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Strong positive 6dpo

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Happyapplehoney · 19/09/2024 13:19

Looking for any help or advice! We were unsuccessful trying to conceive last month, negative tests up until the day my period arrived on time. I believe I ovulated on Wednesday 11th Sept- we did not have any intercourse before this date.
On Tuesday 17th Sept I had light spotting so out of curiosity took a pregnancy test even though I didn’t think I’d see anything and was shocked to see such strong positives! I did multiple tests on 3 different brands and all were the same. I was definitely only 6dpo (or Less!) so what is going on here? I’m so confused why it’s so strong. Anything I’ve found online of peoples positive tests at 6dpo are extremely faint and even then responses say it wouldn’t be this strong so I’m starting to panic something is very wrong. Has anyone been in the same boat?

Strong positive 6dpo
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Snugglemonkey · 23/09/2024 22:16

Itonlytakesone · 23/09/2024 21:08

@Snugglemonkey
Was that twins and there was two sacs to begin with?

Yes. The other is Dc1.

Itonlytakesone · 23/09/2024 21:08

@Snugglemonkey
Was that twins and there was two sacs to begin with?

Snugglemonkey · 23/09/2024 20:47

whateveryouwantmetosay · 20/09/2024 15:08

Could the bleeding last month have been a twin miscarriage? It would make sense why you are getting positive tests now. Digitals are not reliable with the weeks so possible that you are 6-7 weeks.

This happened to me. Quite heavy bleeding. It was am ivf pregnancy though and the clinic got me in for bloods and an early scan, so that is how I knew. We saw the wee sac coming apart.

Fingers crossed for you.

Itonlytakesone · 23/09/2024 20:42

I tested twice today 7dpo bfn but I don't feel like it is if you know what I mean

Itonlytakesone · 23/09/2024 20:41

@Happyapplehoney
All still sounds promising for you. The days drag don't they especially when you want an answer. I hope you get a scan soon so you know when you'll get one? How many days are you now?

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Happyapplehoney · 23/09/2024 13:22

Hello @Itonlytakesone … still testing daily and still getting strong positives. I did another digital today to see if the weeks had changed and it still says 2-3 weeks. Although my last digital was only Thursday so I guess it wouldn’t necessarily change. I have an occasional pulsing sensation in my left ovary but not sure if my head is just convinced it’s ectopic so I just keep feeling things that support that theory! Guess I have to be patient and just wait and see.

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Itonlytakesone · 23/09/2024 13:13

@Happyapplehoney

How are you getting on did you repeat your pregnancy test? Smile

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Happyapplehoney · 20/09/2024 20:30

Thanks @LucyLou0527 Yes we will do if I don’t get a referral to the early pregnancy clinic . I can’t book a private one until 6 weeks anyway and the doctor said she would refer me at 5 weeks if still concerned so they can do a blood test first to check hcg and will then decide if I need a scan at 6 weeks … but if they don’t offer me a scan I’ll definitely be booking my own

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Happyapplehoney · 20/09/2024 20:25

Yes I hadn’t considered that! Gives me a tiny shred of hope. So far the only story I’ve found which is exactly the same as me (strong positive at 6dpo and digital test showing 2-3 weeks) sadly turned out to be an ectopic pregnancy- HCG levels were high because the implantation happened earlier as didn’t take the time travelling to the uterus. So that’s a big worry currently and I’m sure it’s going to be a long few weeks before I can get more clarity! Just have to hope for the best.

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Lul00 · 20/09/2024 19:20

So I would have tested 2 days after I thought my period had arrived. I had my implant removed in November and conceived December so I hadn't got my regular periods back. I had a private scan at 6 weeks - expecting the worst as I had bled quite a lot and they found 2 sacs xx

LucyLou0527 · 20/09/2024 15:28

I would book in for a private scan if you are able to!

congratulations🩷

Itonlytakesone · 20/09/2024 15:26

@whateveryouwantmetosay
Omg imagine that I'm so invested in this story

whateveryouwantmetosay · 20/09/2024 15:08

Could the bleeding last month have been a twin miscarriage? It would make sense why you are getting positive tests now. Digitals are not reliable with the weeks so possible that you are 6-7 weeks.

TheShellBeach · 20/09/2024 12:01

I had a feeling the doctor would say that. Realistically, you'll have to wait and see what happens.

It's a bit frustrating for you though @Happyapplehoney because obviously you'd like to know what's going on.

I'm really interested to know the outcome. It's a pity scans can't be done so soon!

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Happyapplehoney · 20/09/2024 11:40

Spoke to the doctor this morning and she said I just need to wait for now to see what happens as too early for testing but need to call back in a few weeks and can be referred to the early pregnancy unit for a blood test and scan so will keep you updated. Doctor agreed with the information I gave her that it is unusual to have such high hcg at this stage and doesn’t think I’m pregnant from last month but just need to wait it out for now.

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TheShellBeach · 19/09/2024 22:39

Itonlytakesone · 19/09/2024 21:12

@Happyapplehoney
Good luck with the Gp I hope you get some answers. So frustrating especially as it's too early to scan but good news on a positive test

If the OP conceived in her last cycle, it wouldn't be too early to scan.

Itonlytakesone · 19/09/2024 21:12

@Happyapplehoney
Good luck with the Gp I hope you get some answers. So frustrating especially as it's too early to scan but good news on a positive test

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Happyapplehoney · 19/09/2024 20:21

I really don’t think it was implantation bleeding a few weeks back. I tested negative right up until the day my period arrived and it was as my normal periods- heavy and lasted 4-5 days. If I had gotten pregnant last time I would now be 5 weeks since ovulation so the digital one should say +3 weeks? It’s all very confusing! I suspect the spotting I had at 6dpo two days ago may well have been implantation but just doesn’t explain why my HCG is so high. Hopefully the doctor can give some advice tomorrow. @Lul00 did you test early when you had a strong positive? Everything I’ve looked up says multiples still wouldn’t give a strong positive this early on. I’m now 8dpo and still have a super dark line showing on the standard pregnancy test plus the digital saying 2-3 weeks. Will keep updating once I have spoken with the doctor.

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Lul00 · 19/09/2024 19:01

My test was super strong with my twins. I also knew I should have been less weeks pregnant than what the clear blue test told me. It goes off HCG levels which are obviously higher in a multiple pregnancy so the test picks it up as being further along than you are. I had spotting as well so texted my husband saying it wasn't to be this month as I thought it was my period!

Olika · 19/09/2024 18:21

Well either something is wrong or you had periods when already pregnant. Def a good idea to speak with your GP.

Bb542 · 19/09/2024 18:16

Definitely contact your doctor. Is it possible that last month's period could've been implantation bleeding?

Cece92 · 19/09/2024 18:13

Happyapplehoney · 19/09/2024 18:10

So I’ve done the digital test and it says 2-3 weeks (the packaging says this reading is from the date you conceived) so something definitely not quite right as I ovulated last Wednesday! (I’m 99% sure of it!) my husband and I didn’t have sex between the last ovulation window and this one so again just doesn’t add up. Will call the doctor in the morning and get some advice.

If I'm right in saying this means you're 4/5 weeks pregnant? So maybe your last period was implantation bleeding xxx

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Happyapplehoney · 19/09/2024 18:10

So I’ve done the digital test and it says 2-3 weeks (the packaging says this reading is from the date you conceived) so something definitely not quite right as I ovulated last Wednesday! (I’m 99% sure of it!) my husband and I didn’t have sex between the last ovulation window and this one so again just doesn’t add up. Will call the doctor in the morning and get some advice.

Strong positive 6dpo
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Happyapplehoney · 19/09/2024 18:06

@Itonlytakesone ah sorry that all sounds terrible, hope you’re doing okay now and you get some good news soon! I’ll definitely be booking an early scan as something doesn’t seem right

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imSatanhonest · 19/09/2024 17:59

Happyapplehoney · 19/09/2024 15:49

Thanks @imSatanhonest , It would be great if this is the case! I did have a heavy 4-5 days of bleeding which I don’t think is right for implantation bleeding though? I also had a LH surge on ovulation strip the day we started trying with some ovulation like pains on my left side .. just all so confusing! Wish this digital test would hurry up and arrive!

I really don't know now about implantation bleeding but did think it was supposed to be light. I'm just flummoxed at the dark lines at 6DPO - but wish you all the best!