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Is this a positive test..?

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ttc97 · 19/08/2020 22:51

Hello!
Just looking for another pair of eyes to help me please!
Took these two Tesco own pregnancy tests earlier this evening, checked after 3/4 mins (shouldn't read the results after 10) and there was the faintest of lines running through the middle making it a positive, so faint though that in certain lights you couldn't see it at all..
it's left me completely stumped as to what the result really is.
I took a clear blue test, and it's come back as negative as negative could be so I'm really unsure.
The tests when I checked again a moment ago are a little darker now, so you can see the lines better.
What do you think..? Wishful thinking maybe??
I always thought clear blue were the best tests but now I'm not sure..

Is this a positive test..?
Is this a positive test..?
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ttc97 · 27/08/2020 16:26

@Curiosity101 thank you so so much for your help!
It's so nice to have it explained properly - I did have a suspicion that the nurse had given me unusual dates to expect AF. It's just a shame she did that as I've been so worried and panicked by it all and thinking I'm not normal / something isn't right! 😔😭
I'm hoping it comes soon. Can't believe the Tesco tests are allowed to be sold either! So heartbreaking for so many women. X

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ttc97 · 27/08/2020 16:20

@LifeIsBusy it's been out since 4th Aug so not quite x

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Curiosity101 · 27/08/2020 14:50

@ttc97 I've only skimmed the thread so apologies if I missed anything that's already been said but I do feel what the nurse said to you regarding your expected period date was a little incorrect/ not explained well.

Your period arrives a set number of days after you ovulate. It's called your luteal phase and for most people there is very little variation in it from month to month. The average luteal phase is between 12-14 days long.

Once you had the implant out you could theoretically ovulate anytime in the following days/weeks. But your period would only be due 'roughly' 12-14 days after you ovulate if you don't conceive. Most people seem to ovulate around 2-4 weeks after implant removal so for most people who don't conceive in the first month they would expect their period 4-6 weeks after removal. Obviously it becomes easy to predict when your period is due if you're tracking ovulation, but as a guide 4-6 weeks is about right.

I'm sorry you got false positives, I really don't feel they should be allowed to sell those Tesco tests based on the reviews I've seen. And I'm sorry you feel you're still in limbo. But hopefully what I've said above is helpful and you either get your period or a BFP soon.

Fingers crossed for you. It sometimes seems like time slows right down when TTC.

LifeIsBusy · 27/08/2020 14:30

@ttc97 has it been out for an entire month yet?

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ttc97 · 27/08/2020 14:10

@LifeIsBusy
Yes I did, it was like clockwork before my implant. I have had 2 implants for 3 years each, back fo back so 6 years in total. Not sure if that's got anything to do with it?!
I'm just so surprised after all of these AF symptoms that nothings happened!

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LifeIsBusy · 27/08/2020 13:47

@ttc97 did you have a fairly regular AF before the implant? Just seems soo strange that you've not been able to determine either way!

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ttc97 · 27/08/2020 13:24

@LifeIsBusy
Yep still very much in guess mode annoyingly. It's so frustrating.
I keep trying to contact the nurse but she isn't available. She did tell me to test again Sunday if my period doesn't come by last week.. it's not come but I'm still testing and no positives!

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LifeIsBusy · 27/08/2020 13:13

@ttc97 how annoying! I would have thought you would have known either way by now but it sounds like you're still in guess mode 😔... What do the nurses think? When did you last test?

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ttc97 · 27/08/2020 12:43

UPDATE:

I've been advised that these tests are just a result of some really nasty evaporation lines. Not sure how to feel.. I'm definitely disappointed in Tesco and the lack of quality there. I can't believe that they are allowed to sell a product that is so obviously inefficient and inaccurate.
I'm pretty heartbroken but I know there's always next time. 💔

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ttc97 · 27/08/2020 11:23

@LifeIsBusy
Still no sign of AF and similarly no positive tests. Got loads of stomach pains, cramping etc.. really confusing!
Feels like AF is coming, run to the loo to check and nothing at all.

😣😭🙈

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LifeIsBusy · 27/08/2020 11:10

@ttc97... How are we getting on?

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ttc97 · 23/08/2020 21:56

@LifeIsBusy
I'm not really sure how she calculated that AF was due this week just gone.. and especially since I couldn't confirm when my last period was during the implant since they were a little irregular! It's kind of set my expectations and now I'm feeling so deflated!
I will perhaps test again this week and see what happens.. I did take a cheap strip test this evening with pink dye, and it was a very clear negative sadly 😓🤷🏼‍♀️

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LifeIsBusy · 23/08/2020 21:53

It really must be a challenging time. If they thought AF was due last week, perhaps it might be worth testing again to check and see? I adijt know much about the tesco ones unfortunately but I hear blue dye tests are really bad for evap lines makigg them look positive.

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ttc97 · 23/08/2020 21:47

@LifeIsBusy
Yes I think you're right!
I'm no longer testing, only because I can't stand seeing stark white tears / tests with just one line any longer, it's really heartbreaking especially after having had 4 undoubtably faint positives 😔

Really sad as my nurse told me to expect my AF this week just gone, and nothing's shown up. She told me to test for pregnancy next Sunday If AF doesn't arrive this week just gone. And it hasn't, but as I say I just feel silly wasting all of these tests! 😣

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LifeIsBusy · 23/08/2020 21:40

I think once the confusion is all over you'll be fine but getting to that point might be quite difficult.... Are you still testing? Did they say how long it could be before your cycle returned?

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ttc97 · 23/08/2020 20:57

@LifeIsBusy still no AF! I'm becoming so frustrated at it all, really beginning to regret the implant, although it was great whilst trying to avoid pregnancy, it's royally messed my body up now I'm TTC! 😆
The Nexplanon implant apparently releases etonogestrel, which stops the overies from releasing eggs..

I had really awful cramping on Friday evening, really down low around the pubic bone.. almost like AF type pains but of course, nothing happened! 😭
Boobs are feeling a little bit more sensitive today, but again not sure what is going on.
Feeling really fed up! 😓

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LifeIsBusy · 23/08/2020 20:53

Has AF arrived yet? I wonder what hormones were in your implant and if they messed with the tests? I'd personally stick to frer as the pink dye tests are clearer. It must be so frustrating not knowing where you are in your cycle!

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ttc97 · 23/08/2020 20:47

@LifeIsBusy still negative sadly, taken a clear blue and also a first response. Really disappointed in the Tesco tests, I can't believe I got x4 of them same result! Crazy 😣😭😔
Feeling really sad, although I didn't think it possible for me to be pregnant this soon, seeing faint positives still makes you a little excited inside! 💕

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LifeIsBusy · 23/08/2020 20:45

@ttc97... How did you get on? Its been a few days now

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ttc97 · 20/08/2020 19:43

I've bought a first response early detection but i daren't use it actually.. I've had so many negatives now I'm just not feeling positive about it at all 😣😭

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LifeIsBusy · 20/08/2020 19:40

Did you try the frer at frer at fmu? Hcg levels are really low in early pregnancy. How many days have you had your implant out for?

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ttc97 · 20/08/2020 19:35

Thank you all. Feeling really disappointed, had nothing but negatives today, which is so disheartening.
I don't know what to think 🤔

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LifeIsBusy · 20/08/2020 18:06

@ttc97... Any update?

pooopypants · 20/08/2020 00:03

Clear blue tests, all blue dye tests and especially digital tests are notorious for being less sensitive than FRER. FRER are the most sensitive tests available - use your FMU and an FRER

The first photo on your OP looks positive though, without zooming or altering my screen brightness

Emmmie · 20/08/2020 00:02

OP, I really hope you get the answer you want. However, I believe a lot of people have complained about tesco tests having false positives.

www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/301420209

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