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Positive but CB weeks indicator negative HELP PLEASE!

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Toomanyweekstogo · 18/01/2026 15:40

So I’m scared after a chemical in November - very aware I should put the tests away! However, my FRERs are getting darker, my easy@home are staying the same, the rapid CB say pregnant but the weeks indicator one says not - this says it should be 98% accurate now (I’m 13dpo). Anyone waited a lot longer for the CB weeks indicator to show? I’m really worried it’ll be another chemical! I’ve attached pictures, so you can see (and also feel free to judge how crazy I am)!

Positive but CB weeks indicator negative HELP PLEASE!
Positive but CB weeks indicator negative HELP PLEASE!
Positive but CB weeks indicator negative HELP PLEASE!
Positive but CB weeks indicator negative HELP PLEASE!
Positive but CB weeks indicator negative HELP PLEASE!
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YourPoliteLeader · 18/01/2026 15:43

Always refer to most recent

if most recent says not pregnant, then assume not pregnant at this stage

Toomanyweekstogo · 18/01/2026 15:48

YourPoliteLeader · 18/01/2026 15:43

Always refer to most recent

if most recent says not pregnant, then assume not pregnant at this stage

The rapid detection says I am and the CB weeks indicator says I’m not, with the same urine. Just expected at 13dpo the CB weeks indicator to register. My HCG levels should surely be over 25 by this point?

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YourPoliteLeader · 18/01/2026 15:48

Do a third

MocktailMe · 18/01/2026 15:50

I'm afraid I absolutely have to disagree with the above. You have had a digital read pregnant, multiple faint lines on other tests. Do NOT assume not pregnant, as you clearly are pregnant. Something is making you produce the HCG. However, you may not be having a viable pregnancy.

Personally, I would be looking to get bloods drawn 48 hours apart if I was you.

Multiple days of faint lines can be a chemical, but it can also be an ectopic (slow-rising/irregularly rising HCG is an ectopic red flag). Do not ignore it until you've either had something confirmed or your test goes fully negative.

Toomanyweekstogo · 18/01/2026 15:53

MocktailMe · 18/01/2026 15:50

I'm afraid I absolutely have to disagree with the above. You have had a digital read pregnant, multiple faint lines on other tests. Do NOT assume not pregnant, as you clearly are pregnant. Something is making you produce the HCG. However, you may not be having a viable pregnancy.

Personally, I would be looking to get bloods drawn 48 hours apart if I was you.

Multiple days of faint lines can be a chemical, but it can also be an ectopic (slow-rising/irregularly rising HCG is an ectopic red flag). Do not ignore it until you've either had something confirmed or your test goes fully negative.

Thank you so much! Given it is well over 72 hours since the first lines, I assumed I should have HCG levels over 25 by now. I’m guessing it’s probably not viable. EPU won’t see you in my area unless you’re 6 weeks, do you think doctors would do bloods? I just wondered if anyone else took this length of time to get a positive CB digital weeks indicator. I’m just now expecting the same outcome as November. Thanks again for your helpful reply.

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BudgetBuster · 20/01/2026 11:58

Toomanyweekstogo · 18/01/2026 15:53

Thank you so much! Given it is well over 72 hours since the first lines, I assumed I should have HCG levels over 25 by now. I’m guessing it’s probably not viable. EPU won’t see you in my area unless you’re 6 weeks, do you think doctors would do bloods? I just wondered if anyone else took this length of time to get a positive CB digital weeks indicator. I’m just now expecting the same outcome as November. Thanks again for your helpful reply.

How did you work out the math that you would be over 25? Early detection tests depending on brand van pick up like HCG of 7 or 8. HCG doubles only every 28-72 hours so for arguments sake if you had a reading of 8 (your first tests are v light so obviously v early) then by 72 hours you'd only be at 16. You wouldn't reach over 25 until at least day 4-6.

Also the Easy at Home have definitely darkened... out the 1st and last test next to eachother to see true progression.

How many dpo are you now? When is your period due?

Absolutely ignore the poster who said assume you aren't pregnant. Bloody dangerous comment.

Toomanyweekstogo · 20/01/2026 21:15

BudgetBuster · 20/01/2026 11:58

How did you work out the math that you would be over 25? Early detection tests depending on brand van pick up like HCG of 7 or 8. HCG doubles only every 28-72 hours so for arguments sake if you had a reading of 8 (your first tests are v light so obviously v early) then by 72 hours you'd only be at 16. You wouldn't reach over 25 until at least day 4-6.

Also the Easy at Home have definitely darkened... out the 1st and last test next to eachother to see true progression.

How many dpo are you now? When is your period due?

Absolutely ignore the poster who said assume you aren't pregnant. Bloody dangerous comment.

Hey, I think because I had a chemical a couple of months ago I was just overly scared. Yeh I got that the poster was just being unkind, there is always one on here. I had a few positive tests that were 10mg ones on Wednesday/Thursday so assumed by the weekend I should definitely be at 25mg! But I got my weeks indicator on Monday! I’m relieved but obviously still anxious. Thank you for commenting

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BudgetBuster · 20/01/2026 22:04

Toomanyweekstogo · 20/01/2026 21:15

Hey, I think because I had a chemical a couple of months ago I was just overly scared. Yeh I got that the poster was just being unkind, there is always one on here. I had a few positive tests that were 10mg ones on Wednesday/Thursday so assumed by the weekend I should definitely be at 25mg! But I got my weeks indicator on Monday! I’m relieved but obviously still anxious. Thank you for commenting

Oh I'm glad you got the weeks indicator.
Make sure not to test using another weeks indicator until maybe Tuesday... so enough time actually passes to see a change.

I have had 3 early losses so I know the anxiety. If it's any consolation... chemical pregnancies are more common than you'd expect but lots go unnoticed as they are so early unfortunately and most people go on to have completely normal pregnancies after.

Best of luck!

Toomanyweekstogo · 20/01/2026 23:27

BudgetBuster · 20/01/2026 22:04

Oh I'm glad you got the weeks indicator.
Make sure not to test using another weeks indicator until maybe Tuesday... so enough time actually passes to see a change.

I have had 3 early losses so I know the anxiety. If it's any consolation... chemical pregnancies are more common than you'd expect but lots go unnoticed as they are so early unfortunately and most people go on to have completely normal pregnancies after.

Best of luck!

Thank you. I’m sorry to hear about your losses. Hoping all goes well this time! I hope you have managed to have a healthy pregnancy since

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