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If this turns out to be a line 🤯

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CycleGirl20 · 06/07/2023 18:32

This is a massive squinter and there's very little chance it actually turns into anything. We had IVF too have our first, who I'm still bfing. I've only had one period since she was born and then sex twice this month, once at what would be 2 days before ovulation, if I'm regular. I took a test today at 9dpo, because I'm a bit daft I guess. Super surprised to see some kind of smudge of a line. It may well be an evap line. It is so, so faint. I'm more just interested to see really. Mostly because if it did happen again soon, naturally, after 2 years then IVF last time, my head would probably explode! Expecting fully to be back in the next few days saying it was nothing! That's if af is even regular.

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DarkForces · 06/07/2023 18:33

I see what you mean. It's almost a shadow...could it be leftover hormones from your first baby?

Kellyaust · 06/07/2023 18:36

I see it, I doubt it will be leftover hcg especially if you've had a period since giving birth, could be highly possible you've naturally got pregnant this time as you're very fertile after giving birth for the first cpl of months 🤞

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CycleGirl20 · 06/07/2023 18:47

I've heard about the better fertility thing. I hope it's true! My first is almost a year old, do unlikely to be leftover hormones. It would be absolutely amazing if it was positive. But I'm not getting prematurely excited just yet. Although I might try to enjoy the possibility it's positive this time for as long as it lasts 😂

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JLN88 · 06/07/2023 18:48

I see a line but doesn’t look pinky/ red at the mo but hopefully that develops. Fingers crossed it does and it isn’t just a shadow!

vix_85 · 06/07/2023 18:49

I've definitely heard of people getting wonderful unexpected pregnancies after an IVf baby

Kellyaust · 06/07/2023 19:23

@CycleGirl20 fingers crossed for you, when will you test again?

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CycleGirl20 · 06/07/2023 19:26

I'm not sure... It's tempting to test multiple times a day. But then also best not to do that! I usually have quite a short luteal phase, so I'm expecting af to come in the next couple of days. Also now wondering if the thing that made IVF work was the progesterone 😅

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Simonlebonbon · 06/07/2023 19:27

I see a line.
Don't want to get your hopes up @CycleGirl20 but it's darker than mine were and my baby is currently kicking the bladder out of me!

Pls update after more tests, keeping everything crossed!

Naomi2023 · 06/07/2023 19:28

I see it! Fingers crossed and the best of luck 🥰

Kellyaust · 06/07/2023 19:32

@CycleGirl20 maybe test with fmu tomorrow see if you get a clearer line? I wouldn't be able to wait either 😂

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CycleGirl20 · 06/07/2023 19:33

@Simonlebonbon oh wow you've reminded me of the "having to pee every 30 seconds" thing 🙈

Thanks all! I'm enjoying my potentially/probably imaginary pregnancy for now 😂

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SnookyPook · 06/07/2023 21:31

Ah best of luck @CycleGirl20 - really hope it is a BFP! 🥰

YoSof · 06/07/2023 21:32

Keeping everything crossed for you!

notanotherclairebear · 06/07/2023 23:31

I see the line too! Fingers crossed for you OP, keep us updated!

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CycleGirl20 · 07/07/2023 08:00

I tested with fmu. The first test came up with a line really quickly, but then the way the dye moved didn't look right, so I figured it was faulty or that I'd maybe dipped it too far in. So I took another, which was negative. So I figured, best of 3? I thought only the one from yesterday and this morning's we're positive, but then looked again and another has sort of something there but it's so faint is probably not have seen it off it weren't for the other lines. So I guess I have 2.5 second lines out of 5. All lines are very faint though so I'm thinking still most likely evaps.

Picture is yesterday's top, the v, v faint line second, the darker line that I think is faulty third, bottom two a negative from yesterday and another negative from this morning.

AF is due anytime now so expecting that to answer my question!

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SnookyPook · 07/07/2023 08:14

@CycleGirl20 sorry for all the confusion! It's horrible being in limbo! I'm really not that clued up on the evaps etc but some of those definitely look like early lines and you are still only 10dpo I think so certainly within the realms of possibility. I really hope those lines become stronger and less questionable over the next couple of days! 🤞🏻 I'm 9dpo but won't be testing for another few days and really can't tell if I have 'symptoms' or pms 😩😃

Simonlebonbon · 07/07/2023 08:23

Right, because you've had IVF I really don't want to get your hopes up. But I've had 2 people in my close circle get pregnant not long after 1st ivf baby is born so whilst I say don't get hopes up, also, don't be thinking it's impossible and definitely keep checking.
I've included some of my early tests, baby is now due in 10 weeks. I'm hoping everything works out the way you want! X

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Breakingchains · 07/07/2023 08:25

I can see lines. I would put water on a test and see if you get the same result. If you do then unlikely to be positive! Those cheapies can be hit and Miss.

GracePalmer33 · 07/07/2023 08:26

I do see a line in the top 3 and I used those same cheapy tests and got faint positives very early in my pregnancies (8DPO each time I think). I don't even bother with the more expensive tests.
Test tomorrow and let us know.

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CycleGirl20 · 07/07/2023 08:34

Thanks everyone 😊. So far, I'm quite relaxed about the fact it might turn out negative. It's very early days this time round and we have our lovely baby. I'm more just intrigued! It would be 'the legendary story' if it was positive right! Although it sounds like it's not so uncommon 🤞

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curliegirlie · 07/07/2023 09:29

One of my best friends had a complete natural pregnancy with her second (which took something like 3 cycles and was the cycle after a CP) after trying for many years and going down the IVF route with her first. So it can happen. And I see lines on all those tests 😁. Good luck 🤞

Pombears12 · 07/07/2023 09:54

Looking promising! Took 7 years ttc our first. Our second was a suprise 5 months pp so it definitely happens! GL x

Ella31 · 07/07/2023 10:14

Can you get your hands on a proper test. I'm pregnant and those tests took ages to show up.

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CycleGirl20 · 08/07/2023 06:32

Negative this morning, so probably a false positive/ v v early chemical. I do wonder if something about the IVF process (progesterone) was what I needed to stay pregnant as I've had a few faint pink second lines on frers that didn't stick.

On the plus side, DD slept though the night for the first time on her own, so regardless of the result, it's a good day 😊

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DarkForces · 08/07/2023 08:36

I'm sorry to hear that. It's always tough when you get your hopes up. I couldn't face the rollercoaster again after going through so much to have our child. I was traumatised and so grateful she was here I just wanted to focus on her. You sound very levelheaded but it's ok to be sad.

Congratulations on a good night. May it be the first of many x