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TTC Faint line?

38 replies

Confusedmamatoo · 17/11/2022 14:45

TTC for a while now. I have a regular cycle of 21 days. My last period was October the 24th and I was due my recent one on the 14th of November. It still hasn’t arrived and I’ve taken a test I think I see a faint line but think I have line eyes! Can you please help

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Confusedmamatoo · 17/11/2022 14:47

Is it still too early to tell if this is a pregnancy? Or too early for HCG levels to be rising?

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canyoutoleratethis · 17/11/2022 14:57

I can see something, but I'm not sure from the photo if the line has any colour (so could be an evap). I would also expect a clearer line of you're four days late. Unfortunately all you can do it wait a few days and see if the line gets darker. I really hope you get your darker line Flowers

Confusedmamatoo · 17/11/2022 15:09

The picture quality isn’t that great, the line I’m person looks really faint pink and came up straight away 😩

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AntiqueRug · 17/11/2022 15:12

I can definitely see a line, could you try a First Response Early Response for confirmation?

B1993 · 17/11/2022 15:16

I think the test looks promising! I also agree with @AntiqueRug and would confirm with FRER.

Confusedmamatoo · 17/11/2022 15:21

My DP is going to collect some in the morning, I was worrying as my cycle is so short it would be too early too tell yet?

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Mc3209 · 17/11/2022 16:17

I think that looks positive.

canyoutoleratethis · 17/11/2022 16:48

Confusedmamatoo · 17/11/2022 15:21

My DP is going to collect some in the morning, I was worrying as my cycle is so short it would be too early too tell yet?

Do you know when you ovulated? A short cycle doesn't mean it's too early to test, it may mean you have a short luteal phase. If you are late for your period then a pregnancy should definitely show up on a FRER (I know some women don't have a positive for some time after they are late, but that's the minority - the vast majority will show a positive on the day of the missed period). You clearly have a line on the test, and you say it's got colour in real life (these things are hard to capture on a photo sometimes), so if so, that means you have HCG in your urine, which means a pregnancy - nothing else can cause a coloured test line to appear. What you now need is for that line to darken over the next few days. As I said in my initial post, the line is very light considering you are late on your period, but only more tests in the days to come will tell you what's going on. The uncertainty is so stressful, I've been there, but it really is only a question of time and more testing

Confusedmamatoo · 17/11/2022 18:33

I have never checked ovulation dates as I’ve never wanted to put that pressure on myself to get pregnant, I had ovulation type symptoms around the 4th November. This is my confusion I have only ever had clear negatives and never a faint line so unsure either way. I will try the FRER in the morning and cross my fingers!

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OnyxandObsidian · 17/11/2022 18:38

Good luck OP

Ifeellikeateenageragain · 17/11/2022 19:10

It looks like a line to me - good luck OP!

Cleveramazing · 17/11/2022 19:14

Yes I can definitely see a very feint line . Good luck 🤞

Confusedmamatoo · 17/11/2022 19:19

Thank you guys! I will keep you updated in the morning 🤞

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canyoutoleratethis · 17/11/2022 20:25

Good luck! I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you!!

cookielove · 17/11/2022 20:49

Congratulations x

Confusedmamatoo · 17/11/2022 21:47

Thank you all! Crossing everything for tomorrow 🤞

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Confusedmamatoo · 18/11/2022 09:23

Oh my god ladies!!! It’s BFP!

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candywoo · 18/11/2022 09:25

Congratulations!!

B1993 · 18/11/2022 09:36

Huge congrats, OP! 🥳🤩

Confusedmamatoo · 18/11/2022 09:40

I’m completely in shock! Thank you guys

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Ifeellikeateenageragain · 18/11/2022 10:17

Massive congratulations, OP!

canyoutoleratethis · 18/11/2022 13:35

Wonderful news!! Congratulations!!!

Confusedmamatoo · 18/11/2022 19:41

I’ve taken both still in utter disbelief! Still early so hard to get too excited! Thank you 😍

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B1993 · 18/11/2022 20:37

Confusedmamatoo · 18/11/2022 19:41

I’ve taken both still in utter disbelief! Still early so hard to get too excited! Thank you 😍

Congrats again! 🥳

I’m sure it’ll sink in soon enough when symptoms start kicking in and making you feel like rubbish… 🙈😅 In all seriousness though, I wish you a happy and healthy 9 months 😊

Cleveramazing · 18/11/2022 21:20

Aah congratulations 🎉