Struggling with early MC

I got a couple positive pregnancy tests early last week a day or two before my period was due. My husband and I were elated. It was our first month of trying after having my IUD removed. I had all the signs of early pregnancy that I had with my daughter almost three years ago - fatigue, sore breasts, hyperactive sense of smell. Then Friday I woke up with horrible cramping. Within a couple hours I started bleeding. The short of it is that it appears to have been a chemical pregnancy. We’ve been giving ourselves time and space to process the roller coaster of the week and trying to get in extra snuggles with our very active toddler.

The worst part is I keep hearing my mother’s words in my head. I told her what happened and she immediately asked when my period had been expected.. I told her and she responded that hormones are tricky and maybe I had just been late and not pregnant. I know she was just trying to help, but I know a damn positive pregnancy test when I see one. My husband saw it too. I posted the first one (that was still very faint, but still positive) in a group here and others agreed. It makes me feel stupid for the grief I am feeling. It makes me want to bottle it and not let anyone into it with me.

Not really sure why I’m posting this. I guess I just need to say it somewhere..