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evaporation line talk down (ivf)

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sisterdaughter · 18/01/2025 11:25

Hey, long story short, how common are clear blue evap lines? I’ve name changed here from the embarrassment over lack of self control.

For context, Ive had one round of failed ivf, one spontaneous pregnancy then early miscarriage and another ivf round (currently 6dp3dt). I stupidly am already taking tests. I took one yesterday because I knew that even if it was negative it wouldn’t impact how much hope I could hold onto becuase it was too early. It had an extremely faint shadow that was likely just my eyes tricking me. I took another today (cheap boots one) but I’ve been up since 5 drinking tea and water. I can’t see anything on it at the moment. But the one from yesterday now has a thin, straight, faint positive line. Now I know it’s incorrect to read it after ten mins, and I’d tell that to someone else, but just wondering how common a false positive line like this is. I’m trying to keep my head and heart calm. Suddenly very emotional today, and my partner just told me he thinks our visitors later today are going to announce a pregnancy to us and I seriously don’t think I can handle that right now. And he’s been super negative all morning which is not helping me retain any tranquility I’ve been practicing this round. Sorry for the ramble. I’m sure I’ll be embarrassed later. (Oh and trigger shot was 11 days ago).

evaporation line talk down (ivf)
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sisterdaughter · 18/01/2025 11:28

Just another photo with better light

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Firefly42 · 18/01/2025 13:09

Unfortunately I'd say it's an evaporation line.The line should be as thick as the control line.I had the same thin line after I left my test for a few hours once.My trigger from my last transfer stayed for 14 days!

TheseCalmSeas · 18/01/2025 17:18

Very common I’m afraid. I’ve had dozens across the 3 years I’ve been TTC

sisterdaughter · 19/01/2025 20:29

Thanks both for your replies. Just beginning our 4th year ttc now. Sigh. I’ve had mild cramps the last couple of days that felt hopeful. But today it’s feeling less mild, more period gloom. I took another test this morning and in certain lights (within the timeframe) I thought I could see a line but it’s likely just setting myself up for an awful comedown. @Firefly42 i can’t believe your trigger stayed with you that long! Do you mean you tested and had a false positive? That must have been pretty awful.

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Firefly42 · 19/01/2025 21:18

Yes 14 days!!I was testing from early on so I could see it getting lighter.It did stay the same colour strength for a few days so I dont know if it was chemical or trigger but I just presume it was the trigger.

sisterdaughter · 16/02/2025 10:16

Just for anyone in the future reading (I know I read a million threads searching for an answer) I didn't end up pregnant. I did have another whisper of a line, but if it was anything positive it very quickly became negative. Good luck to those trying 💫

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