False positives on FRER or a chemical?!

Tests not getting darker, but also not getting lighter over last 3 days… did a clear blue today and that was negative even though the same urine gave me a positive on FRER!

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Test every two days otherwise it’s really hard to see if it’s getting darker. It looks like there’s progression between 10dpo and 12dpo. Also maybe don’t introduce another brand into the mix, I never faired well with CB. FRER seem to be the most accurate. Sending you all the positive wishes for this 🤍🤍

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CB aren’t as sensitive as FRER. I’d stick to them if comparing. There’s definite progression between 10 and 12 dpo,I think this is looking good!

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Stick to the same brands, as clearblue are not as sensitive xx

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They are getting darker!

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These lines are normal in FRER. If you want to see more contrast in lines, you have to space out your testing. You are testing early too!

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Wow just wanted to say a massive thank you to all you girls who replied! This has helped a lot. I know I need to wait to see a stronger line in the next week or so but I can’t help but test! I’ve had 2 chemicals and recently a miscarriage at 9 weeks so I am super paranoid! Thanks everyone 💕

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Big hugs and love to you. That is really rough!! Wishing you lots luck with this pregnancy 🫂🫂🫂

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You are doing amazing! We are here to help in any way we can. I lost my baby at 9 weeks and i can only imagine how precious this feels and how much you want it to work. Just remember every egg is unique and this could absolutely be your time. ⭐️ let us know how things go xx

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My friend bled for the whole first 8 ish weeks of her pregnancy. I would go doctors and get some blood work done. Good luck 🩷

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Was it definitely your period my lovely? Sometimes you can bleed in early pregnancy too? If it’s another chemical,I’m so sorry. I’ve been there too. Had a MMC and chemical last year. If this is the case you would probably still get lines today on a sensitive test such as these. Fingers crossed for a successful pregnancy soon for you whether it’s this one or one in the future

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I guess there are no clots and I usually get those but it’s definitely a lot of dark red / bright red blood so not looking good 😭

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Definitely speak to your doctor and get them to take your HCG and ask for progesterone in the meantime. I had bleeding 2 days I got my positive and was sure I’d miscarried but hadn’t. Really really push for the progesterone though and explain your history xx

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How confusing for you, I’m so sorry you need to investigate what’s happening after going through so much already. If you had a period after your MC (so a separate bleed), I believe it is unlikely, but they can scan you and tell you right away. I’d call the EPU in case there’s a wait. You can always cancel it if your bloods from your gp suggests you need to. You can get the beta HCG forms from your doctor and go to the walk in centre (uk) which is the fastest.

Your tests are very positive. And they look to be getting darker which suggests a new pregnancy to me. Let us know. Xx

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