Slower Line Progession

[MrsAlexander]

I'm 38, I have three miscarriages / missed miscarriages under my belt and no living children since 2017.

My cycles are usually 34/35 days. I ovulated on CD18 confirmed with CB ovulation. I saw a very faint positive on a cheaper DPO9, it looked more faint on another cheapie DPO10 so I figured I was presuming it was going to be a chemical and waited for my period. Period should have arrived this past Tuesday (DPO16) so when it didn't I did a test on another cheapie and it was a stronger line but not bold.

So... the photo. Top is DPO18, middle is DPO19 and today is DPO20. I am a realist at this point and my heart always prepares for miscarriage which I know it sad. I feel like this progression is slow, my cycle is longer so I don't know if that's part of it but I wanted to ask here if others had similar line progression at this stage and went on to have healthy babies?

All stories and advice welcome! x

Hcg takes around 48 hours to double so testing every day is pointless. If you look at the top and the bottom there is very clear progression there. There’s nothing slow about it. Best thing you can do is stop testing now.

There is very clearly good line progression here. Not everyone gets a dye stealer if that's what you are trying for. I've had 4 consecutive losses so I know how anxious you must feel, but I urge you to step away from the tests. You will only over analyse and get stressed. You could book an early reassurance scan if you though that might put your mind at ease for awhile? Best of luck

Thank you both.

I suppose what I'm trying to say is I have absolutely no idea what a successful start to a pregnancy is. These three tests are the only ones I've done in the last few days and I definitely don't plan on doing them every day but I read so much on dye stealers, particularly as many are before 20DPO where I'm at, that it concerned.

I live close to a private scan place but genuinely the thought of going to one absolutely terrifies me. The words "I'm sorry, there's no heartbeat" still rings in my ears at a 12 week scan six years ago. For now, I am just going to see how the next few weeks go ☹️ I'm in the middle of waiting for a hospital referral to investigate the previous losses and petrified this will be another 💔 it's so hard isn't it?

I'm in the exact same position as you @MrsAlexander - have had 3 MMC and tested positive this weekend with a faint line. It's so hard not to get hung up on it and I already feel anxious.

Fingers crossed for us both 🤞🏼

Ahhh congratulations @Greenvelvetdress ! It is extremely scary. It's scary for everyone, every time but I feel like - as I explained to my close friends - I've never walked away with a baby - I only know loss so trying to believe this will happen is very hard.

How far along are you? x

Yeah, I feel exactly the same!

Only about 4 weeks I think, so very early. Doesn't help that I've also got the worse stomach bug in the world right now - I feel mega rough 😩

I'm 5w2d and I've had a couple of cramps that's made me want to throw up but generally ok. I love my food and suddenly nothing seems to hit the spot. It's just hoping this time passes really for us both. Please keep me updated now you get on if you remember x

I think the tests look fine and keeping everything crossed for you. Just thought I'd chip in as I also had 3 miscarriages and know all too well that feeling that it is never going to happen when all you have known is loss. But my 4th pregnancy was successful and I had my rainbow in April. So just wanted to say that I know it's the hardest time you will probably ever go through but just keep going and keep the hope. Sending lots of love x

Thank you for the love on this post.

Just to update it, I am miscarrying this pregnancy. Before I had the second blood test I spoke to the senior nurse at EPU and they finally prescribed progesterone - something I've been asking for for YEARS only to find out two hours later that the results say it's not a viable pregnancy and it will be a loss - it's too late for the progesterone to work.

Angry and upset to have to miscarry again but I have the progesterone authorised for next time.

So sorry to hear this @MrsAlexander - sending you lots of thoughts at this time xx