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his_baby_44 · Dec 28, 2007, 10:18 AM

I took a clear blue pregnancy test this morning because my boyfriend and I have been trying for 3 months to get pregnant it showed up a positive plus sign in the circle but, then it faded away does this mean I'm not pregnant or that my urine wasn't strong enough to hold it? Could I still be pregnant?

J_9 · Dec 28, 2007, 10:22 AM

If you got a positive you are most likely pregnant. The results fade in time, usually within about 10 minutes. Has nothing to do with your urine, but how the test is actually made.

So, now, go out and get some prenatal vitamins, start taking them immediately, if you aren't already, and make yourself a doctor's appointment for a blood test and possible prenatal care.

False positives are quite rare.

his_baby_44 · Dec 28, 2007, 10:25 AM

It faded away within like a minute that's why I'm asking thou because of how quick it went away

J_9 · Dec 28, 2007, 10:26 AM

If it showed positive at all, most likely you are. Try taking another one tomorrow morning and see if you get the same response.

his_baby_44 · Dec 28, 2007, 10:27 AM

OK I took it early thou I'm not supposed to start my period until the 8th so I wasn't sure if that had anything to do with it either...

J_9 · Dec 28, 2007, 10:30 AM

As I said, rarely there is a false positive. If your period is not late though, you should wait until you should be getting your period and test again. However, regardless, you should be taking prenatal vitamins just in case.

Some women do test positive prior to missing a period, but the test specifically checks for hCG (pregnancy hormone) and it is not high enough in our bodies when we are not pregnant to be detected. So, again, you probably are.

his_baby_44 · Dec 28, 2007, 10:32 AM

OK thank you so much I'll go and start taking those vitamins right away thank you for your time!

J_9 · Dec 28, 2007, 10:35 AM

You are very welcome. Good luck to you.

Oh, and if by some freak chance you are not pregnant, (even though I do believe you are), don't quit taking the prenatals. The folic acid is necessary to prevent neural tube defects (spina bifida) that can occur before we even know we are pregnant.

Please keep me updated.

his_baby_44 · Dec 28, 2007, 10:37 AM

I will, oh and I know all about spina bifida my 2 yr. old niece has a mild case because my sister in law hid her pregnancy for over 5 months even thou she knoew so thankfully the baby's OK and just fine but, I won't take any chances with my own, thanks once again!