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11DPO positive - but concerned

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JDecember21 · 08/11/2024 09:00

Hi all just looking for some advice really feeling very anxious. Yesterday at only 10dpo I got 4 positive tests including one clear blue digital it said Pregnant 1-2 weeks.

then this morning I took a pregnancy test that was extremely cheap (pack of 3) with only a 20ml HCG sensitivity and the line was BARELY visable. This was with first morning urine! So I instantly thought I was having a chemical.

i went to the shop and got a more sensitive clear blue test. And it’s come back positive straight away - but in your opinion is the line colour ok for 11dpo?

As getting mixed signals on the cheap tests - not sure if I should be concerned. A doctor won’t see me will they?

thanks Jess

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Lulu89x · 18/11/2024 13:07

Brownbottle · 18/11/2024 12:10

Congrats, they look good!

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Thank you! I went from not testing at all to taking 4 tests in the space of 5 hours!! A Morrisons cheapie was negative.

Clear blue on my 6th pee of the day. I still can’t believe it!

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Brownbottle · 18/11/2024 12:10

Lulu89x · 18/11/2024 10:44

10DPO!

First test - FMU
Second test - an hour later

I can see lines in both. I’m in shock!

Congrats, they look good!

Brownbottle · 18/11/2024 12:09

sellingupslow · 18/11/2024 09:53

How's everyone feeling today?

Ok thanks! I’m still getting a bit of nausea mainly after eating for a few hours and a bit first thing in morning. Boobs are a bit sore but not too bad, and my sleep is a bit patchy. Still doesn’t feel real and it feels so long to wait until scan early December - maybe 6th or longer if I can manage it.

I did the clear blue weeks digital yesterday and it was 2-3, I would be technically 3 weeks from conception yesterday or today but don’t know exactly when I ovulated and I know these tests aren’t always that reliable…so hoping when I do another next weekend it will be 3+ for my nerves!

@sellingupslow when you got the two hcg tests was that via EPU? I’ve been thinking about getting a private one but surely it would have to be two separate tests a few days apart as the ranges for this early are SO wide so you need to be able to see the increase? And not obvious which private tests are two separate ones!

How are you feeling?

Lulu89x · 18/11/2024 10:44

10DPO!

First test - FMU
Second test - an hour later

I can see lines in both. I’m in shock!

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sellingupslow · 18/11/2024 09:53

How's everyone feeling today?

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JDecember21 · 16/11/2024 18:56

@Brownbottle hi!! So sorry to hear you’re feeling like this in truth I’ve been the exact same!! I think taking a break away from the tests will help. I’ve not actually been to get my bloods tested in the end lovely- just couldn’t deal with the doctors and their sarcasm😂

so my first reassurance scan I’ll be 7 weeks and 1 day, and you’re supposed to be able to see a heartbeat by then.

I think stepping away from the tests will definitely help. In truth I know exactly how you are feeling I still don’t believe I’m pregnant but I’m sure that’ll change with our scans.

i think the best thing we can do at the moment is try and take care of ourselves and keep our minds distracted, get lots of rest etc.

but yes I’m the same anxious to go to the toilet incase I see blood but nothing whatsoever yet and obvs I know I am pregnant but until I see it on the screen I won’t believe it haha! X

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sellingupslow · 16/11/2024 09:42

@Brownbottle I did my last digital last night at 4+6 and got a 3+ so I'm going to stop taking now 🙈

Glad you're all feeling good and looking forward to seeing all the scans! Nice we have each other to make the wait feel less 😂

My scan is 2 weeks tomorrow and also feels ages away! I'll be 7+1!

HollyR19 · 16/11/2024 05:56

JDecember21 · 12/11/2024 09:37

How amazing!!! @HollyR19 :) how are you feeling so far?

Hey, sorry I am so slow at replying. I'm ok. I've become quite pregnancy test addict however! My boobs are sore and I'm super hungry, but no other major symptoms! How about you?

Brownbottle · 15/11/2024 23:48

Hello, I’ve not been posting as much as just so nervous! Things are still ok (I think?!) got pretty dark tests on my easy at home strips, I have the weeks digital I was going to do on Sunday and hope I get 2-3 or 3+ but know they’re not always reliable! And then I definitely will stop testing!!

I was going to book a scan when I’m 7 weeks and 3 days on 6th December, hoping there might be a heartbeat to see by then?? 3 weeks away but feels like an age and I’m really hoping I get no pains or bleeds until then!

glad both your bloods seem to be doing well! Great news

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JDecember21 · 15/11/2024 13:38

@sellingupslow wow that’s amazing! So happy for you :) … yes so I’ve got one more digi which I’ll do next week and if it says 3+ weeks then I’ll deffo stop testing 😂

oh god my boobs are SO sore actually forgot to mention that!!!

x

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sellingupslow · 15/11/2024 13:32

Amazing, @JDecember21, I'm feeling the same! I'm gonna do a digital tomorrow but I think everything is completely fine!

I'm also exhausted and slightly sore boobs but nothing else!

HCG 1652 today
Tuesday 689!

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JDecember21 · 15/11/2024 11:32

@sellingupslow hi!! To be honest I’m in a much better place really!! I’d say my main symptom at the moment is just tiredness really as waking up in the night to wee every night now haha. No other main symptoms at the moment. I feel a lot better I think cos I’ve stopped temping and testing. I think at the moment I’m very much like trying to almost ignore that it’s happening 😂 / but I’ve been trying to listen to my body and rest when I need to etc. just can’t wait for that first scan!!!! I think genuinely that’s when it’ll hit me as it still doesn’t feel real.

oh amazing! Yes deffo let me know I’m sure you’ll be fine- did you end up getting in with the gp in the end? X

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sellingupslow · 15/11/2024 10:44

@JDecember21 how are you feeling today?

I should get my second set of HCG results at 4ish today so I'll let you know what they come back as!

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JDecember21 · 13/11/2024 23:02

@sellingupslow hey! I’m feeling a lot more relaxed this evening and a bit more positive sat having a camomile tea and reading :)

yes my first, never had a positive pregnancy test in my life - so I think that’s why it’s so new

omg amazing you’ll have to fill me in!!! I’ll keep you updated on how it goes too ✨

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sellingupslow · 13/11/2024 22:56

@JDecember21 it's the not knowing that's really hard for me!!

Will this be your first?

How exciting, bet you can't wait!! I have my 7 week scan booked for 1st Dec (I'll be 7+1) and having bloods for baby gender done too!!

Can't wait

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JDecember21 · 13/11/2024 19:55

It’s very hard isn’t it as we’re kind of in this limbo period where we are trying to stay positive but literally have no control on the outcome apart from TRYING to relax lol.

i feel also guilty like when i imagined I found out I was pregnant I’d be elated, but instead I’m just anxious about something going wrong???

i think a break from the testing for the weekend will definitely do us some good :) but I think it’s all about perspective and focussing on what is going right for us right now. As long as I have symptoms as well I feel like that’s always a good sign.

yes I’ve booked in a reassurance scan for 3rd December!! 🥰 it’ll be the 7 week mark cos the place only did it from 7 weeks then I have my 1st midwife apt the day after. Just gotta get through this till! When’s yours hun? @sellingupslow xx

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sellingupslow · 13/11/2024 19:42

That's a good idea! I think the stress doesn't help and I need to keep reminding myself that stressing won't change the outcome

I'm going to do another digital on sat and hope for 3+!

Did you day you've booked in for a scan?

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JDecember21 · 13/11/2024 19:40

@sellingupslow thank you!!!

ah that’s great!! No I didn’t haha I’m in the office as well the next few days so I think I’m just going to leave it and hope for the best, when I called the docs this morning the receptionist didn’t know what a hcg test was😂

feel like I’m going to leave it for the weekend then going to take my last clear blue digital on Tuesday, if it says 3+ and still on track then I’m going to leave it but if not I’ll call them for sure! Xxx

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sellingupslow · 13/11/2024 19:24

@JDecember21

The digital is really good news, how are you feeling today?

Did you manage to get a blood test sorted?

I managed to get my GP to do a second HCG test after the midwife called me today to get me booked in for my first appointment (Dec) and told me to not pay and ask the GP to order one, which he did, so hopefully yours does too!

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JDecember21 · 13/11/2024 11:15

@sellingupslow hi! Yay that’s great! So happy for you and yes any symptoms are deffo good. So unfortunately I missed the docs calls as I fell back to sleep great - so might have to call them back tomorrow but to be honest I’m debating just paying for a private one like you, I cba for the docs and their judgements!!

so this is where I am at today 16dpo with a 25ml strength cheap test. I’ve found my 2nd morning wee is better than 1st for some reason. I also took another clear blue digi yesterday and it’s increased from 1-2, to 2-3 weeks which is right on track so praying that’s a good sign

I was concerned about the bbt as mine seems to be dropping BUT it’s not at my baseline yet so I’m trying to not get too concerned plus I know the bbt can vary massively depending on lots of factors. I also found that my temperature is nearly a whole degree Celsius higher or lower depending on which method I take it.

I think after today I’m going to have to stop testing and temping, and just try and keep my stress levels down because I keep going down a worm hole and it’s no good!! Hope you’re holding up ok.

on the plus side my boobs are extremely sore today! lol xx

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sellingupslow · 13/11/2024 09:15

Just got my HCG back at 689 which I think is good!

sellingupslow · 13/11/2024 09:10

@JDecember21 I know how you feel!

Are they getting lighter or just not getting darker?

Have you got a recent pic?

Let me know what the docs say!

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JDecember21 · 13/11/2024 08:10

Aw I understand! Let us know how the results go!!!

i’m in freak out mode now as my tests aren’t getting darker and my bbt seems to be dropping! Still got all the symptoms but just feeling really paranoid about that so I’ve called the docs to see if they can do anything to help! Xx @sellingupslow

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sellingupslow · 13/11/2024 07:25

Morning!

Thanks for all the positive vibes 🤍
Struggled to sleep lash night as I've started getting restless legs! I had it with my first and wow it's up top with one of the worst pregnancy symptoms 😂 although right now I'm feeling grateful for any symptoms

How are you all feeling?
I've not had my HCG back but I should get it this morning at some point!

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JDecember21 · 12/11/2024 15:41

@sellingupslow yes let us know how you get on! Sending lots of love

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