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Rubylu · 08/01/2023 17:45
looking for some advice or clarity…
got an extremely faint positive on an easy @ home test on Thursday. Have tested everyday since with those and they’ve got slightly darker but still faint.
Brought some FRER and I can’t see any progression today from yesterday if anything I think it looks lighter? Or maybe I’m just being paranoid. Bottom is todays top is yesterdays.
not having any pain or bleeding etc.
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cat709 · 08/01/2023 17:47
With my last pregnancy leading up to a the missed period, all my tests had different lines of strength. One day it would be bright and thick and the next would be weak. I would probably stop a testing for a week otherwise you'll go mad xx
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allgoodthings84 · 08/01/2023 19:05
How many dpo are you?
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Rubylu · 08/01/2023 19:14
I’m roughly 14 DPO!
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allgoodthings84 · 08/01/2023 19:36
@Rubylu if one of those tests was 14dpo then I’ll be honest and say they do seem faint. My tests on 14dpo were like this with both of my CPs. It doesn’t mean it will be the same for you that was just my experience. HCG doubles every 48 hours at this stage so may not change much if at all one day after another, it’s better to take them every other day. I would wait until Tuesday and do another frer and see if they line is darker. I really hope it’s all ok 💕
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JamMakingWannaBe · 08/01/2023 19:42
Are you using your morning wee?
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Rubylu · 08/01/2023 19:58
Thankyou @allgoodthings84 fingers crossed 🤞
@JamMakingWannaBe no this is afternoon wee, I was using the easy @ home for my morning wee and they were very faint so i took these later in the day on both days for some reassurance
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Bellesjp · 08/01/2023 20:27
You need to test with first morning wee for it to be accurate to compare from one day to the next
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Silverpining · 08/01/2023 20:33
If that image is from 14DPO I will say it’s very very faint
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santastolemycat · 08/01/2023 20:39
Maybe give it a few days and do another test with first morning urine.
This happened to me recently and it was hard to wait but it’s the only way to be sure.
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Jadviga · 08/01/2023 21:33
It is faint but not a complete squinter, so could be late implantation. I'd keep testing every day and every couple of days. Or go for a blood test for something more accurate. Fingers crossed.
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TulipVictory · 08/01/2023 21:37
Hi I'm sorry to add this, I've had three chemical pregnancies the last three months in a row and what happened for me would be around the time my period was due, I would test positive with a really faint line. However, the lines never got any darker. I would then start bleeding a few days to a week and a half later unfortunately.
Hope this isn't the case for you 💗
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mummytotwo20202022 · 08/01/2023 22:04
If these are both afternoon tests then you cannot compare lines , it will give you varied results depending on the time you've held, how much you've drank, especially with you being so early.
Take tests first thing in the morning as this will have the most concentrated hormone level and if you really want to test in the afternoon, limit your liquid intake and hold for 3-4 hours! Hopefully this will give you peace of mind , my fingers are crossed for positive outcomes 
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Tryingfornumbertwo2 · 09/01/2023 17:44
Hello,
I was using the Frer since last week. I am around 15dpo, my test yesterday was super faint, it looked even fainter than the day before (the testing becomes obsessive). I told myself I was going to wait until Wednesday to test, but I cracked today and the line is blazing! Don’t give up hope on those faint lines. Sometimes an extra day can really help. I will try to attach pics.
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AnkyB · 16/01/2024 10:02
Did you have any luck staying pregnant? (5 chemical pregnancies here (4 back to back)
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Rubylu · 16/01/2024 19:33
@AnkyB yes my little boy was 3 months old yesterday, I wish you all the best it’s such a hard time xx
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Rubylu · 16/01/2024 19:34
@AnkyB sorry forgot to mention this pregnancy was a chemical pregnant however I did get pregnant straight after x
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Splashcat · 11/03/2024 12:52
Just wanted to say good luck and don’t give up. It will work out eventually.
i had 6 chemicals before my daughter, she’s 10 months now.
trying for baby 2 and think im having another chemical as the line is just not getting darker for a week now
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