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[alicatt]

Morning Ladies I got woken up at 4am by my burglar alarm, it was beeping because it lost contact with my phone line. This is getting to be a really annoying occurrence every Monday morning Needless to say, I didn't collect FMU while trying to deal with my alarm. I did however use SMU and tested a few hours later.

The FRER has a line that you can see without squinting, but it is as faint as it can be without being there. The IC is faint too. I'm 5dp5dt or 10 dpo. What do you think? Here is the link on Countdown To Pregnancy (you can totally see it in greyscale). Am I grasping at straws or do you see it?

https://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test-gallery/my-pregnancy-test130799

 

[qe76]

i see really faint lines! I think the second one I can see it better. GL!

 

[melly2]

Morning Ladies I got woken up at 4am by my burglar alarm, it was beeping because it lost contact with my phone line. This is getting to be a really annoying occurrence every Monday morning Needless to say, I didn't collect FMU while trying to deal with my alarm. I did however use SMU and tested a few hours later.

The FRER has a line that you can see without squinting, but it is as faint as it can be without being there. The IC is faint too. I'm 5dp5dt or 10 dpo. What do you think? Here is the link on Countdown To Pregnancy (you can totally see it in greyscale). Am I grasping at straws or do you see it?

https://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test-gallery/my-pregnancy-test130799

I see it!

 

[alicatt]

Thanks QE and Melly! I really hope that this is it.

The cramping and the lower back pain have been fierce the past 2-3 days. That and leg/hip bone pain and a slightly unsettled stomach. Not nausea, but just a little unsettled. Vivid dreams, and my emotions are all over the place.

Chantal took a look too, she said she thinks I should test tonight? I'm going to drive myself bonkers waiting.

 

[never_give_up]

Ali now that you have a second test line you can to your heart's content! You will be so happy to see that positive over and over!! Congrats!! So excited for you

 

[JandK]

Ali..I definitely see it...

 

[alicatt]

Ali..I definitely see it...

Thanks! I'm hopeful it will darken tomorrow. I almost want to run out and test right now!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Chantal- are you talking about 'The Wrath of Khan'?? Yes! I think of all of the Star Trek movies it was one of my favorites "Once more unto the breach dear friends" lol...Ahhhh .... but I watched it years ago as a kid Ricardo Montelban right? He was awesome...

Angel- aw, my heart hurts for you, I know it is super hard for you right now, you really deserve better- you and your children. I am hopeful you and your dh will get it all straightened out. What is Citizens Advice? I am guessing like an advocacy group? Hey- I am available to chat or rant at! if you need to

Babywhisperer- lol @ tying the socks together! I used to do that also - I had these plastic hooks that slid over the tops....but the problem isn't at the washer and dryer...no, it's when the socks come off the tiny little feet. One goes South and I am guessing the other goes North? lol anyway they get lost. Also, I begging you...PLEASE get a ticker I love watching the countdown!

qe7- sorry the witch showed up However, on a good note it's awesome to get "back in working order". I know how this feels as I had some similar issues with my cycles years ago On to next month! Fx'd!

Ali- I saw something on your post about burglar alarm, nd I wanted to see what you wrote but I gotta go check that FRER line!! I'll be back OK! I am back! That, my girl, is a bfp! I am positive and I have never had a FRER lie to me OMG I am so excited!!!!!! When is your beta? Yay for tomorrow FMU! Will you test again? Or hold it ALL day at work (lol) and test this evening? I can see it on both tests!..K just got to your other post- yes, I agree with Chantal- TEST tonight!

Melly- JandK- all ya'll- and

 

[alicatt]

Ali- I saw something on your post about burglar alarm, nd I wanted to see what you wrote but I gotta go check that FRER line!! I'll be back OK! I am back! That, my girl, is a bfp! I am positive and I have never had a FRER lie to me OMG I am so excited!!!!!! When is your beta? Yay for tomorrow FMU! Will you test again? Or hold it ALL day at work (lol) and test this evening? I can see it on both tests!..K just got to your other post- yes, I agree with Chantal- TEST tonight!

I want to test right now!!!! My stomach is suddenly bloated but the cramps and back pain have subsided. I can't help but think that means I'm nearing the end of implantation? EEK! Could this really be real? I'm afraid to think it is. AHHHH..

 

[melly2]

@ali, you are definitely preggers!

On a side note, I am positive OPK today! This is a miracle because it's day 13!!!! That has NEVER happened. My cycles are starting to behave normally. Yippee!! Now...just need to get my husband sorted out.

 

[alicatt]

@ali, you are definitely preggers!

On a side note, I am positive OPK today! This is a miracle because it's day 13!!!! That has NEVER happened. My cycles are starting to behave normally. Yippee!! Now...just need to get my husband sorted out.

Congrats on getting a positive OPK! If you have the smiley ones, that was enough to make me smile all day! Now to get your DH to jump you

 

[Grey Eyes]

I agree with Melly- you are def preggers!

 

[qe76]

I really like reading the success stories!

My body is driving me nuts! Yesterday all I got was light spotting/ bleeding.. today just pink/red cm. Is this bad news for me if this is all my AF does?

 

[never_give_up]

Grey Eyes not Wrath of Khan. There is a new movie that just came out at the cinema called "Star Trek into darkness" It is an alternate universe where Spock, Kirk etc are younger. I cried in one scene that was very emotional and I havent cried at the movies since The Titanic!

Ali how many more hours till you get home? I know you are on different time zone than me. Can't wait to see another pic tonight! I am going to see a Pre-screening of "The Fast and Furious 6" but I will check when I get back home!

Melly time to bd. Yay for an early opk!

qe76 if af is late you should Spotting doesn't mean it is over. Alot of women have spotting around their expected period.

 

[AngelSerenity]

Omg Ali!!!!!!!!!!!!!!​

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I see the lines too ​

Congratulations!!​

 

[AngelSerenity]

Coy, yeah the Citizens Advice Bureau is a UK charity which are great helping looking at what benefits you may be entitled to and debt management. I need to find out where I would stand financially should the worst come to the worst which I think at this stage it will. I've already been to my solicitor so I know where I stand legally regarding the house and custody etc, it's the money element I need to get my head around especially with unpaid maternity leave to plan for.

I'll keep you all posted xoxo

 

[alicatt]

Coy, yeah the Citizens Advice Bureau is a UK charity which are great helping looking at what benefits you may be entitled to and debt management. I need to find out where I would stand financially should the worst come to the worst which I think at this stage it will. I've already been to my solicitor so I know where I stand legally regarding the house and custody etc, it's the money element I need to get my head around especially with unpaid maternity leave to plan for.

I'll keep you all posted xoxo

I'm sorry you are having to go through all of this, especially while pregnant! I hope you get the answer and support you need so that you can make the transition as seamless as possible.

Thanks for saying you think it is a BFP. In my mind the jury is still out. I need to see some darker lines! I can't wait to go home and test

 

[AngelSerenity]

Ali, as long as you didnt leave it over 15 minutes before you read the test lines they are defintely BFPs, not evaps. I have NEVER ever had a faint line at 10DPO, it's always at least 15DPO for me so I am feeling quite confident for you. And remember this is at least my 8th pregnancy I'm onto...


And remember the advice (yours included), the line may not get darker for at least another couple of days as the HCG levels increase so don't panic

 

[alicatt]

Ali, as long as you didnt leave it over 15 minutes before you read the test lines they are defintely BFPs, not evaps. I have NEVER ever had a faint line at 10DPO, it's always at least 15DPO for me so I am feeling quite confident for you. And remember this is at least my 8th pregnancy I'm onto...


And remember the advice (yours included), the line may not get darker for at least another couple of days as the HCG levels increase so don't panic

Thanks! Right now I just want to see the line again! I did see it within the first 10 mins or so. Then I took that picture at about 20 mins. I took another one before but it wasn't as clear. I was having trouble getting it to show on a picture. It was much more clear in person.
I won't stress, I just want to repeat the test! To make sure I'm not seeing things, or it was a false positive etc.

 

[Babywhisperer]

Morning Ladies I got woken up at 4am by my burglar alarm, it was beeping because it lost contact with my phone line. This is getting to be a really annoying occurrence every Monday morning Needless to say, I didn't collect FMU while trying to deal with my alarm. I did however use SMU and tested a few hours later.

The FRER has a line that you can see without squinting, but it is as faint as it can be without being there. The IC is faint too. I'm 5dp5dt or 10 dpo. What do you think? Here is the link on Countdown To Pregnancy (you can totally see it in greyscale). Am I grasping at straws or do you see it?

https://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test-gallery/my-pregnancy-test130799

I see a second line!! Tomorrow it will be more visible. Woohoo!!!!!!!