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OHbaby! Forums : Faint Positives https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:07:56 +0000 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:52:26 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13589 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Faint Positives : My results came back and my HCG...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=279794&title=faint-positives#279794 Author: FionaS
Subject: 13589
Posted: 17 January 2008 at 4:52pm

My results came back and my HCG levels at 14 DPO were 24. No wonder the positive result was sooooo weak 3 days before that!!!!!

24 sounds scarey to me but my doc said it is totally fine.

My HCG 14DPO with Elle was super high.]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:52:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=279794&title=faint-positives#279794 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : I did pump (weight training class)...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=278649&title=faint-positives#278649 Author: The_Stuarts
Subject: 13589
Posted: 16 January 2008 at 9:34am

I did pump (weight training class) at les mills before pregnant with Michaela so I had pretty good abs and nice muscles over all. Now I can still see the line where the abs seperated - ew! Really need to work on that before number two.]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:34:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=278649&title=faint-positives#278649 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : I think maybe it might also relate...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=278624&title=faint-positives#278624 Author: FionaS
Subject: 13589
Posted: 16 January 2008 at 9:24am

I think maybe it might also relate to how strong your abs are. Mine are pretty good but I haven't put much effort in whereas before Elle I had really strong abs from lots of sit-ups, pilates, walking etc. I had intended to strenthen them fully again before getting prenant but can still do some work up until 12 weeks I guess. I'm already a bit bloated in the tummy but that'll be the progesterone..it's a nasty hormone!

Fitness is really impt to me and as I've had insomnia I'm not as fit was a I was when I got pregnant with Elle which is a shame. I think fitness makes pregnancy, birth and recovery so much easier!]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:24:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=278624&title=faint-positives#278624 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : LOL - don't you love friends?!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=278535&title=faint-positives#278535 Author: The_Stuarts
Subject: 13589
Posted: 16 January 2008 at 7:57am

LOL - don't you love friends?!! I spent the entire pregnancy being told I must be having twins or more because I was so big.

Even at my first antenatal class one of the other mums to be commented "I'm pleased you're the first due because you're huge" (she was due only 5 days after me) and the entire class expected me to come in to one of the sessions with a newborn baby - they thought I must have my dates wrong.

Way to make a big hormonal pregnant woman feel good!]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2008 07:57:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=278535&title=faint-positives#278535 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : I'm 5"6 and 52Kgs...the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=278532&title=faint-positives#278532 Author: FionaS
Subject: 13589
Posted: 16 January 2008 at 7:49am

I'm 5"6 and 52Kgs...the same as before Elle but somehow she managed to hide. A colleague of my kindly told me I was carrying in my butt as it was bigger at about 4mths...ta! Lovely! Not!]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2008 07:49:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=278532&title=faint-positives#278532 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : Congrats Fiona. FionaS wrote:So...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=278522&title=faint-positives#278522 Author: The_Stuarts
Subject: 13589
Posted: 16 January 2008 at 7:35am

Congrats Fiona.

FionaS wrote:

So frustrating. I was feeling really calm but I haven't had nausea today so now I'm a little worried that something's wrong.

I was the same with Michaela I knew I was pregnant but didn't get any morning sickness for a few weeks. I was actually wishing for it so I could feel pregnant - silly me, wasn't long before I was wishing the nausea would stop!!

I popped out really early with Michaela and had to announce at 8 weeks becuase I'd already had 3 people ask me if I was preggers (and several others asking my friends).

One of my friends didn't realise she was pregnant with her second until someone else noticed her belly and suggested she take a test, it was still really early days but she got big quick. Granted we're both about 5 ft size 8s normally so there's nowhere else for baby to go except out.]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2008 07:35:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=278522&title=faint-positives#278522 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : Popping out I popped out heaps...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=278377&title=faint-positives#278377 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 13589
Posted: 15 January 2008 at 9:59pm

Popping out I popped out heaps earlier with Josh than with Andrew.

]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:59:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=278377&title=faint-positives#278377 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : Stop stressing, you'll be...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=278346&title=faint-positives#278346 Author: Maya
Subject: 13589
Posted: 15 January 2008 at 9:35pm

Stop stressing, you'll be fine! I hope my pregnancy-induced neurosis isn't rubbing off on you!

Best of luck with your blood results, but don't be surprised if they are quite low, mine were only 137 with this bub at 15dpo which seemed low but was quite fine.]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:35:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=278346&title=faint-positives#278346 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : FionaS wrote:So we're...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=278307&title=faint-positives#278307 Author: Mazzy
Subject: 13589
Posted: 15 January 2008 at 8:55pm

FionaS wrote:

So we're still hoping to keep this pregnancy quiet (you know, other than announcing it on a public forum..duh!)

How soon did you "pop-out" with number 2? I wasn't visably pregnant until about 16 weeks with Elle.

I didn't 'pop' with DD until 15 or 16 weeks the first time, and it's taken longer this time around, more 17-18 weeks. Not what I expected! Bubs seems to have made up for it since then, however. I am growing quickly and it's a bit painful! My midwife said that the growing pains you get during pregnancy are often stronger/more painful in subsequent pregnancies.]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:55:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=278307&title=faint-positives#278307 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : So frustrating. I was feeling...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=278303&title=faint-positives#278303 Author: FionaS
Subject: 13589
Posted: 15 January 2008 at 8:51pm

So frustrating. I was feeling really calm but I haven't had nausea today so now I'm a little worried that something's wrong. I'm sure it'll be fine! The first couple of months are just a bit scary eh.]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:51:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=278303&title=faint-positives#278303 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : Congrats Fiona ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=278301&title=faint-positives#278301 Author: Snickerdoodle
Subject: 13589
Posted: 15 January 2008 at 8:50pm

Congrats Fiona

]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:50:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=278301&title=faint-positives#278301 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : So we're still hoping to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=278269&title=faint-positives#278269 Author: FionaS
Subject: 13589
Posted: 15 January 2008 at 7:56pm

So we're still hoping to keep this pregnancy quiet (you know, other than announcing it on a public forum..duh!)

How soon did you "pop-out" with number 2? I wasn't visably pregnant until about 16 weeks with Elle.]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:56:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=278269&title=faint-positives#278269 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : Going to get bloods done today....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=277795&title=faint-positives#277795 Author: FionaS
Subject: 13589
Posted: 15 January 2008 at 11:12am

Going to get bloods done today. I'm taking Elle for her [late] 15mth jabs

and if she is ok afterwards I'll get my bloods done. I'm very sure I'm preggers though as I can just feel it + the spots on my chest tell me so

]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:12:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=277795&title=faint-positives#277795 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : i tested the day of AF being due...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=277793&title=faint-positives#277793 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 13589
Posted: 15 January 2008 at 11:09am

i tested the day of AF being due with charli, and got such a faint line i thought i was imagining it.....rang the dr and managed to get in straight away for bloods and the next day he rang to say i was preggy but only just

definately sounds positive to me, congrats!]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:09:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=277793&title=faint-positives#277793 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : my one with the twins was super...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=277232&title=faint-positives#277232 Author: tashzmum
Subject: 13589
Posted: 14 January 2008 at 3:12pm

my one with the twins was super duper faint and i took it when af was like 10 days over due!! i still have the test and it is still a vvery very faint positive.

with tash i didnt get a positive until i went to the docs the second time and even then it was super faint and i was about 6ish weeks when i took it.]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:12:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=277232&title=faint-positives#277232 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : I too will say a line is a line....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=277224&title=faint-positives#277224 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 13589
Posted: 14 January 2008 at 3:06pm

I too will say a line is a line. Mine have never been as dark as the control line but have been positive each time anyways.]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:06:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=277224&title=faint-positives#277224 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : I had two faint ones, the first...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=277120&title=faint-positives#277120 Author: Smartmum
Subject: 13589
Posted: 14 January 2008 at 1:01pm

I had two faint ones, the first one was the day before i was due for AF and the second was the day i was due for AF, a + is + regardless of the strength of the line as long as it showed up before the specified time.
If you are really unsure grab a digi that will actually say the words PREGNANT for reassurance.]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:01:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=277120&title=faint-positives#277120 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : same happened to me for both of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276956&title=faint-positives#276956 Author: Snappy
Subject: 13589
Posted: 14 January 2008 at 10:42am

same happened to me for both of my pregnancies... i actually went back into the bin and found it was dark a few hours later.. ]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:42:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276956&title=faint-positives#276956 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : I think I did about 5 over the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276947&title=faint-positives#276947 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 13589
Posted: 14 January 2008 at 10:36am

I think I did about 5 over the space of a week and they were all really faint so I got all worried too but everything turned out ok.

Congratulations

]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:36:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276947&title=faint-positives#276947 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : p.s. I've always found my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276939&title=faint-positives#276939 Author: The_Stuarts
Subject: 13589
Posted: 14 January 2008 at 10:31am

p.s. I've always found my negative tests to be really strongly coloured lines. A weak in a positive is better than a strong in the negative.]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:31:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276939&title=faint-positives#276939 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : My lines were weak too. I only...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276934&title=faint-positives#276934 Author: The_Stuarts
Subject: 13589
Posted: 14 January 2008 at 10:30am

My lines were weak too. I only tested becuase instinct told me I was pregnant but I tested twice with weak lines both times. My doc didn't bother testing me again because she said that the two I did would be right and her tests were same as ones available over the counter.

My first MW appt we couldn't hear a heart beat (too early) so my husband had niggling doubts until he saw our baby on the ultra sound at 14 weeks - by then my morning sickness had me convinced that my little angel was on her way.

Good luck for docs.]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:30:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276934&title=faint-positives#276934 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : I never had really strong lines...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276903&title=faint-positives#276903 Author: Bumble
Subject: 13589
Posted: 14 January 2008 at 10:14am

I never had really strong lines on any of my tests.

Good Luck at the Docs, and I say trust your instincts...!!!!!]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:14:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276903&title=faint-positives#276903 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : Yeah if AF idnt due until tomorrow...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276849&title=faint-positives#276849 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 13589
Posted: 14 January 2008 at 9:18am

Yeah if AF idnt due until tomorrow then Id say its just quite early, my bfp were so! faint the day before AF aswell.
And if ya feeling preggers then yep

]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:18:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276849&title=faint-positives#276849 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : I don't think I ever got...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276842&title=faint-positives#276842 Author: Paws
Subject: 13589
Posted: 14 January 2008 at 9:12am

I don't think I ever got full on flashing neon signs on my preggy test...sounds like it's all good for you. Still it will be good to get the Dr's thumbs up...always makes it more real!

]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:12:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276842&title=faint-positives#276842 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : Definitely sounds like a positive...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276828&title=faint-positives#276828 Author: Gracielou
Subject: 13589
Posted: 14 January 2008 at 8:59am

Definitely sounds like a positive to me especially as AF isn't due until tomorrow

]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:59:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276828&title=faint-positives#276828 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : I got a really weak pos when i...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276821&title=faint-positives#276821 Author: Kicker
Subject: 13589
Posted: 14 January 2008 at 8:51am

I got a really weak pos when i first tested, i then did a digital one a couple of days later and it said positive. I like the digital ones because it takes the guess work out of it. Good luck for your Dr appt and blood test.]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:51:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276821&title=faint-positives#276821 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : I THINK, but don't know that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276816&title=faint-positives#276816 Author: FionaS
Subject: 13589
Posted: 14 January 2008 at 8:40am

I THINK, but don't know that AF would be due tomorrow? So yeah, early. I wasn't tracking my cycles though but I think they were 28 days (I did a calc from the first day of my first one to the first day of my 5th one...I've only had 5 since Elle was born...and the result was 28 days). :)

Certainly feel preggers! Yuck skin, ligament discomfort, slight nausea on and off etc.

Thanks guys!]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:40:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276816&title=faint-positives#276816 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : Sounds like it is just due to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276804&title=faint-positives#276804 Author: Kels
Subject: 13589
Posted: 14 January 2008 at 8:29am

Sounds like it is just due to being still very early on in your pregnancy.

]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:29:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276804&title=faint-positives#276804 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : My lines were always quite faint,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276801&title=faint-positives#276801 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 13589
Posted: 14 January 2008 at 8:26am

My lines were always quite faint, a line is a line they say

How far along would you be? Is AF late now?]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:26:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276801&title=faint-positives#276801 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : I never had a brilliantly bright...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276796&title=faint-positives#276796 Author: rosewood
Subject: 13589
Posted: 14 January 2008 at 8:18am

I never had a brilliantly bright line but faint ones each time I tested but I am now 24 weeks and growing! ]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:18:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276796&title=faint-positives#276796 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : Same thing happened here with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276792&title=faint-positives#276792 Author: Mazzy
Subject: 13589
Posted: 14 January 2008 at 8:16am

Same thing happened here with me for this pregnancy, really faint positive tests but yup, I was pregnant! I needed the doctor to confirm it before I really believed too.

]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:16:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276792&title=faint-positives#276792 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : That happened when I was preggy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276791&title=faint-positives#276791 Author: Gracielou
Subject: 13589
Posted: 14 January 2008 at 8:14am

That happened when I was preggy with Steph, I test very early and got a faint line, tested 2 days later and it still faint. Its probably just super early.]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:14:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276791&title=faint-positives#276791 <![CDATA[Faint Positives : I tested on Sat afternoon and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276786&title=faint-positives#276786 Author: FionaS
Subject: 13589
Posted: 14 January 2008 at 8:01am

I tested on Sat afternoon and got a very very faint positive test. I had purchased a 2 pack so I thought "what the heck, I'll use the second one this morning and will get a stronger result" but no...the result is still as faint as on sat afternoon.

Anyone else had this?

I'm seeing my doc for a blood test on Tues but am feeling a little unsure. ]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:01:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13589&PID=276786&title=faint-positives#276786