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Don’t tell me this is positive? My second baby is only 5 months old…

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rainbowbaby2 · 20/10/2025 20:46

This came up in the 3 minutes. I know sometimes clearblue tests can show false positives and this is so so faint. I feel sick. My pregnancy was so bad last time and I was in such a bad mental state. I’ve been on the pill but haven’t had my period.

Don’t tell me this is positive? My second baby is only 5 months old…
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rainbowbaby2 · 21/10/2025 10:28

Yibbleyabble · 21/10/2025 09:17

My goodness, I'm fascinated that some people have taken a supportive post towards OP, scrutinised one term that may be deemed derogatory by a minority whilst not even considering a response to what OP has asked/is worried about. IMHO it comes across as thoughtless.
Whilst I'm not Irish and have never been offended by the term, I fully understand the origins of the phrase and appreciate that some people could find it insulting therefore I apologise to those whom find the term offensive.
Now, back to the main point of being here...
How are you feeling OP? Hope you're ok.

Thank you. I just ignored it to be honest I don’t have the patience or the brain space to entertain any negativity. People will always find something to find offensive on these threads. Thank you for checking in. I’m ok, just felt all over the place and needed to see what other people thought.

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rainbowbaby2 · 21/10/2025 10:25

Update with a pink dye test. Absolutely certain it’s negative. Hopefully now when my cycle starts again I’ll be able to track it properly. Will probably test again in a few days if I don’t get my period.

Don’t tell me this is positive? My second baby is only 5 months old…
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Branleuse · 21/10/2025 10:17

I had irish twins too.
Youre very fertile after you have a baby.

Homegrownberries · 21/10/2025 09:57

I'd expect a stronger line at day 33 of a 28 day cycle if it's a positive.

Homegrownberries · 21/10/2025 09:55

Kevinbaconsrealwife · 21/10/2025 07:13

Also Irish and not remotely offended….

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Me too.
We frequently use the term in Ireland and no offence is intended or taken.

Miraclemuma03 · 21/10/2025 09:54

notallymcbeal · 21/10/2025 00:12

It does look positive OP but good luck for tomorrow.

To everyone saying Irish twins is an offensive term - did you forget to add 'to me' after it? I'm from a big Irish family and we don't find it offensive at all. The question was also asked on r/Ireland on Reddit here https://www.reddit.com/r/ireland/comments/rmfneh/peoplefromirelanddoyoufindthetermirish/ and the consensus there was that it's not offensive.

Reminds me of being told using the word 'brainstorm' was offensive to people with epilepsy. I've asked many epileptics if it's offensive and the consensus there is that they're more offended some idiot is calling their condition a 'brainstorm'.

Edited to add in that I'm also an Irish twin. I was born in June and my sis was born the following May - we like being twins for a fortnight.

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I also have Irish twins exactly down to the day and did it 4 times hahaha the term Irish twins is not offensive and people on these forums seem to always find ways to pick a fight or get offended when all they really need to do is move on.

I have a 4 children who are exactly 1 yr apart from the other by the date. Not sure how I managed. Mine are 21.08.10 , 27.08.09, 27.08.08, 28.08.07 then I have 2 younger kids who are also Irish twins who where born 01.06.14, 11.06.15

OP its hard to say with these clearblue tests as they are notorious for leaving behind lines even when negative. My advice is to wait a couple of days and retest and either way the test will get darker indicating a positive test or it will be negative or stay the same and you will know its false.

BrightSpark10 · 21/10/2025 09:22

cpuld be positive, could be evap line… did you test again ? Try old school strips rather than clear blue

Yibbleyabble · 21/10/2025 09:17

My goodness, I'm fascinated that some people have taken a supportive post towards OP, scrutinised one term that may be deemed derogatory by a minority whilst not even considering a response to what OP has asked/is worried about. IMHO it comes across as thoughtless.
Whilst I'm not Irish and have never been offended by the term, I fully understand the origins of the phrase and appreciate that some people could find it insulting therefore I apologise to those whom find the term offensive.
Now, back to the main point of being here...
How are you feeling OP? Hope you're ok.

StrongLikeMamma · 21/10/2025 08:55

Doesn’t look positive to me.

EmPeEf · 21/10/2025 08:52

rainbowbaby2 · 21/10/2025 07:04

These were last nights tests. I know you shouldn’t look at them after 10 minutes but these lines were definitely there in the 3 minutes. Could it be a chemical pregnancy?

Both look like evap lines. If your period is late it probably means you ovulated later in the month.

theressomanytinafeysicouldbe · 21/10/2025 08:50

I would test again today or tomorrow and see if the line gets stronger

My brothers are Irish twins born 364 days apart

Brassknucks · 21/10/2025 08:39

@rainbowbaby2 definitely get a pink dye one asap! I’ve always found Clear blue massively unclear. Shite tests. And digital don’t tell you unless you’re a few weeks. Actually I had 3 digitals just not work.

I think it’s likely that you’re pregnant. I have a small age gap and loved it but equally have known people who wished they’d not had two so close together.

if you are pregnant then you’ve found out super early and that gives you time to make a decision that’ll suit you and your family x

CurlewKate · 21/10/2025 08:13

You need to test again- then you’ll be in a position to make informed decisions.

poshcrisps · 21/10/2025 08:12

Berlinlover · 20/10/2025 23:12

@Yibbleyabble Irish twins is an offensive term.

@Berlinlover MOST of the Irish don't think that way as they are normal kind of fun loving people.

I have friends who are so proud of being "Irish twins"

But keep on looking and you'll probably find something else this morning to be offended by.

cannynotsay · 21/10/2025 08:09

These looks like a very early positive to me. I’d test again in a few days. Then decide what you wanna do

aLogLady · 21/10/2025 08:05

edited as i made a mistake

Neurodiversitydoctor · 21/10/2025 07:47

I hope it works out for you. If being pregnant is really a problem I think once this is sorted you should start using proper contraception. Take another test in a few days should be clearer by then.

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rainbowbaby2 · 21/10/2025 07:44

@Neurodiversitydoctorworried, hence the point of my OP.

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aLogLady · 21/10/2025 07:35

...sorry for the complete off topic discussions on your request for help OP. Completely agree with EmPeEf all tests looked to me like evap lines. I've had several on clear blue tests. The line is thin and poorly formed, not like the control line that is soft and much wider and uniform. It's absolutely ridiculous that women are left to interpret lines on CB whether wanting to be pregnant or not. They should be banned imho.

Neurodiversitydoctor · 21/10/2025 07:34

How do youfeel about the possibility of pregnancy ?

DoAWheelie · 21/10/2025 07:33

My late OH was both Irish, and an Irish twin and they both happily called themselves that all the time.

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rainbowbaby2 · 21/10/2025 07:26

@sittingonabeachI normally use natural cycles which has always worked well for me over the last 10 or so years but obviously there’s a chance I could of gone it wrong this time with coming off the patch, as I hadn’t had a cycle yet. I could have ovulated at a different time maybe. Although I was pretty sure I already had when we DTD. I want another child in the future. I just wasn’t expecting it right now with my baby being so small.

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nasalfluvaccine · 21/10/2025 07:24

not sure that’s the point of the op. Nosey Parker

sittingonabeach · 21/10/2025 07:18

So you aren’t using any form of contraception?

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rainbowbaby2 · 21/10/2025 07:16

@NeurodiversitydoctorI know I could be, that’s why I took a test.

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