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Tests not getting darker?

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cocothomas1234 · 09/10/2015 10:01

I'm due on my period today and have had positive tests for 5 days now. They are all barely but just visible at arms length and haven't got even remotely darker in 5 days. I have also had a 1-2 week + on clear blue digital but too scared to do another. I've had a load of chemicals this year already but none ever came up positive on the digi… I'm not allowing myself to get stressed out for the sake of the baby but deep down somethings really niggling saying this one's just not sticking enough. Anyone had their line not get darker? I just need a virtual hug and some reassurance none of this step away from the test stuff I'm beyond that now.

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Jaffacakey · 09/10/2015 10:07

Hi Coco :)

Throwing a virtual hug your way :), have you spoken to your doctor? when did you last do a test? do you have any pictures of the test?

I'm sure that it will stick as you said you have never had a positive on a digi thats got to be a good sign?

Artioo2 · 09/10/2015 10:11

If you're only due your period today then it's not surprising the line is still light, it's still very early days and your hormones won't have built up much. Some people wouldn't be getting a positive at all at this point. A positive test is a positive test however light the line, so you're pregnant right now. :) If you can bear to skip testing for a day or two your line may be darker, but even if it's not, it's not necessarily a cause for worry. What time of day are you testing?

Junosmum · 09/10/2015 11:25

I have to say I only did 2 tests, one a very faint positive and one digital. I expect doing them all the time is adding to your stress. You know you are currently pregnant. Try and wait a week and see what happens. I appreciate this is easier said than done!

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cocothomas1234 · 09/10/2015 11:49

I know Juno, that's how I was the first time, I did one test told my mum and partner I was pregnant and got all excited and that was that, then AF turned up a week later and I was devastated, another 4 early losses later and unfortunately that one test and it's done is long gone for me, I personally find it less stressful prepping myself now for possibly losing it than having one hard hit. Right now I'm pretty sure this one's not stuck and although I'm hopefully and looking up I'm ready for that, had I have just had one positive dig I wouldn't be. It's hard to explain but each to their own.

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cocothomas1234 · 09/10/2015 12:06

Thanks Jaffa, yeh I have seen doctor, she told me all the losses were a 'good sign' my bodies working properly, if I lose this one too I'm going to go pirate to see what's happening (thin lining or low progesterone etc can be reasons for recurrent non-sticky beans apparently). I just can't sit here for another 6 months watching them fade away knowing that I could have done something simple to help them along. These are the photos of this cycle xx top one is 9dpo, middle one is 12dpo and last one is today at 15dpo (the digi I did at 13dpo) xx If anyone comes to tell me to stop testing please go to another thread!!!

Tests not getting darker?
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Jaffacakey · 09/10/2015 12:12

Ok i can see a line so your not crazy :) i don't know too much about this as this is my first cycle but i am happy to talk and handhold, i am currently in the TTW. If i was you Coco i would give it until Sunday morning and then do another test again maybe a FRER i hear they are quite good.

I am sure its hard enough without people telling you to stop testing, if the testing makes you feel better then keep testing.

If you would like to privatley talk drop me a message as i am at work i am online most of the day, need something fun to do

Junosmum · 09/10/2015 13:59

Yes, I can definitely see a line.

I know some people say those type of tests rarely get dark, so maybe try another type of test? I can see why regular testing would reassure you. I'm also a 'prepare for the worst hope for the best' sort of person.

I really hope this is a sticky one for you.

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cocothomas1234 · 09/10/2015 14:19

thank you both so much, it's not over until the fat lady sings. Baby dust to you both too! xxx

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cocothomas1234 · 09/10/2015 14:20

ps. thanks Juno I just googled that and so many people are saying the IC's don't get very dark! Going to put my faith in the dig 1-2 weeks and keep my fingers and toes crossed xxx

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CarShare · 09/10/2015 16:11

Try a First Response test, my IC's took ages to get darker. A positive on a digi is a good sign as they are not especially sensitive. Wait for FMU tomorrow and fingers crossed you get a decent line on a FR.

MummyBex1985 · 09/10/2015 18:47

Put the pissy sticks down!! Grin

A line is a line until the bitch shows up! Try and relax, obsessively POAS won't make the baby stick one way or another and you don't need to be stressed right now. If you are obsessed like me and need to do another test though, grab a first response, the line should be a good un on that.

Belleboo23 · 09/10/2015 19:14

Hi there big hugs to you! We must be about the same dates I've just done my digital one and got 1-2 weeks I had those exact sticks you have and can barely see my line couldnt even pick it up on camera was so faint! Get first response or I used a superdrug one aswell that showed up good. Try not to worry xxxxx

Marchgirl · 10/10/2015 16:20

Fingers crossed it gets darker coco. The ics can take a while to get darker so you're not out yet.
I'm very very angry at your gp for suggesting recurrent miscarriage was a 'good sign' Angry. Absolutely incredible that you're getting fobbed of like that. You should have been referred for testing after 3 mc. I really hope that this one works for you. If you need a little support through this (whatever the outcome), come and join us on the rmc board here.

Jaffacakey · 13/10/2015 12:51

Hi Coco hope everything worked out and your tests are getting darker.

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cocothomas1234 · 13/10/2015 16:00

Just saw all these new posts sorry, started cramping and bleeding yesterday so I've lost this little one now, line faded away totally over the weekend, going to keep trying. All I want for christmas is a happy little sticky bean to love xxx

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Loki17 · 13/10/2015 21:45

So sorry, coco Flowers

RNBrie · 14/10/2015 11:06

So sorry to read this Coco Flowers

I had a bfp on Monday (9dpo) that is lighter today. I am trying not to get stressed, just to proceed as if pregnant, but I can't help but feel its not going to work out. This would be my third baby, but for the other two the lines got distinctly darker (i tested in the morning and the evening and each time they got obviously darker). Sad times Sad

I definitely think you need to revisit this with your GP, a chemical pregnancy is still a miscarriage, just a really early one. If you've had several of those, I would expect your GP to take it a bit more seriously.

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cocothomas1234 · 14/10/2015 18:32

Hi Brie, so sorry to hear this but I've heard this happens a lot with successful pregnancies too so I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you xxx hugs xxx

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RNBrie · 15/10/2015 22:20

I'm 12dpo now and the tests are still positive and I think they're not getting lighter now but it's so hard to tell, I've spent so much time examining them... Trying to step away from peeing on sticks until Saturday when AF is due...

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