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My BFP line is getting lighter. Should I worry?

MrsDee1982MrsDee1982 member
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So, I just can't leave well enough alone.  I used another wondofo this morning and there was no line.  Yesterday and the day before I had very faint lines, but still a lines.  This morning - nothing.  I panicked a little and used a FRER.  It got a line, but it was lighter than yesterdays.  

Is this something I need to be worried about?  

I apologize if this is a stupid question, but I am a little concerned.  I've lost a pregnancy very early on before, and I don't want that to happen again.  

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  • jaclynnejaclynne member
    It might be worth getting your doc to check your hcg levels, just for your peace of mind. Hpt lines aren't a reliable thing to go by...
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  • miranda040miranda040 member
    I would call your doctor just to be on the safe side. Hugs to you and keeping you in my thoughts!
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  • holliberry28holliberry28 member
    I would also go get your Betas checked, if possible.  When I had the chemical pregnancy last month, my lines started getting lighter and lighter until they were nonexistant.  But, that doesn't mean the same thing will happen to you.  FX for you.


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    I agree with PP, call doctor and get betas checked.  Thinking of you and keeping FX. 


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  • MrsDee1982MrsDee1982 member
    Ok, I will call my doctor this morning when they open (it's only 7:30 here).  I didn't want to freak out and call the dr if this was a totally normal thing.  

    Hoping it's nothing.  

    Thanks for the input ladies.  

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  • jennycamjennycam member
    Good luck. Fingers crossed for you!
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    Good luck! I hope you get good news.
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  • ToryKateToryKate member
    I agree with the advice to get your betas drawn. I have heard that a lighter or darker line may not be indicitive of more or less HCG, there could just be more or less dye in that test. The beta levels from a blood draw are the most reliable way to know if you are increasing or not. 

    Good luck! I know the confusion sucks, but hopefully you will get answers soon and everything will be fine. 
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  • KingLEDKingLED member
    Not all dye strips contain the same amount of dye. It's a yes or no test, so comparing the darkness of the line is kind of pointless.

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    EllyD14 said:
    Not all dye strips contain the same amount of dye. It's a yes or no test, so comparing the darkness of the line is kind of pointless. Good luck.

    Thank you for this.  I have a pretty nasty anxiety disorder, so sometimes once I start worrying about something, it can get real bad real quick.  I sometimes need people to be blunt with me.  

    I will still call my doctor and talk to them, but perhaps I will freak the fuck out a little less now.  

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    Good luck!

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  • mak7788mak7788 member
    I really hope you find the answers you're looking for. I'm anxious myself and I would definitely do what PPs said.

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  • cateyes543cateyes543 member
    Fx for you and good luck! 
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  • mamablue85mamablue85 member
    Wouldn't when you test (first morning urine versus evening)and how hydrated you are affect the strength of the line? If you're not having any cramping or bleeding and the FRER is positive, I would not worry about it. But if you'll sleep better, call your doc! And congrats!!
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    Best of luck with the Doc!
     

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  • KatzKissKatzKiss member
    My lines were all over the place after BFP. Lesson learned-stop testing after BFP! There could be many reasons for it to happen. Call your doc but try not to stress in the meantime. I know, easier said than done. Good luck and keep us posted.
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  • PinkRoses53PinkRoses53 member
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    Did you test with FMU for both?  I had this happen to me a few weeks ago.  Everyone told me to stop testing, a line is a line,etc.  Unfortunately, the lines ended up getting lighter each day and I finally started bleeding a week after my bfp.  It ended up being a chemical pregnancy.  

    I would give your dr a call.  There isnt much they can do but it will give you peace of mind that everything is ok.  

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    Headed to the doc now for a blood draw. I'll keep you posted

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    Sending a ton of good thoughts your way @MrsDee1982 ! Keep us posted!

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    FX that everything is Ok!!!


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    Update us when you can! FX for you!
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    FX and keep us posted!
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    MrsDee1982 said:
    EllyD14 said:
    Not all dye strips contain the same amount of dye. It's a yes or no test, so comparing the darkness of the line is kind of pointless. Good luck.

    Thank you for this.  I have a pretty nasty anxiety disorder, so sometimes once I start worrying about something, it can get real bad real quick.  I sometimes need people to be blunt with me.  

    I will still call my doctor and talk to them, but perhaps I will freak the fuck out a little less now.  
    I'm in the same boat re: anxiety and it's so hard w/ttgp and being pregnant. I had a similar freakout about the darkness of the lines on my pregnancy tests. I feel for ya! FX for good news. 
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  • WenBoWenBo member
    Good luck! Hope your beta will increase!
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    Thinking of you and hoping that all turns out smoothly. <3

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    FX you get good news!
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    Thoughts & Prayers for you that everything is okay!!!
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    I hope it all works out well and you have a H&H 9 months! T&P!
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    FX that everything is ok!

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    Fingers crossed for good betas!  Keep us updated!

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    Keeping my fingers crossed! I hope you get good news from the dr. Update and let us know how it goes!

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    Hope all turns out well! Keep us posted. FX
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    That's great to hear @MrsDee1982!

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    @MrsDee1982 Fingers crossed for a good answer from the doc!
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    FX!! Keep us posted when you get your results! Glad she didn't seem too worried!


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