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Does everyone get a faint grey line on frers?

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BoBo90 · 10/07/2018 06:52

When ttc in 2015-2017 frers were my go to test. Always gave the earliest bfp and were snow white if a bfn so no squinting needed!
Since ttc no.2 I've used 4 frers over the last few months and they always have a faint line. I'm pretty sure it's grey and an evap or indent but my brain starts seeing pink leading to lots of confusion and frustration when it doesn't develop. I'm still waiting for af after having my son so they are definitely bfns and not cp.

Is this normal for frer now or am I just super unlucky and have naff tests? What's the best early tests these days?

Does everyone get a faint grey line on frers?
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CookieWaffle · 12/07/2018 15:01

@BoBo90 I did a FRER when I got home (cus I couldn't wait) which is a little bit pinker(see picture), did the other FRRR I had and got the same greyish again, though all 3 so far have gone pinkish after a while. Doing one tomorrow to be sure. Plus I also feel pretty rubbish, really crampy, bad back and feel a bit sick. I feel a bit bad now for joining this thread, I swear they were grey lines before!

Does everyone get a faint grey line on frers?
KneesupGaston · 12/07/2018 12:35

Sorry @BoBo90. Curse of the FRERS. People think you can't get a pink evap but FRER makes it possible. I'd never use another one again.

userabcname · 12/07/2018 08:59

Tried an ic and definite BFN. Still unsure of what the hell is happening this cycle so think I'm going to stop testing and try again when my body has settled down a bit.

HabbyHadno · 12/07/2018 08:41

Get a blue dye one. The pink ones are a bit shit.

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BoBo90 · 12/07/2018 08:29

Did you retest today cookie/katniss? Any luck?
I've had a bfn on an ic and a decent line on an Opk but no ewcm so I'm hoping that's a peak before af arrives so I can try again properly next cycle

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userabcname · 11/07/2018 15:59

Thanks BoBo, I will have fingers crossed for you too! No idea when af is due - cycle is totally erratic since coming off contraceptive. I did think Friday but today had really strong ovulation signs so maybe not another 2 weeks?! So annoying and frustrating!!

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BoBo90 · 11/07/2018 13:44

I guess all you can do is test again Katniss and hope af doesn't turn up! When is af due? I'll keep everything crossed for you 🤞🏻

Normally I'd be saying definite bfp cookie but after the last few days I'd say get a different brand, test again and see if that confirms it 🙂 Good luck 🤞🏻

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CookieWaffle · 11/07/2018 13:03

Pictures definitely look pinker than it was. Gonna try again tomorrow if these cramps and backache don't turn into AF!

Kate123cl · 11/07/2018 13:00

@CookieWaffle I see colour in your second line

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CookieWaffle · 11/07/2018 12:59

I had a previous light grey line that turned out to be nothing. I got this this morning with a FRRR. I don't know what to make of it, this was after a minute and the line got stronger but didn't go pink. These things really tease don't they.

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userabcname · 11/07/2018 11:44

No mine had me fooled too - looked like your top test in that pic although by this morning the colour had faded (not sure if this is a sign of a false pos?). I've ordered some internet cheapies now - not too impressed with frer.

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BoBo90 · 11/07/2018 07:54

Sorry you had a bfn to Katniss 😞
We've just proven that the frers really are awful these days!

You can see in my pic that yesterday's line was absolutely pink so I stupidly let myself think it was a bfp even though I said I would stay cautious so feeling like a bit of an idiot this morning 😩

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userabcname · 11/07/2018 07:20

Same happened to me BoBo! BFN this morning.

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BoBo90 · 11/07/2018 07:03

Argh wtf!! 😤 Yesterday's was definitely pink! And now nothing 😩

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Prembabymum · 10/07/2018 22:40

Although your more recent pics do look positive! Have you done another?

Prembabymum · 10/07/2018 22:38

Ive had that loads: its so frustrating!

PoppyPopTart · 10/07/2018 22:38

But those later pics you put up look positive!

Justtheonequestion · 10/07/2018 22:36

Do it now!

PoppyPopTart · 10/07/2018 22:33

I got this a few months ago. It looked like there was something 'there' to me. After 5 days of being late my period came.

Does everyone get a faint grey line on frers?
Angelmiracle · 10/07/2018 17:55

Yeah if you had have asked "Is this a line?" I would be telling you it's a BFP!!!🤞

Seafoodeatit · 10/07/2018 17:52

The last one definitely looks position to me!

userabcname · 10/07/2018 17:52

Oooh I did an frer when I got home from work and it was a real squinter too but DH thinks he can see it so I'm definitely not going mad! Fingers crossed for you OP! I'm going to try to hold off a couple of days and see if I get a better line.

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BoBo90 · 10/07/2018 17:49

Ahh waiting until the morning to test is going to kill me 🤣

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frasier · 10/07/2018 17:34

That looks faintly positive to me!