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Clear blue 3+

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hopingforababyh · 05/05/2021 17:48

Hi,

I know these tests can really cause unwanted stress. However, I was wanting to know other people's experience good or bad just so I can set myself up..

5 weeks 3 days today (24DPO) based on ovulation. Still getting 2-3 on clear blue digital but was expecting or hoping 3+ 🥺

Here is my clear blue test to show the line and I feel it's a good line 🤷🏼‍♀️

Symptoms are tiredness and sore boobs.

Thank you x

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jade0881 · 06/05/2021 21:18

Hi op
Congratulations you are becoming a mummy... I took a clear blue digital and it said I was 3+ weeks. I went for a private scan on Monday and they said I was 6 weeks pregnant. However I feel like I'm further then what they say as I have a "grinch belly" like my daughter says(although she doesn't know I'm pregnant) because I worked it out that I should be 10 weeks pregnant. I however have another scan at epu on Tuesday.

I have heard mixed reviews about the digital tests but it all depends. When was your last period?

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hopingforababyh · 06/05/2021 21:40

Hello!

Thank you, congratulations to you too 🥰 it's crazy how different the dates can be isn't it! Did you get to see the heartbeat at 6 weeks?

So, last LMP was 14th March, but confirmed Ovulation 11th April due to it being delayed, so didnt ovulate until CD29!? But that's because I stupidly (although, may have been what helped?!) took maca root this month! NHS will date me 7 weeks 4 days but I know I'm only 5 weeks 4 days due to ovulation and adding on the 2 weeks! Someone I was speaking to didn't get 3+ until 6 weeks 3 days - I now know why these stupid week indicator ones are banned in the US! Maybe I implanted late, who knows 🥺

I have a scan Tuesday and should be 6wks 2 days hopefully!!

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jade0881 · 06/05/2021 21:46

Thanks hun when I had my scan they said I was 5w6d and baby had a strong heartbeat. I've heard that you can't detect heartbeats when you are less then 6weeks... u really don't know to be honest...

Yeah I think they should ban them over here to...
snap u have a scan on Tuesday to... aww.... when is baby EDD?

TokenGinger · 06/05/2021 21:47

I didn't go past 2-3 on a Clear Blue, but I have an almost 2 year old still wide awake next to me tonight So it wasn't a bad sign for us when it didn't progress x

jade0881 · 06/05/2021 21:56

@TokenGinger aww bless you late night for toy both haha...
U suppose everyone had different views lol

Gemmaemilyx · 06/05/2021 22:11

My clear blue was a few days out! They say don't worry about the hcg levels just the fact they're doubling! Such a strong line you have too! Congrats!! Xxx

Moominmiss · 06/05/2021 22:13

With one of my previous pregnancies I didn’t ever see a 3+, with my current pregnancy I got it at 19dpo and then saw a heartbeat at 5+4 at EPU.

Really don’t worry about what your clearblue test is or isn’t saying, they definitely aren’t accurate!

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hopingforababyh · 06/05/2021 22:28

Thank you both so so much!!

I think I'm going to step away from them now, they're giving me more hassle than it's worth when you've got your lovely 2 year old sat with you!!

I work out EDD as 2nd January! What about yours?

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hopingforababyh · 06/05/2021 22:30

Thank you both, sorry I didn't see your messages when I replied! I even stressed to the point today where I saved my fmu till 1.45pm when the postman came with some test, panicked as it wasn't such a dye stealer as my prev ones.. did another tonight and definitely happier with that test!

You've made me really excited for my scan now instead of dread, worrying won't change anything either I guess!

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bages1977 · 06/05/2021 22:30

I think I'm roughly 5w 3-4d and I did a CB week indicator today and mine only said 2-3 as well. I read a bit about it and the threshold for 3+ is quite high and a lot of people said they didn't get to 3+ until they were more like 6 weeks

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hopingforababyh · 06/05/2021 22:35

I read this @bages1977 - now I'm not sure if the 20,000 on 2-3 should read 2000 but either way, helped me! I have one left but I don't think I'm going to take it!

I've also had achey shoulders above my collar bone, switched sides now and again and isn't always around! Also the bottom of my neck, because it's giving me pins & needles in my arms & hands my dr thinks it's a nerve & not concerned as no other symptoms of ectopic - so I think that's raised my stress levels but I'm just thinking as a hot microwave bag helps, it's just aches from my stupidly giant boobs that are KILLING along with wfh & not sitting up correctly.

Can anyone else tell I'm trying to talk myself out of stress 🤪

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DappledOliveGroves · 06/05/2021 22:36

My clearblue didn't progress beyond 2-3 weeks and I miscarried at 8 weeks. But had early scans too which showed measuring behind dates and I had spotting throughout too, so really the whole pregnancy seemed doomed from the start. Wishing you the best of luck and hope everything goes smoothly.

jade0881 · 06/05/2021 22:39

@hopingforababyh

Thank you both so so much!!

I think I'm going to step away from them now, they're giving me more hassle than it's worth when you've got your lovely 2 year old sat with you!!

I work out EDD as 2nd January! What about yours?

Aww bless. I'm due 28th December XX

jade0881 · 06/05/2021 22:40

@hopingforababyh

You've made me really excited for my scan now instead of dread, worrying won't change anything either I guess!

You defo have some strong lines there girl...

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hopingforababyh · 07/05/2021 07:08

Miss 'I'm not doing a test anymore' clearly wasn't the case.. buttttt I'm hoping this is a good sign! 🤞🏻

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PutOnAHappyFace · 07/05/2021 07:28

I was near the end of my 5th week when I finally got 3+ and I'm now 29 weeks so it honestly doesn't mean much that it's taking longer.

Congratulations.

jade0881 · 07/05/2021 11:32

@hopingforababyh
U make me laugh. Well at least you have got good news... make sure you let me know how you get on Tuesday... how r u feeling today x

jade0881 · 07/05/2021 11:32

@PutOnAHappyFace aww congratulations
What are you having

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hopingforababyh · 07/05/2021 11:34

Thank you @PutOnAHappyFace ; definitely makes me feel better! Congratulations to you too!!

Honestly; I'm not going to do anymore now! I shall do, you also have a scan dont you @jade0881?

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jade0881 · 07/05/2021 12:14

@hopingforababyh
Yes hun I do. Mine is early in the morning so my OH can't come. As he is dropping out daughter to school. X

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hopingforababyh · 07/05/2021 12:16

Aw let me know how you get on!!

Mine isn't until 6pm!!

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jade0881 · 07/05/2021 12:32

@hopingforababyh
I will do hun.. you do thy same... I can't wait... I want three months to fly by x

sarah13xx · 07/05/2021 13:02

I waited a full week after getting a 2-3 to retest and got my 3+, give it another few days maybe

PutOnAHappyFace · 07/05/2021 14:45

Thank you @hopingforababyh @jade0881 I'm having a little girl.

These tests make you crazy, I don't want to think about the money i spend on them and the anxiety they cause.

jade0881 · 07/05/2021 15:00

@PutOnAHappyFace aww that's so lovely.. is this your first baby? I have 2 daughters already 12 and 6. Hoping for a boy this time but I'm happy with whatever. As long as baby is healthy x

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