Official test day, lines seem lighter than 2 days ago 😢

[Catlady12345]

morning all,

So today is the official test day and I’m worrying that the lines have actually gone lighter 😢 trying to remain as optimistic as possible but the clear blue digital says 1-2 weeks and I thought it would have said 2-3.

Have had some spotting and cramps but it seems to have tailed off so hoping it stays away.

Has anyone else had varying frer tests and it all been ok?

I don’t know whether to pay to have bloods done? X

[StarsAllAround]

Those are 2 different brands of test you have so will read hgc levels differently so you can't really compare the lines. Also 1-2 weeks on the clear blue actually means your 3 - 4 weeks full read the leaflet that came in the box it explains how to understand the weeks indicator. Congratulations your pregnant 🎉

[Catlady12345 in reply to StarsAllAround]

sorry, I did another frer on Saturday which was darker. These are from this morning xx

[StarsAllAround in reply to Catlady12345]

The lines darken the longer the test is left. Also your unrine may of been weaker today than on Saturday so try not to compare lines x

[Blueberry211]

i think you cannot really compare different brands. Can you ask for an HCG test for reassurance?

[Catlady12345 in reply to Blueberry211]

yes I might! The picture is of the tests this morning, I had done another frer on Saturday which seemed a little darker x

[Blueberry211 in reply to Catlady12345]

how far along are you? Xxx I always think a blood test is best as it truly depicts what is happening. Testing is more subjective and prone to human errors.

[Catlady12345 in reply to Blueberry211]

today is test day so I had a 5 day transfer 11 days ago! Technically 4 weeks 1 day pregnant xx

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I know its easier said than done but try not to panic. I have found FRERs vary a lot due, sometimes just one pack is darker than others, sometimes its just literally you drank more water yesterday evening than you did the other day. Your clearblue is a lovely strong line.

The CB weeks indicator tests are hell. They have such wide HCG brackets and are a lot less accurate than blood tests. Again if your urine was more diluted it could easily give you an earlier reading. Also they don't just switch to 2-3 at 4 weeks, everyones readings are different and they aren't that accurate. I think I got 2-3 weeks at about 4+5! I would actually recommend stepping away from them (I know you won't!) as testing every day sent me absolutely loopy x