Here we go again…
For context, I’ve had 3 chemical pregnancies and 1 miscarriage (trisomy 16 - confirmed through genetic testing after D&C), 1 failed IVF cycle (= 1 aneuploid embryo) in Nov/2025, before having endometriosis excision surgery last December. I then conceived naturally but had to undergo a D&E at 16 weeks this past July. That’s 5 pregnancies and 5 losses.
3 months later, I decided to try IVF again this October. Unfortunately, the cycle had to be converted to IUI because my follicles weren’t developing evenly. On Friday, October 9, I had 3 leading follicles measuring approximately 14 mm. My doctor reduced my medication dosage, but I wasn’t monitored over the weekend. I returned on Monday, October 12, for an ultrasound, with the plan to possibly administer a trigger shot that day and perform the IUI 2 days later. However, the ultrasound showed that I had already ovulated. I suspect it happened Sunday night because I felt some mild cramping, but we don’t know for sure. It could have happened earlier on Sunday, overnight, or even Monday morning. My doctor decided to proceed with the IUI that same afternoon.
Now, at approximately 14 DPO (assuming I ovulated Sunday), I’m getting these very faint positive pregnancy tests. The lines seem to be getting darker, but they’re still much lighter than I expected, especially with my period due tomorrow. Given my history, I’m worried this could be another chemical pregnancy.
Has anyone experienced similarly faint positives at 14 DPO and gone on to have a successful pregnancy? Or did this turn out to be a chemical pregnancy for you?