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False positive

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Gingernut1989 · 26/01/2025 17:31

Has anyone had or know of anyone that has had a false positive pregnancy test. This happened to me around 4 years ago on a digital. I got one positive "pregnant 1-2" and one negative. Nothing came of it. I did read that there is a less than 1% chance this can happen so just thought i was in that percentage.

Fast forward to now and we have been ttc. I have done a previous post about being 17dpo and getting negative tests. I still have not had a period but was suffering from ovary pain and really bad cramps plus hair loss.

My positive ovulation test was around 3rd December (solid smiley face on clearblue) plus I had ewcm and everything suggested its time. I stopped pregnancy testing Christmas day when still getting negative pregnancy tests.

Wednesday of this week i go to the GP because of these pains I am having and to discuss the results of a blood test . She does a urine hpt and this is the result. Tells me congratulations and books me in with the midwife. I have an early scan tomorrow.

Honestly though I think it's incorrect. I don't feel pregnant at all whatsoever all I have are these severe pains. No bleeding . No nausea (which in itself is unusual as all my previous pregnancies i have had hyperemesis and even almost terminated one due to how sick I was and being unable to care for my existing children. It is THAT severe IV drips hospital stays etc). Is it possible to have hyperemesis all other times and then this time not ?

I'm being so melodramatic saying I must have cancer or something equally as sinister to produce a positive result and have no symptoms. This sharp pains don't feel normal either nor did the GP seem concerned.

I know I didn't ovulate any other time as I haven't had a positive ovulation test since 3rd December nor have I had ewcm . I've had thrush twice since then which isn't like me either.

I just don't feel like this is accurate and there must be something wrong with me that I have produced a false positive as it has happened to me before.

False positive
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Lostworlds · 11/02/2025 12:17

Great news, congratulations!

summerlovingvibes · 11/02/2025 11:53

Congratulations!

Gingernut1989 · 11/02/2025 11:45

I'm 8 weeks 1 day. Due 22nd September. Heartbeat and everything perfectly fine. Such a relief.

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Gingernut1989 · 02/02/2025 21:44

@tiffxxx I'm quite mixed . Supposed to be 6 weeks tomorrow if going by the scan . I'm just replaying a bit of what she said in terms of viability. Could either be really early or could have just not progressed and that's why there was just the sac and no fetal pole. Find out a week tomorrow. Praying everything is OK though. Hope you're doing well

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tiffxxx · 01/02/2025 13:29

@Gingernut1989 hi how's it going?

tiffxxx · 27/01/2025 23:37

@Gingernut1989 no I meant on here how would we stay in touch

Gingernut1989 · 27/01/2025 21:45

2petrabbits · 27/01/2025 17:20

So pleased for you!

Tentatively hopeful but we keep thinking something isnt sitting right. How are things with you ?

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Gingernut1989 · 27/01/2025 21:44

tiffxxx · 27/01/2025 20:35

@Gingernut1989 did you read my message earlier on here

I didn't see any private messages ?

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tiffxxx · 27/01/2025 20:35

@Gingernut1989 did you read my message earlier on here

Gingernut1989 · 27/01/2025 17:27

Thanks both . I have to go back in 2 weeks because there is a chance it never progressed passed 5 weeks . I'm expecting the worst and hoping for the best.

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2petrabbits · 27/01/2025 17:20

So pleased for you!

tiffxxx · 27/01/2025 16:02

Gingernut1989 · 27/01/2025 15:52

I'm only 5 weeks but all progressing as it should and in the normal place. I have to come back in 2 weeks time to check everything is progressing as it should be.

That's good news

Gingernut1989 · 27/01/2025 15:52

I'm only 5 weeks but all progressing as it should and in the normal place. I have to come back in 2 weeks time to check everything is progressing as it should be.

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tiffxxx · 27/01/2025 15:33

@Gingernut1989 can I follow you personally hun out of everyone's post altogether your giving me hope

summerlovingvibes · 27/01/2025 15:27

Hope all is ok!

LucyLou0527 · 27/01/2025 15:15

Good luck!! Please update us xx

tiffxxx · 27/01/2025 14:43

Gingernut1989 · 27/01/2025 14:38

Definitely positive. Waiting for scan now.

Congratulations hun really happy for you

Gingernut1989 · 27/01/2025 14:38

Definitely positive. Waiting for scan now.

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tiffxxx · 27/01/2025 14:24

Any news

tiffxxx · 26/01/2025 21:06

tiffxxx · 26/01/2025 18:04

@Gingernut1989 it could possibly be but I think I had a chemical pregnancy at the start of January as I was getting all positives on every test I did then took a few days off testing then tested again and it was throwing all negatives

Yeah heart breaking

2petrabbits · 26/01/2025 21:00

I’ve got everything crossed for you!

tiffxxx · 26/01/2025 19:10

Gingernut1989 · 26/01/2025 19:04

@2petrabbits thank you 😊. I've got this scan tomorrow at 1.30pm so really hoping it's good news !

@LucyLou0527 not tested since Wednesday no. I guess I will know tomorrow 😫

Good luck and please let us know how it goes fingers firmly crossed for you

Gingernut1989 · 26/01/2025 19:04

@2petrabbits thank you 😊. I've got this scan tomorrow at 1.30pm so really hoping it's good news !

@LucyLou0527 not tested since Wednesday no. I guess I will know tomorrow 😫

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2petrabbits · 26/01/2025 18:52

@Gingernut1989 I’m sorry this has been such a rollercoaster since Christmas. Are you able to get a box of tests from Amazon and do a few to put your mind at ease? As you said, false positives are unlikely. I hope this is the real thing for you ❤️

LucyLou0527 · 26/01/2025 18:46

Have you done a test since Wednesday? X