Lines on test staying faint? 4 weeks pregnant

[Ellie1311]

Hey! So I first tested positive on a clear blue at 9/10 dpo. Very faint but there. From 10 dpo to 15 dpo I’ve been using a few internet cheapies daily, and they’ve stayed really faint. The one I’ve taken today looks fainter than the rest.
I did another clear blue yesterday (14 dpo) and it is a lot darker than the one at 9 dpo (but probably not as dark as it should be?)

So now I’m totally confused.
Everything I’ve read on forums basically pointing towards chemical pregnancy. I’ve also had an ectopic in the past so very aware of that also.

I’m going to buy a first response tomorrow to see what the line looks like but I’m basically preparing myself for a chemical/ectopic. Typical timing as we go on holiday next Thursday 😡

Has anyone had any experience with faint lines and everything been ok? Why is it darker on the clear blue but not the other ones? Surely there would be some progression by now?

Thanks

I think those ICs can be pretty rubbish, try the FRER and see how you get on.

Please stop testing the darkness of the lines means nothing I had this and am 27w pregnant now.

@Ellie1311

Hey! So I first tested positive on a clear blue at 9/10 dpo. Very faint but there. From 10 dpo to 15 dpo I’ve been using a few internet cheapies daily, and they’ve stayed really faint. The one I’ve taken today looks fainter than the rest. I did another clear blue yesterday (14 dpo) and it is a lot darker than the one at 9 dpo (but probably not as dark as it should be?)

So now I’m totally confused.
Everything I’ve read on forums basically pointing towards chemical pregnancy. I’ve also had an ectopic in the past so very aware of that also.

I’m going to buy a first response tomorrow to see what the line looks like but I’m basically preparing myself for a chemical/ectopic. Typical timing as we go on holiday next Thursday 😡

Has anyone had any experience with faint lines and everything been ok? Why is it darker on the clear blue but not the other ones? Surely there would be some progression by now?

Thanks

If you're using different brands it will vary as they will have different sensitivity levels. Just follow the instructions that come with the test, and read the result within the timeframe.

Internet cheapies don’t get as dark as others as they have less dye. So long as there is progression, it’s a good sign. If they start lightening, that’s where you have a problem.

Wishing you a happy and healthy 9 months x