Am I worrying over nothing?

[Kitcat12]

I know I should just be grateful that I have positive tests at all, but I'm really worried that my test lines are still fairly faint. They're nowhere near as dark as the control line and haven't really got darker. I'm petrified this means my HCG isn't increasing!

[SBeanbag]

I am feeling exactly the same ( very faint positive Friday... positive sat, sun and Monday but looking fainter and with first response test) have decided not to do any more tests for a few days and see- we cannot do anything at this stage to change the outcome. Horrible feeling in limbo - anxiety is worse than at any other stage in the process! Clinic have booked me in for a scan in 19th Dec... which feels a lifetime away.

Hope you have lots to distract you, congratulations on your positive tests and best of luck over the next few days xxx

[Firefliesintuscany in reply to SBeanbag]

Yep I totally agree that the hardest part of this process is constantly feeling like you’re in a state of limbo! It’s really tough, but slightly reassuring to know I’m not the only person feeling like this!! X

[Kcrochet]

This is such an anxious time, completely understand you want reassurance everything is going as it should. I would say try and step away from the tests, at least for a few days or you'll end up spending a fortune and stressing yourself out! Trust in yourself and your sticky embryo as really that's all we can do now 😊🙏 xx

[Leannefb]

I know exactly how you feel I've been a bag of nerves since my BFP. With me I'm paranoid that every time I feel any discharge I think I'm bleeding. I have had increased discharge since Friday but have read this is normal and it has had a brownish tinge once or twice but I can't help but panic when I see or feel it. I also go into panic mode everytime I have to go to toilet incase there is blood there I also over analyse every twinge or when there isn't a twinge!! I'm trying really hard to relax but it's so difficult. I haven't tested today for first time but I will test every Saturday until the scan. I'm booked in for my first scan on 20th December when is your first scan booked for?? Could you ask your clinic for a blood test as confirmation?? I'm here if you need to chat xx

[Peony83 in reply to Leannefb]

Hi Leannefb, reading your reply, I felt as though I had written it - I feel exactly the same and am doing all the same checks. We have the same scan date as you too so a little wait - fingers crossed! X

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A nurse told me that the darkness of the line doesn't mean anything. If you have a line it is positive and that is it. The tests are guides rather than exact and each is slightly different. If you are very worried then get a blood test every two days but using poas tests once you have got a positive is a waste of money and adds to anxiety. Xx

[Tugsgirl]

I know it’s easier said than done but don’t get too hung up on the lines. I speak from experience when I say that they’re not a reliable indicator that all is well. If you are really worried though perhaps you could arrange a hcg test with your clinic or gp for some reassurance xx

[Kitcat12]

This was what I needed to hear ladies, thanks to you all for your reassurance! It's good to know I'm not alone in feeling like this! Our scan is booked for 20th Dec, so I suppose we just have to suck it up and wait and see x

[Peony83 in reply to Kitcat12]

Hi Kitcat12. For extra reassurance before the 20th Dec, have you considered the digital pregnancy test that says how many weeks you are rather than just the line? Just a thought x

[Kitcat12 in reply to Peony83]

I took one of those and it came up with 1-2, when it should really be 2-3, so that was more confusing than helpful 😂🙈

[here-_to_get_support]

Could you ask for a blood test so they can confirm your levels....?

[Kitcat12 in reply to here-_to_get_support]

My clinic don't offer a blood test unfortunately 😞

[Hidden in reply to Kitcat12]

You can get the blood test online for about £39. The results come back very quickly. Xx