My BFP line is getting lighter. Should I worry?

MrsDee1982 · July 2014

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.

jaclynne · July 2014

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...

miranda040 · July 2014

I would call your doctor just to be on the safe side. Hugs to you and keeping you in my thoughts!

holliberry28 · July 2014

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.

jt305 · July 2014

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

MrsDee1982 · July 2014

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.

jennycam · July 2014

Good luck. Fingers crossed for you!

CocoMcGee · July 2014

Good luck! I hope you get good news.

ToryKate · July 2014

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.

KingLED · July 2014

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.

MrsDee1982 · July 2014

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.

niki1209 · July 2014

Good luck!

mak7788 · July 2014

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

cateyes543 · July 2014

Fx for you and good luck!

mamablue85 · July 2014

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!!

redheaded14 · July 2014

Fxfy!!

Samby86 · July 2014

Best of luck with the Doc!

KatzKiss · July 2014

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.

PinkRoses53 · July 2014

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.

Fingers crossed for a healthy pregnancy!!

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MrsDee1982 · July 2014

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

PinkRoses53 · July 2014

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

holliberry28 · July 2014

FX that everything is Ok!!!

3houlagirl · July 2014

Update us when you can! FX for you!

catmagick · July 2014

FX and keep us posted!

MrsC0617 · July 2014

Good luck! Keep us posted!

RDK24 · July 2014

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.