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BFP on CD56? Am I dreaming?

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glasshalffull0 · 02/08/2023 16:40

I’ve just taken a pregnancy test on CD56 and within 2 minutes this was the result. I’ve taken a test every single day since around CD35 as AF never arrived and every single one was negative

I haven’t had a single pregnancy symptom other than no AF. I’m so confused. Is this a BFP? Surely there should have been one earlier than this?? Or is this an error? I really don’t want to get my hopes up and be crushed if it’s a false positive

BFP on CD56? Am I dreaming?
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Nomorecoconutboosts · 02/08/2023 16:44

This looks positive to me but I have idea of why previous ones might have shown negative.
I am sure other more knowledgeable people will be along soon.
congratulations

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glasshalffull0 · 02/08/2023 16:46

Another photo of the test, could it just be the dye that has run? I’ve been drinking gin all bloody weekend thinking there’s no way I’d be pregnant and get a BFN this late in my cycle!

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Poppins2016 · 02/08/2023 16:46

It looks like a faint positive to me!

I'd try testing again with FMU and an 'early result' test.

It may be that you ovulated and/or implanted late, which would mean a late result!

Nomorecoconutboosts · 02/08/2023 16:48

Yes it still looks positive.
go and buy whatever brand is currently recommended as the most reliable (my youngest dc is 15 so I’m no practical help!) - and test again tomorrow morning,

Poppins2016 · 02/08/2023 16:51

Even looking at the second picture, I'd say it looks like a faint positive. The early lines aren't always as thick looking until a little later on...

I had a similar experience with my first baby, OP. Tested negative a couple of times, figured my period was coming on (had some awful cramps), drank wine all week, had some hot baths to ease the 'period' pains and then got a late, faint positive! The baby was fine!

Do you typically have long cycles? I have PCOS which throws mine out (both ovulation date and length in general).

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glasshalffull0 · 02/08/2023 16:53

@Poppins2016 usually around 30-32 days. I took Pregnacare conception for 2 months and it increased the first months cycle to 35 days so I just assumed it was those tablets lengthening my cycle again and stopped taking them!

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isitaline97 · 02/08/2023 17:02

When was the last time you BDd? I think it looks positive!

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glasshalffull0 · 02/08/2023 17:04

@isitaline97 we did it about 3 times when I thought I was ovulating last which would've been towards the end of June, then we had about a 2-week gap because I developed thrush, then since then we've been BD about once a week, the most recent being the end of last week

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monkeyted · 02/08/2023 17:12

I had exactly the same with my last pregnancy. My usual cycles are 30-33 days. Tested positive on CD53, having consistently tested negative prior to that. It was driving me mad that the cycle was so long as I assumed there no chance of it resulting it pregnancy at that stage. I’ve never had a cycle that long before or since. But it was a healthy pregnancy and that baby is now three years old! Just caused a bit of confusion with dating as it’s done on LMP date, so I had a second ‘12 week’ scan as was only 8 weeks at the first. Congratulations and hope all goes well from here.

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glasshalffull0 · 02/08/2023 17:15

@monkeyted I’m glad to see there’s other people in a similar situation to me! Was baby due a couple of weeks later due to late ovulation/conception?

I feel awful I’ve been having a good couple of glasses of gin for the past few nights because it was totally clearly white negative until today!

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Poppins2016 · 02/08/2023 17:17

glasshalffull0 · 02/08/2023 17:04

@isitaline97 we did it about 3 times when I thought I was ovulating last which would've been towards the end of June, then we had about a 2-week gap because I developed thrush, then since then we've been BD about once a week, the most recent being the end of last week

I would say that you didn't ovulate when you think you did in June. I'd put money on ovulation being 10-14 days ago!

(Again, that's the mistake I made with my first pregnancy... I told my DH that we might as well forego contraception as we'd decided to start trying however there was no point getting our hopes up as I must have already ovulated that month. Ha!)

monkeyted · 02/08/2023 19:31

Yes my due date from the scans ended up being almost 4 weeks later than it should have been based on last period (and baby was then 2 weeks late, so essentially was born 46 weeks after last period!). I must have just ovulated weeks later than expected for some unknown reason. Like PP says, I would guess that despite the length of time, you only ovulated about 10-14 days ago.

isitaline97 · 02/08/2023 19:46

I agree with a PP that you most likely had delayed ovulation 10-14 days ago with a line like that!

Frlrlrubert · 02/08/2023 23:21

When we were ttc my cycles were all over the shop longer and longer, eventually I got to almost 3 months with no period, many negative tests around the time of the 'missed' period, and decided to book a Drs app.

Though 'best take a test just in case' - positive. CBD 2-3. When I did the maths I'd got pregnant on CD60-something. Madness.

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glasshalffull0 · 03/08/2023 07:19

Morning ladies, took 3 tests this morning (2 of the ones I already had and 1 digital Clearblue) and they were all negative 😞I guess my extra long cycle continues!

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Poppins2016 · 03/08/2023 07:49

I'm sorry to hear that, @glasshalffull0 🙁

I'd probably try again in a few days with a sensitive test, just in case. FMU is usually more concentrated but that isn't always the case (I've recently found testing in the evening gives a stronger result, probably because I don't drink enough!) Hcg doubles every 2-3 days, so it's worth leaving it a bit.

Italianasoitis · 03/08/2023 07:54

Op this happened to me about 10 years ago. I got an immediate and strong bfp on an Internet cheapie like that. Except it wasn't and when i tested after that, the tests were all negative. It was so disappointing and I remember crying my eyes out as I really thought I was pregnant. As it happens, a year later I did manage to conceive and went on to have 3 kids very easily!

monkeyted · 03/08/2023 12:54

Oh that’s a shame @glasshalffull0 It looked so clear yesterday.

isitaline97 · 03/08/2023 20:11

How strange OP that line looked so clear! Hope your okay, what a confusing time

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glasshalffull0 · 03/08/2023 20:31

Thank you everyone, it's a very strange feeling! Think AF may have appeared today too looks like red/dark brown blood mixed in with clear CM along with some mild period cramps.

I need to stop dwelling, overthinking everything and move on otherwise it will just become consuming

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