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16DPO TW Previous Loss

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bumbling · 06/08/2025 10:22

Hey,

This is my 3rd pregnancy in the last 18 months. The first ended at 8 weeks and the second at 5. I know it's just a waiting game really but I am now 16DPO and although my lines are progressing they are a bit light. Has anyone had a line like this at 16DPO and had a good outcome?

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MotherOfShihTzus · 06/08/2025 15:52

You’re blue one step tests look like mine - I’m a few days ahead of you. My frers have become dye stealers and 2-3 on digital - so keep the hope! Maybe get some different tests as these ones never get very dark and if I didn’t have the other tests - I’d be panicking (mine is my final ivf!) x

MotherOfShihTzus · 06/08/2025 15:53

I should add - these tests of mine that look like yours - are the same at this point, as the tests I had on my son 4 years ago - if that gives you hope. I’ve been painstakingly comparing day by day!

MotherOfShihTzus · 06/08/2025 15:56

These are mine today, essentially 18 dpo (but 13 days past 5 day transfer). I too have had multiple losses in the last 18 months so know how the anxiety feels. Hope this helps a little x

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SugarMarshmallow · 06/08/2025 16:23

I would ring my GP and explain that I’ve had 2 losses and my lines are progressing but light, I’d ask for a 48 hour hcg blood test x good luck op

bumbling · 06/08/2025 16:39

MotherOfShihTzus · 06/08/2025 15:56

These are mine today, essentially 18 dpo (but 13 days past 5 day transfer). I too have had multiple losses in the last 18 months so know how the anxiety feels. Hope this helps a little x

Thank you so much that really helps. I am trying my best to be rational and take it day by day.

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bumbling · 06/08/2025 16:41

SugarMarshmallow · 06/08/2025 16:23

I would ring my GP and explain that I’ve had 2 losses and my lines are progressing but light, I’d ask for a 48 hour hcg blood test x good luck op

I tried but they don't count anything as an issue until after 3 losses. I made an appointment a few months back to see if I should do anything more as I am 39 and trying for over a year but I was just told it's a numbers game and to keep trying. To be honest I had kind of given up hope over the last few months so any positive at all was a surprise.

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SugarMarshmallow · 06/08/2025 16:46

bumbling · 06/08/2025 16:41

I tried but they don't count anything as an issue until after 3 losses. I made an appointment a few months back to see if I should do anything more as I am 39 and trying for over a year but I was just told it's a numbers game and to keep trying. To be honest I had kind of given up hope over the last few months so any positive at all was a surprise.

I’m really sorry, they are really useless. I would push them and say guidance is 6 months after 35 years old for help with GP and this is your 3rd pregnancy. I know is awful but sometimes you have to advocate for yourself and push them

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