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NN30 · 2025-08-18T08:42:30+00:00

Please please please dont tell me if yours ended in a chemical as i am looking for reasurance right now, i am absolutely terrified. My test hasnt progressed, the photo on the left is 5dp5dt and the photo on the right is today at 6dp5dt and is visibly lighter, obviously i am in complete panic mode that its a chemical, does anyone have any reasuring stories of their lines doing similar and everything ended up ok? I have just had 2 faliled transfers, and this is our 3rd chance and im so scared :(.

Miraclemuma03 · 18/08/2025 09:56

Testing this early so close together doesnt allow for the hcg hormone to increase high enough in the urine to be detected on a hpt and it fluctuates depending on how much you have had to drink and so on. You have to allow 2 to 3 days between testing to allow the hcg to double which will then show on a hpt. The best thing you can do is wait a few days or even better, wait for OTD.

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NN30 · 18/08/2025 10:10

Miraclemuma03 · 18/08/2025 09:56

Testing this early so close together doesnt allow for the hcg hormone to increase high enough in the urine to be detected on a hpt and it fluctuates depending on how much you have had to drink and so on. You have to allow 2 to 3 days between testing to allow the hcg to double which will then show on a hpt. The best thing you can do is wait a few days or even better, wait for OTD.

Thanks. I know, waiting until OTD is much easier said than done unfortunately, if i had the will power to do that i would. They were both taken with first morning urine, so i would have thought it would be the same concentration. Thanks for your info about the fluctuations though and how long it can take for the hcg to double, i thought it doubled in 24hrs!

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Miraclemuma03 · 18/08/2025 10:19

No up to 3 days is perfectly normal and as you get further along it takes longer to double.. if your test isnt darker in 2 or so days then id worry but I also want you to know that these particular tests need a large amount of hcg to darken so they could look the same for a couple of days until you get a big jump in hcg and then it will become darker so they arnt very reliable for progression for a lot of woman.

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NN30 · 18/08/2025 10:29

Miraclemuma03 · 18/08/2025 10:19

No up to 3 days is perfectly normal and as you get further along it takes longer to double.. if your test isnt darker in 2 or so days then id worry but I also want you to know that these particular tests need a large amount of hcg to darken so they could look the same for a couple of days until you get a big jump in hcg and then it will become darker so they arnt very reliable for progression for a lot of woman.

Thanks so much! I have ordered some first response tests as i only have one left of the easy at home. I will wait it out for now - what else can i do!!

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Strawberrryfields · 19/08/2025 15:31

These look very promising for 5/6dp5dt. Agree with the other poster definitely no need to panic at this stage. You need a bit more time. Good luck 🤞

Strawberrryfields · 19/08/2025 15:36

These look very promising for 5/6dp5dt. Agree with the other poster definitely no need to panic at this stage. You need a bit more time. Good luck 🤞

PlanBFertility · 19/08/2025 15:58

Mine took a while to darken, I found second morning urine gave me darker lines than first. Currently 9wks.

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NN30 · 20/08/2025 08:56

Thank you!! I think its just such a scary time isnt it you overthink everything!! I tested 6dp5dt in the evening with a first response and got this, so i felt much better and have stopped testing now while i wait for my blood test!

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NN30 · 20/08/2025 08:57

PlanBFertility · 19/08/2025 15:58

Mine took a while to darken, I found second morning urine gave me darker lines than first. Currently 9wks.

Congratulations!!

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Miraclemuma03 · 22/08/2025 11:12

NN30 · 20/08/2025 08:56

Thank you!! I think its just such a scary time isnt it you overthink everything!! I tested 6dp5dt in the evening with a first response and got this, so i felt much better and have stopped testing now while i wait for my blood test!

Looks very promising.

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NN30 · 22/08/2025 12:36

Miraclemuma03 · 22/08/2025 11:12

Looks very promising.

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Thank you. Unfortunately my 9dp5dt beta came back at 14.7, and my lines have started fading. I have a second beta tomorrow but it’s pretty much confirmed a chemical pregnancy sadly.

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Strawberrryfields · 22/08/2025 13:55

So sorry @NN30. Hope you’re ok as you can be 🤍

Whisper99 · 22/08/2025 18:08

NN30, I was so happy reading your thread from the beginning. I'm sorry to hear beta is on a low side. It's a heartbreaking journey...

May I ask, is it not too early to repeat beta next day? I thought it's every 38-48 hours for it to double?

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NN30 · 22/08/2025 18:22

Whisper99 · 22/08/2025 18:08

NN30, I was so happy reading your thread from the beginning. I'm sorry to hear beta is on a low side. It's a heartbreaking journey...

May I ask, is it not too early to repeat beta next day? I thought it's every 38-48 hours for it to double?

I have got a repeat tomorrow which will be 48 hours later, but the level at 9dp5dt needs to be above 50, being so low makes it unlikely that it’ll be viable. Plus the fact my tests have lightened indicated my HCG is dropping not doubling sadly xx

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Miraclemuma03 · 23/08/2025 11:23

Im so sorry to read this. How heartbreaking.

InfertilitySWS · 25/08/2025 04:22

NN30 · 22/08/2025 18:22

I have got a repeat tomorrow which will be 48 hours later, but the level at 9dp5dt needs to be above 50, being so low makes it unlikely that it’ll be viable. Plus the fact my tests have lightened indicated my HCG is dropping not doubling sadly xx

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I’m so sorry to see you had a chemical. I had one on my second transfer and it was a complete head f*. My next transfer was successful, don’t give up hope. Wishing you all the luck ❤️

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NN30 · 25/08/2025 21:44

InfertilitySWS · 25/08/2025 04:22

I’m so sorry to see you had a chemical. I had one on my second transfer and it was a complete head f*. My next transfer was successful, don’t give up hope. Wishing you all the luck ❤️

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This was our 5th transfer! One resulted in our beautiful 4 year old but have also had 2 failed, one 5 week miscarriage and now the chemical, the chemicals felt the hardest for some reason, your right they are such a mind game! Congrats on your second transfer! I’m hoping we can finally give our daughter a sibling with the next one 🤞🏻 x

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InfertilitySWS · 26/08/2025 07:33

NN30 · 25/08/2025 21:44

This was our 5th transfer! One resulted in our beautiful 4 year old but have also had 2 failed, one 5 week miscarriage and now the chemical, the chemicals felt the hardest for some reason, your right they are such a mind game! Congrats on your second transfer! I’m hoping we can finally give our daughter a sibling with the next one 🤞🏻 x

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Aw I’m so sorry, fingers crossed for you.

I don’t know why I said 2nd, it was our 3rd transfer! I’m starting the process of a FET in 2 weeks to try and give our son a sibling. I think I thought once I had one it would be easier, but I’m already so anxious.

Hope your next embaby sticks 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 x

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NN30 · 26/08/2025 07:36

InfertilitySWS · 26/08/2025 07:33

Aw I’m so sorry, fingers crossed for you.

I don’t know why I said 2nd, it was our 3rd transfer! I’m starting the process of a FET in 2 weeks to try and give our son a sibling. I think I thought once I had one it would be easier, but I’m already so anxious.

Hope your next embaby sticks 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 x

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It never gets easier does it!
Good luck for your next transfer!!

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InfertilitySWS · 26/08/2025 19:07

NN30 · 26/08/2025 07:36

It never gets easier does it!
Good luck for your next transfer!!

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You too!! X