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Worried about lack of line progression

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DawnLaura · 03/09/2020 08:26

I got my BFP at 10dpo, I'm now 13dpo and would have expected the lines to get a bit stronger by now, but they all look the same.

Should I be worried? My last BFP turned into a chemical so I'm terrified of that happening again.

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niki26 · 08/09/2020 15:22

@DawnLaura how confusing! I did have bleeding but mine was later - at 9 weeks. I'm sorry not to have the answer for you. The time between having the bleeding and the subsequent scan was hell for me so I completely understand how helpless and confused you must feel Daffodil

2020mission · 08/09/2020 14:46

@DawnLaura that line is much stronger, but the bleeding is a puzzler! Try to keep positive and try another test in a few days to see if it's even stronger. I think bleeding can happen in pregnancies and can be normal. Personally they have always lead to early miscarriage for me but I never saw lines getting stronger when bleeding, it was always fainter. Fingers crossed for you

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DawnLaura · 08/09/2020 14:36

@2020mission @Bizawit Thank you both for your comments.

I'm now just extremely confused. I'm literally currently sitting in an M&S toilets having just taken another test. I'll attach a pic. It's the darkest it's been. The bleeding has now turned to brown, like old blood. Am I not having a chemical?! This emotional roller-coaster is too much 🤦🏻‍♀️ but I have a little bit of hope again!

What do you guys think from the test?

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Bizawit · 08/09/2020 10:41

@DawnLaura so sorry for what you are going through Flowers. How are you this morning?

2020mission · 07/09/2020 22:22

Aww @DawnLaura so sorry this is happening to you - I've been there twice and it's just horrible! Please try to keep positive and remember you got that BFP and you can get here again 💕 there's nothing more you could have done.

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DawnLaura · 07/09/2020 22:08

Thanks for the replies.

Yesterday I did another FRER and a CB digital. The FRER was definitely a bit darker and the CB digital was positive, so I was feeling incredibly hopeful yesterday.

And then today I've started bleeding.

I'm devastated. My DP keeps trying to say it might just be a little bit of spotting, as it is only a bit at the moment. But I suspect by tomorrow it'll be heavier. I took a FRER tonight to see if the line has gotten lighter but it was about the same as yesterday, although maybe just too early for it to have gotten lighter.

I just feel gutted.

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niki26 · 06/09/2020 09:15

My lines didn't get as dark as they did for my first pregnancy....they have the dates on rather than dpo as that was ironically a month that I wasn't tracking!

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asabee · 06/09/2020 01:39

Wishing you all the best

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DawnLaura · 06/09/2020 00:19

@Janefx40 Thank you, that's given me a bit of hope. Will pick up a CB digital tomorrow. 😊

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Janefx40 · 05/09/2020 22:37

Hi @DawnLaura I had faint FRER at 14dpo but my hcg was tested and was fine. If you want reassurance you could get the CB digital with weeks indicator which will give you more idea about your hcg. Best of luck x

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DawnLaura · 05/09/2020 22:18

@2020mission Thank you for replying. I took an IC this evening and the line does appear to be getting a bit darker, although not quite as dark as I'd expect for 15dpo. Still no bleeding or anything so I'm trying to stay positive. Gonna try and get some FRERs tomorrow so I can compare to the previous lines as its been a few days now since I last tested with those so should see a noticeable difference and if not then I'll presume it's a chemical.

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2020mission · 03/09/2020 22:01

@DawnLaura I've had 2 chemicals and tests over days not getting darker was what I was seeing. I can't say that's definitely the case for you but it's a possibility. It's just not fair ☹️ crossing my fingers for you!

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DawnLaura · 03/09/2020 14:49

Bump, anybody? :(

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DawnLaura · 03/09/2020 09:14

@GanderousGoose Thank you. I really hope it isn't another chemical, I'd be devastated. Just gonna hope I don't start bleeding and will test in another week - would definitely see a stronger line then if it's viable.

Does anyone else have some positive stories of their line progression looking like this and going on to have viable pregnancies? I need some hope right now. 😥

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GanderousGoose · 03/09/2020 08:28

My last BFP turned into a chemical too so I know how you feel. I think it's possible this could be a chemical but it might not be too! Stay positive and remember that even if it is a chemical, you can definitely get pregnant. That's a real positive. Our time will come. Fingers crossed for this one being a sticky bean.

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