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I think I’m having a chemical

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El91 · 16/01/2026 15:37

I’m 15dpo and my tests haven’t been getting any darker since 11/12 dpo. The pictures are my tests this morning, one is an early response test so should definitely be a lot darker at this point.
I’ve just accepted now that it’s a chemical. For those that have had a chemical pregnancy before when did you start bleeding? My period is due tomorrow and so far I haven’t had any spotting or anything. I just want it to happen now so I know for sure that it was a chemical 😔 I’m trying my hardest not to test anymore but it’s so hard to not obsess over the line profession.

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InWithPeaceOutWithStress · 16/01/2026 15:41

If your period is due tomorrow it’s possible the line is still faint as your hcg levels are still relatively low? Was this one taken with fmu?

El91 · 16/01/2026 17:33

InWithPeaceOutWithStress · 16/01/2026 15:41

If your period is due tomorrow it’s possible the line is still faint as your hcg levels are still relatively low? Was this one taken with fmu?

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Hi! Yeah it was fmu. When I look back at tests from my previous pregnancies the lines were much darker at 15dpo. They also haven’t really progressed from 12dpo xx

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InWithPeaceOutWithStress · 16/01/2026 18:24

Sorry to hear that. I hope others post on this thread to share their timelines with you.

DinoDances · 16/01/2026 20:24

When I had my chemical it was a lot fainter than that, like almost couldn't see it faint. Started bleeding 1 day after period was due. Then got very strong lines a week after the "period" finished so I guess my HCG caught up then was taking time to go down. I don't think that's a bad line for pre-period, so fingers crossed for you.

ClaireF992 · 16/01/2026 22:41

I had a chemical last year, I was using CB ultra early and this was my test at 16dpo, I knew it wasn’t strong enough for that far along. I was due AF at 12DPO, it came 1 week late. Started with pink discharge, then cramps and then lots of clots. But it took a couple of days to get going. So sorry for you if this is what you’re going through, but until you start bleeding anything can happen xx

ClaireF992 · 16/01/2026 22:44

Sorry, here it is

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El91 · 17/01/2026 07:59

Thanks everyone ❤️ my test this morning is so faint I can barely see it so it’s definitely a chemical. My period is due today but I still have no spotting or anything. I just wish it happen now 😔

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El91 · 17/01/2026 08:01

16dpo today 😔

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Helpneeded719 · 17/01/2026 08:02

El91 · 17/01/2026 07:59

Thanks everyone ❤️ my test this morning is so faint I can barely see it so it’s definitely a chemical. My period is due today but I still have no spotting or anything. I just wish it happen now 😔

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Im so sorry x with my chemical I started bleeding about 3 days after period would have been due. My lines were very slightly darker than yours and then just did not progress/got more faint as the days went on

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