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Faint lines @ 16dpo

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FrankieSpencer · 12/03/2024 14:16

Hi everyone,

I’m 16dpo today and just feel like my lines are no where near strong enough. I had a MMC in October 2022 and chemical in July 2023 and have been trying since. Desperately hoping this is my rainbow baby but I know the lines are looking weak.
I’m the type of person that likes to prepare myself for bad news, rather than live in hope - I genuinely cope better this way. So please please be honest with me if you guys think this looks like another chemical! Thank you so much x

Faint lines @ 16dpo
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ToeBeans24 · 13/03/2024 21:03

Hey op @FrankieSpencer I think your lines look great!

I can see the start of a line on your 12dpo test so you likely implanted around 9/10dpo which is the perfect average!

for my chemical I tested positive on 14dpo day AF was due and they never got as dark as yours x

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FrankieSpencer · 13/03/2024 05:44

Thank you so much everyone, I’ve never had a successful pregnancy so have nothing to compare to. My first MMC was a very much unplanned pregnancy, when my period was late I was testing pretty much every day (with normal pregnancy tests, not these early ones) and didn’t get a positive until I was a week late! Of course, we lost that baby at 8w2days but I’m just hoping I’m a slow riser 🤞🤞I will keep you all updated, thank you again for your replies ❤️ x

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JNicko · 12/03/2024 20:55

I'm keeping everything crossed for you. Please keep us updated. And I know it's difficult but try and enjoy being pregnant. X

MyselfWho · 12/03/2024 20:40

I agree with Frankie above. I've had two chemicals and they never progressed like that. On the other hand my son's test was much darker by 16 weeks... but progression is what you're looking for. Hopefully it's late implantation or something like that.
Might be worth going to your GP for a blood test as they can give you a better idea of your HCG levels.
Really hoping for the best for you. Chemicals are so awful to go through so fingers crossed it's a sticky bean 🤞🏼

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FrankieSpencer · 12/03/2024 20:23

JNicko · 12/03/2024 14:23

Hello there, I know exactly how you feel. Iv had 3 consecutive chemicals/miscarriages. I am exactly the same I'd rather test and prepare myself. I'll be honest it's so difficult to say if it is going to be a chemical...you could have ovulated different times to when you expected? As long as there is progression I think that's a good sign. I'm currently obsessing over testing thinking I'm pregnant. It really does take over your life when you're so desperate for your little miracle. I honestly think your lines look ok as there is clearly progress in them x

Thank you so much for your reply, I’m so scared!! It completely consumes you doesn’t it… it took us 8 months after our last miscarriage and I was supposed to have surgery in May so had kind of given up until after then - so this was completely unexpected but now I’m obviously going out of my mind!
We spend so many months obsessing over tests, praying and wishing for a second line - then when we get one, we only get worse!!!
Hoping you get your little miracle soon ❤️❤️

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JNicko · 12/03/2024 14:23

Hello there, I know exactly how you feel. Iv had 3 consecutive chemicals/miscarriages. I am exactly the same I'd rather test and prepare myself. I'll be honest it's so difficult to say if it is going to be a chemical...you could have ovulated different times to when you expected? As long as there is progression I think that's a good sign. I'm currently obsessing over testing thinking I'm pregnant. It really does take over your life when you're so desperate for your little miracle. I honestly think your lines look ok as there is clearly progress in them x

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