Bfp but line is no darker after 48 hours

[oliveroses]

Hi all! I had a bfp on Friday at either 10 or 12dpo (haven’t been tracking this month). Was v excited as it was pretty darn clear, on a first vue test and not fmu but after a four hour hold. I tested because lately I’ve been spotting for a week before AF, but not this time. But just two hours after the bfp I started spotting pink. Never pink before so I thought ok, slightly worrying but this is still different. That night I had some pinching/pulling down below, also a first for me.

But yesterday the spotting carried on and is brown and watery, not a million miles from my usual pre-AF spotting, and I have had usual pretty-AF mild gripey cramping, not like the pulling I had on Fri. I took another test this morning with fmu and it isn’t darker, in fact it looks lighter though still a good bfp, generally the dye looks paler in this one (it's the pic where the test is on kitchen roll). I had a chemical in January and possibly one in March, and am pretty sure, all things considered, this is going the same way. I haven’t spotted yet today but I’ve also hardly moved. AF is due tmrw.

Finding this really tough. I called the gp when the spotting started on Friday in case they could prescribe something (I knew it was unlikely!) but she just said to wait a week. She clearly thought I was a loon when she realised how early I’d tested positive. I get it but this all feels so exhausting and the thought of starting back at square one is so crap. I know my body is just doing its thing and that if it fails it’s not my fault, and I am kind of glad I tested because at least I know something is going on down there, but this is going to be a horrible wait.

Is the test situation not good? Pleased the line is still there but it doesn’t look great, does it? GP said to test again next Fri. Think I know what will happen before then. So glad to be able to chat with you as DH is great but doesn’t understand how much it takes over each month xx

Hi . I dont want to read and run . Have you any other tests that you can do like a frer. The internet cheapies dont show line graduation the best as far as I'm aware. The pink and brown spotting could have been implantation as you are still quite early. I'd wait and another day or so and try another brand but to me they look quite positive and strong

My tests never really got any darker so I never really got a line progression as such, but I'm currently 28 weeks pregnant, so I'm not sure how much it really matters - after all a line is a line!

I also had light bleeding, which I thought was AF, but it wasn't of course and then bled sporadically up until around 13 weeks for no apparent reason.

I've had the same this month, a clear bfp on 10dpo, progressing nicely then a day or two later the line was fainter and I got my period as usual on cd14, it was just a chemical pregnancy. Sorry op I hope that's not the case for you

Hi, I just wanted to offer some reassurance.

I became obsessed with doing pregnancy tests after having a positive. I would check line progression and take photos comparing. Reality is, some days were fainter than others even when using the same tests.

I also had spotting around the same time as you, it’s more than likely implantation. Brown means old, given that you have a positive, you would have implanted days earlier. I also had period like cramps.

I bled at around 7 weeks and 14 weeks. All turned out to be fine and my baby is currently sleeping on me.

Try not to worry too much (easier said than done), everything you have described sounds quite normal to me, also internet cheapies are rubbish, I never really got strong lines on them.

Obviously rubbish things happen but your tests look very positive. I hope all goes well.

Thank you so much for writing, everyone, I really appreciate it! Everyone here is so kind. I will try to carry on as usual and see what comes in the next week. I am glad to hear that line progression isn't necessarily essential or guaranteed, as that was my main worry. Probably shouldn't have tested again! I guess it doesn't change the outcome and only time will tell. I felt so much better just after posting, but feel much calmer reading your replies.

@DressingGownofDoom I love your name. I am braced for it, it's horrid isn't it? Hope you have better news in the next months x

@dublino I have some cb digital but will save them for next week if AF doesn't swoop in

Hi @oliveroses it’s weird I came across this as I was on another thread. But what you are describing is exactly what I am going through. My head is all over the place. We are cycle #2 of trying for our first baby. Cycle one my body gave me all the symptoms and then AF came in the most horrendous way I’ve ever had. And now I’m learning more and more I think it may have been a chemical pregnancy. This month from about 7dpo the pregnancy symptoms again were suggesting something exciting. I tested 11dpo and had a very faint line. I tested 13dpo and the line was even more faint, with very little colour like an evap line. I’ve been spotting and cramping for days now just waiting on AF. I’m so confused, disheartened and quite frankly pissed off with my body.

Sorry for the rant but from what you’re saying we are in similar situations. How do you feel today? X

@Kodasmom sorry to hear you are going through this - not the greatest, is it?! I feel a lot calmer now, just went for a walk which prompted more spotting so I'm going to put my feet up for the rest of the day and try to relax. I am working from home at the moment and once the week gets going I am usually ok as it's so busy, so I'll see what tomorrow brings. I assume, but don't know for sure, that a chemical can mess with your cycle a bit. I was devastated when I had my first but when I got onto the next cycle things evened out again with what I felt was a clean slate. I hope you have an answer to what is going on soon. It's the waiting that is awful!

Everything I have read suggests that chemicals are almost always caused by a chromosomal abnormality, so as depressing as it is, don't give yourself a hard time. When it's the right time it will happen!x

@oliveroses I’m feeling ok today. Still looking out for more signs but also sorta wanting AF to come if she’s going to so I can start fresh again. We promise ourselves we are going to obsess over TTC but it’s very hard not to. Due to lockdown I’ve too much time with my own thoughts...and google.

If AF comes I’m going to phone my GP also, just for a little bit of reassurance regarding the chemical pregnancy.

How long have you been TTC?

Yes, when I tested on Friday I promised myself that if there was a hint of a line I'd just be cool and ride it out, but it's very difficult not to become emotionally invested. I've been struggling with ttc in lockdown too, to be honest. I would chat to your gp, as you say - I did too, to get it on record in case it made any difference. This is my fifth cycle for baby 1. So I'm pretty ready! Though I know that isn't long in the scheme of things.

@oliveroses and the DH just don’t get why we get so invested. Mine just thinks I’m nuts and we are only cycle #2. I always knew it wasn’t going to just happen right away but I’ve no patience 😂. I’m all for when the timing is right it will happen too...but I’m so ready as well. Hopefully tomorrow will tell us a bit more.

Hi, I wanted to update this thread as I was so grateful for your kindness and the time it took you to reply last year. That month I was indeed pregnant and as a result of that pregnancy I now have the most beautiful little boy currently snoozing on me! The early days are so tough and I'll never forget the worry and paranoia but it all worked out. Thank you again for your messages and hope you are all well!x

Congratulations on the birth of your son OP