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Could these faint pregnancy test lines be indents or a faulty batch?

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Agathapoirot · 06/09/2026 16:37

I’ve been feeling super bloated and exhausted so took a pregnancy test because they were in the draw and … why not!

We’re actively Ttc so have been tracking. I’ve had two faint lines on easy at home, but I just don’t think it’s possible with what I’ve tracked. I think they’re indents, will test again next week, but I think these tests may end up in the bin as a dodgy batch!

Could these faint pregnancy test lines be indents or a faulty batch?
Could these faint pregnancy test lines be indents or a faulty batch?
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TinyBitChaotic · 06/09/2026 16:43

If O really was when it was, you’ve timed DTD perfectly. But getting faint lines only 3-4 days post ovulation is the bit that doesn’t track.
so I’d say test again tail end of next week, if you can wait. Good luck! 🍀

Agathapoirot · 06/09/2026 16:49

@TinyBitChaotic Totally agree, I’m certain it must be indents, not really another explanation unless I really mistracked Lh strips, and I’m not sure how I could have that wildly!

I think I’ll be leaving the tests alone until my periods late now.

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Silverglass · 06/09/2026 17:30

These tests all have this line annoyingly

Agathapoirot · 06/09/2026 17:32

@Silverglass Good to know, will avoid using them in future in that case!

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Silverglass · 06/09/2026 17:49

Agathapoirot · 06/09/2026 17:32

@Silverglass Good to know, will avoid using them in future in that case!

theyre not bad tests otherwise tbh, just got to be aware they will have a grey shadow on them. As soon as it goes pink though you know it’s genuinely positive and they do get darker quickly, here’s 9am vs 3pm same day when I got a positive. The 3pm was v obvious without squinting in real life too, and was only 8dpo.

Could these faint pregnancy test lines be indents or a faulty batch?
Could these faint pregnancy test lines be indents or a faulty batch?
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