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hmom 12318

Ugh so I️m 6 weeks 3days. Idk why I️ decided to even test cause I️ really should stop since I’ve already gotten my blood work done. But my lines are lighter than they were!! Could I️ be slowly miscarrying?

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google the hook effect. That’s probably what is happening. Your hcg is likely too high for the test to register appropriately

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hmom 12318

Thank you. Has anyone else experienced this? Looking for honest answers!

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GretchenMarie32

@hmom 12318,

which line is getting lighter? I know it sounds like a dumb question, but I thought my lines were getting lighter. Later I realized it was the “control line” getting lighter and my test line was still really dark. This is a good sign! Just make sure you’re reading it correctly

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hmom 12318

@GretchenMarie32,

I️t was not the control line :(

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@GretchenMarie32,

this happend to me I was so shocked my control line was very faint


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I stopped testing because I heard of the hook effect and didn’t want to freak myself out.

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hmom 12318

I️ wish I️ didn’t test again because I️m so nervous now. Does anyone have any experience with this?

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abbey5466

I had a test at the hospital and found out then done a test at home and the 2 lines were very strong. Then a week later decided to test again and the 2nd line was faint that did worry me. But I'm still pregnant


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to test for hook effect try another test but dilute your urine with water. You should get a darker line again. At exactly 6 weeks I had the bright idea to use up my lasts tests. Well, my line was a little lighter and the control line was much darker again. So I diluted and retested and the line was dark again with a faint control line. I will not be testing anymore!

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@moma232,

that super dark line is the test line though...that's a very pregnant test! the line on the left is the control line and you want the left line dark
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This happened to me this week as well! I am 5-6 weeks along. I tested for thefirst time 1.5 weeks ago and the pregnancy line was completely solid. I tested a couple days ago and the line was muchfainter and it worried me. I don't see the doctor for another 3 weeks. I've had quite a bit of cramping but no bleeding.

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OceannaBlue

Yeah I actually tested negative once during the day at about 6 weeks. But my 4 year old is proof I was pregnant!

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