Confused about pregnancy test

TeddyisMydog · 2022-10-26T17:41:45+00:00

(Posting here as the pregnancy board can be quiet) So I had a positive test last Thursday, tested the same night, with a different brand but using the same pee and imagine my surprise when it was negative. Took a further 2 tests, different brands to the first test and still negative. Used the same brand as the positive from last week, still positive What the heck is going on

LovedFedAndNoonesDead · 14/07/2023 13:33

Tazz89 · 14/07/2023 10:50

Im in need of some kind of help here as my head is all over there place I had a few positive tests then some negative midwife says I'm just over 9weeks go off last period on the 11th of this month I take another test which shows a clear positive but when I have my bloods done it's showing I'm now pregnant?? What is going on with me? Anyone else had something like this before. The drs haven't been helpful at all

Best to start your own thread to get most attention but has no one recommended a scan? If you can afford one, and there is a centre near you, you could book in for a well woman appointment and explain to them what’s going on; this would show evidence of a pregnancy from around 5 weeks onwards.

Tazz89 · 14/07/2023 10:50

Im in need of some kind of help here as my head is all over there place I had a few positive tests then some negative midwife says I'm just over 9weeks go off last period on the 11th of this month I take another test which shows a clear positive but when I have my bloods done it's showing I'm now pregnant?? What is going on with me? Anyone else had something like this before. The drs haven't been helpful at all

Phrenologistsfinger · 03/11/2022 16:22

If you had a very short-lived but def there faint positive then it was most likely a chemical, of which I have had many. False positives are rare. Implantation can happen and the embryo is rejected shortly after implantation usually due to chromosomal abnormalities. It’s very common unfortunately. 💐

Lovemylittlebear · 03/11/2022 15:39

So sorry xxx

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TeddyisMydog · 03/11/2022 10:20

My hcg is 3 so not pregnant and probably never was 😭

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Lovemylittlebear · 03/11/2022 09:53

I would really see if you can be seen by epu - just in case of ectopic. Sending lots of love x

Imamumgetmeoutofhere · 03/11/2022 07:19

for you @TeddyisMydog.

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TeddyisMydog · 03/11/2022 05:44

I have just started to bleed this morning

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Essexgalhere · 02/11/2022 12:08

@TeddyisMydog I hope you are OK xx

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TeddyisMydog · 02/11/2022 11:53

I had the blood test done at 9.15am, still not period and I'm on cycle day 41 now
Clearblue digital was negative x

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LovedFedAndNoonesDead · 02/11/2022 07:44

TeddyisMydog · 01/11/2022 11:06

Still no period, I've ran out of tests as well now
Think I'm going to bite the bullet and get a digital. If it says negative, I'll wait for my period. I've tried for 24 hours to get a Dr's app but it's near impossible, I work 8am to 4.30pm but it's 5.30pm by the time I get home.
I really don't want to have to take time off just for a blood test
When I phoned the Dr's again this morning, they said I should contact a midwife 🤦‍♀️

I would check out whether your surgery subscribes to Livi or similar online GP service and, if they do, make an appointment with them. If they don’t then email the surgery, there should be a way to either request an appointment or explain the situation and request a blood test.

Unfortunately, it’s likely you’ll have to take the time off for at least 2 blood tests as surgeries rarely do afternoon blood test appointments unless they pay extra for a late courier service to take them to the hospital labs; usually the cut off point is around 1/2pm

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TeddyisMydog · 01/11/2022 11:06

Still no period, I've ran out of tests as well now
Think I'm going to bite the bullet and get a digital. If it says negative, I'll wait for my period. I've tried for 24 hours to get a Dr's app but it's near impossible, I work 8am to 4.30pm but it's 5.30pm by the time I get home.
I really don't want to have to take time off just for a blood test
When I phoned the Dr's again this morning, they said I should contact a midwife 🤦‍♀️

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GoT1904 · 31/10/2022 10:36

How are you getting on OP?

allboysherebutme · 29/10/2022 15:12

I can see a faint second line definitely. X

W1ll0wx · 29/10/2022 15:03

I think it depends on the brand as well! I've done 3 digital clear blue all positive and 3 normal clear blue positive, all very clear and then I did a cheap one I got from Poundland or somewhere and the line was so faint you could barely see it! (And I did it first thing in the morning!)

Phrenologistsfinger · 29/10/2022 14:54

After 2 years of ttc (and 12 cycles of bfps of varying faintness/darkness across different brands) I did my own pregnancy test test using my urine after taking an IVF trigger shot (500mg of pure HCG!) and the cheapies even then were so pale, it was crazy. I think they are cheap because they use way less ink!

I also sadly agree that faint once period is late does usually indicate chemicals. I had a big difference between my 4/5 week losses and my 6 week ones for example.

Also, not sure if you are aware of the conception and infertility boards as they have many threads covering test lines and progression etc (for comparison, although comparison of bfps is of one of the darkest if dark arts so take with a pinch of salt).

kirinm · 29/10/2022 14:44

Sorry OP but my first thought was chemical and now perhaps you need to rule out an ectopic or pregnancy of I known location. Those two latter types of pregnancy are often diagnosed via blood tests and the hCG levels not doubling as they should. I would contact your GP or an early pregnancy unit. You'd be close to 5 weeks and they might be prepared to take bloods now.

GoT1904 · 29/10/2022 14:33

The cheap strip tests are awful honestly and not as sensitive as they are advertised as being!

However I do second the requesting of bloods. I think it's better to rule out ectopic. Hope everything works out ❤️

Lovemylittlebear · 29/10/2022 14:29

Hate to add in any unnecessary worry but I had this happen to me 8 years ago and it turned out to be an ectopic pregnancy. Maybe worth asking epu if they will do bloods and a scan. I was confused as the tests were so faint still two weeks after my missed period and at 7 weeks I ended up finding out the bad news. I’ve had early miscarriages too those were a mix of faint or dark lines when first testing. All my children had lines that darkened. I do know some women do have faint lines and have completely normal pregnancy’s and don’t want to worry you but may be worth getting checked out just in case x

Starryskiesinthesky · 29/10/2022 14:22

I think it looks darker which is hopeful. Hope all goes well.

Youdoyoutoday · 29/10/2022 14:18

I'd say thats tad darker.

Still speak to the gp though.

Fingers crossed for you 🤞

ABJ100 · 29/10/2022 13:52

It looks darker to me too. You need to do a blood test 48hours apart. Have you tried the digital ones to see the weeks insteasing?

DrFoxtrot · 29/10/2022 13:13

I think it looks darker too, OP. Definitely speak to your GP, we would do HCG blood tests for you.

Princesspeach31 · 29/10/2022 12:26

I actually think that looks a tiny bit darker…fingers crossed 🤞

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TeddyisMydog · 29/10/2022 12:18

Okay I just took it 😂 I have no patience
It does look positive doesn't it? But not any darker

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