Don’t tell me this is positive? My second baby is only 5 months old…

[rainbowbaby2]

This came up in the 3 minutes. I know sometimes clearblue tests can show false positives and this is so so faint. I feel sick. My pregnancy was so bad last time and I was in such a bad mental state. I’ve been on the pill but haven’t had my period.

I also have Irish twins exactly down to the day and did it 4 times hahaha the term Irish twins is not offensive and people on these forums seem to always find ways to pick a fight or get offended when all they really need to do is move on.

I have a 4 children who are exactly 1 yr apart from the other by the date. Not sure how I managed. Mine are 21.08.10 , 27.08.09, 27.08.08, 28.08.07 then I have 2 younger kids who are also Irish twins who where born 01.06.14, 11.06.15

OP its hard to say with these clearblue tests as they are notorious for leaving behind lines even when negative. My advice is to wait a couple of days and retest and either way the test will get darker indicating a positive test or it will be negative or stay the same and you will know its false.

Me too.
We frequently use the term in Ireland and no offence is intended or taken.

I'd expect a stronger line at day 33 of a 28 day cycle if it's a positive.

I had irish twins too.
Youre very fertile after you have a baby.

Update with a pink dye test. Absolutely certain it’s negative. Hopefully now when my cycle starts again I’ll be able to track it properly. Will probably test again in a few days if I don’t get my period.

Thank you. I just ignored it to be honest I don’t have the patience or the brain space to entertain any negativity. People will always find something to find offensive on these threads. Thank you for checking in. I’m ok, just felt all over the place and needed to see what other people thought.

@rainbowbaby2 i think your going to find out your pregnant.
My last pregnancy , I did a test on the Friday morning negative . ( never binned the test )
by Tuesday morning still
no period. Did a test and positive.
met back to the old test if kept and it showed positive.

honestly it’s not. I don’t know a single Irish person who is offended. Are you Irish? Are you offended?

It looks positive to me. Hope you’re ok z

The clear blue tests are notorious for giving a false positive when you are ovulating. I work in sexual health and see this quite a lot.
There has also been a proper study about the clear blue tests. You're better off using the cheaper 10 for a £1 type things you can pick up for an accurate test.

Phew, I know you said you would like another child but 5 months PP would be tough!!

I didn't get my period back until this month and my son is 14 months, but I am still breastfeeding, I know you said your formula which does have an impact. But boob or bottle it can take a long time for cycles to become regular again.

If you want to avoid chemical contraceptive I would use condoms until your next period. Then when you have a better idea of your cycle I would keep track of ovulation using the cheap sticks on amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00F3IH58Y/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?pd_rd_i=B00F3IH58Y&pd_rd_w=zwoNX&content-id=amzn1.sym.7c2bff8e-4ce3-4cc7-b3f6-35ac6c74cf9b&pf_rd_p=7c2bff8e-4ce3-4cc7-b3f6-35ac6c74cf9b&pf_rd_r=YW794SDVKK6XE1PV9RAK&pd_rd_wg=YdGFV&pd_rd_r=c15384b9-da6d-4e5f-99f5-6c88dfa0fbdc&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw&th=1

I would test every single day at the same time for a full cycle to get a base/ understanding. Then I'd just test for about a week each cycle.

Good luck!!

To others - no I wouldn't recommend this method if you want to avoid pregnancy completely.

Yes I’m Irish and yes I’m offended.

But why?

Update for you all. AF arrived last night. Never been so relieved.
Not that anyone is bothered considering the main topic of conversation here is about whether the term ‘Irish Twins’ is offensive or not.

OH I'm relieved for you.

OP I'm pleased you got the results you wanted. If I was you and you don't want chemical contraception I would really recommend the copper coil. If and when you do want another baby you can remove it and there is no half life of a drugs you don't have to wait for it to be out your system. And if you don't want another baby you can leave it in for ten years and never have to think about it in that whole time.

Please do not use the term 'Irish Twins' ever

The OP has made it extremely clear that the derailing of this thread into arguing over this comment has left her feeling really unsupported.

OP if you don't come back I don't blame you but I hope you manage to get something sorted for next cycle.

Have a day off.

Says who!! I’m so fed up with language police

@rainbowbaby2 i hope you’re okay! I know it’s a relief but can also be a bit disappointing x

As a Kilkenny cat feel free to use it

It’s interesting as I don’t see it as meaning offence at all. I’m also Irish, and think it sounds quite sweet. I’m not living in Ireland. But I recently asked my Irish fam (based on someone being outraged on mumsnet) and they laughed.

have you had it? If so, how have you found it? I’ve heard so so many bad stories and it’s put me off.

Good to hear your period arrived

Was just going to post that you probably wouldn't have ovulated for about 3 weeks at least after stopping the patch, so that s why your period was "late". You can now track your cycle, but as a Sexual Health Nurse who also works in termination services, I really don't recommend that as a contraceptive method. Great if you're trying to conceive, pretty useless as a contraceptive.