Pregnancy Test Question for ladies obviously lol

Kalee34

With my 4th I took 2 that had very faint second lines. I finally told my husband I wanted a digital test that said the words "pregnant" or "not pregnant". It was more expensive, but it made me feel better to actually see the words "Pregnant". Good luck!!

chicagocubsfan23

A line is a line as everyone has said. Just wait until you go to the dr to have it confirmed. Oh and you're in my neck if the woods I see. IC here.

Yea I don't wanna get my hopes up just in case it was just a fluke test. I have been wanting kids forever though so I am about to drive to the ER and demand a blood test lol.

I go to IC quite a bit! Big Hawks fan

CMmrsfloyd

As long as you 'read' the test within the timeframe stated in the instructions, normally 'a line is a line' even if it's faint. Definitely test again first thing in the morning, you will most likely get a much nicer line. :-) It's not super-common for the line to be faint at 9 days late, but there *are* legitimate reasons for it to be light and everything to be just fine and healthy. You might have ovulated later than you would usually expect, which would mean you could be a few days 'less pregnant' than you'd expect from your LMP, and that would account for a lighter line at 9 days late. Plus some women just find that they consistently get their + tests later than others. In any case, call and see when your chosen midwife or OB would like to have you come in. :-)

chicagocubsfan23

A line is a line as everyone has said. Just wait until you go to the dr to have it confirmed. Oh and you're in my neck if the woods I see. IC here.

Yea I don't wanna get my hopes up just in case it was just a fluke test. I have been wanting kids forever though so I am about to drive to the ER and demand a blood test lol.

I go to IC quite a bit! Big Hawks fan

I kmow you are anxious, buy and hcg us not and ER visit.

Oh I know I was just kidding

frugalmomsrock

OK. The way you explained it in the first, it had me thinking the TEST (first line) is the dark one and the CONTROL (the one that shows the test worked) is the light one.

Here's two of my like 100 tests from my last. LOL http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/cbms/picture girl/DSC03488.jpg Which one does your test more closely resemble? If it's the first, (with the second line being darker), that means your HCG is there but still lower. If it's like the second (the first line much darker than the second (control) line), then it's likely your HCG is through the roof.

chicagocubsfan23

OK. The way you explained it in the first, it had me thinking the TEST (first line) is the dark one and the CONTROL (the one that shows the test worked) is the light one.

Here's two of my like 100 tests from my last. LOL http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/cbms/picture girl/DSC03488.jpg Which one does your test more closely resemble? If it's the first, (with the second line being darker), that means your HCG is there but still lower. If it's like the second (the first line much darker than the second (control) line), then it's likely your HCG is through the roof.

Mine looks like the first one but the first line is as light as the line in the second one, if that makes sense?

frugalmomsrock

Congrats are in order either way. I'd go buy a digi-but that's because I LOVE TO PEE ON STICKS!!!! lol

chicagocubsfan23

Congrats are in order either way. I'd go buy a digi-but that's because I LOVE TO PEE ON STICKS!!!! lol

LOL I'm tempted to but I still have 2 of the other tests... I'm just going to cross my fingers that tomorrows is a clear yes or no, either way I want to know for sure

ahinescapron

Your test may just be light because your urine is diluted...especially if you are following MFP's recommendations regarding water. You could also have had a late implantation, so may not have that dark of a line at this point. There is a lot of variability in how dark the lines are for different women and different pregnancies, so don't stress yourself with how dark the line is. A friend of mine didn't get a positive until she was over a week late and she now has a 3-year-old!

chicagocubsfan23

Your test may just be light because your urine is diluted...especially if you are following MFP's recommendations regarding water. You could also have had a late implantation, so may not have that dark of a line at this point. There is a lot of variability in how dark the lines are for different women and different pregnancies, so don't stress yourself with how dark the line is. A friend of mine didn't get a positive until she was over a week late and she now has a 3-year-old!

I do drink A LOT of water. I drink about a gallon a day. My pee is always clear lol. I couldn't wait and took a second test, did the same thing. Gonna take the last test in the AM then call my gyno

Iamfit4life

Good luck, let us know!

How exciting!

chicagocubsfan23

Good luck, let us know!

How exciting!

I will definitely give an update in the morning! Thanks for all your responses ladies!! Crossing my fingers :happy:

judkinsjenny

a test usually shows up positive at 4 weeks along. some of us have lower HCG (like me, a test does not come up positive until 6-8 weeks! sucks. a faint line means you just barely have enough HCG in yer pee to show up as a barely there line. so congrats!!!

couponfun

I have a question!!! My husband and I are trying to get pregnant. I'm about 9 days late getting my period and have been off the pill since the begining of July. I got the First Response test where one line is no two is yes, and the first line showed up immediately. In about a minute, I could barely see a second line. It's much much lighter than the first line but you can see a definite line. What does this mean???

When we were trying for our second, I got pregnant right away and could tell I was feeling sick right away, so I tested 3 days after I was due. And just like with my daughter (where I tested 2 weeks in) the second line was very very faint...I mean almost needing a magnifying glass. My OB said there are just some women who don't test well with this but there was no doubt.

As usual, please go to your doctor and have an official office test done - you'll be better off and can get started with vitamins, etc, in case you haven't yet.

:flowerforyou:

Ayla20103005

sounds like you are pregnant, congrats
Pic? LOL I used to love looking at POAS pics.
I too was an addict, I needed to be sure haha

xox_shree_xox

To me, it sounds like your pregnant! Congratulations!!

Be sure to let us know the outcome of tomorrow's test and also, make an appointment with the dr!

xxxx

rblair_22

I had the same issue! I would suggest either making a Dr's appt or buying one of the digital prego test (yes, they are mor exepensieve), but it state specifically "pregnant" or "not pregnant." Congratulations!

VeganGal84

I had a false positive once, where one line was faint. I assumed that meant that I was pregnant (wouldn't have been happy news for me at the time), but the doctor told me "nope". So false positives do happen sometimes.

Apparently, they are very rare though, so I agree with the others, retake test tomorrow, and call your doctor ASAP!

chicagocubsfan23

So I took another test this morning, and it did the same thing. So all 3 tests in the box look identical. Hoping this isn't just a manufacturers error. Made an appointment and going in this morning at 11. I'm so nervous I feel like I'm gonna throw up lol. I'm trying not to get my hopes up but I think I'm failing miserably!

ladybug1620

If there's 2 lines, even if the first one is lighter than the other, you're pregnant. Congrats

shorty458

A line is a line. I've taken the same test, and I had no line at all. Someone I knew also took the test and had a faint line like yours, and they were indeed pregnant!

Congrats!

chicagocubsfan23

A line is not a line I found out at the doctor's today. Their test came back negative. I won't be buying First Response pregnancy tests again that's for sure. I'm pretty bummed :frown:

KMSForLife

I'm really sorry to hear that :frown:

Don't give up and don't stress. Good luck to you!

batgirlmama

uggghh... I am so sorry. That stinks. get the digital though - it was so much better and didn't leave me guessing. really sorry.:frown:

Being2befit

:? ooh no yeah it took me 3 tests they were all faint lines but im pretty much prego..

VeganGal84

A line is not a line I found out at the doctor's today. Their test came back negative. I won't be buying First Response pregnancy tests again that's for sure. I'm pretty bummed :frown:

Sorry to hear this! My false-positive came from a First Response too.

SarabellPlus3

I'm so sorry.

CMmrsfloyd

A line is not a line I found out at the doctor's today. Their test came back negative. I won't be buying First Response pregnancy tests again that's for sure. I'm pretty bummed :frown:

That stinks. :-( I'm sorry, I know it's frustrating when you're trying.

I'm actually a big fan of the Dollar Tree pregnancy tests. They are only $1 so you don't feel bad taking one like every day from the day you're late. And they are just as accurate (actually more accurate in some cases) as the more expensive brands. The Dollar Tree also carries $1 ovulation tests which can be helpful in trying.

cabaray

When I first got pregnant with my second child, I just knew I was pregnant by the symptoms I was having. I took a test at home, but it was negative. Still not sure, I went to the doctor. They did a blood test and it was negative. A few weeks later, I had them redo the blood test and sure enough, it was positive. Give it some more time and see if you start having symptoms. I'm not saying get your hopes high, but some women don't produce as much hormone early on.

CMmrsfloyd

^That's true, some ladies just don't get a postive until later. If you still don't get your period, wait like a week and test again. You could have ovulated later than usual (which would delay a positive test b/c the hormones wouldn't be as high as you'd expect from your LMP) or you could just be one of those women that just don't get postive tests early on. It could really go either way. Wait a week or two and test again if your period hasn't showed up.