I got a faint BFP 4 days ago on a FRER. I tested again later that day with another FRER, and got another faint positive. By then, I was super excited, had told my husband, and was thinking of ways to break it to the in-laws.
Since then, I have tested every morning with Prognosis (Australian brand that feels a little cheaper in quality) HPTs. The line is still clearly there, but it is NOT getting darker. It's possibly even fading a little.
I did some research about this and people's opinions on this subject are really torn... Some people say that it's still positive and just a glitch in the test, and other people are saying that it's the start of a chemical pregnancy.
I just need to hear some positive stories! Send a little hope my way!
When are you getting a blood test? You really should stop testing and unfortunately no one here can tell you why your tests look like they do. Someone else's experience won't have any bearing on yours. It could be nothing, it could be something but your doc is really the only one who can say for sure. The very best of luck tonyou.
"Progression hpt's" are pretty much a myth. Yes, some people see very clear progressions but others don't- progressions are unreliable because the dye in the tests varies. For now you are pregnant, and the fact that your not bleeding is not indicative of a chemical pregnancy.
"Progression hpt's" are pretty much a myth. Yes, some people see very clear progressions but others don't- progressions are unreliable because the dye in the tests varies. For now you are pregnant, and the fact that your not bleeding is not indicative of a chemical pregnancy.
The second portion of this isn't necessarily true, just don't want false hope being given. My second MC was technically a CP and my levels went from 12, to 22 and then down to 11, and eventually a week later down to 2. I didn't start bleeding until AFTER it was confirmed as a MC.
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I haven't organised a blood test just yet because I'd need to co-ordinate with my parents before going to my middle-of-nowhere doctor. I will book in for some time after the weekend when we'll tell them!
"Progression hpt's" are pretty much a myth. Yes, some people see very clear progressions but others don't- progressions are unreliable because the dye in the tests varies. For now you are pregnant, and the fact that your not bleeding is not indicative of a chemical pregnancy.
The second portion of this isn't necessarily true, just don't want false hope being given. My second MC was technically a CP and my levels went from 12, to 22 and then down to 11, and eventually a week later down to 2. I didn't start bleeding until AFTER it was confirmed as a MC.
@WinchestertoPittsburgh im not giving false hope...i even specifically said "FOR NOW you are pregnant." nowhere did i say she for sure wasn't having a CP- I said the fact that she's not bleeding isn't necessarily indivicate of a cp. There's always going to be exceptions. I've had 2 CPS and started bleeding almost immediately with both of them. She asked for opinions, I gave my opinion... I didn't say I for sure know what's happening to her- no one can know that, not me or you
Why not just put aside worrying about who to tell and when to tell them and just get to a doctor? You're not going to know the next step if you don't know for sure about the pregnancy. Good luck and I hope it all works out.
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Blood test should confirm it so I second the PPs suggestions. I don't know about the line getting lighter but when I got my BFP with a cheapie, it was very faint. I later did an FRER and a digital which were both positive. A few days later I kept peeing on all the sticks and they were clearly positive. I used another brand of cheapie and the line was almost invisible, just barely there ETA: it was lighter than the first cheapie from the other brand. I didn't think much of it because different tests have different sensitivity. I wouldn't worry about not telling your mom, I'd tell her that I got a BFP but it's not consistent from test to test so I want to be cautious and confirm with a doctor. It's a personal decision though, all we can do is provide our opinions
Just to update: I went home after work yesterday and took another FRER. It was a very dark line! Undeniable! I took another one this morning and it was even darker. Looks like I am pregnant, after all, ladies! I just fell into the classic trap of thinking a test can track the increase of HCG, when actually, it can just tell you if you're pregnant or not. Haha! For future reference, FRER is the best test to track increase in the hormone, but even better is an actual blood test.
I'll be telling my parents this weekend, then going to the doctors early next week!
@PrimRoseMama I'm 23. My husband and I have a car but keep it at my parents' house in the suburbs as we are staying in a city center apartment temporarily. Hence, we would need to co-ordinate with my mom as to when we can collect the car from them in order to go to the doctor.
Your age was asked because it was seeming like the only way for you to see a doctor was to go through your mother. Personally, if my mother had my car at her house and I needed it there wouldn't really be any coordination(as it's my car) and I certainly wouldn't need to tell her why I needed my personal vehicle. That may be something you need to think about with a child on the way. There are a lot of doctors appointments and things of this nature when a child is involved. Good luck and I hope it all works out for you!
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As for the car situation, my parents keep the keys inside the house as they sometimes use it while it's parked there. So, yes, co-ordination would be necessary, unfortunately.
I'd really appreciate people staying a little more on topic here. Even if I was 16 and pregnant, I didn't ask that everyone rally together and tell me how foolish I am, and try to help me find a way to obtain my vehicle from my parents' house. I was asking a question that has since been answered, and updating that everything is A-okay. Let's celebrate and not be so cynical and snarky, huh? )
I'd really appreciate people staying a little more on topic here. Even if I was 16 and pregnant, I didn't ask that everyone rally together and tell me how foolish I am, and try to help me find a way to obtain my vehicle from my parents' house. I was asking a question that has since been answered, and updating that everything is A-okay. Let's celebrate and not be so cynical and snarky, huh? )
I'd really appreciate people staying a little more on topic here. Even if I was 16 and pregnant, I didn't ask that everyone rally together and tell me how foolish I am, and try to help me find a way to obtain my vehicle from my parents' house. I was asking a question that has since been answered, and updating that everything is A-okay. Let's celebrate and not be so cynical and snarky, huh? )
You're not going to tell people how to respond on a public forum. That's not how this works.
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@WinchestertoPittsburgh Thanks for your comment. I understand what you're saying. I'm not trying to control anyone. I was just asking for a little more kindness and respect is all. Lesson learned...
Doesn't apply to everyone, but yikes! That's quite the reputation!
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I'm honestly confused here. If you don't like this forum, just go. There are dozens of others where people are blissfully ignorant and will tell you everything you wanna hear and have it sugar coated in a nice little package for you. All you're doing now is insulting the people who have been using this site for years, like mysef. You're the one who's being rude now.
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MC - 05/15/15 & 7/29/15 & 11/25/15 (You were wished for, hoped for and loved)
What exactly was your point with this post? It proves nothing except that you can Google "thebump mean". Well, I can Google "whattoexpect.com forum bully".
I'd really appreciate people staying a little more on topic here. Even if I was 16 and pregnant, I didn't ask that everyone rally together and tell me how foolish I am, and try to help me find a way to obtain my vehicle from my parents' house. I was asking a question that has since been answered, and updating that everything is A-okay. Let's celebrate and not be so cynical and snarky, huh? )
The bolded makes me ragey. There is not a single regular poster who would shame a pregnant 16 year old on this forum. I've never seen anything but overwhelming support and encouragement to pregnant teens. You can stop your judgement right now @MommaPattie
Hi @MommaPattie I'm 12 weeks pregnant after a MC. I tested with a FR and got a very faint line. Barely visible. I was about 3 days past my due period date. Tested daily for a week and it didn't get any darker. I then decided to go for a digital and it massively reassured me. Pregnant + how many weeks since conception I've since had 3 scans and baby is fine. So, I'm proof that very faint lines can be as pregnant as very dark ones. Good luck X
@amyeva1989 I'm sorry to hear about your MC. That must have been really tough for you to go through. But YAY that your sweet baby is healthy and happy! That's great news- congratulations! The lines got darker on my tests eventually, it just took about a week or so. On a FRER, the lines are about as dark as they can get now. It was just during that time of constant faint lines that I got super worked up and nervous about CP, as my friend has been through several and was telling me not to get too excited. Thank you so much for your feedback! Best of luck to you too! xxx
Re: Looking for some positive reinforcement...
OP-- why not have your husband take you? How old are you?
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The thread you linked to is over a year old. Things are very tame here in comparison to.... anytime prior to January of this year. You have no idea.
https://www.whattoexpect.com/forums/september-2014-babies/topic/internet-bullies-on-this-forum.html
What exactly was your point with this post? It proves nothing except that you can Google "thebump mean". Well, I can Google "whattoexpect.com forum bully".
I'm 12 weeks pregnant after a MC. I tested with a FR and got a very faint line. Barely visible. I was about 3 days past my due period date. Tested daily for a week and it didn't get any darker.
I then decided to go for a digital and it massively reassured me. Pregnant + how many weeks since conception
I've since had 3 scans and baby is fine.
So, I'm proof that very faint lines can be as pregnant as very dark ones.
Good luck X