Thursday Confession/Question

[okiemama]

Warning: TMI, loss sensitive, dumb question alert

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Ok, so I'm making myself totally crazy. I'm still breastfeeding DD (9 months old) and haven't gotten my period yet. I got it back at 13 months with DS but he never STTN.

She is on solids and STTN so I've been expecting AF to return sooner than before.

I used to chart and everything so I feel like I'm pretty aware of everything "down there" and I noticed more CM and took that as a sign O could be impending. Told DH and we bought some protection....and then forgot to use it a few days after purchasing.

I took a couple of FRER tests and they were negative, but I started feeling pregnant: had lots of hormonal things like ocular migraine, hot flashes, etc that I have only had in conjunction with pregnancy.

Took another FRER Tuesday morning and there it was, a squinter but definitely a line, and a pink one at that- within the time frame. (Attached a pic below)

I freaked out and then stashed it in my jewelry box. Later that night when I told DH I went to grab it and show him and THE LINE WAS GONE.

I would've thought I was seeing things but I had taken a picture and he agreed he saw it in the pic. Ran to buy more tests- negative.

Thought I needed to wait for FMU- tested Wednesday morning, negative. This morning, negative.

We obviously weren't trying, but I just don't feel enough closure despite all these negative tests. What was that line about? Why did it disappear? I'm making myself totally crazy. Anyone ever experience anything like this?

I would feel so dumb asking such a newb kind of question as a potentially 3x mom to my OB office.

DH said "I guess we'll find out soon enough" in regards to AF, but I don't know that we will, since I'm still BFing.

I just needed to tell someone.



ETA: it showed up even better in person...

[mrsdonati]

It could still be very early. All the tests I took when I found out I was pregnant with this baby were all squinter lines, and they all disappeared after a day or so. I'm 15 weeks along. I'd wait a few more days and test again or call the Dr.

[bliz1712]

I see a faint line. But it wouldn't be enough to satisfy my need to know.

I would give it a little longer. Maybe even a week, even though I know that would be killer, and try a digital test. I think it could just be really early, so basically only time will help you figure it out. If you would feel more comfortable testing more often, then maybe get a bunch of the dollar tree tests. I know they are just as comparable for accuracy.

[somethingcleverer]

May 21, 2015 8:15:58 GMT -5 bliz1712 said:

I see a faint line. But it wouldn't be enough to satisfy my need to know.

I would give it a little longer. Maybe even a week, even though I know that would be killer, and try a digital test. I think it could just be really early, so basically only time will help you figure it out. If you would feel more comfortable testing more often, then maybe get a bunch of the dollar tree tests. I know they are just as comparable for accuracy.

This is what I think too.  Maybe that was just a bad test but you'll have to wait to know for sure. 

[aylafsu1881]

I agree with others. I would wait a few more days and take another test. It sucks waiting and wondering though.

[sarahandeddie]

Both my girls started out as super faint lines, even lighter than yours. Not sure why other tests were negative though. I'd wait another week or so and test with a digi. If it's negative it could have been a bad test.

[snickers4everyone]

I would probably go buy a ton of dollar store tests and test with FMU every day until I either got AF or got clear and consistent positives. I'm totally neurotic though.
I'm sorry you are having to wait to get a definite answer. I know that's a difficult situation to be in.

[okiemama]

May 21, 2015 8:39:19 GMT -5 snickers4everyone said:

I would probably go buy a ton of dollar store tests and test with FMU every day until I either got AF or got clear and consistent positives. I'm totally neurotic though.
I'm sorry you are having to wait to get a definite answer. I know that's a difficult situation to be in.

This is how I feel too, but I'm just afraid if this WAS just a false positive test error, then what if I didn't O and I don't get AF back for another 4 months like with DS? I'm going to make myself crazy thinking mayyyyybe I'm that 1% who can't get a pee stick positive and will end up on "I didn't know I was pregnant" giving birth in a fast food bathroom or something. Lol I can't be in limbo until AF if AF is still a long way off, YKWIM?

I ordered a bunch of Internet cheapies that should be here tomorrow.

[bliz1712]

okiemama, I am completely dumbfounded how some of those women didn't know they were pregnant. I could maybe give a pass to someone who has never had a kid. But after having 2 I would be willing to bet you would notice some other signs that you will definitely not be in that boat.

[snickers4everyone]

May 21, 2015 8:44:43 GMT -5 okiemama said:

May 21, 2015 8:39:19 GMT -5 snickers4everyone said:

I would probably go buy a ton of dollar store tests and test with FMU every day until I either got AF or got clear and consistent positives. I'm totally neurotic though.
I'm sorry you are having to wait to get a definite answer. I know that's a difficult situation to be in.

This is how I feel too, but I'm just afraid if this WAS just a false positive test error, then what if I didn't O and I don't get AF back for another 4 months like with DS? I'm going to make myself crazy thinking mayyyyybe I'm that 1% who can't get a pee stick positive and will end up on "I didn't know I was pregnant" giving birth in a fast food bathroom or something. Lol I can't be in limbo until AF if AF is still a long way off, YKWIM?

I ordered a bunch of Internet cheapies that should be here tomorrow.

Maybe test every day for a week or two, then talk to your doctor? You could explain that you got one positive and then negatives so now you'd like a blood test or advice. That way you aren't testing forever.

[samelly]

I'm pregnant right now, when I took the test, I had a very faint line like the one you showed in your picture.  I took the test on the day maybe a day before my period was due.  I waited two more days and took it again and the line was darker.

Since you are breastfeeding, it could be possible you are pregnant but that it is really early.  The tests work the best after you miss your expected period.  I know you can't time that because you are not on that cycle now.  Maybe wait 4 or 5 more days?  Also, the hormones are supposed to be stronger in the morning - so when you take the next one, try taking it during your first pee of the day.

Good luck.

[justbeth]

I would also test daily with dollar tree tests. They are surprisingly sensitive! I always got a positive with them before the FRER. If you don't get another positive after a few weeks I would probably assume it was a faulty test. If you still don't feel settled call your OB, a blood test would solve the mystery. Hope you get some answers soon!

[ThePinkSuperhero]

It's my understanding that a pregnancy test is only valid to read shortly after testing (the 5-10 minutes or whatever else it says on the packaging); I don't think you can trust the results hours later.

[okiemama]

May 21, 2015 9:36:52 GMT -5 ThePinkSuperhero said:

It's my understanding that a pregnancy test is only valid to read shortly after testing (the 5-10 minutes or whatever else it says on the packaging); I don't think you can trust the results hours later.

So then, you think it was a legit positive?

[pinkluna]

May 21, 2015 9:36:52 GMT -5 ThePinkSuperhero said:

It's my understanding that a pregnancy test is only valid to read shortly after testing (the 5-10 minutes or whatever else it says on the packaging); I don't think you can trust the results hours later.

Yes this.  I would wait a few days to test again. 

[summergirl1211]

Based on your CM, when do you think you may have ovulated? I agree to test once a day for a week or two. If you're still noticing symptoms like you mentioned after a few weeks of negatives I would call your doc just to be sure. I also agree to go with the reading on the test during the time frame in the directions. It very likely faded. GL!

[bliz1712]

May 21, 2015 9:36:52 GMT -5 ThePinkSuperhero said:

It's my understanding that a pregnancy test is only valid to read shortly after testing (the 5-10 minutes or whatever else it says on the packaging); I don't think you can trust the results hours later.

I was going to say this, but wasn't sure if it was true or if I had made it up!

[okiemama]

May 21, 2015 9:56:06 GMT -5 summergirl1211 said:

Based on your CM, when do you think you may have ovulated? I agree to test once a day for a week or two. If you're still noticing symptoms like you mentioned after a few weeks of negatives I would call your doc just to be sure. I also agree to go with the reading on the test during the time frame in the directions. It very likely faded. GL!

Sometime around the week of the 3rd? I wasn't writing things down but I felt confident enough around that point to put condoms on the grocery list... But I'm not 100% sure I even did ovulate. I would think my hormones are just gearing up to still (which could explain some of the wacky symptoms) but that darn pink line has thrown me for a loop.

[trixi282]

No new advice really - I agree with the other ladies to wait a few days and test again, and to test early in the morning... When all else fails in a week or two if you are still on edge (Even with a bunch of negatives) I'd call and just ask for a quick test at the doc and explain the situation. I'm sure you wouldn't be the first, nor the last, that has questioned a faint positive followed by negatives....

It could be possible that it was just wacky hormones that cased the faint false positive??

[jodielyn10]

ThePinkSuperhero, is correct - it's only accurate for a short period of time. When I got my first BFP with Ingrid I wanted to go back and take a picture but it had faded and the line was gone. I would test again in the morning, maybe wait a few days like others said. If it's still neg the next time you test I'd make an appt with my OB for a blood test.

[bantyrooster]

I would test every morning for a week. If you keep getting negatives I would count it as a very rare false positive. Since its a pink dye test that rarely happens. If you did o the 3rd you would be right on time wise for a faint pos. I am not usually one to jump to blood tests, but if you still get negs you could just call and consult your MD.

[aimeefarrahfowler]

No more advice to you, but oh man, I would be peeing on all the sticks! Like that scene in knocked up where they go and buy every single brand at the store.

Good luck!

[sarasansh]

Were all the tests you used the same brand? I know you said you took a few negative FRERs before the squinter, but did you continue to take FRERs afterwards? That's the only thing I can think of that could potentially be causing the confusion. Other than that, I agree with all the other ladies--keep peeing and call your doc.

[okiemama]

May 21, 2015 14:27:02 GMT -5 sarasansh said:

Were all the tests you used the same brand? I know you said you took a few negative FRERs before the squinter, but did you continue to take FRERs afterwards? That's the only thing I can think of that could potentially be causing the confusion. Other than that, I agree with all the other ladies--keep peeing and call your doc.

All FRER. The two early negatives and the squinter were one box. Then I ran out to get another box of three and all my subsequent negatives have been from that box. So maaaaaaybee that was a box of duds? My internet cheapies are coming tomorrow so I will test that theory then I guess.

I have felt like this box has been different, like, the control line seems thinner and just different than usual. But hard to tell if that's real or because I'm obviously over analyzing

[mrsplaydoh]

I would just call and get a blood test. I wouldn't be able to test everyday for a week or so when I could go to the lab get my blood take and get a phone call 3 hours later to know for sure...but I'm not a patient person.
Good Luck!! Unfortunately I don't have any more cameras to sell you!!

[okiemama]

May 21, 2015 15:02:34 GMT -5 mrsplaydoh said:

I would just call and get a blood test. I wouldn't be able to test everyday for a week or so when I could go to the lab get my blood take and get a phone call 3 hours later to know for sure...but I'm not a patient person.
Good Luck!! Unfortunately I don't have any more cameras to sell you!!

Haha mrsplaydoh that's ok we don't have any more bedrooms either! Lol

[aimeefarrahfowler]

Did you test again today?? The suspense is killing me.

[okiemama]

May 22, 2015 8:05:49 GMT -5 aimeefarrahfowler said:

Did you test again today?? The suspense is killing me.

I'm waiting for my cheapies to be delivered sometime today! It's killing me too!!!

[okiemama]

Ok so the mail just came!
Took two tests both negative, but I ordered the combo pack pregnancy/ovulation tests and took one of the ovulation tests and got a clear positive.

So does that mean I am about to ovulate and the pink frer was a legitimate error?

[okiemama]