no progression on frer 16-18 dpo

[StranjeGirl]

I have been taking frer every couple days and always see a progression. At 16 dpo the test line was slightly darker than the control. Today(second morning urine) it was the same as 16 dpo, no progression. I took it again with 3rd morning urine and the control line is every so slightly lighter than the last test, but test line looks the same. is this a really bad sign, or does frer only progress to this? I have seen other pics where the control line turns super light and mine isn't like this

 

[teacup]

I wouldn't keep testing with frers if I were you, when they get as dark as the control line you don't see much progression. The fact you had a nice dark line with one is a great sign! When I miscarried I only every had super faint test lines - so don't worry about anything like that.

When I was doing progression tests I used the internet cheapies, one everyday after holding my wee for 3-4 hours. They showed great progression (although the lines are quite faint on the cheapies compared to frers in the early days). I stopped testing when I reached 5 weeks and did a clear blue which said 3+. I also heard you can get 'the hook effect' where your hcg is so high that the test has trouble reading it and produces a faint line - I thought that would freak me if I carried on testing so I stepped away from the sticks. x

 

[BeautifulD]

Frer are terrible for this hun, I wouldn't waste your money on them if I'm honest

 

[Veronicaco]

Wss^^^

If you've had a nice dark frer then after that they don't work as well!

 

[cazi77]

Mine didn't change colour at all after 16dpo! I have attached my pic from 19 + 21dpo with my beta numbers on. One thing I learnt thus pregnancy is you can't tell if your hcg is rising by the colour of your frer line! I'm sure all is fine. Please step away from the tests

 

[StranjeGirl]

Thank you so much ladies. I have been in tears seeing other people's progressions and the control turning super faint at about 17 dpo. This gives me some hope! I did have slight progression on my wondfo's, which strangely were pretty crappy at progression in the beginnng. Thanks so much ladies.

 

[dan-o]

Mine were horrendous 11-13dpo, all exactly the same which set me off worrying as well. Never ever using FRER for progression again!

 

[purplecupcake]

My test line on a FRER didn't get darker than the control until around 5 weeks.

 

[corrie anne]

Mine stayed the same 11-13dpo. I didn't get a battery there control line until 26dpo

 

[MummyToAmberx]

Mine didnt either but bubs is all good. Id stop testing

 

[corrie anne]

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Bottom test is 17dpohttps://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/swiftjade/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140404_172557_485.jpg
This test is 27dpo with half pee half waterhttps://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/swiftjade/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140413_201517_787.jpg