14dp5dt - faint positive

[Lolalules]

Hi everyone, panicked by my BFP result.

I’m still very shocked that when I tested on my OTD (12dp5dt) it was positive. It was faint but visible (i.e. half the strength of the test line). I was a bit concerned and asked my clinic who told me to test again today (14dp5dt) - and it seems to be the same, fainter than the test line but visible. Is this going to be a chemical, if it’s not getting darker?

Am I worrying about nothing? For context we’ve been trying 4+ years and in this time i’ve been pregnant twice and lost both before 6 weeks (have since had a tube removed). so I’m absolutely terrified after such a long stretch and now multiple IVF rounds I’m going to lose this post-surgery IVF BFP too.

Sorry for the ramble, and I know it’s such great news it’s positive, but I’m so anxious I just can’t stop thinking it’s all going to go wrong ☹️☹️☹️

Thanks all, as ever this forum is just so so amazing xx

[Hidden]

Sorry your happiness has been dulled a bit, what a worrying time for you. Do you have a photo of the two tests? x

[Lolalules in reply to Hidden]

I probably just need to calm down! Yes - will attach here x

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[Lolalules in reply to Lolalules]

This is the OTD one with the clinic’s test x

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[Stevie85 in reply to Lolalules]

This is exactly what my BFP looked like on OTD with the clinic test. They aren't the most sensitive by all accounts. I tested a day later with a FRER and the line was much darker. Maybe try using a more sensitive test first thing in the morning. I also had a chemical previously and by 14dp5dt the line had almost completely gone. You still have a good strong line there xx

[TexasRose210]

Congratulations. Hope you grow and bare a beautiful baby ❤️

[Mahriya]

Hey hun. Do you have a first response early detection by any chance? I found those ones to be the best. You also seem to have used two different test brands so might be worth to use the same test every few days to compare. Can they not do a blood test for your peace of mind? I had a chemical last month and I started to get a faint line from10dp5dt. You still have a strong second line so don’t lose hope. xx

[Lolalules in reply to Mahriya]

Hey, no I haven’t but that’s a good shout. I’ll see if i can get some tomorrow 👍 I’d like to get a blood test but my clinic doesn’t do them. Thanks for the reassurance! Xx

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Hi! Those are 2 different test. I don't think you can compare them being from 2 different brands. And it depends how diluted your urine was and keep in mind that Hcg doubles every 48-72 hours. You can try and do a test tomorrow morning same brand as today. Fingers crossed that little frostie sticks even further!

[Lolalules in reply to Hidden]

Thanks so much for the information, you’re right i should try to do two of the same 👍 thanks for the reassurance too, much appreciated! Xx

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They look great to me! Congrats!! x

[Lolalules in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Daisy! Xx

[Hopecontinues]

Hi,

I'm not sure where you're based, but there are clinics that will do a same day result blood test. I went to one in Wimpole Street London. I had no idea how to interpret the result though, so I think you have to pay extra for that or get your clinic to look at it for you, which is what mine did. You can also get a blood test from medichecks through the post, but by the time you get your results, you'll probably have a darker line anyway.

Wishing you all the luck with this pregnancy. I hope this is your time. X

[Sunflower35]

Congratulations, that looks positive! All the best

[Lolalules]

Updating as I know it’s useful when you’re on here looking for answers. Found out my hcg dropped this morning so a MC is on the cards. Thanks for your support it meant a lot x

[svenena in reply to Lolalules]

Really sorry to hear that x

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I'm so sorry to hear that😪😪😪 and that you need to go through that again. Give yourself time to grief. It's so unfair....