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Faint line, am I pregnant?

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inkgirl · 16/07/2026 20:02

Im probably just seeing things. Its so faint its hard to tell if theres a line or if I'm seeing things. Bottom test I took this evening and think I see a line.

Faint line, am I pregnant?
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inkgirl · 26/07/2026 09:18

Stardust127 · 26/07/2026 09:05

I'm the same, well I did a test with a non sensitive Sainsbury's test so I knew it was going to be negative, as the faint line was on a very sensitive test, so same thought process as you in a way. I don't blame you for not wanting to retest. It's just confirmation of the heartbreak in a way. My husband ordered a load of sensitive tests last night but I think it will be too late by the time they arrive later today to show anything.

I've got the sensitive amazon tests they are showing negative. Just need a break from testing. You're right it is heart breaking.
Im really sorry to hear that, was really hoping it was just a random bleed for you and that baby stuck

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Stardust127 · 26/07/2026 09:05

I'm the same, well I did a test with a non sensitive Sainsbury's test so I knew it was going to be negative, as the faint line was on a very sensitive test, so same thought process as you in a way. I don't blame you for not wanting to retest. It's just confirmation of the heartbreak in a way. My husband ordered a load of sensitive tests last night but I think it will be too late by the time they arrive later today to show anything.

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inkgirl · 26/07/2026 08:50

Stardust127 · 26/07/2026 08:41

@inkgirl it's really difficult to tell which very frustrating. I haven't been on the pill since late teens so I can't really remember what I felt when I came off it (went on meds which meant my contraceptive options narrowed down massively to pretty much condoms and coil only). early pregnancy symptoms are also very similar to pms... how are you feeling this morning? have you done another test?

thank you, I've started bleeding more this morning so it's another loss I think. my husband and I weren't trying and so now back to our original plan of discussing whether we want a third baby in a YEAR. He won't try before then. I think by then my answer will be no, so felt like this was our one and only shot if this pregnancy stuck.

I think thats why its so confusing, the symptoms are so similar. I'm feeling ok at the moment. Ive not tested this morning just know its going to be negative.

I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully its not a loss and just a random bleed.

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Stardust127 · 26/07/2026 08:41

@inkgirl it's really difficult to tell which very frustrating. I haven't been on the pill since late teens so I can't really remember what I felt when I came off it (went on meds which meant my contraceptive options narrowed down massively to pretty much condoms and coil only). early pregnancy symptoms are also very similar to pms... how are you feeling this morning? have you done another test?

thank you, I've started bleeding more this morning so it's another loss I think. my husband and I weren't trying and so now back to our original plan of discussing whether we want a third baby in a YEAR. He won't try before then. I think by then my answer will be no, so felt like this was our one and only shot if this pregnancy stuck.

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inkgirl · 25/07/2026 23:48

That would explain quite a bit as getting pregnancy symptoms but not sure if its pregnancy symptoms or withdrawal symptoms from the contraceptive pill, been off it around 3 weeks.
I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully the spotting is nothing and baby sticks.

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Stardust127 · 25/07/2026 23:45

I'm so sorry. I say this with caution and sensitivity but it sounds like an early loss. I hate the term 'chemical pregnancy'. This is what happened with my early losses last year. if AF doesn't show, your body might not be recognising what is going on and could be a mmc. despite the tests. push them to check you out if they give you trouble and try to fob you off.

this would be my 7th pregnancy, 4th baby. didn't want to say in my original post but will now that I am expecting a loss. I have some light pink spotting and because the test is so faint I'm unsure what will happen

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inkgirl · 25/07/2026 23:37

@Stardust127unfortunately even the amazon ones are now negative. I rang the doctors and explained what was going on. Got to wait 3 weeks, if AF doesn't arrive or I don't get a positive test then they'll do blood tests to find out what's going on. If and when it happens it will be my 6th pregnancy but also 4th baby

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Stardust127 · 25/07/2026 23:33

also I just wanted to say that. a lot of tests you can buy on Amazon test for HCG at 10 miu/ml whereas as many high street brand and supermarket ones test at 20-25 miu/ml so the amazon ones are super sensitive. like premom and Areta. So it absolutely possible to get a faint line on those and a negative on a Clear blue.

Stardust127 · 25/07/2026 23:30

yeah can see a line on the bottom one and on the other one you posted in the comments! Going through the same myself, got a vvvfl this morning. It's agonising having to wait and see. This is potentially my 7th pregnancy, 4th baby. This one was unplanned (we have a 5 month old!!) but we are hopeful it sticks anyway. best of luck and keep us updated!

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inkgirl · 24/07/2026 21:14

lauren19890 · 24/07/2026 21:07

Checl out the reviews on amazon for these tests. Shocking. Ive been getting fl for weeks now.

Sorry to hear that. I should really start checking reviews so bad for not doing that. I have since been getting negatives. So must be a bad batch

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lauren19890 · 24/07/2026 21:07

Checl out the reviews on amazon for these tests. Shocking. Ive been getting fl for weeks now.

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inkgirl · 20/07/2026 21:20

Well my test this morning was negative so not sure what's going on. I guess its just a waiting game now

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inkgirl · 18/07/2026 06:59

BeingATwatItsABingThing · 18/07/2026 06:51

I’ve not bought tests in a good few years so can’t comment for certain on their cost.

Have a lovely birthday weekend. 🥳

Thank you. Ive got some clearblue tests that I'll use monday hopefully they'll show a line too

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BeingATwatItsABingThing · 18/07/2026 06:51

I’ve not bought tests in a good few years so can’t comment for certain on their cost.

Have a lovely birthday weekend. 🥳

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inkgirl · 18/07/2026 06:43

BeingATwatItsABingThing · 18/07/2026 06:40

Those strip tests take forever to get darker. Try a first response or a boots test. Hopefully you get your result.

Oh really? I'll get some boots test little bit cheaper than first response I'm assuming. For now I'm not testing agsin till Monday and just going to enjoy my birthday weekend

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BeingATwatItsABingThing · 18/07/2026 06:40

Those strip tests take forever to get darker. Try a first response or a boots test. Hopefully you get your result.

Devilsmommy · 18/07/2026 06:39

I can definitely see a line there.🤞 Give it a couple of days and hopefully it'll get darker and more prominent

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inkgirl · 18/07/2026 06:37

Another faint positive, line seems to be slowly getting darker. Hopefully this is it and it will continue to get darker. These faint lines are just so confusing

Faint line, am I pregnant?
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inkgirl · 17/07/2026 18:07

mimipuss82 · 17/07/2026 18:04

How did it go ?

Tested again this morning and still faint but clearblue was negative so not sure what's going on

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mimipuss82 · 17/07/2026 18:04

How did it go ?

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inkgirl · 16/07/2026 20:23

mimipuss82 · 16/07/2026 20:09

I see a line on the bottom one, best to test first thing morning wee. Wishing you all the best

Thank you, will test in the morning

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inkgirl · 16/07/2026 20:22

CasualOverthinker · 16/07/2026 20:15

I have the opposite of line eyes 🙈 so I can’t see anything yet. That absolutely doesn’t mean there’s nothing there though! I know it’s the most annoying advice, but I’d definitely test again with FMU tomorrow 🤞 Everything crossed for you! ❤️
Also… your battery level in that screenshot is stressing me out almost as much as the test 🙈😂

Battery life sorted lol its 99% now. Line eyes are so bad at the moment

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CasualOverthinker · 16/07/2026 20:15

I have the opposite of line eyes 🙈 so I can’t see anything yet. That absolutely doesn’t mean there’s nothing there though! I know it’s the most annoying advice, but I’d definitely test again with FMU tomorrow 🤞 Everything crossed for you! ❤️
Also… your battery level in that screenshot is stressing me out almost as much as the test 🙈😂

mimipuss82 · 16/07/2026 20:09

I see a line on the bottom one, best to test first thing morning wee. Wishing you all the best