@LadyPotter I was told that as long as it’s darkening that is all that matters. Everyone has implantation at different times so you can’t compare yours to anyone else’s. A line is a line!
I've been dealing with infertility issues for over 3 years due to a very irregular period and with the help of Clomid I finally have BFP! I'm still panicking that i'm going to loose it (one past blighted ovum) and i'm so worried about a Chemical pregnancy as the test lines weren't getting much darker IMO, but I think/hope i'm just overreacting.
My cycle last month was quite log (36 days) and I ovulated from Cycle Day 21 - 23 (11/21 - 11/23). On Cycle Day 30 (11/21) I had some spotting. My breasts were sore starting two days before I ovulated and normally it stops but in this case, it still hasn't. I've been having mild cold symptoms for nearly two weeks. I've also had some mild uterus/vagina 'twinges' or 'pinching' feelings. My period should have started 11/27 and still no sign of it. Fingers and toes crossed!!
My husband will be finding out Christmas morning if I make it that far - after so many disappointments I don't want to tell him too soon and it will be the perfect gift if we make it that far! I will be 9 weeks by then, so I think that's a safe time to tell him.
I spoke to the Doctors office yesterday and they asked me to come in on Monday to take a test in the clinic.
Due to sheer disbelief, I have gone crazy a little test crazy... lol
First test using an Easy Home strip (Amazon) on 11/26 evening - I was one day prior to my period being due; estimated 13 days post ovulation Shocked, I immediately took a FRER. This picture was taken after about 5 minutes with the same urine sample as I used for the strip above.
The next morning I took a CB and got another positive. My graveyard of tests - the test line didn't seem like it was darkening much to me as days went on, so I began to panic and then a dollar store test produced a very faint line which aided in my concern. This morning (11/30) I took another FRER (left) and the test line showed up before the urine even hit the control line and within 20 seconds it was about as dark as the [dry] FRER I took 11/27.
Sorry for the picture spam but I know I personally have been scowering the internet for a few days now and I hope maybe I can help someone else in the same position in the future!
Tell your husband. You need to be together on this.*TW* We went through a MMC and then a chemical. With the chemical, my husband had been out of town when I got the first +. I went for bloodwork the next day and my level was only 5. When my husband got home that day, I tried to not say anything. I tried to play it off like everything was normal. Until he asked why I wasn’t acting like myself. And then he found out all at once. And it sucked. Let him in.
Me: 34 DH: 38 Married: June 2011 TTC since Feb 2016 BFP#1: 7/7/16 MMC: 8/16/16 BFP#2: 5/8/17 - CP BFP#3: 6/27/17 EDD: 3/10/18
I appreciate that for sure Kiki, but i'm confident in my decision I took another FR today and the test line is darker than the control line so i'm feeling much better today!
@northerngirl29 I had a similar experience with my current pregnancy. Lighter line out of the blue one day. Remember the tests are only qualitative and not quantitative. At some point you'll have too much HCG for those at homes to process. I'd stop testing soon.
Also, definitely tell your partner. Are you a FTM (I know not first pregnancy)? By 9-weeks your morning sickness and fatigue could be unmanageable without the help of a partner. Plus he could get super worried when you're not yourself.
<div class=" Spoiler">And the digi FTW! 🎉🎉🎉 Taken today, 6dp5dt around 6PM <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/3q/94l4kpgyo3w6.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/3q/94l4kpgyo3w6.jpg" style="opacity: 1;"><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/oo/vquvwempxvj9.jpg" alt=""></div> LSS, our TFAS journey has not been an easy one. Our September natural FET failed. October's medicated FET was cancelled, due to my Progesterone not rising. Still no idea why, since I was taking PIO. November's natural cycle also failed. I guess third time was the charm!!! I triggered on Thanksgiving and we transferred a beautiful 4BB embie on 12/4 ...and now here we are! Squeeee!!! 😁🤣😭
@meggyme. Thank you so much!!! ❤️❤️❤️ It's been such a struggle; Beta's not till Friday but I'm feeling SO MUCH relieved already... :). Grateful to be here so far!
After all we've been through lately, I can hardly believe this might really be happening!!! It's really incredible just. how. stressful. the struggle can be... I feel like a new woman already! Lol
Here are my squinters, taken about 5 days after my period was supposed to begin. I didn't get a strong line until another 5 days had passed (10 days after period due). At that time I also got a digital positive .
I think I *might* go here now? Super super squinter from this afternoon that could go one way or the other. Hopefully I’ll see something darker tomorrow.
@kmalls I was wondering where you’ve been! I definitely see something, but at least in the pic it’s too faint to see if it has color. I hope this is it for you! Good luck testing tomorrow!
I got a second line within a minute taking a frer (sorry I darkened the photo so it was easier to see). But the placement of the second line seems off to me 🤔 but it was definitely there! I took another one this afternoon and it was negative! So confused! I am 9-10 dpo. I don't know exactly when I ovulated but I have an idea. Thoughts or anything similar is appreciated!
@babylavender I can't see your photos but the afternoon test may have been negative because your afternoon urine is too diluted. 9 DPO is still early. I'd retest with FMU tomorrow.
@babylavender2020 I do see it, but I agree that it’s placement is weird. I did dollar tree tests because they’re so easy to read. Just a suggestion. Hopefully your next test is more clear!
10DPO on a FRER with FMU at exactly 3 minutes. It's a squinter for sure. I'll retest again tomorrow. Still about 4 days out from when AF is due, so FX.
Me: 34 DH: 36 | Together since 2007 | Married July 2016
TTC #1 since 7.2017 Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3| all BFN IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name" RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer 2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20 Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21 Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22 | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch; added supplemental progesterone and estrogen, prednisone, levothyroxine, and MTX Support to maintain pregnancy DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023 Consultation with RI | 6.6.23 Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56 Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox Repeat labs in 8 weeks Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues TTC put on pause
Re: What does a positive pregnancy test really look like??
My cycle last month was quite log (36 days) and I ovulated from Cycle Day 21 - 23 (11/21 - 11/23). On Cycle Day 30 (11/21) I had some spotting. My breasts were sore starting two days before I ovulated and normally it stops but in this case, it still hasn't. I've been having mild cold symptoms for nearly two weeks. I've also had some mild uterus/vagina 'twinges' or 'pinching' feelings. My period should have started 11/27 and still no sign of it. Fingers and toes crossed!!
My husband will be finding out Christmas morning if I make it that far - after so many disappointments I don't want to tell him too soon and it will be the perfect gift if we make it that far! I will be 9 weeks by then, so I think that's a safe time to tell him.
I spoke to the Doctors office yesterday and they asked me to come in on Monday to take a test in the clinic.
Due to sheer disbelief, I have gone crazy a little test crazy... lol
First test using an Easy Home strip (Amazon) on 11/26 evening - I was one day prior to my period being due; estimated 13 days post ovulation
Shocked, I immediately took a FRER. This picture was taken after about 5 minutes with the same urine sample as I used for the strip above.
The next morning I took a CB and got another positive.
My graveyard of tests - the test line didn't seem like it was darkening much to me as days went on, so I began to panic and then a dollar store test produced a very faint line which aided in my concern.
This morning (11/30) I took another FRER (left) and the test line showed up before the urine even hit the control line and within 20 seconds it was about as dark as the [dry] FRER I took 11/27.
Sorry for the picture spam but I know I personally have been scowering the internet for a few days now and I hope maybe I can help someone else in the same position in the future!
@northerngirl92 If I may...
Married: June 2011
TTC since Feb 2016
BFP#1: 7/7/16 MMC: 8/16/16
BFP#2: 5/8/17 - CP
BFP#3: 6/27/17 EDD: 3/10/18
18 Days Post Ouvlation
Also, definitely tell your partner. Are you a FTM (I know not first pregnancy)? By 9-weeks your morning sickness and fatigue could be unmanageable without the help of a partner. Plus he could get super worried when you're not yourself.
Taken Monday AM/PM and Tuesday AM...
<div class=" Spoiler"><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/wb/ihugls3ui3lb.jpg" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/wb/ihugls3ui3lb.jpg" style="opacity: 1;"></div>Plus Tuesday PM...
<div class=" Spoiler"><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/72/1kqmqd9e0zwq.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/72/1kqmqd9e0zwq.jpg" style="opacity: 1;"></div>
<div class=" Spoiler">And the digi FTW! 🎉🎉🎉 Taken today, 6dp5dt around 6PM
<img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/3q/94l4kpgyo3w6.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/3q/94l4kpgyo3w6.jpg" style="opacity: 1;"><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/oo/vquvwempxvj9.jpg" alt=""></div>
LSS, our TFAS journey has not been an easy one. Our September natural FET failed. October's medicated FET was cancelled, due to my Progesterone not rising. Still no idea why, since I was taking PIO. November's natural cycle also failed. I guess third time was the charm!!! I triggered on Thanksgiving and we transferred a beautiful 4BB embie on 12/4 ...and now here we are! Squeeee!!! 😁🤣😭
Married Jan 2008
DD Baby Bells born Dec 2016 5 lbs, 12 oz, 18"
Due with #2 Baby Arya EDD February 2020
After all we've been through lately, I can hardly believe this might really be happening!!! It's really incredible just. how. stressful. the struggle can be... I feel like a new woman already! Lol
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
ETA: The text didn't post the first time. Weird.
- BFP: 3/10/16 — Baby Girl born 11/20/16
TTC#2 April 2019@kmalls you too! FX!
Due with baby #2: Feb 2022
TTC #1 since 7.2017
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC put on pause
Married 07.21.07
DS#1 01.23.09
DS#2 08.01.11
TTC#3 08.31.15
Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy/HSG 05.16.17
Hysteroscopy 10.04.17 10.05.17
Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy/HSG 01.10.19
Left tube removed
dx: Endometriosis, Adenomyosis
BC: February-October 2019
TTA: November-December 2019
NTNP: January 2020!
@babylavender2020 Agreed there's a line but the placement is off. Hopefully a retest went better.