Do you ever pretend a second line?

sarahtoledo

I think I might be doing this...  I was testing with an IC because we wanted to have a couple drinks tonight, and there *may* be so faint a line that I can't even always see it.

It's 12 dp trigger, 10 dpo, and I'm quite sure AF is trying to break through the Endometrin.  I refuse to get excited about this phantom line because I think I'm just pretending it into existence.  

After much prodding, MH sees something there too.   Ugh.  Now I wish I'd waited to test. 

Mrs.Umm

I've done that. Although, my current batch of ICs had a barely-there-almost-invisible line even right after trigger.

And, I may be no help at all. I've been known to cover up the "Not" on a digi with my thumb.

farmerlynda

I have definitely tried to will a line into existence many, many times... but I've never been able to.  It has always been stark white, no way around it.

If you see something, however slight, that's something that has never happened to me before!  I hope it's good news!  FX for a good beta  

sarahtoledo

I pulled it back out of the trash to look again...  IDK, maybe it's an evap line.  I'll keep you posted if I get a line tomorrow!

TJ1979

I guess I'm weird.  I take a quick glance and if there's no 2nd line I throw it away as fast as I can and pretend like it never even happened.  GL.

sarahtoledo

TJ1979:

I guess I'm weird.  I take a quick glance and if there's no 2nd line I throw it away as fast as I can and pretend like it never even happened.  GL.

Nope, you're smart!   

farmerlynda

sarahtoledo:

I pulled it back out of the trash to look again...  IDK, maybe it's an evap line.  I'll keep you posted if I get a line tomorrow!

What kind of test did you use?  I've gone through probably 50 of the ICs and have never gotten an evap line.  And yes, I've pulled them out of the trash hours later.    

tst1998

In my experience with the IC, you can't imagine a line. If it is negative, it is stark white. If something is there, something is there. I would keep testing and as soon as you feel like you aren't having to squint quite as much, get an FRER and test with that. It will be much more obvious (the digitals aren't as sensitive so if you have a squint-worthy line, you might not get a positive on those for a few days).

Good luck!!

lisagab26

TJ1979:

I guess I'm weird.  I take a quick glance and if there's no 2nd line I throw it away as fast as I can and pretend like it never even happened.  GL.

This is me.  Out of sight, of mind (ha, yeah right!)

I really hope you did see something there!

Mitzi Bishi

sarahtoledo:

I pulled it back out of the trash to look again...  IDK, maybe it's an evap line.  I'll keep you posted if I get a line tomorrow!

I'm hoping on all hopes that you do!  

genmalone

I wouldn't say I pretend but last cycle I really thought I saw the faintest line.  I'm still here so we all know how that ended up.

I really hope this is it for you.  I'll be checking in all weekend for you update.  Fingers crossed! 

MsGMChick

Sarah I hope this is it for you!!

That being said, I've imagined many a line. I can always see where the line "should be" and then imagine that it's not grey but colored. Sigh.  

sarahtoledo

farmerlynda:

sarahtoledo:

I pulled it back out of the trash to look again...  IDK, maybe it's an evap line.  I'll keep you posted if I get a line tomorrow!

What kind of test did you use?  I've gone through probably 50 of the ICs and have never gotten an evap line.  And yes, I've pulled them out of the trash hours later.    

It was an IC. I've gone through probably 80 of them and they were always stark white... But this "line" is soooo barely there. I am sure it will be white tomorrow. :::sigh::: Thanks for the good wishes, girls.

kz's_girlygirl

MsGMChick:

Sarah I hope this is it for you!!

That being said, I've imagined many a line. I can always see where the line "should be" and then imagine that it's not grey but colored. Sigh.  

This is me too, lol. I really hope that you can see a more obvious line on your next test!!!!

Trish11278

I always strain to try and see something too.  One time, I even shook it in hopes something would magically appear.  I have never seen anything until my BFP so I hope you are not seeing things and that line keeps getting darker!