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Unsure about test results

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Nishy88 · 18/09/2025 17:36

I've done 3 at home pregnancy strip tests, 2 yesterday and one this morning. The 2 yesterday were very faint lines, the one this morning was much darker but still fainter then then control line. I've taken a digital this afternoon which says not pregnant.... feeling confused. I'm 2/3 days late on my period and I've felt nauseous this last week. Would like to know what others think
TIA

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YouCouldFallOutWithYourselfInAnEmptyRoom · 18/09/2025 17:48

Indents? Dye bleed?
Can you attach a picture so we can see?
If pregnant I would expect a very obvious line if late tbh, and a positive digital.

Nishy88 · 18/09/2025 17:58

That's the test from this morning. I thought maybe evaporation line but it has colour that's the same as the control line... or maybe I'm wishful thinking

Unsure about test results
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Nishy88 · 18/09/2025 17:59

The line does look darker then in the photo

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OnePithyPamplemousse · 18/09/2025 18:05

I would take it as a positive at the moment. Some cheapy tests take ages to darken. Or you just have slower rising (or a lower starting level of) HCG.

All you can do is wait a few days and test again.

Nishy88 · 18/09/2025 18:07

Thank you, I'm just being impatient

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YouCouldFallOutWithYourselfInAnEmptyRoom · 18/09/2025 18:08

There is dye bleed on it though, maybe get a different brand and test again with FMU?

Dip in a sample rather than peeing on the tests. Good luck 🤞🏻

amylou8 · 18/09/2025 18:11

False negatives are common, false positives rare. That's definitely positive in the picture. Test again in a couple of days, but I'd be optimistic if I were you.

Nishy88 · 18/09/2025 19:01

Thank you for your comments, advice taken and I'll leave it another few days before testing again

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Nishy88 · 20/09/2025 20:32

Just thought I would update in case anyone else is in my position and comes across this post... waited another day and tested with FMU and digital test showed pregnant 1-2 weeks

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