and it didn't feel like my prior successful pregnancy) and also nervous given the initial period-like bleeding. The next test showed that my levels did not continue to double. I went in for an ultrasound and it showed an ectopic pregnancy which had started to rupture. I had emergency surgery and lost my left tube. Really hope to not scare you but I did want to make sure you were on the look out for any concerning symptoms. Note that I never has any pain, but felt like I had an upset stomach, was gassy/bloaty, and my pants weren't fitting. Good luck to you!

I had a CP last cycle exactly like yours. . Not a happy ending either.
Knew I was pregnant, started light spotting 12 DPO, 3 days before AF due...BFN 12 DPO, 13 DPO, BFP 14DPO.
I continued to bleed and spot very intermittent for 6 solid days. Still got faint positive till 18 DPO. Super upsetting but since I did bleed, I started OPKs immediately and had a strong peak. Now 7 DPO and praying for am earlier implantation this time. Late implantation increases risk of early loss to 86%. And late implantation is considered anything 12 DPO onward. 9 DPO is the "average".

@thelastmelon: I’m so sorry for your loss last cycle. It’s so difficult to get hopes up and then face a loss-even an early one. I didn’t know that about late implantation, but it makes sense as there’s less time for HCG levels to rise before the body starts trying to shed the lining...

@Cgml123: Thank you for your story- ectopic is one thing I’m concerned about, so I appreciate your candor. I’m sorry you had to go through that and ended up having emergency surgery. I’m glad you asked for another Beta and caught it, though.

I saw the doc today and test was positive there, too (so at least I know I’m not going totally crazy). They tested my quantitative HCG and progesterone today, and will do the same Saturday.
Since I’ve had more miscarriages than successful pregnancies, I’m not feeling too confident, but we should know more soon.

Thank you, again, for everyone’s input.

Any updates?

Quick update:

Line on HPTs is continuing to get darker-Had two blood draws and HCG levels are doubling appropriately. The doctor said we are just very early in the pregnancy, so they are having me continue blood draws this week and will schedule an ultrasound based on where those numbers fall.
So, yea- I’m pregnant!

I’m still kind of anxious to rule out an ectopic, but the good news is I haven’t had any spotting at all since Friday.
I’ll update after draws this week. Keep your fingers crossed for me!!
Thank you all for your support!!

Good luck! Keep us posted!

That's great news! I hope it all goes well!