u/bluedragonflyy

We're waiting to start IVF, but long story short, I found out I was pregnant when we were about to start. My tests stayed very faint and then I started bleeding heavily at 5 weeks—this is our second chemical pregnancy in 6 months. It was a full, heavy, clotty period bleed.
So, we've been told no unprotected sex, I'm now waiting to start IVF again and my baseline scan is in 6 days. For some reason —WHY??—I did a pregnancy test yesterday (why am I like this) and it's positive. Super faint, as faint as before. My last chemical I tested negative the day I started bleeding. Is there any chance it's just leftover HCG? The bleeding started over 2 weeks ago but now I'm anxious it's a n ectopic. I know the answer is "ask a doc" but I just thought I'd post in case anyone had had similar experiences!

Hello,
My partner and I had our fertility testing at St Bart's with the NHS. We were advised that IVF was an option as we are both 40. We are going to pursue private care, and I've been researching clinics in London. I see Bart's has a private route, which appeals to me partly because they've already done all our tests and they can access those, and partly because I like the idea that the money we pay goes back to the NHS. However, I can't find much info about experiences with the private route there. Has anyone done this and is willing to share any info?
Thanks so much!

Hi all,
My partner and I are both 40 (met in our late thirties) and neither of us have kids. We started trying last year; I had a positive test three months ago that sadly ended in a chemical pregnancy at 5 weeks. Since we're older and don't have much time, we've been for all the tests. Everything looks good for both of us; both healthy weights, I have a super regular cycle, all our test results are great, etc. the doctor essentially told us we can either keep doing what we're doing, or go straight to IVF. I'm completely torn. Part of me wants to keep trying naturally; IVF is no guarantee and a very intense process. But at the same time, I am very aware that we don't have a couple of years to just wait for the right egg. I'm wondering if we would be better off going straight for IVF and having that extra support. Would love to know if anyone else has been in this position, or if there's anything I'm not considering. I'm going back and forth and have no idea what to do.