Pregnant despite negative bloods?

[Babyinprogress]

I am so stressed: my husband and I have been trying for a baby for 15 months without any luck. We have undergone 3 IUI's. (The first IUI was apparently succesful but it seems I had a very early (day 10) miscarriage). We tried naturally in Nov. Since my last period I was feeling unusually tired and just "odd" I origanlly thought I may be aneamic and went to see my doc. We did a range of bllod tests (not aneamic!). She also did a blood pregnancy test which cme out as negative 3 weeks after my last menstrual cycle. However, I have not menstruatated since and my period is about 1 week late!! This hardly ever happnes as my cycle is quite regualr within a day or 2. I have been a bit nauseas, stomach cramps and general stomach weirdness (which i thought may be a stomach bug), a bit dizzy on and off and slightly emotional but otherwise okay. I am not sure if I should try a home pregancy test or if my symptoms can be put down to STRESS!! I really do not want to try again only to be dissapointed if the pregnancy test is negative. How long should I wait before I test? Or should I assume my stress levels are so hight that they have interfered with my menstrual cycle? Going nuts!
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[adgal]

Huge congrats!  Yeah, Dr's hate to be "wrong".  And honestly, he should know better.  Yes, sometimes you will get a positive beta at 3 weeks, but certainly not always.  Every situation is different in terms of when you actually ovulated, when fertilization actually took place, and they implantation.  Every cycle can be a bit different, and certainly every women.  

I remember with one of my pregnancies having a very resistant Dr.  I got a positive home pregnancy test.  A couple of them actually (I tend to be a bit obsessive about home pregnancy tests..lol).  So I made an appointment with my GP at the time (we require referrals to OB's here).  He did a urine test that came back negative.  I was devastated (and it was early..I was only about 10 days post ovulation).  I did a little research and found out that my home test was far more sensitive then his in office test.  So I requested blood work.  My HCG levels came back low, but fine for that stage of the pregnancy.  I can't remember what they were, but well under 100.  He told me I was "borderline" pregnant...lol.  What a twit.  You either are or you aren't right?  Anyway, I was indeed pregnant and shortly thereafter changed Dr's.  Just thought I would share and let you know that your Dr. is not the only one who can behave this way.  It's sort of funny if it didn't wreck havoc with our emotions like that.

Congrats again and best wishes for a healthy and happy 9 months!

[Babyinprogress]

WOW That's wonderful. Congrats to you.

I so understand the disheartening feeling of being repeatedly unsuccessful and the almost disbeleif when it finally happens. We went to the doc today and he insisted on another blood test to confirm the pg and test my progesterone levels. I was so mad at him!! Irrationally so, I suppose (maybe it's already the crazy hormones talking?) but I just felt that he was doubting me and what if by some crazy fluke, the test comes back negative??! I couldn't cope with that!!

And then because tomorrow is the start of a long weekend, the bloodwork had to be sent to an external lab and we have to wait until tomorrow for the results!!Talk about going through Helll!! But I still have symptoms (feel asleep like the dead 2x today-I never sleep during the day unless I'm sick (or pg, I guess) so i won't let doubt creep in!
1st scan next week at 6 weeks!!
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[Babyinprogress]

WOW That's wonderful. Congrats to you.

I so understand the disheartening feeling of being repeatedly unsuccessful and the almost disbeleif when it finally happens. We went to the doc today and he insisted on another blood test to confirm the pg and test my progesterone levels. I was so mad at him!! Irrationally so, I suppose (maybe it's already the crazy hormones talking?) but I just felt that he was doubting me and what if by some crazy fluke, the test comes back negative??! I couldn't cope with that!!

And then because tomorrow is the start of a long weekend, the bloodwork had to be sent to an external lab and we have to wait until tomorrow for the results!!Talk about going through Helll!! But I still have symptoms (feel asleep like the dead 2x today-I never sleep during the day unless I'm sick (or pg, I guess) so i won't let doubt creep in!
1st scan next week at 6 weeks!!

[aribear624]

Congratulations to you and lots of baby dust! My hubby and I went through similar issues. We tried for 3 1/2 years. Went through an IVF cycle that produced no viable eggs. We tried a second time, got one dominant egg, which was inseminated through IUI. That was successful, but the pregnancy ended in a miscarriage at 7 weeks. We were going back for the third time in April/May only to find out that we got pregnant naturally as well (I had to take more than one pg test to actually believe it :)). I am now 37 weeks pregnant with a little boy and can't wait to meet him.

[Babyinprogress]

WOW!! Thank you everyone for the comments!!

I am so overwhelmed. I took a home pg test last night-well, 3 actaully, and all are positve!! It seems I am pregnant after all!!! I don't really know how I feel at the moment!!
After 15 unsuccessful months, a laparoscopy and hysteroscopy, 3 IUI's male sperm dysmorphia and everyone telling me I am too old to have a baby, I am pregnant naturally!! It seems to unbelieveable!! But I doubt 3 tests are wrong. Going to see doc tomorrow and then, well, I can't even think any further.

Best of luck to all who are still trying! I know it sounds glib, but it seems to happen when it's meant to and bugger it, not before!!

[adgal]

Hi there.  I'm sorry your having a rough time.  A couple of things.  First off, 3 weeks post lmp is a bit early to completely discount a pregnancy.  Once you ovulate and the egg is fertilized, it can often take several days for that egg to implant and your hcg levels begin to rise.  Yes, you can get a positive through bloodwork then, but if negative, and you have a missed period, it really should be checked again.  Also, if you are one week late for your period, you can pretty much guarantee that any brand of home pregnancy test is going to be accurate.  I know it's scary and you don't want to be let down, but it's the only way to know for certain, and it's important to know.

As for physical symptoms.  Unfortunately you can't put much stock in them.  I have had them just because I so wanted to be pregnant.  No, it doesn't mean your crazy, just like so many of us, you want a baby.  I know that feeling well.

Take that home pregnancy test.  Unfortunately it's the only way to know for certain.  And at this stage you can count on the results being fairly accurate.  Or, to be 1000% certain, have your blood tested again.  I wish you will and hope that you are indeed pregnant.

[agrell]

I would test again...it might of been too early to tell seeing as how you could of ovulated later than anyone thought...if you have having the feelings...maybe you are due for a Christmas miracle...best of luck and sprinkling baby dust on you :)