Is this a chemical? Not long since miscarriage

[Chattette1]

Hi everyone I have often read MN and have signed up as desperately need some advice. In November I had a MMC blighted ovum discovered at 11+4, my DH and I are TTC#1. We were both devastated.

It took a while for my cycle to return and we tried again for the first time this month. Lo and behold on 8dpo (I tested because I thought it was 9dpo and couldn't help myself) I had a very faint line on a FRER but I didn't feel happy I felt very negative and angry with myself for testing so early as I knew I'd be panicked.

I tested every day since then with a FRER. I'm now what I think is 12dpo. The line comes up within the 3 minutes but is faint pink- not a blazing BFP at all. After the tests have dried the line goes darker and is much clearer but nowhere near the strength of the control line and is only darkening very slightly each day. Yesterday I took a digital CB and it said "Not Pregnant".

Unfortunately I can't post pics as I'm a new user. What should I do? I am scared to go to the EPU as I can't face blood tests and bad news, I would rather my period just arrived, but I also don't want to leave this too long if it's not going to be successful. My main concern is how long the line takes to develop and how faint it is. Thank you to anyone who can help.

I should also day I had spotting at 9 and 10dpo which I would have described as implantation bleeding but if had a faint BFP the night before so don't think it could have been that.

Hi @Chattette1 I'm so sorry for your loss.
FRER are reliable if the line is faint but I understand your worry.
Digital ones not a lot higher hcg count to register so don't let it worry you, you could've ovulated late, implanted late or anything.
I'd suggest if you get to the doctor and explain your concern, they might be able to do some blood tests for you to help find out what's going on.
Also I've read a lot that bleeding can be nothing to worry about, please try and relax (I know it's easier said than done)
Fx for you!

Thank you for replying- I've been (like a mad woman) googling frer results and I just feel in my heart of hearts that what's happening isn't right. Would the line normally show up quickly or take a while to develop?

You are still early so I wouldn’t be surprised at a digi test being negative. Sadly there’s really nothing to do but wait a bit... then you could get GP or EPU to do the blood tests that show if your levels are going up or down. Having said that you’re not bleeding or having pains so all may be absolutely fine.