FRER line not getting darker - 10-12dpo

[CAG14]

Hey I wonder if anyone has had similar. I had a chemical pregnancy in January and the line started getting lighter from 14dpo. I have just got BFP 2 days ago at 10dpo but my line doesn't seem to be getting darker. It isn't lighter but not progressing? Has anyone got positive stories of this or is this another chemical on its way? Pic attached.

Testing daily and analysing lines is a recipe for anxiety and heartache. You are still very early. Try and step away from the tests for a few days. Good luck.

Looks like the line has definitely gotten stronger to me so I’m not sure I understand your concern? There is definitely some line progression in those photos... try not to worry, I know how hard it is though. Xx

Hi @CAG14 i think your eyes are tricking you it has def got darker. I think it darkens slowly at first so dont worry. Mine stayed the same lightness for 3 days and then darkened on the 4th day x

They are defo darker!
Test every two days not only will save you money but it’ll be more apparent to you.
Congrats!!

Thanks ladies. @hopefulhedgehog @Yumcoffee @rockape1992 @pinkcookie11 I think because I've been trying so long (nearly 2 years) and have had a chemical before I'm finding it hard not to test and over analyse. I think because the 11dpo is basically the same as the 12dpo it made me panic but I do know it doubles every 48 hrs. Pic attached is 10dpo with 12dpo which does show a bit of progression, just not loads.

For only being 10 and 12 dpo they look perfectly fine ❤️

For 10DPO that's a really nice line! Step away from the tests...

@embarrassingMama thanks! I am 12dpo. The top is 10 and bottom 12.

Just an update to let you know where the tests are now. Slow progress and not much change daily just in 48 hours. Praying for continued darkening of lines but going to test every 2 days instead and stop in a weeks time if all looking good. Photo attached.

They're honestly fine. Don't stress. Compare 10 and 14 and there's a big difference.

There are other factors other than HCG that affect the strength of the line so looking for precise change over time isn't really possible.

After an hour or so pregnancy tests can change anyway as they dry out. The strength of the line isn’t a reliable indicator. If you are concerned, talk to your GP and ask if they will test your HCG levels 48 hours apart.

@bitheby thanks for your reply. I think the problem is there are so many stories on here to compare to which end up in chemicals, and I've had a chemical before so I'm just incredibly anxious but you are right there is a lot of things to effect the line change.

Just stop testing, it’s a good strong line now. You’re just going to make yourself freak out and nothing you do will change the outcome either way. Please just stop literally pissing away your money on these tests.

I can certainly see line progression in those

Take it easy and try not stress. Everything looks great currently!

I had a chemical last year and I don't think my test ever got as strong as your day 14. What will be will be. There is nothing you can do to change it. Good luck.

@bitheby sorry to hear about your CP. Horrible isn't it. Mine never got as dark as my day 14 either so hope it is a good sign.

Taking all your advice and will stop testing. I definitely kept doing it as last time with my CP it gave me the heads up before I bled 5 days later so wanted to know sooner rather than later if you know what I mean. But I think I've been driving myself mad clearly!

That's how I knew with mine. I took a 'reassurance test' about 18dpo and it was much fainter and then a digital showed not pregnant after having pregnant 1-2 the previous week.

Day by day it's not possible to draw any conclusions though. Fingers crossed this one sticks for you.

Oh @CAG14 I am so glad to see someone else is going as stir crazy as me, in a nice way.. I just don't feel so alone in my worries!🤷🏼‍♀️🙊

Also had CP, period arrived bang on time & tests where faint & spotting from 10DPO. AF due tomorrow for me so I can't stop testing - I have about 18 other test that aren't in the photo - all clear blue or FRER 💸🤯 the IC's are too slow progressing for my anxiety!

I KNOW it's not helpful, but it's not so easy to stop & it stops me stressing for 12 hours! I'm just desperate to get past AF due date & I'll calm down come Wednesday providing all goes well!! Also, congratulations!!! 🥰

@hopingforababyh oh bless you it is so hard isn't it? And just such an anxious time. Congratulations to you too. Yours looks like it is progressing well! Definitely don't test more than once a day though as I've found with mine it is taking 48 hours to get any darker and that is the normal time period for HCG to double. My AF was due on Thursday so I'm past that but my tests started getting lighter on 14dpo last time which is today for me so why I've been going mad.

Keep me updated, have everything crossed for you xxx

Just an update for anyone else that comes across this thread in same anxious position I was, to say I left it a few days and here is my one for 17dpo. I also got a clearblue digital saying 2-3 weeks today which has moved on from 1-2. I'll test on Sunday to see if it has gone to 3+ but then stop.

@hopingforababyh how are you getting on?

aw so glad to see that dark line @CAG14

Here is my recent tests 🥰🙊 last time I never got to 2-3 so feel like I've hit but of a milestone! Hope you're okay xx

@hopingforababyh yay! Very similar to mine. I also never got to 2-3 it went from 1-2 to not pregnant. Really hope this is sticky beans for both of us

So do I 🤞🏻🙊🥰

Congratulations. I never got a 2-3 either. Went from 1-2 to not pregnant. Really hope I get to see it one day. Pleased for you.

@bitheby thank you so much. Really hope you get yours too. Sending you lots of positive vibes. I totally understand how crap it is after a loss and the disappointment of it not happening for so long.