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Clearblue weeks changed from 3+ to 2-3

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Amezy · 15/05/2023 12:46

Has anyone specifically had their clear blue weeks indicator change from 3+ to 2-3 and if so, what was the outcome? I was due on 29th April but my cycle might not have been correct as I’d only had 3 periods since they returned (breastfeeding). I tested negative on 30th April. I then used a weeks indicator one on 5th which showed 2-3. (I must have conceived somewhere from 18th April - 22nd April, which would fit with the initial test). I waited til 10th and it showed 2-3 still, then on 12th (Friday just gone) it had changed to 3+ with first morning urine. Now I know you’re supposed to use first morning urine for the week indicator to be accurate and I’m kicking myself for doing it, but last night I just thought I’d use the last test and it came back with 2-3, not 3+. So has anyone had this happen? I don’t know whether to test again tomorrow morning to hopefully get the 3+ again and put my mind at rest, or just ignore the tests and wait to see what happens.

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Daisydu · 15/05/2023 12:50

It could be that your urine wasn’t as concentrated. But I don’t want to lie to you, every time this has happened to me it’s not been good news. However, it really could be that your urine wasn’t as concentrated on that test, so personally I’d do another with fmu.

Unicorn2023 · 15/05/2023 13:11

@Amezy could be that your Urine was more diluted at night time. Again as pp said I won’t lie either it wasn’t good news for me when that happened but take another test 🤞🏻♥️

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Amezy · 15/05/2023 13:15

Thanks for replying, no doubt I will test tomorrow as I’m impatient. Kind of expecting the worst but hoping for the best. I have no cramping or bleeding but haven’t had any pregnany symptoms at all yet. When this happened to you both, how long did it take for bleeding to begin and also had your test gone from 2-3/1-2 or 3+/2-3

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Daisydu · 15/05/2023 15:15

ive had several losses unfortunately, most times the test didn’t go beyond 2-3, and once it had gone down to 1-2 the bleeding always started within a couple days. Hopefully this isn’t the case for you though

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Amezy · 15/05/2023 15:31

Sorry you’ve been through that @Daisydu ❤️ I guess I’ll just have to watch and wait.

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Unicorn2023 · 15/05/2023 16:11

@Amezy same for me I’ve had 5 miscarriages and the most resent was a MMC which made the digital test stick at 2-3 when I should have been 11 weeks ♥️ i have read though loads of bad reviews on those tests though so i’m keeping everything crossed for you 🤞🏻🤗

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Amezy · 15/05/2023 16:22

Well I caved, I only had a little bit of water this morning and hadn’t been to the toilet as been so busy. Just did another test and it’s back to 3+ so maybe it was the concentration last night, I really hope so 😣

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Scalessayeek · 15/05/2023 16:31

Step away from these tests… honestly they’re lethal! With my first it didn’t change to 3+ until I was technically 7 weeks! They cause so much worry and they’re just not that accurate :(

Unicorn2023 · 15/05/2023 17:21

@Amezy great news I’m so happy for you 🤗♥️

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Amezy · 15/05/2023 17:40

Thanks so much. I’m definitely stepping away from them now, it caused so much worry. Hopefully the fact it’s gone back to 3+ is a good sign. Wishing you all the best x

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Daisydu · 15/05/2023 18:52

That’s great, don’t test anymore! Congratulations!

Scalessayeek · 16/05/2023 10:39

@Amezy if you have the funds and want more confirmation all is well I’d recommend a postal hcg test- you order two and do them 3/4 days apart. Or obviously an early scan although I wouldn’t do that until 7 weeks. Wishing you all the luck! My 3+ is 5 yrs old now and I’ve another 1 year old. X

SaveMeFromMyBoobs · 16/05/2023 10:42

Likely low concentration. Also, as you get further the hook effect can come into play. By the time I was 7 weeks my tests were much weaker. I had to dilute my urine loads to get a strong positive. So continuing to test as you progress through the first trimester is only going to cause you worry!

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Amezy · 18/05/2023 14:23

Thanks guys, I haven’t done any more tests since I got the 3+ again and all seems well so far, so I’m going to try be patient and just wait for the normal dating scan 😊

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NorthernLass213 · 31/07/2023 14:23

Just a warning! I just had 2-3 weeks for the past few weeks and was distraught - even ripping the tests open to compare lines.

Today (24 dpo) I took a frer with no hold and it was such a dye stealer I couldn’t believe it. Then I did a weeks indicator and it came up 3+ even though this mornings was 2-3! Adding water/diluting seemed to be accurate for me! Seems like hook effect can impact these tests as early as 5 weeks.

FlyingHighFlyingLow · 31/07/2023 15:00

NorthernLass213 · 31/07/2023 14:23

Just a warning! I just had 2-3 weeks for the past few weeks and was distraught - even ripping the tests open to compare lines.

Today (24 dpo) I took a frer with no hold and it was such a dye stealer I couldn’t believe it. Then I did a weeks indicator and it came up 3+ even though this mornings was 2-3! Adding water/diluting seemed to be accurate for me! Seems like hook effect can impact these tests as early as 5 weeks.

It happens quickly on non digital too. I had it at 6 and a half weeks on bog standard non-digital. Had to dilute my urine 20x to get strongest result!

Worst part is I hadn't been testing but I had some bleeding and EPU asked me to test before coming in to check still pregnant. That made me panic even more until mumsnetters told me about the hook effect.

naggy095 · 31/07/2023 16:30

I'm currently going through something similar, I had 2-3 on a digital last week and this morning with fmu it was 1-2 😞 I had beta hcg bloods taken this morning as I spoke to the GP straight away, so I'm anxiously waiting on the results

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Amezy · 20/08/2023 10:19

Hope the results came back ok @naggy095

Thankfully my test was wrong as everything was fine. Was such a worry though!

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Scally86 · 20/09/2023 13:19

Hi I just came across your post and basically the same as happened to me. Yesterday my digital test finally went up to say 3+ weeks. I am five weeks and six days. But today just for fun, I thought I’d take another one, I didn’t use my morning wee I’ve used my afternoon wee and it says it’s gone back down to 2-3. I’m now in absolute panic mode! We’ve just had a loss back in May, so I’m on edge as it is :( but reading through your post, it filled me with so much hope because yours went back, up to 3+! How are you and how’s it all going? X

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Amezy · 28/09/2023 22:02

Hey @Scally86 sorry - only just saw your post. I hope you’re ok and everything turned out fine?All was ok for me, thankfully.

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Clearbluedropped · 19/03/2024 18:30

Scally86 · 20/09/2023 13:19

Hi I just came across your post and basically the same as happened to me. Yesterday my digital test finally went up to say 3+ weeks. I am five weeks and six days. But today just for fun, I thought I’d take another one, I didn’t use my morning wee I’ve used my afternoon wee and it says it’s gone back down to 2-3. I’m now in absolute panic mode! We’ve just had a loss back in May, so I’m on edge as it is :( but reading through your post, it filled me with so much hope because yours went back, up to 3+! How are you and how’s it all going? X

Was all ok? This has just happened to me

Lauren0506 · 01/04/2024 12:39

Hey, hoping this thread is still open, this has just happened to me, I’m so confused :-( it’s a horrible feeling, any update from anybody this has happened to?

Clearbluedropped · 01/04/2024 12:47

Lauren0506 · 01/04/2024 12:39

Hey, hoping this thread is still open, this has just happened to me, I’m so confused :-( it’s a horrible feeling, any update from anybody this has happened to?

Hiya, happened to me recently. The next day it was back at 3+. It caused me so much anxiety. They’re not always accurate. When I opened the 2-3 and 3+ tests up the line strength looked the same. Try not to worry and distract yourself xxx

Lauren0506 · 01/04/2024 12:56

Thanks for getting back to me, iv just opened mine up too and they look the same. I had a wee not long ago then decided I wanted to test again for some reason lol drives you insane doesn’t it. Il have to be patient until the morning and hope it goes back up again, I have the typical cramps but nothing painful xx

Clearbluedropped · 01/04/2024 13:04

Lauren0506 · 01/04/2024 12:56

Thanks for getting back to me, iv just opened mine up too and they look the same. I had a wee not long ago then decided I wanted to test again for some reason lol drives you insane doesn’t it. Il have to be patient until the morning and hope it goes back up again, I have the typical cramps but nothing painful xx

I looked into it at the time and it’s something like, it should turn 3+ after 2700iu but it’s not guaranteed to until you are 4000iu, and can as early as 2000iu.

Might be that when you first got 3+ you were on the low side at 2100, now it could be around 3000 or so and throwing up a wrong result.

People say stop testing but I completely understand what it’s like and those tests feel like the only reassurance there is at such an early stage.

Cramps will just be stretching and also if you’d only just had a wee that will 100% be why!! It’ll be more dilute. Depends on how much you’ve had to drink and all sorts. I wouldn’t sweat it xxx