Why are my lines not getting darker? Anyone else have that problem? - Page 2

CatherineB82 · Dec 7th, 2009, 05:02 AM

Oh that doesn't sound to good - if its not doubling in a few days can result in miscarriage!! i know i should prepare myself for the worst until i get confirmed positive..xx

CatherineB82 · Dec 7th, 2009, 05:04 AM

well im going back to docs on thursday to see if line gets darker and then take it from there i suppose! oh im scared! xx

MrsRoughton · Dec 7th, 2009, 05:28 AM

try not to worry hun!!!! i have everything crossed for you! let me know what happens xxxxxx

CatherineB82 · Dec 7th, 2009, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MrsRoughton

try not to worry hun!!!! i have everything crossed for you! let me know what happens xxxxxx

Its hard not to worry though - sometimes reading what people put on here about lines not getting darker scares me. I'll keep you posted! Also let me know if you are or not!

x

flutterbaby · Dec 7th, 2009, 06:02 AM

how do you know your own hcg levels if you wee on a stick is the a secret i don't know about

BabyJayne · Dec 7th, 2009, 06:15 AM

It is important to note that pregnancy tests DO NOT indicate how pregnant you are - just whether the hormone is detectable. The darker the line does not indicate a higher level of hormone. Stop testing!!!!

sarahchops86 · Dec 7th, 2009, 06:16 AM

i had my hcg levels tested via blood test flutterbaby, they test them then repeat after 48 hrs to check they are doubling xx

flutterbaby · Dec 7th, 2009, 06:30 AM

oh i see now i had the faintest line ever when i found out with my first and i was 7 months preg no weight gain the only reason i tested was because milk in coming in

ellie27 · Dec 7th, 2009, 12:15 PM

If you are using a pregnancy test- that is all it is - a yes or no - the lines are not meant to get darker!! And darker lines do not indicate things are going good or anything.

My tests where all very faint - its just the amount of ink in them.

They give no indication as to the progress of the pregnancy.

If you tested positive congrats! Go and tell the docs and then you just have to wait and see. Most docs will not do any blood test/hcg tests unless you are bleeding or in pain!

CatherineB82 · Dec 8th, 2009, 15:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyJayne

It is important to note that pregnancy tests DO NOT indicate how pregnant you are - just whether the hormone is detectable. The darker the line does not indicate a higher level of hormone. Stop testing!!!!

REALLY!!!! Oh i didn't know that! ha ha! thank you! So i am pregnant then?? WOO HOO!!! Done another test yesterday and it didn't show anything, so throw it away but got out the bin to show OH and it had a line there! Does that mean its still a positive even though it didn't come up in time recommended??????

Dec 7th, 2009, 05:02 AM	#11
CatherineB82 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Posts: 67	Oh that doesn't sound to good - if its not doubling in a few days can result in miscarriage!! i know i should prepare myself for the worst until i get confirmed positive..xx

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CatherineB82 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Posts: 67	well im going back to docs on thursday to see if line gets darker and then take it from there i suppose! oh im scared! xx

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Dec 7th, 2009, 05:28 AM	#13
MrsRoughton Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Birmingham, uk Posts: 821	try not to worry hun!!!! i have everything crossed for you! let me know what happens xxxxxx

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Dec 7th, 2009, 06:02 AM	#15
flutterbaby On a break (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: uk Posts: 1,049	how do you know your own hcg levels if you wee on a stick is the a secret i don't know about

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BabyJayne Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wales Posts: 2,985	It is important to note that pregnancy tests DO NOT indicate how pregnant you are - just whether the hormone is detectable. The darker the line does not indicate a higher level of hormone. Stop testing!!!!

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sarahchops86 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 1,079	i had my hcg levels tested via blood test flutterbaby, they test them then repeat after 48 hrs to check they are doubling xx

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Dec 7th, 2009, 06:30 AM	#18
flutterbaby On a break (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: uk Posts: 1,049	oh i see now i had the faintest line ever when i found out with my first and i was 7 months preg no weight gain the only reason i tested was because milk in coming in

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Dec 7th, 2009, 12:15 PM	#19
ellie27 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: uk Posts: 8,703	If you are using a pregnancy test- that is all it is - a yes or no - the lines are not meant to get darker!! And darker lines do not indicate things are going good or anything. My tests where all very faint - its just the amount of ink in them. They give no indication as to the progress of the pregnancy. If you tested positive congrats! Go and tell the docs and then you just have to wait and see. Most docs will not do any blood test/hcg tests unless you are bleeding or in pain!

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