Line Progression 15-16DPO, should I be worried? 🥺

[Boston1721]

Hi there, I’m currently 16DPO on my third pregnancy, 2 previous pregnancy's ended in chemical. I’ve had great line progression so far and even got my 2-3 weeks yesterday on a clear blue which I’ve never got to before! However, when I’ve tested this morning I see no progress at all, even thinking my 16DPO (bottom) is slightly lighter 😓. I’m guarding my heart as I’ve had 2 chemical pregnancies before, however this time my lines have been so strong and I feel like I’m just spiralling🫣

Please tell me this can be normal, I know they say to test 48-72 hours as that’s when HCG doubles, I think I’m in my head about this but just wanted someone else’s opinion who might have gone through something similar 😢 (I’m in the UK so we don’t get BETA bloods as protocol)

(1st photo is 15-16DPO easy at home tests and 2nd photo is 12-15DPO wondfo tests)

These are very strong tests. I wouldn't be the slightest bit worried.

I genuinely think you should stop testing every day though because you're going to drive yourself insane. Test in exactly 1 week on a digital and it'll likely have gone up to 3+. There's no point spending every day testing and squinting and stressing.

How late are you? I am now '6 days late' - puts me at 4w 2d pregnant.

I am 20DPO - I stopped testing at 16DPO and I would say that yours looks just like mine. I got my 2-3 week CB on 16 DPO. I would say it all looks good..

I am going to do another CB test on Sunday because I want to see the 3+ pregnant 😊

I agree with the above. They're really strong lines. As far as I'm aware it's not recommended to continually test like this. I just see this kind of testing on these boards. I just did one test.

The tests look really strong. It's not exact testing as water intake can alter how strong hormones are. Some cheap tests only go so far with how dark the line gets as well.

Congratulations!

Thankyou.

I definitely agree I’m making myself worry far too much by testing everyday. I feel so much different this time around compared to the previous 2 losses.

I’ve got a clear blue digital which I’ll take in a week to hopefully get my 3+ and then I’ll wait for my early reassurance scan 🥹

I have really irregular periods so according to my app in 2 days late, I ovulated on 22nd December so I’m currently 16DPO. I got my 2-3 last night at 15DPO.

Thankyou, I’m going to give the tests a knock on the head and wait until next week to use my clear blue digital to get a 3+ hopefully 😊

Thankyou, I really appreciate all your kind words.

I need to stop psyching myself out and just enjoy the fact that I am pregnant! 😊

100% enjoy every moment of this! Also if you haven't done so already - join the September due date thread on here! We are only a few days apart 🤗

Oh I will! Thank you so much ☺️

Believe me, I've had 3 losses, I completely understand that it's difficult to not worry. But what I did find find was, testing only reassures you for a few minutes. An hour later you'll be thinking what if something happened since the last test and its a vicious cycle.

For now.you are pregnant. Pregnancy is a loooong journey 😂 Try not to stress now because it'll make it even longer.

Yeah I completely understand what you’re saying.

I tell myself I’m testing to relieve my anxiety but it simply just adds to it.

Like you say, as it stands right now I am pregnant! And I just need to take it step by step, day by day 😊

Thank you for your lovely words

Quick update, I’m 19DPO now and I have a test that’s almost turning into a dye stealer 🥹❤️🙏🏼

@Boston1721 Hi OP, came across your thread as I am stressing as you were. So pleased you got the dye stealer. Will attach my pic as was concerned by 15dpo (today) was not darkening. Really hope I get my dye stealer over next few days 😊 god this journey is stressful!!

Hey!!

I was so concerned with my lines from 15DPO to 18DPO as there was hardly any difference and I was so worried. However I’m now 9w1d and had a scan at 8w5d and had a beautiful little baby with a strong heartbeat 💗

@Boston1721 thats amazing news! So so pleased for you 💕 I’ve got an early 6 week scan on the 19th Feb (as I had an ectopic this time last year) so praying I get the same outcome as you. Wishing you a healthy and happy pregnancy xx