I am so heartbroken and numb right now. My husband and I have been trying all year and no joy. Last week, I got my first positive test. It wasn’t even a faint line, it was 100% positive. I took 4 more tests (three different brands) over the next 3 days and all positive so we were so excited. Until I realised it was a chemical pregnancy.

Yesterday, I got a mild period cramp which I put down to pregnancy symptoms but then the bleeding started. As it was Sunday I couldn’t ring anyone so just had to wait and hope it would stop and told myself it was ok. I took a test this morning and the words “Not Pregnant” just broke me. I am so devastated.

I know they are common but it just seems so cruel to give us this hope and rip it away from us.

I know it will get better but I am just so upset right now and just feel like giving up.

Any advice or happy stories after a chemical would be greatly appreciated.