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Chemical pregnancy?

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LilacHearts · 04/07/2025 15:07

Hi all,

I had a chem pregnancy in December last year, a miscarriage in May. I also had a previous miscarriage in March 2023.

The top tests are from Tuesday night (8dpo) and Wednesday morning (9dpo) the clear blue early detection is today (11dpo) I thought it would be darker by now as it’s an early detection test, so I’m worried it’s another chemical unfortunately.

Any insights appreciated. I’m 39 and have one DD who is 3.5.

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LilacHearts · 04/07/2025 20:12

@Everythingisokay its so so hard. This is no detriment to anyone who hasn’t suffered a loss, but I think unless you’ve been through it, it’s hard to understand. One of my friends keeps telling me stay calm and distract myself, but it’s so much easier said than done.

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LilacHearts · 04/07/2025 19:23

@EMC2022 yes I agree, I spoke to my friend about it today and she told me that red dye is more sensitive than blue dye. That’s interesting about the line progression - I’ll look it up. Thanks so much for responding.

@Everythingisokay thank you for the reassurance. I’m so in my own head about it all and every time I tell myself I won’t be, but it’s impossible not to be anxious when you’ve experienced loss.
Aww congratulations - I’m wishing you all the best and a healthy, happy pregnancy x

Thanks and I wish you the same.

It's so hard once you had previous bad experience, isn't it. I think we just view things differently as our minds naturally jump to the worst case scenario at every step, and especially in the early days.

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LilacHearts · 04/07/2025 19:25

@EMC2022 gosh just realised you’re 12dpo! Wishing you so much luck for a healthy, happy pregnancy x

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LilacHearts · 04/07/2025 19:23

@EMC2022 yes I agree, I spoke to my friend about it today and she told me that red dye is more sensitive than blue dye. That’s interesting about the line progression - I’ll look it up. Thanks so much for responding.

@Everythingisokay thank you for the reassurance. I’m so in my own head about it all and every time I tell myself I won’t be, but it’s impossible not to be anxious when you’ve experienced loss.
Aww congratulations - I’m wishing you all the best and a healthy, happy pregnancy x

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Everythingisokay · 04/07/2025 19:12

I wouldn't be writing this off as a chemical. I think the lines are not bad for where you're at and wishing you all the best.

P.s. I'm in somewhat similar situation in terms of having one LO, having had 3 chemicals and one MMC and also having tested positive on Tuesday!

EMC2022 · 04/07/2025 18:44

It's so hard to compare tests that aren't the same brand for line progression. I am 12 dpo today and was surprised at how light my line still is.

I actually looked up "line progression" videos on tik tok today and it gave me reassurance of how light lines are this early on. You could also spot how quick it can jump to a darker line. Maybe you will find comfort in that if you look it up.

Fingers crossed for a happy and healthy pregnancy and baby for you!

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