Faint line help me!

Did you do ovulation tests? Because if you know when you ovulated then you would definitely have a positive test by 14 days post ovulation.

@wannabemummy123

This is the really hard part, the not knowing, how long are you from your last period?
Your symptoms all sound very positive, but unfortunately they can be pretty similar for pms, not only that I believe that when ttc our brains go into over drive and we notice things that we wouldn't normally.
Personally I would call gp and tell him you are pulling + and if you can get booked for an internal scan and bloods, if they won't I would see about a private clinic.

Something is obviously going one with you op, any confusion is forgiven. Have your gp run all blood and hormone tests?

Relieved because I'd spent a week comparing lines on tests driving myself mad, I mean.... Not that I wasn't pregnant! It was very frustrating and for that reason I was glad to move on from that cycle. good luck op!

Hi op, i can see very very faint lines. This happened to me last month and my lines remained faint for almost a week then returned to negative, so I think it was a chemical for me! I felt sad but also alittle relieved as i could move on to the next cycle after my bleed. I really hope this isn't the case for you, hoping the line goes dark! Just wanted to share my experience with you. Will keep my fingers crossed. X

@wannabemummy123 also my apologies if you can see them on yours and I couldn't but deffo trust the FRER more as they very reliable.

@wannabemummy123 hi hun. I know what it's like to want to see a line so much but take it from someone who practically had a part time job of looking at squinters (🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️) when it's there you'll see it no matter what test you take. I had my BFP this month on an IC and it was definitely visible at 9dpo no squinting needed. I know it's hard but I'd wait till the day AF is due and use a FRER as by then you'll get a reliable result from such a sensitive test.

It's such an emotional journey and you can wear yourself out peeing on all these sticks desperate to see something. Sending you hugs and baby dust for your journey.

I've attached my IC so you can see when a faint line is still visible 💫💫

Sorry not the best comparison pic but there was def a line once and still is :/

Unfortunately the cheap tests are showing dodgy lines, I’ve got a pick of mine day before af came and I wasn’t pregnant... gutting 😭

Good luck with your journey and keep to the pricey tests 😊

I wouldn’t bother with the clear blue digital until you have a decent line on a normal test, they aren’t very sensitive, first response are the best, but really if there is a line you will be able to see it without holding it under light or taking the test apart! Easier said than done I know!

Oh ok, when did you have bloods done then? And why? (Just curious, usually bloods are taken when you are really late and tests are coming up negative)

Wow OP, YOU are the rude one here. Really unnecessary to get so angry at Alice.

I can't see lines but everyone else seems to - only thing to do about it now is wait and test again in a week maybe? Clearblue digitals are great, and no messing around with faint lines on those... Best of luck!

How many DPO would you say you are or is your period yet to come? I can see lines on all the tests but I've also had problems with the cheap test strips and believe mine were evap lines or false positives... So consider they may be working incorrectly.

How long ago did you get your bloods checked? You could always go back to your GP and ask to do a regular test there to see what they think of the tests Vs bloods (I'm just giving suggestions to help you) but I think if the bloods came back negative it's usually a definite negative, sorry chicken xx

Those cheap tests are awful I would stop using them.

Wait another few days do a first response and if it’s negative go to the doctor and see if there’s any other reason you are late. Are your periods usually regular?

I can see very faint lines. But if they're not getting darker with time (over a significant amount of time, like a week) and a blood test came back negative then I would assume not pregnant or you have had a chemical pregnancy. I'm sorry if that isn't what you want to hear.

Sorry if you've already mentioned, new here.

Have you missed your period yet or are you testing early, I can definitely see lines on all of the tests.

Sorry OP I don't think Alice was being sarcastic and you're response was pretty rude in itself - you're the one asking for advice from strangers and we re doing our best here looking at grainy photos of tests - if you don't like the advice/feedback given then maybe you're the one who shouldn't be on these sites not Alice

You've had a blood test which is as accurate as it can get - unless you start getting darker lines I would say you haven't been successful this month

(If your blood test has come back no result it doesn't mean that your hcg level is 0 - some women - especially older ones or ones approaching menopause (I'm not saying this is you!) have a natural hcg level higher than 0 which can be detected by many tests and give a false reading)

@wannabemummy123 sorry I've also just read the comments again and see you've already had your bloods done that came back negative. As someone has already said, for your emotional health it's probably best to move on and accept that this month wasn't your time. You'll make yourself feel worse the more you POAS

@wannabemummy123 sorry you're feeling frustrated but I don't really see how @Alicewond is being unreasonable? They're suggesting a doctor so that they take your bloods as that's the most accurate way to figure out what's going on with your hormone levels? I don't think there was a need to go off. If you believe you're pregnant but the lines are very faint/not getting darker then a blood test is recommended.

Honestly I think those cheap tests are getting worse. A few years ago when I was TTC it was v rare to get a false positive. This time around it seems like every cheap test gives some kind of pink line. If you aren't getting a positive on more expensive tests and particularly with a blood test I think it's probably best to consider yourself not pregnant for the sake of your emotional wellbeing.