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TTCNoTWO · 16/06/2024 12:22

Just started having fertility tests to see if me or hubby have any problems as we have struggled to conceive number 2 and this happens!?
Is this a positive? AF isn't due until Weds/Thurs

These tests are a nightmare for false hope 😫

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JumpinJellyfish · 18/06/2024 10:23

@scandiontheloose @TTCNoTWO yeah it’s a bit weird isn’t it.

The test came in a pack of two so I do have another, but going to hold out until tomorrow or the next day in the hope things are more conclusive! I hate wasting money on these things but obvs desperate to know!

GSD2024 · 18/06/2024 10:17

Just re-tested. 🤞🌈

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scandiontheloose · 18/06/2024 10:13

@T0r11210 and I think your 13DPO looks just that wee bit darker xx

scandiontheloose · 18/06/2024 10:12

@T0r11210
Awww I'd say that's a BFP hun 😍
The line progression might only start looking a wee bit "darker" in a few days once the HCG levels have had more time to build up.
But you'll see it when you put the tests side by side later in the week ☺️

But I get the paranoia bit.
I'm a POAS addict after all 😂😂

T0r11210 · 18/06/2024 10:10

13dpo

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T0r11210 · 18/06/2024 10:09

13dpo today (period due date), does line look darker? Paranoia has now set in 🫣 attached pic is 11dpo and 13dpo on a separate post as it wouldn’t allow 2 pics.
I know HCG doubles every 2 days so was expecting it to be darker

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T0r11210 · 18/06/2024 09:47

@scandiontheloose sorry to hear about your losses but it’s looking hopeful for this month! Did you not get a positive on digitals before?
My line hasn’t really progressed today but I took a pic of the digital and will put it in a card when I see him 😊 how will you tell yours?

scandiontheloose · 18/06/2024 09:43

@JumpinJellyfish

Hmmmm...
I'd maybe try to retest.

If the line came quickly and all that, the chances are good but for your own sanity maybe a take 2 might be a good shout ☺️

10DPO is still early too so if it's a faint line I wouldn't get disheartened just yet ✨

TTCNoTWO · 18/06/2024 09:42

@scandiontheloose yep! We've had the test in front of a torch and all sorts 😆🙈

@JumpinJellyfish I can definitely see a line but i see what you mean, it looks in the wrong place. Have you got another one you could use in the morning?

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scandiontheloose · 18/06/2024 09:35

@TTCNoTWO

Omg 100%
I mean we've all done the squinting and trying to look at the test in a different light and angle etc etc 😂

so think the digital literally saying "pregnant" makes it just that bit more real rather than thinking it's more accurate.

JumpinJellyfish · 18/06/2024 09:33

Anyone fancy a look at this? It’s a faint line at 10dpo but it looks a bit misaligned in the test window - could it just be an evap?

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TTCNoTWO · 18/06/2024 09:11

@scandiontheloose I totally agree with you! I've had some bad experiences with having two lines on a test but not pregnant on a digital so I just presumed they were more accurate!

Also, I think when you're desperate to believe it's true, you need a lot of proof 😆

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scandiontheloose · 18/06/2024 07:44

@Persipan really? Wonder why they said not to use them?

For me personally I've had a few chemicals and miscarriages and I defo get line eyes nowadays as a self confessed POAS 😂
so just guess there is something in seeing the word "pregnant" that makes it feel more real if that makes sense ☺️

@TTCNoTWO 🥰🥰🥰

Persipan · 18/06/2024 07:38

It's fascinating to me that everyone only seems to believe digital tests - my fertility clinic have always given me very stern instructions not to use them so as a consequence I subconsciously don't trust them at all!

TTCNoTWO · 18/06/2024 07:32

Thank you all!
I still can't allow myself to believe it though haha! Will keep you posted with what the digital says later.

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scandiontheloose · 18/06/2024 07:27

@TTCNoTWO YAS! I'd say that's your BFP but as we know it's not true until the digital tells us it is 😂

So happy for you! 🥰

@T0r11210 Oh the bloat! Unreal! Like I had to unbutton the first two buttons on my skirt yesterday just sitting at my desk at work😅😂

I tested this morning and it's the same looking as the test from the other day.
No line progression but also not any fainter so we'll see. I've had a few chemicals before and think I just need to wait for the digital results😅

So think I'll give it a day before trying for the digital since they're generally not as sensitive as these 10ml ones and they're so spenny and I will go mad testing everyday 😅

Have you decided how you're gonna tell your hubby on Friday 😍

T0r11210 · 18/06/2024 07:05

@TTCNoTWO also with your AF not due until tomorrow/Thursday that’s a great line! Mine was due today and this was my cheapy yesterday. Like you, it was faint within 3 mins and then got darker.

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T0r11210 · 18/06/2024 07:02

@TTCNoTWO that’s definitely a positive lovely!! Congrats, I know you’ll believe it more when you use your early digital today though but you are so pregnant 🙌🙌

@scandiontheloose I could have written that myself!! The bloating is what made me test 2 days ago. I usually do before AF but this is something else. Apparently it’s the very high progesterone and estrogen in our bodies slowing down digestion. I read that it gets better about 10 weeks when progesterone gets less and placenta takes over so yay for looking pregnant before an actual bump!!
Also good luck for this morning!

GSD2024 · 18/06/2024 06:48

@TTCNoTWO thats positive !!

Persipan · 18/06/2024 06:41

'They first come up very faint' sounds to be as though the result did come up within the time frame, though? In which case that's a totally valid result. You'd expect it to get a bit darker after that, they always do. It certainly looks very clearly positive!

TTCNoTWO · 18/06/2024 06:27

Morning all,

I bought some cheap Spanish tests from.amazon that are pink dye. They first come up very faint but after 5 - 10 minutes they're strong, but yet the instructions say don't read after 5 mins?? So I'm not sure, but I've got clearblue digital coming today! Just really scared of a chemical pregnancy. This picture is after the 5 minutes.
Do you think it still counts?

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Persipan · 18/06/2024 05:23

For anyone looking for FRERs, they are much more difficult to find in the UK than they used to be - Amazon have them but I don't think Boots or Suoerdrug stock them anymore, so don't waste your time going to multiple branches in search of them.

Boots early pregnancy test is basically identical to a FRER, though - pink dye, sharp line, very sensitive. So if you're looking for a substitute, I recommend that.

scandiontheloose · 17/06/2024 23:13

Also today the bloating has been off the scale accompanied by heartburn and waves of nausea.

I hope it's a strong line tomorrow morning or I have nothing to blame this on 😂😂😂

scandiontheloose · 17/06/2024 22:51

@T0r11210 oh my god so sorry. I had a bit of a day and forgot totally to even test when I got home 🙈🙈

I will test tomorrow morning with FMU.

Couldn't find FRER pink dye ones, so it'll have to be another CB 🙈😅

But fingers crossed xx

How you feeling? X

T0r11210 · 17/06/2024 22:09

@scandiontheloose how did you get on today lovely? X