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  • Sep 23, 2009, 12:13 AM
    Krs
    Inconclusive pregnancy test
    Hello All, how are you?

    My husband and I are trying to conceive.

    Im 3 days late, with no serious period cramps yet, just mild ones. I'm hardly ever late. This morning I did a pregnancy test, and 2 lines appeared, but one with quite lighter than the other, what does this mean? Pregnant or not pregnant?

    On the instructions it said when that happens to re do another test in 3 days to get a conclusive result.

    Thank you.
  • Sep 23, 2009, 09:24 AM
    tickle

    Krs why don't you eliminate the home pregnancy tests which are sometimes inconclusive and have a proper one done by your doctor ? That way you can be certain beyond a doubt.

    Tick
  • Sep 23, 2009, 09:52 AM
    Krs
    Now I'm confused though, when we say inconclusive, how should it appear on HPT?

    As I got 2 lines, and the positive line was faint, is that inconclusive?
  • Sep 23, 2009, 11:26 AM
    tickle
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Krs View Post
    Now im confused though, when we say inconclusive, how should it appear on HPT?

    As i got 2 lines, and the positive line was faint, is that inconclusive?

    Yes, of course, that would be inconclusive. Would you not assume that as well ? What can be more confusing then 2 lines, positive faint, and the negative there as well :confused:

    Tick
  • Sep 24, 2009, 12:16 AM
    Krs
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  • Sep 24, 2009, 12:17 AM
    Krs
    Yes I would but I don't like assuming things, id rather be sure.

    The test said 1 line means NOT pregnant
    2 lines means PREGNANT..
    But I got 2 lines and 1 line was faint.. will have to re take test tomorrow morning.
    BUt when I went to pharmacy yesterday and explained the pharmasist said it's a high chance I am pregnant but at very early stage that's why the positve line came out faint.

    Im 4 days late now.
  • Sep 24, 2009, 12:25 AM
    simoneaugie

    I heard that it is "impossible" to get a positive, 2 lines with your particular test if not pregnant. Hope that's true!
  • Sep 24, 2009, 12:29 AM
    Krs
    How and why impossible?

    The instructions said 1 line NEGATIVE - 2 lines POSITIVE
  • Sep 24, 2009, 12:59 AM
    simoneaugie

    The first line, which by itself means "not pregnant" also tests to see if the test was done right. You got that line, so you did it right.

    To get the second line there must be a hormone present, the hormone which means a baby is growing.

    For the second line to have shown up, the hormone would have to be there. A non-pregnant woman can't cause that line. That is what makes it impossible. But, anything is possible. A blood test by your doctor is considered the most reliable.
  • Sep 24, 2009, 01:04 AM
    Krs
    Yes I am retakin another test tomorrow morning and after that go for a blood test

    Thanks
  • Sep 24, 2009, 02:17 AM
    danielnoahsmommy

    Congrats!
  • Sep 24, 2009, 07:09 AM
    J_9
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by simoneaugie View Post
    I heard that it is "impossible" to get a positive, 2 lines with your particular test if not pregnant. Hope that's true!

    Nope, not impossible. There are certain conditions that can cause a false positive.
  • Sep 24, 2009, 10:34 AM
    KARIEMELIA

    When I took a pregnant test, it showed two lines... one was dark and the other was very faint. According to the doctor, it meant I was very early and the HCG levels were just starting to show up! I am 8 weeks along and I took the test less than a month ago and the doctors are still saying I am pregnant! So, congrats, I would say you are pregnant!
  • Sep 27, 2009, 11:59 PM
    Krs
    Thanks :)
    Exciting times
  • Sep 28, 2009, 06:45 AM
    stormey44

    With all my kids the line was light so let us know and congrats

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