Big fat line disappeared instantly...

[PegLegAntoine]

Granted it may be a little early anyway, so I'm testing in a few days regardless unless my period does appear (slightly irregular so not sure of dates).

But a huge line appeared in the result window very quickly - so there's me thinking OMG (as that happened with DC1, I was still mid-pee when the positive result appeared).

But once the control line appeared the other one disappeared. Is that normal?!

Bump! Seems strange! Have you googled?

I did but most of what I can see relates to them disappearing after an hour or whatever.

I did however realise that there was more info on the back of the leaflet and that says "splashing the result windows [yuck] or applying too much or too little urine" can change it. Now I definitely did errr splash a bit (shoddy aim clearly ) - some did get on the window. But I don't see how that can change it when surely the test paper itself is under plastic

Basically it felt like I'd washed it away - as it really was SUCH a strong line at first, stronger even than the control line - but I know that's not really possible!

Ah well I will test in a few days. Using a pot this time!

Are you literally pissing on the stick? If so, don't. Find a wee receptacle (I used a tealight holder!) and wee into that. Then dunk the test into it. Far less likely to flood / damage the test using the dunking method.

I tested with an IC two days before AF was due and got what appeared to be a faint positive, which then turned negative. So it didn't really give me an answer either way. Maybe pee in a little container as OP said and dip, and also wait another day or two to test? Good luck!x

Would that not just be due to flooding the test stick?

I've just had exactly the same. I'm 10dpo and dipped mine. Sat looking with a big grin then it disappeared .

Thanks all. Think it was just shoddy aim TBH I just find it weird that it can affect the test when it's sealed?!

I think when it first got wet it was just the end and it was positive. I made the mistake of moving it to check I had got it wet. I much preferred the type I used in my first pregnancies where the end turned pink when it got wet, sooo much clearer (I've got cheapie Boots ones)

Anyway I'm going to wait a couple more days - I am a bit late now, but then may not be as my cycle has been messed up lately, so I don't want to waste another test. And I'll definitely dip instead. Finally, a use for a ramekin.

Oh well. Tested properly and definitely a BFN. Not sure what's going on as late, feel really sick. Bit sad TBH

Sorry to hear that! How late is your period?

Thank you

Around 5 days late, even allowing for the fact my cycle has been a bit longer lately. Trying to get GP appt as the only other thing other than pregnancy that has stopped my periods before is a UTI and that would explain feeling so sick too

Well, AF arrived in style today so... yeah. Not pregnant. For the best really but gutted regardless.

Keeping GP appt though, in case I do have a UTI or something. This cycle was 38 days.