First of, thanks to everyone who wished me a happy congratulations on my BFP!
I wanted to come on here and chat as I am very anxious the past couple of days. I was testing everyday from Sunday but two days ago, I thought that the line was a tad lighter than the day before. The line was still very dark though and I went out and bought a clear blue digital which said pregnant 2-3 weeks.
The test from today is also very dark (control side lighter) but again I was worried it was lighter than the day before. My mum said there was no difference. The clear blue digital said pregnant 2-3 weeks again today.
I was also worried as I thought maybe some of my symptoms had reduced. For example, I am not feeling as tired anymore or as sick. I am still feeling sick at times though and I do have sensitive breast and fullness/pressure from bladder and mild cramps.
The other clear blue (cross ones) are also very dark from last night and the night before. Reading this back I think I am going crazy and worrying over nothing.
I just can't help but worry that I have lost the baby. I have had no bleeding, no major period style cramps and I feel fine. My scan is on the 27th of August so looking forward to that.
Has anyone else felt this way and then went to their scan and everything was fine?
Hope to hear from you all soon and looking forward to hearing about how your doing xxx
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Sorry to hear you feel this way, I guess after so much struggling we panic and look at every symptom. Maybe you could get an earlier scan privately? Wish you to feel more at peace xx
Hi, can I make a suggestion.. try testing again in a week using the clear blue digital Test and if your HCG levels are raising then it should say +3 weeks. That’s what I did in pregnancy The first weeks/months are the hardest. Hope works out for you
If you are getting nice dark lines now I’d stop using those tests and only use clearblue digital - I won’t tell you stop testing as I know the anxiousness you are feeling all too well
In fact I’ve been known to test with clearblue digital with weeks tests and take them apart and track how dark the test lines inside get (yes you can do this - there are 2 strips inside - one has 1 test line on it the other has 2 test lines. With this pregnancy I tracked how close I was getting to a 3+ as it will turn to 3+ once the two lines on the top strip are very dark 🤣 )
As a rough guide
1-2 weeks is 10 hcg +
2–3 weeks is 153hcg +
3+ weeks is 2753 hcg +
If you know when you got your 2-3 weeks take 153 as your starting number and double it every 2 days - once you are over 2753 you “should” get your 3+ - it’s not an exact science and relies on you taking test same time each morning with FMU . When I’ve also had blood tests around the same time my blood hcg levels were roughly 25% higher than my urine level but everyone is different
Clearblue have accurately predicted all of my non viable pregnancies But it’s not the case for everyone so please continue to test with an element of caution that you could just be stressing yourself out unnecessarily
(I’m 11 weeks with twins and for 2-3 weeks at 8dp5dt and 3+ 16dp5dt)
Thank you so much. I did what you suggested and pulled apart the test from today and yesterday that said 2-3 weeks. You the strip that has 1 line both are very dark and the same. But on the strip has has 2 lines, the first line is dark on both but today one is a bit lighter or fainter than yesterday’s second line from strip 1.
I felt like this and was testing flat out. I looked crazy analysing all the lines.🧐🤪 The viability scan was the first thing to put my mind at ease. What you’re feeling is completely normal - it’s a way of trying to control something you have actually no control of.
I thought once I got my BFP that I would relax and just feel ecstatic but instead I started worrying about miscarriage and everything else in between. I’m 37 weeks now and ready to give birth.
Just sending you lots of love and wishes until 27th and I’ll be hoping and praying that all works out. ❤️❤️ Xx
It does help knowing that I am not alone and congrats on your pregnancy, does it get easier as you go through your pregnancy?
Can I ask did you ever see any lines that you thought were fainter than the days before when you were testing! My scan is booked for August 27th so I will update everyone then.
Thanks for replying. I just hope that because I am still getting strong dark lines that everything is okay xx
Yep and my husband laughed at me because according to him I was splitting hairs!! He saw very little difference in any. And it can simply boil down to how diluted your urine is.
Once I got to my 12 week scan I felt much more relieved. I was still a little anxious until my bump started and I felt movement, but the movement is very reassuring! After my anomaly scan was fine and regular movement has been felt I started to enjoy my pregnancy.
Strong dark lines are very encouraging. But I know I questioned mine too at the time!
All the best getting over this hurdle. I know the time seems to drag, but stay positive! And try not to worry too much about analysing your symptoms. I had days I felt awful and others where I was slightly better. Completely normal!
Itsalongjourney26 My husband will probably agree with yours as he thinks I am going crazy tonight. I just need to get to my scan and I will hopefully feel better. Your right it’s hard to know how you will feel one day to the next.
Are you still pregnant or have you given birth already? Wishing you lots of happiness and love xxx
Mutleybob thank you have you stopped testing or are you still looking at tests daily? How are you finding yours?
Your right, after everything I have been through it’s just such a worry but my husband says oh your pregnant calm down like it’s so easy. I will try to not test maybe do one next week to see the 3+ weeks on clear blue digital. Good luck for your scan, mines is the 27th so not that far ahead you.
I tested 7dp5dt, clear bfp then 9dp similar line and then yesterday 11dp (OTD) much darker line. So I am glad it seems to be going in the right direction. I don’t think taking more tests right now is going to help and definitely not my stress levels. Maybe once a week and if line is majorly lighter could be an issue.... it’s so hard to know what to do! 🙈🙈
That’s good Mutleybob you have done the right thing. I have been testing everyday and sometimes twice a day and it’s driving me mad. Tonight my breast we’re much sorer and sensitive again so I am probably worried as usual about nothing. Even though given all we have been though it’s hard to not worry.
Yes, 3 weeks! 🥰 lets call it a 3WW! 😂😂 please let me know how you get on xx
This is the worst part of having had ivf- not enjoying what should be the best news. Do you ever look at photos of people holding up baby scans, smiling, and think 'you have NO idea?' People who get pregnant first time really don't have an iota how it feels to be pregnant after so many disappointments. It's taken for granted that the baby will be OK and everything will go as planned. Whenever I get pregnant I feel WORSE - so much to worry about, so much that can go wrong. Only thing I would say is - stop testing. It's hard but it's for the best. It won't get easier but hopefully, fingers crossed, your little one sticks 🤞just have faith that you've got a little warrior in there. X
You are absolutely right. I feel more worried now than I was during meds or any other part. I was actually very calm for the first few days of testing and it’s just got out of hand now. I have calmed down tonight after being anxious again.
It’s good to speak to people like yourself as I feel I am not alone. Thanks for your understanding, you just get it and that’s great. Xxx
Symptoms come and go. They will continue to fluctuate. I was on edge due to the same concern. but it's normal. I know the anxiety is hard to control. I'm 12 weeks and 2 days and still a nervous wreck. The heartbeat will make you feel better. Good luck
It’s all a bit stressful I’m finding. I feel like my tiredness isn’t as bad as last week too and no real other symptoms apart from the odd cramp that makes me panic. I got a 3+ on the clear blue digital yesterday so that has reassured me that it’s going in right direction for now. The first response ones are weird, I’m still getting dark lines but the control line seems lighter 🤷🏼♀️ my scan is 18th August which feels like a month away. I’ve told my sister and she can’t understand why I’m not more excited and telling my parents ..... I guess ivf is a joy stealer because we’ve been through so much .
Leave your digital test for 3 more days or so and hopefully you’ll get a 3+ too. 😘😘💐💐💐💖💖💖💖
The control line getting lighter on a frer is a good sign, means the test line is stealing dye from it 😘
I know it’s difficult to stop but I stopped testing after getting to the 3+ digital result as the tests can’t tell you anything anymore.
My husband bought me this book from amazon which helped me focus on all the amazing stuff going on, it has a page for every day, rather than worrying about what might happen. xx
I’ve got the 3+ now and that book arrived last week 🤣 guess I’m all set until scan day. Trying to enjoy the last of my holidays before work on 20th. Must read that book up to today then try to be the same positive on the Pee stick 😁 it’s just hard 🥴😘💐
Congrats RhinoCat on your 3+ I am so pleased things are progressing for you. The symptoms just come and go I realise. I wasn’t feeling much but since yesterday my boobs are so tender and sore.
I was going to do another digital today actually to see if I could get a 3+ but my husband told me to wait until next week sometime. I actually have a beta blood tests booked in for next Wednesday but I am just so anxious worried I made a mistake booking it.
I get what you mean. It’s so hard to be excited yet especially during the first trimester. Once you see a scan and a heartbeat I think you will enjoy it more.
My scan is August 27th. The 18th is not that far away so hang in there and just relax. It’s such a nice day today. I treated myself to a McDonald’s breakfast and having a nice walk. Let me know how your scan goes xxx
It’s a gorgeous day indeed 😎I’m having pancakes and my only normal coffee of the day in the garden 🤩 if you know you are 5 weeks plus 2 days do the clear blue, otherwise you will just get the same result. The lovely girls on here helped me realise this. Then once you get to 3+ it’s chill time (she lied) 🤣💐😘
RhinoCat thank you. Enjoy your day in the garden sounds fab. I am exactly 5 weeks today. Somehow I think everything is fine as I feel very pregnant today haha ❤️❤️❤️
The anxiety is very normal after a hard journey. I am struggling with anxiety & trying to feel more “positive “ I have had spotting ( which I always get pregnant- 2 live births ) but have found the clear blue tests offer us reassurance to see my weeks progress. I got 1-2 weeks ( 11 days post ovulation) 2-3 weeks ( 14 days post ovulation) and 3+ weeks ( 25 days post ovulation ) it is a big jump from 2-3 to 3 weeks plus there is a massive increase of HCG think it needs 2500 it can take a while to see it. Everyone’s HCG will vary. I’m serial tester 🙃 but it’s helping to get us through the tough weeks. Do whatever makes this easier xxx
Thank you Hidden its good to know that it is normal to feel anxious all the time. I will wait a while before doing another clear blue digital to try and see the 3+ weeks progression. Xxx
Ummmmmm only bloody 9DP5DT. Had a beta yesterday of 276 so pretty pregnant but yikessssa don’t know what I will do till Monday beta. Clean the whole house again ahhah xxxx
Me too! The anxiety is crippling! There is fertility network pregnant group on Facebook! They ran a webinar last week which I found really helpful, I stumbled across it in the event pages of the fertility network website. It’s nice to know it’s ‘normal’ to feel like this. The 6 week viability scan can’t come fast enough Xx
jengi good luck for your scan I have my first one at 7 weeks and 5 days so only 3 weeks to go! Thanks I will look into that group. Try to take it easy it’s harder to say than do I know xx
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