Line Eyes please. Is this OK for 6dp5dt (equivalent of 11dpo)

[SoloIVFer]

Just that really. 6 days past 5 day transfer after a missed miscarriage and I'm nervous this isn't a strong enough line. Some honesty or reassurance would be appreciated. It is definitely definitely pink in person. There was a questionable shadow there after the alloted time/when dried the day before this. I haven't tested since.

I didn't test that early but this is mine from 8dp5dt (top) and 10dp5dt (bottom). I think you could easily get as dark as mine was in another 2 days. I'm now 13 weeks.

Thank you. I will test again tomorrow I think. Will be 9dp5dt (of a 5aa blast). So, so nervous it'll be lighter. Really cramping today.

I had cramps the entire tww and was convinced it had failed but it hadn't. So it may not mean anything. Fingers crossed for a stronger line for you tomorrow!

Thanks so much. I was helpful to see your tests. Nice to have something to compare to. I also cramped a lot at the beginning of my preganancy that ended in loss. Anyone else please feel free to also share their thoughts/tests too! What was the quality of your blast, If you don't mind me asking @DaffodilSunshine ?

I'm pretty certain it was a 5aa blast

I'm crossing my fingers for you, @SoloIVFer - I think it's looking good. I know we're not supposed to look at line strength as these tests don't tell us "how" pregnant we are, just whether we are or not, but it's so hard not to read into them!

@RedPandaFluff thank you! Yes, you're right. So hard.

How is this looking. Do you see progression?

It looks darker to me, for sure! When is your viability scan? My clinic did this at 7 weeks (which I think is 3 weeks post transfer?)

Much, much stronger than my faint line at about 12 days and yes I can see clear progression.

That "faint line" is now DD, currently sleeping next to me.

@cloudcats thank you and congrats!! Do you mean 12days past ovulation or 12days past 5 day transfer (17dpo)?

@RedPandaFluff not sure! My official test day for the clinic is Wednesday and just a home test, not bloods. Then they book the scan but I won't be having early scans this time, they just bring me too much anxiety. I saw the hb at a viability scan last time and by the next scan it had stopped. So for me, seeing a HB means nothing and I'd rather just wait until the first NHS scan x

Definitely darker!

12 days past ovulation. The line was so faint, DP couldn't see it at all and thought I was imagining it the first day. But, I wasn't

How long till your NHS scan?

Definitely looks positive and I can never see them when people post! Fingers crossed!!

How are you, @SoloIVFer - have you tested again?

@RedPandaFluff I have. Nothing mega dark yet, but heading in the right direction. Yesterday was an anxious day. Was just so worried that because the lines are progressing slowly It will end in another MMC. Today I'm feeling a little more positive. Going to test until 15dp5dt/20dpo (because that's all the tests I have left). Hoping I'll get one that is lovely and dark by then. Thank you for checking in. Progression attached because I know how much seeing other people's progression has helped me. Opinions welcome on the lines for those happy to provide. There is very little point in telling me to step away from the tests though at this stage. I'm pretty decided on using up my last ones before I stop 😆

It's looking good! Especially the second photo! Definite progression there. I remember I had one test (at 8dp5dt I think) that was lighter than the previous day and I freaked right out, convinced myself it was another mc/chemical. The following days test was dark again, though, and DD is 2.5 now. So if you do get a random lighter test, don't panic.

Sooooo much easier said than done though, I was OBSESSIVE and would not have listened to anyone telling me to stop testing or reading too much into line progression!

I think you'll probably always be on edge - even the day I went in for my c-section I didn't believe it was actually finally happening for us. Crossing all my fingers and toes for you

Thank you. I'm having a bit of a wobble this morning. I'm supposed to be telling my mum today and so took another digital this morning hoping to get my 2-3 weeks to give to her. Its 19 days since conception so should be showing 3+ from Monday. It Still says 1-2 weeks :(. My heart is telling me this isn't going to work out. Tje progress feels painful. I hope if not viable, it ends sooner rather than later rather than progressing to a slow heartbeat again. My progression today attached. Still not getting a line as dark as the control and that line took ages to develop. I might call my clinic on Monday and ask for a blood test to get confirmation it's lower than it needs to be.

Ahhhhh @SoloIVFer I'm so sorry to read that you're worried. I remember feeling similar and it's awful. It's all-consuming too, the days crawl past and it's all you can think about.

For what it's worth, that last test looks like a blazing positive to me. It's a very dark line - I would say pretty much as dark as the control line, it's just thinner. Which is probably more to do with the type of test and the manufacturing process.

But, I know from bitter experience that we fear the worst. And a random stranger on the internet isn't going to be able to predict whether things will work out.

Are you going to keep testing?

@RedPandaFluff thank you so much for your message yesterday. I was with family all day and was anxious. I read it part way through the day and it really helped. You seem to really understand this particular anxiety.
This might sound odd, but on the 2 hr drive back from my family I put Disney music on! I've heard Disney music has been proven to relax your nervous system. That's what makes it so addictive to kids. Something about the specific structure of the melody. I needed to relax so I could allow myself to really believe it could be ok. I was singing along + talking to the baby about all the adventures we'd have and felt positive for the first time. I told baby to get comfy, give me a blazing positive tomorrow that I can celebrate and a 2-3 weeks so i know they are growing. Anyway... sure enough.... (see pics)

These are the last of my tests ❤️. Going to try really hard now to relax. After my last loss, my biggest regret was not allowing myself to feel more love for the baby as a protection method. It didn't make it any easier when I lost it. So this time, regardless of outcome, I'm determined to connect with and love it as much as possible x

2-3 weeks! Oh my goodness! YESSSS!

I think you're doing the right thing - it will hurt so much if this doesn't work out, but it won't hurt any less if you don't 'celebrate' and allow yourself to love the baby and what could be.

Have you heard of Zita West? There's a meditation CD - one section of it is for pre-embryo transfer, the other section is for afterwards. It helps you visualise the embryo burrowing in, becoming stronger and stronger. I'm not a fan of meditation or anything 'woo' but this really helped me - I listened to it every night in bed and inevitably fell asleep, and I listened to it when the negative thoughts started to overwhelm me. It really calmed my panic and made me feel I was doing something positive for the baby, by relaxing and visualising a warm, encouraging environment to grow etc.

But if Disney music works for you . . .

Thank you!! I've heard a few people mention that now so I'll have a look! I fall asleep to the pregnancy headspace meditations which are nice too. Thank you so much for your support. I'll try to remember to update this thread with future milestones 💓

I feel for you so much; sending you every positive vibe possible. Please do update if you can - I'm invested now

Best wishes and lots of luck