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AIBU?

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to ask about pregnancy tests in here? Almost not there line?

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wonderingifiam2013 · 23/04/2013 12:43

has anyone tested early (I think 3 or 4 days early) and got a very very very (I could continue) feint line ... that dried darker overnight?

I thought I could see it when I first tested and in the 3 minute window (in the right light/upside down/screwing up eyes!) but then decided it could be my imagination and was probably negative.

It's on the same line where I got my postive last time (still have it in draw years on and yes I know that's stupid )

Is a line a line a line - or could it be an evap line? (it's pink-ish not grey btw)

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yaimee · 23/04/2013 12:44

Yes me, ignore the drying, that would happen anyway, but if you saw a feint line then book a test at docs or get a clear blue.

NotYoMomma · 23/04/2013 12:46

I tested and bfn - I was falling asleep all over the place!

Day later tested and v v faint line.

Wasn't 3 - 4 days though! It was just under 2 weeks!!

Lonecatwithkitten · 23/04/2013 12:46

A line is a line. It shows that the correct hormone for pregnancy is present in your urine. I had this went to the GP who said a line is a line and booked me in with the midwife and indeed a line was a line.

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wonderingifiam2013 · 23/04/2013 12:47

yaimee, please can you tell me if you mean the pink line would come up darker after drying even if it was negative?

I think I need to buy a clear blue :)

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Szeli · 23/04/2013 12:47

A line is a line. Mine showed up like this and I didn't believe it - I was 18 weeks gone. Get to the docs x

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wonderingifiam2013 · 23/04/2013 12:48

thanks all - hoping a line is line

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KatAndKit · 23/04/2013 12:48

It really is too early. Wait a bit and try again in a couple of days (or tomorrow morning if you are really impatient) What brand of test did you use?
Really a line is a line, but with the cheapy dipstick tests you can get a bit of evaporation line. If it is pink it is not really an evaporation line though, it is more likely to be an early positive result.
The fact it dried darker is not relevant. Anything you see after ten minutes is not a valid result any more. But if you think it may be a very light coloured line you could be in luck. For all sorts of sensible reasons it is better to wait till your period is due, but i hope it turns out well for you.

TheHappyEverAfterFairy · 23/04/2013 12:48

I tested early and also saw a feint line. there was a helpline number enclosed in the instructions for use. I called them up and the lady told me a line is a line, no matter how feint. she was right. can't recall the brand though (must've been an early results one though but not one of the expensive smiley face ones), but if there's a number to call on the instructions then i'd suggest you give it a call?

Szeli · 23/04/2013 12:49

Oh and clear blue are no better than pound shop ones; the doctors takes them as they are anyways.

In fact clear blue ones have been worse than others for me; error readings aplenty! x

KatAndKit · 23/04/2013 12:49

A clear blue digi is probably less sensitive than the test you have already used so definitely wait 2 days before doing one of those. If you have a superdrug their early preg tests are brilliant.

HappyJoyful · 23/04/2013 12:50

feint line I had is now 2.4yrs old.
fingers crossed.

alienbanana · 23/04/2013 12:52

Yep - get a Superdrug test. Most sensitive ones I've come across.

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wonderingifiam2013 · 23/04/2013 12:52

it was a first response early number.

Still not convinced it came up straight away (although I did do a bit of a gasp when I saw what I thought I saw )

It's just the drying darker bit - there is definitely a line there now, albeit a very feint one. Would this happen with a negative anyway?

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KatAndKit · 23/04/2013 12:57

No, I doubt it, a negative that dried to give an evaporation line would look grey. if you have pink then there surely must be some preg hormone going on.
I was a sucker for early testing, I'd always start 4 days before period due each month. My very faint line is napping in his buggy. First response early result are reliable tests and can pick up very tiny amounts of pregnancy hormone.
Once you get to the point when your period is overdue, if you are still getting positives then, time to call the midwife! In the meantime there's little you can do but wait and hope with everything crossed and piss on a few more tests if you feel like it.

NotAQueef · 23/04/2013 12:58

Can you post a pic?

dribbleface · 23/04/2013 12:59

Ds2 was a feint line. He's now 19 mths. Evap lines IME tend to be grey and do not come up in the time frame. Think superdrug tests have a lower threshold (10 compared to 15 on others, can't think of the word but the amount of hormone needed to get positive)

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wonderingifiam2013 · 23/04/2013 13:01

- so good to hear about the very feint lines currently in buggies! :)

NotAQueef - I really don't think the possibly imaginery line that came up in the first 3 minutes would have shown up on a photo, I'm guessing the overnight line would (just!) but I'm not at home just now

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dribbleface · 23/04/2013 13:02

Fingers crossed for you.

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wonderingifiam2013 · 23/04/2013 13:05

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Fakebook · 23/04/2013 13:09

I tested a week early with DS and got a really faint line that was hardly there. I also looked at it at different angles and light with screwed eyes, but it was definitely there. I still have it in my drawer with scan pics too and the line is still there 2 years later. As is Dd's test and that's 6 years old now.

A line is a line. Especially if you saw it come up in the three minute window.

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wonderingifiam2013 · 23/04/2013 13:26

Glad I'm not the only one Fakebook

Although I'm feeling really stupid now!

Noticed cramping on LHS about an hour ago and have just had a tiny bit of what looks like blood (I'm having an issue with seeing pink it seems!) - only a hint of pinky looking discharge, and not when I wipe (TMI!) only on investigation

Now I'm going mad thinking is it AF or implantation? Why oh why can't I just wait and stay calm until I'm officially late :(

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NotAQueef · 23/04/2013 13:44

Sounds like it could be implantation!
Get yourself a few cheapies from poundland then you can test everyday until Friday if you like (that's what I would do).
Be sure to use your first wee of the day
Fingers crossed for you

HobKnob · 23/04/2013 13:46

IT'S BLOODY FAINT NOT FEINT!!

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wonderingifiam2013 · 23/04/2013 13:50

Really? Do you think so NotAQueef! :) even with the cramping pains?

I did have implantation with #1 but I really can't remember if there was pinky stuff? I remember a bright red tiny blob and that was it, but I guess I could have muddled it up in my stupid 'investigation'! I'm just scared it's AF coming early :(

I've ordered some tests online to stop me buying some tonight as I know I'll just have to do them straight away and that's pointless! (P.S I am usually a level-headed grown adult ... but can't help myself turning into a gibbering mess!)

I keep telling myself only time will tell :) but not really listening to my advice

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wonderingifiam2013 · 23/04/2013 13:53

sorry HobKnob!

Although it could be right in my case

Feint (meaning) - or any ?pretence intended to mislead?.

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