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Lighter tests and fading symptoms at 6 weeks, any reassurance?

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Scosus · 31/03/2026 09:48

Morning

I've got my BFP. Using an app and my period date I'm 6 + 3. I've had a positive test 2 days ago, and the one this morning is lighter and didn't show up as quick. A clear blue digital is showing me at 2-3 weeks. I've had really sore boobs and cramps. Sore boods gone.

Does anyone know what this means? Are there any positive stories on lighter tests and symptoms lost? I've had a miscarriage and worried it is going that way again

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Soverymuchfruit · 31/03/2026 09:50

See if the early pregnancy unit in your area allows a self-referral. Or at least someone to talk to you about this over the phone.

Scosus · 31/03/2026 09:52

Sorry can't seem to post imagine. They don't unfortunately! Our EPU won't see until you have bleeding and even then I wasn't able to see someone last time

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Scosus · 31/03/2026 09:56

Managed to get photo

Lighter tests and fading symptoms at 6 weeks, any reassurance?
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Soverymuchfruit · 31/03/2026 09:58

Shame they're so different around the country. I would still call them and try to log at least that you wanted to. Reason being that if this is indeed another miscarriage (fingers crossed that it isn't!) then you're on track to be allowed a consultation to discuss repeated miscarriage. But then they need to "know" how many there have been. My own experience was they took my word for it, but they did grumble a bit that I'd had an early one unseen.

Soverymuchfruit · 31/03/2026 10:00

Oh it doesn't look bad from the photo! I had a much lighter effect in that situation. It can just be that your wee was more dilute. Fingers crossed all is still well! Sore boobs come and go, it's hard to tell much from them.

Scosus · 31/03/2026 10:10

I think it is a good photo! Yes ours seem very limited. Last time I was told there was nothing thst could be done and no one to deal with it. It started off fading slowly then was negative before a bleed. This time its the cramps i find strange. Cramps in both side and middle and feels like AF is about to start.

Sorry for your losses

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Soverymuchfruit · 31/03/2026 10:39

Oh the cramps are ongoing though the sore boobs disappeared? Um. Look. Cramps can be normal in early pregnancy and all can still be fine and I don't want to be a horrid worry-monger. But this is sounding a bit more like my experience so can I suggest you read through this page because this is something sensible to be educated about anyway and I very much hope this is not at all relevant for you ever.
https://ectopic.org.uk/ectopic-pregnancy-symptoms

Ectopic Pregnancy Signs And Symptoms - The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust

General information on ectopic pregnancy symptoms and signs. If you’re experiencing any or all of these, please seek medical attention

https://ectopic.org.uk/ectopic-pregnancy-symptoms

Scosus · 31/03/2026 10:50

Thank you. I will keep an eye over this morning

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VioIetMoon · 31/03/2026 11:34

All you can do is wait im afraid.
Ive had 6 pregnancies , only 1 child and lines getting lighter have never been a good sign. They should be getting darker every 2 days not lighter, however my advice is wait and take another test.
Im currently pregnant again and one of my tests were lighter, I was convinced it was another miscarriage but then when I tested again next day it was darker , I think it was just a fluke test. Sometimes one test cant really tell you much but if you continue to do more tests daily and they keep getting lighter , i wouldn't think its good nnews.dont panic yet over one test. That was 2 weeks ago it happened me , quite a noticeable difference, the line was so much lighter but I had a scan last week and all was fine , baby had flicker of heartbeat

Op i should say at 6+3 your getting to a point where pregnancy tests shouldn't be used. When your hcg crosses a certain threshold it starts to drop.

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