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Positive test several days after taking?? FRER

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NikolaPiccola · 13/07/2019 11:48

I'm hoping someone can clear this up for me; I know that you're not supposed to look at tests past the set recommended time and I normally don't. However, I was going to clean out some of the old ones and I found this one (bottom in the pic) which I had taken on the day of my expected period this month. I'm 6 days late and still no sign of AF, which is why I found the bottom test strange.

When I first took it I thought that there was a second line but couldn't tell so I chucked it in a drawer. I've been using the cheapie ones that show hints of the second line as well. The top test is one from several months ago and as you can see, there is no distinct line (maybe a hint of an evap if that.)

What is the difference? Why is the bottom one showing the second line 6 days after taking and the top one, not at all? Is that a positive sign? I have more frer coming in today as I've never been this late in my life, but I just thought I'd ask out of curiosity!

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Bellaposey · 13/07/2019 21:20

Keeping everything crossed for you OP. I bled with my first and she was perfect.

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NikolaPiccola · 13/07/2019 21:57

@Rosiesandposies1 @Bellaposey thankyou both! Yes I am hoping that this is the case with me. I did take another cheapie strip test and it came up so much darker than this morning (I took it a few hours ago when I started spotting) so I'm taking this as a good sign. I have a panty liner on and nothing is really coming out, only when I'm wiping so I'm hoping that is a positive sign too. I'm just really anxious. I get attached really easy to these sorts of things and I would be devastated if this is another CP.

I will be taking another first response tomorrow morning so hopefully, it will be much darker. I will then go to the doctors monday first thing.

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Rosiesandposies1 · 13/07/2019 22:13

I’m not saying this will happen to you. But in a way this is why I don’t like early tests. Back when I had my first 20 years ago, if your period was a few days late, you put it down to being stressed, change of routine, working to hard, exercise etc. Where as now, so many people are aware of chemical pregnancies, where as we had no idea. When you look at the statists (I’m not going to say them now), but it is so common for a chemical to happen. Yet unless someone is actively trying to conceive, are taking notes of when they ovulated, when they are due on etc, then most women are unaware that it has happened. I don’t know if that’s a good or bad thing?

itscallednickingbentcoppers · 13/07/2019 22:28

@NikolaPiccola there's no easy way to put this but I would for a healthy pregnancy I would expect your line to be much darker by now at 6 days late. Hope for the best but prepare for the worst Thanks

ikphillips · 14/07/2019 08:22

Any news @NikolaPiccola? X

Abi58 · 14/07/2019 08:37

@NikolaPiccola 🤞🏻 for you
How did you get on this morning?

Abi58 · 14/07/2019 08:43

@Rosiesandposies1 if you read the original post she's actually 6 days late so I wouldn't call that early testing.
Also I in part agree with you as I had a 'chemical' (hate that term) last cycle but the dr told me it's usually a chromosomal abnormality and nothing that I did or caused and the silver lining was that we could get pregnant, so although it was heartbreaking I'm glad I knew about it. Dr also called it an early miscarriage chemical is just as they can't clinically diagnose pregnancy via ultrasound when so early so clad it as a chemical (proved chemically).
Somehow the temptation still outweighed the fear of early testing the following month and I then had a week or so of worry but thankfully it seems to be sticky and I'm now 6+1

@itscallednickingbentcoppers please don't take this the wrong way I'm not having a go but there are people on here who haven't got even a whisper of a positive until later so it could be possible that implantation was later

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NikolaPiccola · 14/07/2019 10:39

@ikphillips @Rosieandposies1 @Abi58 I took another one today and it's even fainter. I guess it was too good to be true haha. I got really excited but I'm doubtful that this is a sticky baby. I don't know whether I still should go to the doctors or not?? I'm still 'bleeding' but it's not as I normally would on a period. It's more orangy/ rustic with brown and pink spots. It hasn't filled a pad yet but there is some when I wee ugh Sad

@itscallednickingbentcoppers it's just an estimate of when my period was supposed to be. I wasn't tracking my ovulation so I'm not 100% sure. And my friend didn't get a positive until she was two weeks late and that was faint. Her baby is now 9 months old :)

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NikolaPiccola · 14/07/2019 10:42

I do know that Chemical Pregnancies are common but then this would be my 2nd one in a row if this is a CP and I can't help but feel like there's something wrong with me. I already cried a bit and I know my boyfriend is gutted too. Idk. I think there's a very slim chance that it's ok. Do you guys think I should still go to the doctors and request blood work?

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ikphillips · 14/07/2019 10:50

So sorry to hear it's got more faint. It's hard isn't it, there isn't really a lot that can be done except to wait and see. I would maybe leave it 48hrs and see how things progress... i would def see the GP if it does turn out to be a chemical as they may be able to assist with future attempts or perhaps refer you. sending hugs x

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NikolaPiccola · 14/07/2019 11:38

Thankyou! x

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NikolaPiccola · 14/07/2019 12:48

Ok ok! So there is hope yet! The bleeding has considerably slowed down. It still is orangey in colour when I wipe but I don't have any more coming out when I pee. None seems to be coming out onto my pad either, there are only a few drops. I took a cheapie test and straight away a second line appeared which means that my hormones haven't yet dropped. I dont have any cramps apart from lower back pain but I have an old back injury and I've had this symptom from the beginning of the pregnancy. I shall keep you guys updated! Fingers crossed Flowers

I'm just thinking that if the cheapies pick it up then surely it must be there right? My morning pee was rather diluted so maybe that's why the frer didn't show anything but a small line.

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ikphillips · 14/07/2019 12:53

Keep the faith @NikolaPiccola! If it's slowing down, definitely a good sign. Lots and lots of people spot/bleed in early pregnancy - it's so common. Fingers crossed for you. I'm feeling simultaneously sick and super crampy today - so gutted - got that creeping dread that AF is on the way :(

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NikolaPiccola · 14/07/2019 13:01

@ikphillips yes, when I had my chemical pregnancy I had a sharp pain the day before it happened and really bad cramps when my period came the next day. It was like a normal period as well, with lots of bright red blood and clots that fell out whenever I sat on the toilet.

So far I've only had small trickles of watered-down blood when I peed. Tbh though, on paper there looks to be more discharge than blood. I really really hope this is a good sign.

And fingers crossed for you! What are your cramps like? I did have some mild twinges a week ago before I knew and apparently, they're normal. Nothing is sure until Af makes an appearance :) How many DPO are you?
Good luck Flowers

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ikphillips · 14/07/2019 13:12

Thank you! I'm 13DPO today. I had a missed miscarriage back in March at 10+5 so I'm now no longer zen about TTC or anything to do with it! My cramps are more like bad back ache which is now common for me pre-AF. I'm just praying that Roy is right with his science and the positive I had means something's cooking in the there!
Sounds positive for you too if it's not lots of blood x

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NikolaPiccola · 14/07/2019 15:34

Small update; bleeding is almost nonexistent. I just have very pale pink blood when I wipe. There is still some blood around my cervix, but not much is actively coming out onto my pad :)

I also rang the UK help service on 111 and the out of hours GP had told me that it's normal to have to bleed this early on as long as I have no severe stomach pain or bleeding that is heavier than my normal period.

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anitagreen · 14/07/2019 16:31

Have you tried another frer the line should be really dark now x

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NikolaPiccola · 14/07/2019 16:37

@anitagreen not a frer as I needed to order more (coming in tomorrow) but I did take a cheapie test one and the line was darker than the line I got yesterday. x

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NikolaPiccola · 16/07/2019 08:41

Little update! I think I may have had late implantation bleeding as it has completely stopped now (only very light traces of brown every other time that I wipe) and I have gotten a much darker positive on the first response test compared to Saturday one! My camera is a bit poo so it's not picking it up that well but I promise you it's darker. I don't have to squint to see it in person.

Positive test several days after taking?? FRER
Positive test several days after taking?? FRER
Positive test several days after taking?? FRER
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ikphillips · 16/07/2019 08:54

That's good news @NikolaPiccola! Fingers crossed it sticks! X

Bellaposey · 16/07/2019 09:09

That's good news @NikolaPiccola fingers crossed for you

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NikolaPiccola · 16/07/2019 10:49

Thanks both! I'm still worried but I'm remaining hopeful. Times going by really slow though for the doctor's appointment! I don't think I'll be comfortable until I have an early scan to see if everything is ok. Still preparing myself for the worst.

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anitagreen · 16/07/2019 14:46

How many dpo are you it should be so much darker now it's strange it isn't showing as such x

kmammamalto · 16/07/2019 15:07

I'm so sorry to sound rude but i can't see lines on any of these pictures! I think I must need my eyes tested!
Hope you're feeling okay and not too down about it all. Hopefully when your next batch of FRERs come you might have an answer. Although your period being delayed is still something you'll need to investigate if you're not pregnant this month!

glittertissues · 16/07/2019 15:24

I sorry but I can’t see any lines on these photos either! Really hoping for positive news for you.