A line is a line?

shortsweet&sassy

I was super dumb and tested today at 8DPO at 4 in the afternoon. I took the test and went to change LO diaper so it was about 5 minutes later I went to throw it away (I was not expecting to see anything) and there was the faintest line, so faint its not even pink, but its there. SO now I have to wait and test tomorrow morning with FMU. I just am having a hard time believe its positive when its so faint.

brookelynpaisley

A line is a line only when directions are followed.

What's the testing time window on the packaging? They're not valid after a certain time frame?

shortsweet&sassy

its said 3-4 minutes so thats why Im trying not to get my hopes up.

brookelynpaisley

Well, 5 is more than 3-4, so unfortunately your test is invalid Test again tomorrow with FMU. Good luck.

megemoney

shortsweet&sassy:

its said 3-4 minutes so thats why Im trying not to get my hopes up.

I don't know what kind of test you used, but I have heard that the ICs show evap lines sometimes.  I definitely agree that you should test again tomorrow morning with FMU!

shortsweet&sassy

It was an .88 test from walmart, pinl dye, very similar to the $ store ones. Im definately going to test tomorrow because i just dont trust it. I used a $ store test with LO and it was the middle of the day too ( I have a poas problem!) but I was also 11DPO when I got that positive so Im a little skepticle right now. Thanks for your help ladies!

DChunt09

brookelynpaisley:

A line is a line only when directions are followed.

What's the testing time window on the packaging? They're not valid after a certain time frame?

While the first statement is generally true, it isn't always.

You can still get evap lines during the testing time frame. It's not common, but does happen. I've had some "aha moments" using IC's because of evap lines that formed during the time frame. And yes, I know how to use a test. It was neither over saturated nor under saturated.  I do , however, believe this happens mostly with IC's. I'm done with those things!!

Anyways, like most PP's already said, I'd try again with FMU. I hope it's your BFP! Good luck.  

 

Lilac33

Let us know what happens when you test again...GL...hope it's a true BFP!

juliane2004

Are you sure the directions didn't say "Read after 3 minutes but DO NOT read after 30 minutes", meaning you can read at 5 minutes and get a good result?