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Q: So I will be 8 weeks tomorrow but I am still only getting either faint positives or negs

So I will be 8 weeks tomorrow but I am still only getting either faint positives or negs has anyone else had this problem? What is the reason for this to be happening?

This question was asked Sep. 2, 2015 12:51am
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Answered by lilmmS - Sep. 9, 2015 12:01am

Just saw my ob today! We get our first sono on Monday! Just goes to show that just because its a very faint line doesn't mean its not a true BFP!

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Answered by lilmmS - Sep. 4, 2015 4:30pm

PaperHeart,
I haven't actually taken a digital this time around. I did with my first pregnancy but I have found that the first response digital's do only give one line for neg witch is kind of nice, I decided not to take one just because I see my Dr in 4 days. I am just panicking :(

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Answered by PaperHeart - Sep. 4, 2015 2:51pm

Did your digital read out actually confirm your pregnancy or are you going by the test strip lines after the window declared negative? You should know that a digi test strip will always show two lines and you must go only by the read out in the window. Your best bet is to confirm whether or not you're pg with a doctor.

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Answered by tmhess - Sep. 4, 2015 12:23pm

The easiest way to alleviate your fears at this point is a blood test. You have had some positive tests, I would call your OB/midwife to let them know and see if they will confirm it for you. :)

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Answered by stickybean1976 - Sep. 4, 2015 8:08am

Google the hook effect. After your HCG reaches a certain amount usually around 8-9 weeks pregnancy tests get lighter. Google it you'll get your answers.

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Answered by lilmmS - Sep. 2, 2015 7:52pm

When I was pregnant with my first child I had negative hgc tests until I was 3 and a half months, Ive gotten 9 faint positives and 2 negs. The 2 negs were on dollar store tests witch I should know better taking them because thats what I used the first time around and when I got 20 negative tests I was convinced I wasnt pregnant just to find out 8 weeks latter that I was 14 weeks along. So this is why I am so confused, my last period was July 8 and only lasted 4 days but that's pretty normal for me. I have all the symptoms of being pregnant and as far as I know a Faint positive is still a positive I am just confused to why I am still getting faints, it was a first response digital that finally gave me a positive the first time around the the lines were very dark when I took it apart. I really hope its not a miscarriage we have been TTC for 2 years with no luck. I see mu OB on the 8th but this is killing me

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Answered by mnor0406 - Sep. 2, 2015 8:49am

I can think of 3 possible reasons, some good and some bad. First, there is the hook effect. Basically once your hcg levels get too high the test can't handle it and shows up negative. Second, you may be one of those few women who just don't excrete much or any hcg in their urine and need a blood test. Third, the one you may not like, is you could have had a miscarriage but haven't started bleeding yet. If you haven't had an u/s yet you could ask for one, or at least ask for blood work to.see if all is looking good.

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Answered by kristya_83 - Sep. 2, 2015 8:19am

If you haven't had a standard positive hpt yet how do you know you are pregnant ?

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