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Disney96 · 01/06/2021 20:14

@Disney96

Hi everyone I have been TTC for about 8 months now. I have officially missed my period in May and have been taking pregnancy tests the past couple of days. All coming up with very faint positives.

I took 3 fast response today and they all came back faint positive, however I took a clear blue digital just now and that says not pregnant so I'm very confused on what to do/think.

I really thought my period was coming this month as I have had the strangest cramps for about 2 weeks on and off and the most sensitive boobs the past week (more than ever before) so was almost sure my period was coming.

Any advice/help would be amazing!

These are my fast response from today

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Dalmationcoat · 01/06/2021 20:15

They aren’t faint and you’re almost certainly pregnant

bumpdownthestairs · 01/06/2021 20:16

I would definitely take those as a positive that you are pregnant! Congratulations 😁 the clear blue ones don't seem as sensitive, you would think with them being more expensive they would be all singing all dancing though!

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Disney96 · 01/06/2021 20:52

@Dalmationcoat

They aren’t faint and you’re almost certainly pregnant

Thank you! I hope so.

I think just after 8 months of negatives I was expecting it to be very dark. Don't think I will fully believe it until I see 'pregnant' on that digital! Praying

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Bancha · 01/06/2021 20:54

Ahhh fingers crossed this is your baby OP! When I was first pregnant I had period type cramps too.

h465644 · 01/06/2021 20:54

@Disney96 they are definitely positives so congratulations! By fast response do you mean first response? Or first response rapid response? If you mean the latter, then they aren't as sensitive and therefore the line won't be as strong but, that's definitely not what I'd consider faint so I wouldn't worry! Xx

SirVixofVixHall · 01/06/2021 20:54

They really are not faint OP !
As Dalmation says.

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Disney96 · 01/06/2021 20:58

[quote h465644]@Disney96 they are definitely positives so congratulations! By fast response do you mean first response? Or first response rapid response? If you mean the latter, then they aren't as sensitive and therefore the line won't be as strong but, that's definitely not what I'd consider faint so I wouldn't worry! Xx[/quote]
Sorry yes!
Typing so fast 🤣 thank you lovely

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Chelyanne · 01/06/2021 21:00

Those are clear positives. Congrats and good luck

raspberryjamlove · 02/06/2021 10:47

Definitely positive congratulations! The digital tests often don't show up until a few days later as less sensitive :)

edgylemons · 02/06/2021 12:31

Definitely positive! Mine started paler than those, then after a week mine were super dark! I couldn't believe it (even the dark ones) after 2+ years of trying! Now 8 weeks and had a scan last week and all is how it should be!! Congratulations 😘❤️❤️

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Disney96 · 02/06/2021 14:05

@edgylemons

Definitely positive! Mine started paler than those, then after a week mine were super dark! I couldn't believe it (even the dark ones) after 2+ years of trying! Now 8 weeks and had a scan last week and all is how it should be!! Congratulations 😘❤️❤️

I've had positives again this morning but just had a little bit of bleeding when I went to the toilet there so I am panicking like mad. Hope it's implantation and not my period, however this hasn't happened before so thinking the worst😭 xx

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Snoopy28x · 02/06/2021 16:57

How many weeks do you think you are? It could be implantation bleed. I had a small bleed at around 5 weeks. EPU scanned me as I was unsure of dates (surprise baby!). They had me back the following week as I was to early. But we saw the heart beat and all was ok.

So please dont loose hope yet. Has the bleeding stopped? Was it red? Xx

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Disney96 · 02/06/2021 17:16

@Snoopy28x

How many weeks do you think you are? It could be implantation bleed. I had a small bleed at around 5 weeks. EPU scanned me as I was unsure of dates (surprise baby!). They had me back the following week as I was to early. But we saw the heart beat and all was ok.

So please dont loose hope yet. Has the bleeding stopped? Was it red? Xx

Thank you so much. I'm thinking about 4/5 weeks. That is making me feel a lot better I've been crying all afternoon 🤣 i am hopeless. I always think the worst xx

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NatARG · 02/06/2021 17:16

I was trying to conceive for 2 1/2 years and was about to start IVF before Covid hit. We then conceived naturally and I had a few faint positives before I did one of the tests where it states whether you are pregnant. I also had a light bleed. I'd recommend booking an early scan as this really reassured me especially when you have a heartbeat. I think I had mine at eight weeks. I really hope everything is okay. It's a worrying time but also The happiest time too.

h465644 · 02/06/2021 17:48

@Disney96 when I had an early loss at around 5 weeks my bleeding started off as spotting, then went to a bit more than spotting and within a day it was heavy with small clots, at no point did it stop though. Once it started it was there until it got heavier. Try not to panic if it's not spotting every time you go to the toilet and was just a one off. I found this really helpful at the time, as there's many different reasons why you could be spotting and it's not always due to a loss www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/pregnancy-symptom-checker/bleeding-pregnancy. Also this photo I've attached from ClearBlue uk.clearblue.com/am-i-pregnant/implantation-bleeding

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Disney96 · 02/06/2021 19:02

[quote h465644]@Disney96 when I had an early loss at around 5 weeks my bleeding started off as spotting, then went to a bit more than spotting and within a day it was heavy with small clots, at no point did it stop though. Once it started it was there until it got heavier. Try not to panic if it's not spotting every time you go to the toilet and was just a one off. I found this really helpful at the time, as there's many different reasons why you could be spotting and it's not always due to a loss www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/pregnancy-symptom-checker/bleeding-pregnancy. Also this photo I've attached from ClearBlue uk.clearblue.com/am-i-pregnant/implantation-bleeding [/quote]
Thank you so much for your help. It's nice to know people who I've never met before care! Really helps so thank you.
I don't know why the tests aren't getting darker, I've tried again another there and it's even lighter than this mornings and then the blood it's just giving me bad vibes. But I have rang my doctors so should hear something before the end of the week xxx

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Disney96 · 02/06/2021 19:03

@NatARG

I was trying to conceive for 2 1/2 years and was about to start IVF before Covid hit. We then conceived naturally and I had a few faint positives before I did one of the tests where it states whether you are pregnant. I also had a light bleed. I'd recommend booking an early scan as this really reassured me especially when you have a heartbeat. I think I had mine at eight weeks. I really hope everything is okay. It's a worrying time but also The happiest time too.

Thank you so much for your reassurance. It helps massively. I have booked a doctors appointment, I'm thinking I am about 4/5 weeks it's just the blood that has thrown me off track massively. Did you get period cramps as well when you had the bleed? So scary xx

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h465644 · 02/06/2021 21:45

@Disney96 try to remember that HCG only doubles every 48 hours so they may not be getting darker yet because of that, and this evening they'd be fainter potentially because your urine was more diluted. Hope you're ok, I know how scary it is to see the blood there when you wipe. My partner said the look on my face when I noticed blood will never leave him as I was so panicked. Thinking of you, I'm sure it'll be absolutely fine

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Disney96 · 02/06/2021 21:50

[quote h465644]@Disney96 try to remember that HCG only doubles every 48 hours so they may not be getting darker yet because of that, and this evening they'd be fainter potentially because your urine was more diluted. Hope you're ok, I know how scary it is to see the blood there when you wipe. My partner said the look on my face when I noticed blood will never leave him as I was so panicked. Thinking of you, I'm sure it'll be absolutely fine [/quote]
Thank you so much lovely
Tomorrow will be the 48 hours - I didn't know that, thank you for that.
I will keep you updated xx

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h465644 · 03/06/2021 08:31

@Disney96 hope the bleeding has stopped and you get a darker line this morning 💖

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Disney96 · 03/06/2021 21:47

[quote h465644]@Disney96 hope the bleeding has stopped and you get a darker line this morning 💖[/quote]
Had to go to hospital today as the bleeding got worse. I am having a miscarriage 😢 i Am absolutely devestated xxx

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Chica1990 · 04/06/2021 03:45

I’m so sorry you’re going through this @Disney96. They do say you’re more fertile for a year after being pregnant (regardless of outcome) and I’ve seen so many people on here who miscarry go on to have healthy pregnancies, wishing you all the luck in the world for when you try again ❤️

Snoopy28x · 04/06/2021 06:48

@Disney96 so sorry Try and rest up, look after yourself wont you xxx

h465644 · 04/06/2021 08:14

@Disney96 oh I'm so sorry ❤️ take each day as it comes, and your little miracle baby will be with you before you know it. When I had my loss at around the same amount of weeks as you I found the GP's to be really unhelpful and that was gut wrenching, so if you need any support or guidance send me a PM xxx