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Chemical pregnancy?

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LilacHearts · 04/07/2025 15:07

Hi all,

I had a chem pregnancy in December last year, a miscarriage in May. I also had a previous miscarriage in March 2023.

The top tests are from Tuesday night (8dpo) and Wednesday morning (9dpo) the clear blue early detection is today (11dpo) I thought it would be darker by now as it’s an early detection test, so I’m worried it’s another chemical unfortunately.

Any insights appreciated. I’m 39 and have one DD who is 3.5.

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LilacHearts · 08/07/2025 11:56

Everythingisokay · 07/07/2025 23:32

@LilacHearts tests looking good!

I think it's really exceptional to have a day stealer at 15DPO, I'd view it as an exception, not a norm.

Take a deep breath 💕

Thank you! I’m feeling much better today - my fever broke and today I’m just tired and achy so I’ve taken the day off work.

I got a stronger positive too, but I am still erring on the side of caution to protect my head and my heart x

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LilacHearts · 08/07/2025 11:59

EMC2022 · 07/07/2025 23:01

All good here thanks. Got a 2 to 3 weeks on a digitalfor the first time this pregnancy. I will say the strip dip test line definitely develop very slowly. On my clear blues its as dark as the control line but the dip tests are no where near it. I really don't think they are the best for day to day line comparison looking at everyone's experience.

I had covid during my first pregnancy and was so nervous but it all worked out fine. Just rest and take care of yourself 😊

That’s amazing, I’m so pleased for you - it sounds like everything is progressing well. Those cheapie test definitely aren’t as sensitive as they make out. I got a stronger line this morning and I’m feeling a bit better but taking the day to rest and recover. At least the sun is shining in Manchester x

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EMC2022 · 08/07/2025 21:56

@LilacHearts glad to hear you are feeling better and the line is stronger. I'm 17dpo and the dip sticks still dont show a dye stealer. At this stage I am just testing for info purposes of seeing when I do get one but I'm definitely relaxing a bit more now approaching 5 weeks.

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LilacHearts · 09/07/2025 08:12

EMC2022 · 08/07/2025 21:56

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My husband has it now and my daughter has finished nursery for the summer before starting pre-school, so we are juggling illness and parenting!
Amazing, you are only 2 days ahead of me so you must have a due date of around 15th March? I’m glad you’re starting to relax a bit - I don’t know if I will until I get past the 12 week mark.
16dpo for me today and this is my test on second morning urine as I seem to get darker positives with second wee of the day!

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EMC2022 · 09/07/2025 15:32

From my calculations I think its the 15th of March alright. I must go to the GP yet but I find they usually give me a slightly earlier date basing it on a 28 day cycle. I seem to be very hesitant to book a GP and get the ball rolling this time around.

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LilacHearts · 09/07/2025 20:06

Yeah they always base it off a 28 day cycle which seems ridiculous to me when people’s cycles vary so much. I get the reluctance - I feel a bit like that too. I have spoken to my early pregnancy unit and they’ve put me on progesterone and I have a scan booked on the 22nd July, just hoping I make it that far.

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