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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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Itonlytakesone · 19/09/2024 17:07

Happyapplehoney · 19/09/2024 14:18

Thanks @Itonlytakesone How long was it until you found out about the blighted ovum? Sorry that happened to you!

I had booked a private scan at 6w 4days I was so excited in the whole run up to this and was so crushed when they found nothing. So a few scans at epu to confirm then a d&c at just over 9 weeks. Took a few months off ttc after it all but back to it this month.

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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!

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imSatanhonest · 19/09/2024 15:00

I'd say you got pregnant last month and your last 'period' must have been an implantation bleed (?)

As an aside, my DD is pregnant with twins, she had 2 really faint positives, then a negative digital, then a positive digital 3 days later. So I don't think the dark lines are always indicative of a multiple pregnancy, just that you're further along than you thought.

TheShellBeach · 19/09/2024 14:21

Actually, yes - I was going to suggest molar pregnancy as another differential.

I really hope that isn't the case @Happyapplehoney

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Happyapplehoney · 19/09/2024 14:18

Thanks @Itonlytakesone How long was it until you found out about the blighted ovum? Sorry that happened to you!

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Itonlytakesone · 19/09/2024 13:56

@Happyapplehoney
I hope all goes ok. I had a positive test 8dpo was strong throughout ended up being a blighted ovum. That was in April and I'm currently 3dpo trying again it's such a symptom checking time isn't it 🙈

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Happyapplehoney · 19/09/2024 13:47

The digital arrives later today so hopefully that will give a bit more info. It’s my second pregnancy, we have only been trying a few months although I did have a chemical pregnancy the month before last. I’m worried as have read high hcg could mean a molar pregnancy…. If the weeks are high on this digital it could mean my levels are just super high rather than the correct number of weeks? Think I’ll also give the doctor a call tomorrow just to discuss! Hoping someone on here may have had a similar experience and all was okay 🙏🏼 Thanks all for your comments

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Olika · 19/09/2024 13:36

Those are super strong for being so early days. Maybe you implanted on Tuesday when you had spotting and it shows already. Definitely do a digital to see which week it gives you. 🤩

TheShellBeach · 19/09/2024 13:31

An ultrasound will give you the answer in a couple of weeks.

Is this your first pregnancy?

Itonlytakesone · 19/09/2024 13:27

@Happyapplehoney
Oh wow I'm following to see how this works out for you! How exciting Smile

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Happyapplehoney · 19/09/2024 13:25

Thanks @TheShellBeach All my pregnancy tests last month were negative and then I had a heavy 4-5 day period so I really don’t think I was pregnant from last month. When I’ve researched multiples it still largely says you wouldn’t necessarily get such a strong line so early so I’m just confused! I’ve ordered the digital tests that give you how many weeks so will see what that says

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TheShellBeach · 19/09/2024 13:22

Either you conceived last month, which would make you 7 - 8 weeks pregnant now, or you've got a multiple pregnancy.