FAINT LINES!!!! Not getting darker please help!

Laurenxx94 · 2021-06-05T09:55:57+00:00

Hello everyone! I'm currently ttc #2 for 8 months now. I usually am a POAS addict but somehow managed to wait till AF was due on Tuesday and when she never arrived I done a cheap test followed by a frer which was shockingly positive. I am so over the moon but been googling and googling and can't seem to find the answer. My tests have not been getting darker and I'm now 4 days late I only confirm O with opks. I had a progesterone test on day 21 and my results showed nothing didn't confirm that I ovulated and didn't confirm I did so now I'm thinking maybe I Ovulated later? I got a negative digi on Thursday and positive frer since but they haven't been getting much darker. My doctor said to prepare for the worst so I'm hoping others can give me there experiences with this either positive or negative outcomes . Thanks in advance ladies! Il attach some pics in order. Recent clearblue and frer today.

Chelyanne · 05/06/2021 11:15

The only times I've had tests be faint positives after af was due has been when I was having a chemical pregnancy (more often than anyone would like). Give it a few days and test again, if the pregnancy is implanting as it should your hormone levels should increase and give you clear positives. If they become fainter or clearly negative then you may be experiencing a chemical pregnancy.
All my chemicals I'd get faint positives for a days after af due then a negative by the time it was a week late, bleeding would start no more than a week after the negative tests.
These are very frustrating and seem much more common these days as home tests have become so sensitive.

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Laurenxx94 · 05/06/2021 11:39

@Chelyanne

The only times I've had tests be faint positives after af was due has been when I was having a chemical pregnancy (more often than anyone would like). Give it a few days and test again, if the pregnancy is implanting as it should your hormone levels should increase and give you clear positives. If they become fainter or clearly negative then you may be experiencing a chemical pregnancy. All my chemicals I'd get faint positives for a days after af due then a negative by the time it was a week late, bleeding would start no more than a week after the negative tests. These are very frustrating and seem much more common these days as home tests have become so sensitive.

Thank you for you honest reply! I'm so sorry for you losses and appreciate your honestly answer! It's definitely what I'm thinking I've experienced 2 miscarriages before my daughter who's 5 but never tested really more than once. Would you say the tests where similar to ures and was it a week after your af due you would get the bleeding? X

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Chelyanne · 05/06/2021 11:49

Bleed varied from 1-2 weeks after af was due, around a week after the 1st negative.
1st trimester mc's that were 8wk+ would vary more, usually get 1st bleed after mc 2wk after the 1st negative test. The last one took 3 weeks to go negative after passing baby.
On the brighter side. I had my last chemical in November and got my bfp with current baby in December.

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Laurenxx94 · 05/06/2021 12:15

@Chelyanne

Bleed varied from 1-2 weeks after af was due, around a week after the 1st negative. 1st trimester mc's that were 8wk+ would vary more, usually get 1st bleed after mc 2wk after the 1st negative test. The last one took 3 weeks to go negative after passing baby. On the brighter side. I had my last chemical in November and got my bfp with current baby in December.

That's great news I'm so happy to hear that. Thanks again for your reply , how is your pregnancy going? X

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Chelyanne · 05/06/2021 12:20

This one is doing well thanks, growing fast and wriggling lots. She'll be worth all the heartbreak and worry we've had along the way.

I hope you get a definitive answer soon. Good luck

justanotherneighinparadise · 05/06/2021 12:27

You could have you HCG monitored to see if it’s doubling? I know during covid everything is ‘not possible due to covid’ so they’ll probably say no. But it certainly used to be something they were happy to do.

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Laurenxx94 · 05/06/2021 12:48

@Chelyanne

This one is doing well thanks, growing fast and wriggling lots. She'll be worth all the heartbreak and worry we've had along the way.

I hope you get a definitive answer soon. Good luck

Thanks I will be sure to keep you updated ! How long where you ttc for? X

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Laurenxx94 · 05/06/2021 12:54

@justanotherneighinparadise

You could have you HCG monitored to see if it’s doubling? I know during covid everything is ‘not possible due to covid’ so they’ll probably say no. But it certainly used to be something they were happy to do.

Thanks for your reply it's really appreciated! I got my hcg checked on Thursday but will take five days 🤦🏼‍♀️xx

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Chelyanne · 05/06/2021 12:56

For this one just the 2 cycles ttc, we'd had a break after a mc at 9wk in July. That one was a not ttc, not preventing relaxed approach. I'm not one for tracking ovulation etc, hubby is military so not always home and I think it'd stress me out doing all that stuff knowing he'd likely miss fertile windows due to work.

Fingers crossed for you it's good news and you just have a slow starter.

Mseddy · 05/06/2021 13:30

The lines look a similar strength to the chemical I had last year. Showed up on what would have been 11dpo and only got darker until about 14dpo then got lighter and I started to bleed. I was on progesterone though so my bleed was likely delayed from that too as I shouldn't have bled at all in theory. I really hope it's just a late implanter and it works out for you!

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Laurenxx94 · 05/06/2021 14:08

@Chelyanne

For this one just the 2 cycles ttc, we'd had a break after a mc at 9wk in July. That one was a not ttc, not preventing relaxed approach. I'm not one for tracking ovulation etc, hubby is military so not always home and I think it'd stress me out doing all that stuff knowing he'd likely miss fertile windows due to work.

Fingers crossed for you it's good news and you just have a slow starter.

Thank you I appreciate your reply x

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Laurenxx94 · 05/06/2021 14:08

@Mseddy

The lines look a similar strength to the chemical I had last year. Showed up on what would have been 11dpo and only got darker until about 14dpo then got lighter and I started to bleed. I was on progesterone though so my bleed was likely delayed from that too as I shouldn't have bled at all in theory. I really hope it's just a late implanter and it works out for you!

Thanks for your reply this is totally my fear! How long after af was due did you bleed if you don't mind me asking? Are you currently ttc just now? X

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Laurenxx94 · 05/06/2021 14:09

@Mseddy

The lines look a similar strength to the chemical I had last year. Showed up on what would have been 11dpo and only got darker until about 14dpo then got lighter and I started to bleed. I was on progesterone though so my bleed was likely delayed from that too as I shouldn't have bled at all in theory. I really hope it's just a late implanter and it works out for you!

Also I'm so sorry for your loss xx

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Laurenxx94 · 06/06/2021 07:35

Hi ladies got my 1-2 weeks on CB digi this morning. Frer still faint but noticeable so OH binned them all just going to let nature take it's course now and will try another weeks indicator a week from today if everything seems ok. Will keep the post updated for future as I know I needed it! X

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Laurenxx94 · 07/06/2021 10:40

Just wanted to update this thread as I promised myself I would if anyone else is looking for advice. I started cramping bad and bleeding slightly so waiting on early pregnancy unit to get checked. Will update further more once I have answers.

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Lolajames · 07/06/2021 11:56

Sending hugs xxx

Amberheartkitty · 07/06/2021 12:05

I had two days of strong positives then for some reason did another two tests different brands. Both completely negative. I thought like you it was over and I was going to start my monthly cycle. I was pregnant and my son was born healthy. I think maybe my urine was too diluted that day? But Iv no idea.
I have had cramping and bleeding with 3 pregnancies that went on to produce healthy babies. I wish you all the best.

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Laurenxx94 · 07/06/2021 16:25

Well ladies had a early miscarriage pregnancy didn't progress! Best of luck to you all x

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Chelyanne · 07/06/2021 17:14

Condolences

Take care of yourself and good luck ttc when you're ready for it.

Mseddy · 08/06/2021 13:07

Sorry to hear this. If it makes you feel any better, my fertility consultant was really eager for me to have an embryo put back ASAP as there are studies that show an increase in fertility after a loss. He was right and my next embryo worked. I think of it as my loss paved the way for his/her little sister. Good luck in the future xx

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Laurenxx94 · 08/06/2021 13:28

@Mseddy

Sorry to hear this. If it makes you feel any better, my fertility consultant was really eager for me to have an embryo put back ASAP as there are studies that show an increase in fertility after a loss. He was right and my next embryo worked. I think of it as my loss paved the way for his/her little sister. Good luck in the future xx

Aw that's lovely news are you currently pregnant just now? Xxx

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Mseddy · 11/06/2021 19:53

Yeah I'm 27 weeks. I had my loss in September 2020 and had this embryo put back in December 2020

Callingallskeletons · 11/06/2021 20:01

So sorry to hear this OP 💔
We’ve been ttc around 12 months now (took 18m to fall with DC) but not had anything at all in that time xX