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A really strange reaction please don't judge me

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Katie1900 · 31/01/2025 18:43

Can anyone else answer this question for me please. I do apologise if anyone finds this upsetting if so please stop reading and I apologise.
My tests have been getting lighter for a day or so and still are, they have been pretty strong positives from 9dpo to fainter on 14dpo today but no AF. We have been ttc for a year and the pain of wanting a baby has overpowered me so many times I've cried had sleepless nights and prayed.
But since I found out I've been terrified and tonight with again another light test dare I say it relief? Is it relief in finding an answer finally?
I am so so confused, if I am still pregnant I will be happy but if I'm not why am I not feeling crushing devastation like everytime I have had a negative test? I am very confused!
Thanks everyone

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MummyV2021 · 31/01/2025 18:51

Hi @Katie1900 really sorry to hear what you've been going through. We all react so differently and there could be any number of reasons you feel this way. Fear after a positive result, even if it's what you want can be so normal - your life could be about to change forever! And relief once it turns negative could be relief that you don't have to wonder anymore, that your next cycle is about to start and you can try again or it could be deep down relief at not being pregnant anymore. It's so hard to say until you've had time to properly process your feelings. Definitely wait until AF arrives before you pick yourself apart and maybe leave the testing alone for a few days as it can honestly drive you crazy. Sometimes I've felt relief at not having to search for a line and second guess myself because it's so obviously negative.

Be kind to yourself and once you know for sure what's happening then take some time to process your feelings and what they might mean. Sending hugs

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Katie1900 · 01/02/2025 12:14

MummyV2021 · 31/01/2025 18:51

Hi @Katie1900 really sorry to hear what you've been going through. We all react so differently and there could be any number of reasons you feel this way. Fear after a positive result, even if it's what you want can be so normal - your life could be about to change forever! And relief once it turns negative could be relief that you don't have to wonder anymore, that your next cycle is about to start and you can try again or it could be deep down relief at not being pregnant anymore. It's so hard to say until you've had time to properly process your feelings. Definitely wait until AF arrives before you pick yourself apart and maybe leave the testing alone for a few days as it can honestly drive you crazy. Sometimes I've felt relief at not having to search for a line and second guess myself because it's so obviously negative.

Be kind to yourself and once you know for sure what's happening then take some time to process your feelings and what they might mean. Sending hugs

Thank you for your reply. It is definitely a chemical no bleeding but faint test this morning. The strangest feelings I've ever had! I'm taking a break from ttc now to have some enjoyment in life again!
I have one child so I'm just going to focus on her at the moment.
Xx

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