5 weeks pregnant today...but only testing 2-3 weeks on CB digi

[KylaKins]

Hi everyone,
So, like it says on the tin, today i turned 5 weeks pregnant. I think my dates are fairly accurate as I was charting to get pregnant.
I took a CB digital with FMU and it only showed 2-3 weeks. I am feeling really down and scared.
I tested again with afternoon urine and the result is still the same. I also tested twice today with Internet Cheapies and the test line and control line are as dark as each other.
Should I be bracing myself for the worst? I was holding off on a GP visit until I got my 3+
Thanks everyone

You need to add 2 weeks onto what the pregnancy test says. Does it not give info on the instructions?

What demented said, there's a bit bottom right of the instructions on CB that tells you this!

The test dates you from conception whereas your pregnancy is dated from your last monthly period so you are about 2 weeks pregnant before you have conceived

I had ivf so 100% certain on dates and got 3+ at 5wk1d which was 23dpo

I did lots of googling and seems lots of people take a while to get it

I would try not to worry too much, it may just take a couple more days for it to move up to 3+

Thanks ladies,
I understand how the test works and that you have to add 2 weeks on to what it says. With that being done, am I not still coming up a bit short?
Xx

Thanks for reply. I understand about adding on the 2 weeks, but what I meant in my OP is should it not have turned to 3+ already?

Thanks Michelle. I do know this, but what I meant in OP was do you think it should have turned to 3+ by now?

It's not an exact science. 4-5 weeks is pretty close

Thanks for your reply! I hope I get it soon as I'm so worried. How far along are you now? Congrats

Thank you.

And would 3+ not mean over 5 weeks

Thank you. Heres hoping!

Yes I suppose it would. I will retest tomorrow.

You don't need to keep testing. The conception indicator is a very broad and not wholly accurate measure. All the tests realistically show is one of two things: you are pregnant; you are not pregnant.

Do you need to see a GP? In plenty of places, it's not necessary. Here you book in to see a midwife between 8 and 10wks.

Thanks for your reply. I do need to visit my GP but I was hoping to get a 3+ on CB before booking in. Thats what I did in my last pregnancy so I guess I am a bit superstitious. It would be lovely for the 3+ to develop over the weekend as I would be able to book in with GP on Monday as planned

I had a healthy baby and never made it past 1-2 weeks on CB. They aren’t reliable otherwise they’d use them in the medical field to check for chemicals or miscarriages

This is actually a great point. Thank you for your encouraging reply. Xx

I only got 3+ at 5+0 with my twins (and I tested twice a day sometimes every day) so don't count yourself out yet x

Thank you. Xxx

Just to update. I got my 3+ this morning at 5w3d. Thank you all for your advice. Best of luck to everyone on their journeys xxx

5w2d I meant

You just have been so relieved.
Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy OP .

Must.*