Oh my! Please someone give me some insight...
quick background info..
LMP was May 20th
BD on June 1st and I think I O'd a few days later, maybe 2 days, maybe 3....so that makes O day on or around June 3 or 4.
I had cramping on Sunday and Monday. June 12th and 13th
Today might be 11 DPO or 10 DPO, just dont know for sure.
Monday I POAS, totally negative. I used the clearblue easy.
Today I POAS and got the faintest line ever.
I just dont know what to think. The faint line is def. there!
It just seems so far fetched that we BD on ONE single day and I O 2 or 3 days later and is it really that possible that the sperm met the egg?
Also, I didnt use FMU, in fact, I had just peed like an hour or so before I took the test....Im dying to take another, but think I should wait til morning.
Please tell me honestly, it is not likely positive since we only BD on ONE day during my fertile period. I know its possible...but really....???
What tests do you guys use? Are you aware if any have funky evap lines or whatever? Ive never been so confused, and scared.
Before when I thought that I may have gotten pg, I was kinda excited, but now that the reality is sinking, Im very scared. Its just so soon, I had a baby just 7 months ago! I hope someone has some answers. I really would like to know what the deal is with these HPTs?
Also, implantation can occur like 10 days after O, so I may have implanted just a day or so ago...could that be why the test was so light? I mean, its barely there, but I can see it from a distance even.
Thanks so much.
~Penny

Sweetie, it's definitely possible. While the probability is low, it's not zero. We see here enough times to know it's not all that rare. I'm so sorry you're scared.

I would go out and buy a First Response, and test in the morning with FMU. The test line should be pink, no matter how faint, still pink. If it's gray then you may be lookig at an evap line. Take a deep breath and try and stay calm. Test again then make whatever decision you need to make.

No matter what, we'll support you here.

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Dee,
Thanks so much. You always reply so quickly! I appreciate that.
You're right, I need to stop freaking. Its not that Im "scared" really, I guess just shocked that it might actually be pos. Im going to walmart to grab a couple diff brand tests, then tommorrow test with FMU. Its just so unbelievable. I would never in a million years have an abortion or adopt my baby out, so that is not even a possiblity. Its just scary to think I might have 3 kids. Yeah, we want another, but maybe later, not now. But, it might just be meant to be...
Also, you have any experience with hpts? Which do you like besides FRE? I am going to buy two diff brands, I was thinking about getting the digital, so there is NO mistaking! Have you used that brand?
Thanks so much Dee, you really helped me. I feel so bad even posting this, I know many women who have tried long long times to get pg, so I really dont want anyone to think that I dont want this baby (if I am pg)..timing is just off...but if I am, I will get used to it and eventually LOVE it.
Thank you thank you
You are so appreciated!
~Penny

We understand.

FRE is the most trust by most women here. On my second PG, I bought accuclear, FRE, clearblue, and answer. At 7DPO, I got a really, really, really faint ling on the accuclear. At 8DPO, I got a darker line on accuclear and a faint, faint, faint one on FRE, on 9DPO, I got a line on acculear and fre but not any darker. At 10DPO, I got lines on Accuclear, FRE and Clearblue. Answer gave me no lines until 14DPO. Small fortune but I got to test some tests!

I would do accuclear for sure, along with clearblue and FRE. Forget answer or EPT

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Oh Dee...this emotional rollercoaster is killing me! I POAS again this am with FMU, got "not pregnant" on CBE digital (I didnt want any wondering, so I figured the digital would be perfect) Then I took FRE got faint line right away and it was pink, and a faint line on equate....I didnt want to get equate, but walmart didnt have the brands I wanted. So, I had to settle for those. Yesterday evening, I held my pee for a few hours and took one of the FRE and got absolutely nothing, not even a faint faint line, but today it is very light....I hate this wondering crap. Im about to call the doctor for a dang blood test. THanks Dee...I'll def. keep you posted.
~Pen

The digital tests are not as sensitive as the others. Most of the time you won't get a positive on those until AFTER you would expect to see AF. It's why I didn't put it on the list. I'm sorry. I should have explained that. And as long as we are talkign about the digital, don't break it open to see if there is a line. Digitals ALWAYS have two lines, whether you are pg or not. They are only worthwhile if they say "pregnant" or "not pregnant" and only if you already late.

If you have two lines showing up on two different HPTs, and they are pink, then I'm thinking you are pg.

But remember: If He brought you to it, He'll see you through it.

He gives us no more than we can handle. Have faith in that! Keep me updated.

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Dee,
I have to say, you really make me feel great. Thank you so much for your words of encouragment.

I had read some different things about the digital. One site said it detected 25miu of hcg and another couple sites said 50miu...so I thought I would try it anyway. I guess I might have O'd on June 4th, making me 12 DPO today, but maybe, like I said, implantation was later this time? I looked at my old pg chart and on that one, I had tested at 11DPO with a faint line and 12 darker and 13DPO a very strong pos...but back then, we were really trying, temping, etc.....so I knew exactly when my O date was. Now, it's all just guessing I guess.
I have spent WAY too much money Dee on these tests! My husband would go ape if he knew how many tests I've taken already LOL. Actually, I'm not telling him a thing until I know for certain. I must have a nice dark line before I tell him you know? No sense in stressing him out if I might indeed NOT be pg.
I do remember always having a good result from FRE...I took them with my last pgs and whenever I got a faint +, I was pg. Yesterday, with afternoon urine, it was very negative, not even a hint of a line, today, with FMU....faint line...so...it's still up in the air.
Another thing, before I had my Nina 7 months ago, I had a chem pg the month before I got pg with her.....so, I worry that this may be another one...only because I am getting such faint lines and by now, I should have a better darker line, I mean...I am pretty sure I am about 12 DPO....so, I pray that I do not have one of those again. I would rather be totally NOT pg then to have a chem pg....I just dont like knowing that I had a pregnancy and lost it....you know what I mean?
I remember you Dee from when I was ttc Nina. I used to come here alot and post sometimes. I dont know if you remember me. I was very frequent on ezboard back when it was still up and running. I wish I could go back to those archives and read my old posts, then I would know for sure what tests I used and when. Memory is not so great lol!
Thanks Dee....I cant wait but test again today. I am going to hold my urine for 4 hours and do another FRE.
Then tommorrow morning, another
if I keep getting faints, Im getting a blood test.
I will wait til monday for blood test since tommorrow is Friday. AF is due tommorrow and I have no cramps/no signs of her showing. I checked my cervix just for curiousity. Its a tad soft and totally closed. If AF were coming, I would be open a bit, from past experience. Plus, Ive had a lot of Cm lately, creamy lotion kind. So....Im starting to be convinced that I am pg.
No matter what happens, I will be happy and eventually content! I hope! You're right about whatever it is...it was meant to be.
I wish you the BEST Dee....I know you've been through alot in ttc and you will have a baby, I just know it.
My cousin was infertile for 7 years before getting pg. They could never afford IVF or complicated treatments, so she had to use Clomid, I think and that never worked either. I think her tubes were blocked. But, she never gave up...finally, she got her baby. I know miracles happen. I believe.
Thank you so much again,
Penny

They are expensive!!! And so frustrating. It's definitely still early so hang tight. I'll keep you in my prayers that all turns out as it should be.

And thank you for the well wishes!

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Good morning Dee,
Yet another day of confusion. Today with FMU (although I've been getting up at 2am every morning to pee) I got 2 faints again. This time the faint was CBE +/- and Accu clear gave me a faint line too. For like 4 days now, I've gotten up in the middle of the night to go pee, and so I took the tests with about 5 to 6 hrs of holding in, while sleeping KWIM? All I have left of tests now is one more CBE +/-, this is such nonsense, driving me mad! I saved my FMU in a cup, so I dunno....should I just wait? Go get more tests? Yesterday, Accuclear gave me absolutely nothing, not even a faint, but its def there today.
Well....I will think about it and maybe get another FRE since that one I've always trusted. Some moments, I feel sad, sometimes happy, sometimes in between. I've never had such mixed feelings before. But, since getting my faints, I've started the yearning for a BFP, you know? Now I want to be!
I'll let you know what happens.
btw....can I save this FMU? It will work if I use it for a test later in the day right?
TIA
~Penny

Penny,

I think you've about done all you can do at this point. While you can save the FMU, I would ditch it and save the remaining test for a couple of days. Then test again. Are you still going to go see your doc on Monday?

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NOT pregs Dee. This was such an emotional drain!!
I called my doctor office on Friday morning. Nurse said if I can come in right away, then they can call me with the results that afternoon.So, I get there right away and she called me later in the day with the results.
Reasons for faint line on hpts? Who knows? Dont know if I will ever know. Could be another chem pregnancy or just faulty tests, evap lines...??
In any case, in the future, this will be my reminder to NEVER to do a hpt unless...
A. I am LATE for AF
B. I am TTC and know for fact when my O date was
C. I am crazy
lol

Thanks for so much support Dee. Now, I get to just wait and wait for AF.
I didnt drill the nurse with a ton of questions, but do you know, by chance, if there are other reasons for tiny faint lines on hpt? Also, I never did get a "pregnant" on the digital CBE. Meaning, my hcg probably never got higher than, say, 20? IF there even was any hcg to begin with.

Honestly, I am not upset, but a bit drained emotionally with all the ups and downs. Man, if it wasnt for this message board, I would have been a major mess. Thanks so so much for answering all my questions. AND, when we do eventually start ttc in a year or so...you better not still be here! Unless you are just hosting, and nothing more. Your going to get a bfp very soon! I know it!!
~Penny

This whole ttc craziness is very draining!

While I'm sorry you're not pg, I know that sense of relief when it's simply not the right time for it. It'll come. And when you are active TTC again, I've no doubt that you'll whiz right through it.

There are some tests that are known to give faint lines right off the bat. Unfortunately, FRE has been known to do this. As has ClearBlue. The key to those stupid pink lines is to allow them to sit for about 4 hours. If the lines are still there after 4, then it's a positive. But if they disappear anywhere from a few minutes to 4 hours later, then it should be read as a negative. Sigh. None of this can be easy!! It's a rite of passage I think.

And I'll try my best to follow your command and be OUTTA HERE shortly!

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