Dye stealer has gotten lighter at 5.5 weeks

[blueberry23]

I know I'm crazy. But I've had several previous losses and this is the only way I can keep myself sane until scan in a weeks time.

I was so happy to get a dye stealer at 5 weeks a week ago.

But todays test at 6 weeks (bottom) it would appear my HCG is dropping!?

Do I need to prepare myself for the worst?

I've had no bleeding but I'm on progesterone so concerned that's probably masking it if I have miscarried.

I have zero symptoms - no sore boobs, no nausea or tiredness. I feel completely normal.

I am on the verge of having a panic attack today.

The previous two miscarriages I've bled at 4.5 weeks so this is the furthest I've got with no bleeding. I've stopped breastfeeding so was sure this pregnancy would stick and I'm on aspirin and progesterone.

But these tests are preparing me for the worst 🥺

Here is the photo

The test line on the latest test is actually darker if you ask me, it's just that the control line is also darker, good luck x

I would say similar to pp

Add half water to your urine, I bet you it goes back dark, I had the same, it's called the hook effect @blueberry23

No, your anxiety is messing with you.

Thanks @Moosh18 I just tried that and it worked. I also did my first digital and got a 3+ so I feel calmer.

Why am I like this 😔

@blueberry23 I did the exact same in last pregnancy, when hcg gets too high it confused yest for some reason! Stop testing now as you will never get an accurate result!!!! Xx

Hi OP,

I really relate to your anxiety and feel for you.

Stop testing. Don't Google. Stay off forums.

Listen to one doctor or midwife you trust and try to tune the rest out.

Really good advice @Ivyonafence

It's just the hardest thing ever.

roll on a scan at 7 weeks x

@blueberry23 I feel exactly the same, I'm 5.5 weeks and it's consuming me with worry, I can't sleep and I'm really upset, can't shake the feeling I'm going to have another MC, feel free to message if you need to vent! Sometimes it helps!! X

Hi @blueberry23 glad to see you got a CB 3+ and are feeling better.

I agree with @Ivyonafence you need to stop testing now and avoid forums where people are posting their line progression.
@Moosh18 I am 5+2 and I’ve not had a dye stealer, CB test said 1-2 on Thursday and changed to 2-3 today. Different brands are still showing different line strengths, but honestly reached the point today where I told my husband to hide the tests. They honestly are not made for checking progression and there are so many variables.
Each pregnancy with each individual is different and there is really no good in comparing, even your own tests.

I also have no symptoms and have always found they start somewhere around 6 or 7 weeks. It honestly doesn’t mean anything. I’ve been like that with all my pregnancies, worried myself senseless, then swiftly regretted it when I was sick all pregnancy with hyperemesis, I’ve had four healthy babies.

Enjoy being pregnant ladies, hide the tests!

I've been getting cramps on and off still? Is anyone else havjng them? I think that's what's worrying me most xx

@Moosh18 For cramps it really depends on the strength and length of them as to whether there is any need to worry. I get stitch like cramping mostly at night. Mild and not consistent. Usually stops when I move around. It is just the uterus stretching and muscles preparing. You can feel it for a while in the first few weeks after a missed period. If they get really strong and are focused on one side, contact your local maternity unit.

@LettyBee thank you, they are definitely mild in the middle feel kind of burney stretchy feeling and when I stand too quick I feel a strong pulling pain x

@Moosh18 I have exactly the same cramps and did so in my first pregnancy with my son too!

@blueberry23 I hope you dont mind me asking but how long do you need to stay on the asprin/progesterone? Did your Gp give you these at your first appointment or did you have to keep at them? I'm currently going through my fourth early loss, just curious as to what my GP may do to help 😔they were reluctant to help me but now I've had another loss I want answers x good luck in your pregnancy 💐

Hi @Mydoggosarethebest
I'm so sorry you're going through this.

In my case, I was adamant I had low progesterone due to breastfeeding. My luteal phase was very short. Based on this, after my second loss, I begged EPU to give me progesterone which they did. They wrote a note to my doctor to say if and when I got pregnant I should be prescribed it.

I actually stopped breastfeeding and my LP grew naturally so may not have needed it but I took it anyway.

I self prescribed 75mg of aspirin daily and my GP said it wouldn't hurt.

It actually feels good to know I'm doing something to support my pregnancy.

How long will you take the asprin for? Thankyou X

@blueberry23 I had the same issue when breastfeeding I was havjng short LP phases, and then had 12 week Mc, after I stopped breastfeeding and started taking some vitamins my Lp returned to 14 days, I'm hoping that means this pregnancy has a better shot x

@Mydoggosarethebest to be honest I have no idea.

I'll chat to my midwife at my booking in appointment but I have no intention of stopping either the progesterone or aspirin any time soon.

@Moosh18 I'm so sorry I can't imagine how hard that must have been for you. My miscarriages were early around 5 weeks so I feel 'safer' now (though still totally paranoid)

OP - @blueberry23 - can i ask how this turned out for you? our situations are exactly the same including the progesterone and i am terrified of loosing this one.

i really hope all was ok :)

What’s a “dye stealer”?

@mm1998 I am sat feeding my 5 week old baby boy. Dreams do come true! I hope the same happens for you!!

@blueberry23 amazing ❤️🌈 so happy for you. Hope this is the same for us too ❤️