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Does anyone know anything about faint positive pregnancy tests?

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Reesie · 09/02/2011 13:17

I have 2 small dd's and we thought our family is complete. Dh has a vasectomy appointment next month. However, I think I may be pregnant. I'm feeling really, really tired (or more tired that usual as Dh puts it). I did a pregnancy test last night and thought I could make out a very, very faint line - but this was only after squinting under the lights and it only seemed to appear 10 mins after I had dipped it.

This morning I thought I would do a morning urine sample with the second test from the box. An extreemly ??faint pink line did appear. Now again this was with serious squinting and holding it up to the light.

I looked at the test just now (few hours later) and there is a definate light pink line there.

I think I would have only ovulated a couple of weeks ago and I know that I shouldn't have looked at the test at all (slaps own hand) after 15 mins. I know I just need to test in a couple of days - but I want to know now.

If I am pregnant I think I am very pleased - dh on the other hand looks scared and worried but I know he would come around.

Does it sound possible that I am pregnant or should I throw the tests in the bin and put my head down for a few days until I check again?

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Kate6490 · 09/02/2011 13:48

I was you 8 years ago. Two DDs and a husband horror struck by a positive pregnancy test - yes, I was pregnant, 41 and scared witless. Now I have three gorgeous daughters, 15,13 and 7. My last is especially adorable and although 8 years ago I thought my world was about to come to an end - it didn't - life went on - and it was every bit as tough as I thought it would be .. and then some .. but I wouldn't go back now, not for the world, nor the moon nor the stars. A is the best things ever to have happened to our family. If you are pregnant be thankful and joyous - it's scary but you'll find the strength and the energy

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Reesie · 09/02/2011 13:57

Thanks Kate6490. I know I'll be fine with 3 children - secretly I would be pleased if I were...Wink

Would you take the faint faint line as inconclusive or positive though. It's clearly a pink line now but it's been a few hours since the test.

I may have to go out tonight and buy one of those expensive early tests...

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Kate6490 · 09/02/2011 17:13

I wouldn't take anything as certain yet. I know it's hard but just try and wait and see, let the thoughts sink in, you'll go through ups and downs if my experience was anything to go by. It takes a while for the shock and horror, joy and excitement to work their way through the system. Don't despair though, let you head do it's work. I was in the abortion clinic before I realised I really didn't want that at all, but it took a while to find the courage to really own up to my own emotions and understand in a totally grown up way just what it all meant and the implications of what I was taking on.

youngblowfish · 09/02/2011 17:16

My guess would be that you are pregnant. My first result seven months ago was a very faint line, which has now transformed itself into a rather big bump :).

Maybe try First Response first thing tomorrow.

Good luck!

hellymelly · 09/02/2011 17:17

My two very faint lines are now watching gigglebiz. Any line,however faint,means pregnant.Try again with first morning urine tomorrow,and the line should be slightly darker.I did about eight tests each time,as I was in my forties and didn't expect to get pregnant quite so fast,particularly as I was still bf the second time.

hellymelly · 09/02/2011 17:18

oh,and Smile

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Reesie · 09/02/2011 23:04

Thanks everyone for their messages. First response this evening definately showed 2 lines. Poor dh is in complete shock. I just hope he comes around, he really is looking blown away whilst I am suprisingly and secretly quite happy.

How did your dh cope Kate6490 - did he take a long time to accept things too? My dd's are 4 and nearly 2. The little one is getting easier and easier already so throwing another small baby into the equation will be obviously make me much busier!

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youngblowfish · 10/02/2011 00:59

Reesie, congratulations! I am one of three and although I am sure we were quite a challenge at times, I don't think my parents have too many regrets! Keeping my fingers crossed for you and your family (especially the shell-shocked DH :) )

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Reesie · 10/02/2011 12:12

Thanks - dh is still horrified and stressed. I just can't believe it that there will be another baby. I gave all my baby stuff away a couple of months ago Hmm I just hope dh comes around to things soon.

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BlackSwan · 10/02/2011 12:19

A line is a line is a line. Congratulations!!

kay157 · 10/02/2011 18:42

I had a faint line on test a week ago and was so excited at the prospect of a baby. i thought i would maybe wait until nearer my period time and see if i was late but yesterday it came..so as you can imagine i was very upset,,had really got my hopes up...so a faint line isn't always a positive :(

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Reesie · 10/02/2011 19:50

I'm so sorry Kay157. I think that being able to test for pregnancies so early can sometimes just build us up to be disappointed. Our whole makeup as women urge to get pregnant and have babies to keep the human race going...no wonder we snap up those early pregnancy test kits!

Good luck for the future and I wish you a lovely healthy beautiful pregnancy xx

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kay157 · 11/02/2011 18:33

Thankyou Reesie..i wish you all the luck with your pregnancy too...i'm sure your DH will get over the shock soon and you'll both have an exciting time waiting for babies arrival :) xx

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