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To think this test might be positive...?

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threelittlescones · 11/04/2023 21:00

I have a bit of an odd one. My partner tells me, quite reasonably, that it's impossible for me to be pregnant and I'm being unreasonable to think I might be.

To give a bit of background and avoid drip feeding. I had a baby last summer. We already have twins. I usually have fairly reliable 28 day cycles. My period returned around September.

My last few periods were:
3rd January
31st January
28th February
Then it was due 28th March but arrived on the 24th. It was a proper period with the usual cramps, bleeding just the same as usual not lighter or anything. Lasted about 5 or 6 days. Nothing unusual just that it was early.

I've felt the past few days that I've been having ovulation pains. I usually get them right around ovulation time and they're quite distinct. The only thing out of the ordinary is that on Saturday I got a migraine which I usually get in early pregnancy. So, knowing it was extremely unlikely I bought a 2 pack of those cheap Freedom tests from Asda, took one and it was stark white. But today I just had a random feeling to take the other and this is what I got... it came up within 5 minutes and to me is too dark to to be an evap or indent etc. It very much has colour. I went out and bought another couple of packs of cheap ones. I live rurally and only have a super expensive pharmacy which sells Frers and Clear Blue so avoiding that at the moment. But the 2 different kinds of other cheap tests have also been completely negative. I have in the past tested positive quite early, about a 5-6 days before my period was due but it's obviously way too early for this cycle and if I had conceived last cycle the other tests would be positive by now too?

I'm so confused! AIBU to think I could be pregnant?? Despite having a fairly heavy (normal for me) period and not even a glimpse of a line on any other tests??

To think this test might be positive...?
OP posts:
SpringOn · 11/04/2023 21:01

That is positive
congratulations!

LumpyLoo8 · 11/04/2023 21:05

That looks like a very clear positive, but it’s confusing that it’s strong on one and negative on others.

Wait a couple of days and test again I think.

ThereItIs1 · 11/04/2023 21:14

Ooh it's hard to tell! The key on the side looks like a negative could show one solid line and a possible faint line next to it, whereas positive is two solid lines. Wait and few days to test again, but congratulations, and a hug if you need it!

OldSkoolLikeHappyShopper · 11/04/2023 21:18

Yep that’s positive as a positive thing on a positive day in positiveville

Supergirl1958 · 11/04/2023 21:19

BFP OP congrats!!

mummato1xo · 11/04/2023 21:20

@ThereItIs1 you've defo read the key wrong x

Defo positive! Congrats x

RememberingGoodTimes · 11/04/2023 21:21

That's a positive test. But if all others are negative, it's possible it's a false positive.

You'll need to test again, order a First Response Early Response test. They're pretty reliable and can pick up pregnancies early.

Have you had unprotected sex?

Grapewrath · 11/04/2023 21:21

The key looks like there should be 3 lines? Never seen a test like that before tbh!

Lifeisapeach · 11/04/2023 21:23

I read that as negative. Based on the negative example? Get a digital first response. Good luck

Lindy2 · 11/04/2023 21:33

That looks like an unusual test. If you look at the pictures on the box it says 1 strong line and faint line = negative. 2 strong lines and a faint line = positive.

OP you have 1 strong line and a faint line so for this test that equals a negative.

I've not seen a test like that before. It's confusing as usually any 2 lines mean a positive result.

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threelittlescones · 11/04/2023 21:34

I think the picture on the box is hard to tell because it's a bit blurry in my photo but it's the same as a standard test box diagram thing. It shows 2 lines for a positive and one line for a negative. I can see what people mean though but it's definitely just the way it looks in the photo!

Emm, I mean it wouldn't be a complete disaster if we had another but we weren't planning on one so soon. We use condoms and haven't had any break or anything but I know they're not 100% reliable. Just that the dates don't really match up?? The other tests should be positive for me conceiving last cycle with this one being stronger than it is surely? And if that "period" I got on 24th Marxh was some weird heavy 5-6 day long implantation bleed, other tests should be positive by now too?? I've been pregnant 5 times and never had to wait for my period to have strong lines!

Very odd! I'm very impatient, and anxious, so will have to go further afield tomorrow to find a better type of test!

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Blossomandbee · 11/04/2023 21:35

It's definitely positive but I would be very cautious if all the others are negative.
I also agree the instructions on the box look strange as though two lines are negative, is it a mark on the picture?

bigkicks · 11/04/2023 21:37

The third line people are seeing is just a shadow on the test where the strip meets the bit you hold. That is a positive, and a very strong one.

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threelittlescones · 11/04/2023 21:38

This is the back of the box. The diagram on the front seems to be someone's attempt at being artsy or something and adding shadows 😂

To think this test might be positive...?
OP posts:
Ikeatears · 11/04/2023 21:38

I would say it's positive. The two blue are the control lines and the red is the result line

To think this test might be positive...?
mummato1xo · 11/04/2023 21:39

It's not showing a third line guys it's showing the end of the dip part ... as attached pic shows

This is 100% a positive test

To think this test might be positive...?
Grapewrath · 11/04/2023 21:41

I had a quick Google before you explained the box o figure out the key and reading the review of this brand there are a LOT of false positives.
I’d hang fire until you get a different brand, especially as the others were negative

justmewithmylifetoday · 11/04/2023 21:46

Looks positive but I would wait a couple of days and get a frer to be sure!

HistoryFanatic · 11/04/2023 21:47

If you are going to deal with the expense of a baby then buying a first response will cost you nothing. They are so much better.

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threelittlescones · 11/04/2023 22:01

HistoryFanatic · 11/04/2023 21:47

If you are going to deal with the expense of a baby then buying a first response will cost you nothing. They are so much better.

More than aware of how much kids cost given that I have 3 already but I'm just not really willing to spend £10+ on a FRER and travel costs (40 miles one way) to pick it up, or wait until Saturday for Amazon to deliver as just been speaking to a friend and turns out nowhere sells them in this town anyway.

Besides it's something I've been mulling over this evening so I'm unable to obtain an expensive test at this time and I suffer from anxiety/ADHD (which means a lack of patience/needing answers asap) so it helps to get advice and opinions from other people as to what this might mean as they may have been through similar :)

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SorePaw · 11/04/2023 22:02

I think that test tells you nothing!!

Get a better one tomorrow.

You seem to be pretty relaxed about it, how old are your twins?

I have palpitation just thinking about twins, a toddler and a new baby, but better than the other way around & im past my best energy levels.

I hope it's whatever you would like it to be.

xx

Whatthefnow · 11/04/2023 22:09

Looks positive to me op. I got those tests for my daughter who was 14 at the time and I willed them to be negative with every fibre of my being.

I ended getting a clear blue in the end and it was positive.

I had 3 children under two. Good luck op.

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threelittlescones · 11/04/2023 22:10

SorePaw · 11/04/2023 22:02

I think that test tells you nothing!!

Get a better one tomorrow.

You seem to be pretty relaxed about it, how old are your twins?

I have palpitation just thinking about twins, a toddler and a new baby, but better than the other way around & im past my best energy levels.

I hope it's whatever you would like it to be.

xx

Haha they're 3 and the baby is 9 months. I think I come across as relaxed because a) life is already mental and having twins first kind of prepares you for utter madness all the time and b) I'm telling myself it's impossible for me to be pregnant based on the dates. Oh and c) because I've been lured into a false sense of security because the baby is a total dream and surely a 4th would be the same...right??

Maybe if it turns out and is confirmed I am indeed pregnant I won't be so relaxed...

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Goodyetalso · 11/04/2023 22:26

I had a false positive on one of those cheap tests before - it was very clear like yours but I was negative on every other test I did for a week so can’t have been pregnant.

EarringsandLipstick · 11/04/2023 22:29

Gosh, that is puzzling.

To me, that's as positive a test as can be - but I agree, it doesn't make sense with dates + other tests being negative.

I really think it must be more likely the other tests are not picking it up - rather than this being a false positive as it's so positive?

I hope you get some confirmation soon & the result you want!