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Faint lines on cheap pregnancy test strips - should I be worried?

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ManchNic · 18/03/2020 18:19

Took these over last 24 hours. I am 15dpo, period due today. I'm worried the lines on the cheapy test sticks are too faint and it means not enough hcg and likely miscarriage.
From top to bottom the cheap sticks are from yesterday morning, late last night and fmu this morning. Any thoughts?

Faint lines on cheap pregnancy test strips - should I be worried?
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Pineapplebaby · 18/03/2020 18:24

I would say that, considering your period was only due today, you are most definitely pg!
Quite often you have to wait until a few days past your AF is due to have high enough HCG to get a positive, especially on a clearblue so I really wouldn’t worry.
I conceived via IVF but even when I was 2 weeks past official test day, the cheapies were still pretty pale and inconsistent x

Hoggleludo · 18/03/2020 18:42

I really wouldn't worry

As long as there is hcg to pick up the lines. All is goodbye

Hoggleludo · 18/03/2020 18:43

All is good!!!!!

Ozziewozzie · 18/03/2020 18:44

Definitely pregnant

Persipan · 18/03/2020 18:47

The cheap ones stay faint for aaaaaaages. Nothing to worry about.

Shani123 · 18/03/2020 19:46

This was my cheapy test on my due on date (23rd September) I'm currently sat 29+3 days pregnant 😊 dont worry over the faint line! Lots of factors influence them including how diluted your pee is or the sensitivity of the particular test you use...

Faint lines on cheap pregnancy test strips - should I be worried?
ManchNic · 18/03/2020 22:50

Thank you all.
Think my first post might have been a bit confusing - I'm certain the tests are positive, just worried the cheap tests are so faint it might mean it's not going to stick 😣

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Crazymummyto3 · 19/03/2020 11:48

I had strong positives on FRER and 1-2 on a CB but the lines on my IC tests were very faint until I was around 7 weeks. I'm now 15 weeks pregnant.

bemoreeverything · 19/03/2020 11:59

I'm certain the tests are positive, just worried the cheap tests are so faint it might mean it's not going to stick

Stop testing. It will cause you unnecessary worry. The outcome won't change regardless, please just relax and enjoy this stage.

ManchNic · 19/03/2020 12:24

Thank you, both. @bemoreeverything my little boy died a year ago, he was 18 months. Then in November I had to end a very much wanted pregnancy at 10 weeks due to a fatal cystic hygroma. So I totally understand what you say about relaxing and enjoying it, but as you can imagine it's virtually impossible.

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SingingSands · 19/03/2020 12:26

Pregnant is pregnant, and I'm sending you lots of positive sticky vibes. Congratulations, deep breaths and chin up love Thanks

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