Please Read This.....Test Result

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Registered: 07-26-2003
Please Read This.....Test Result
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Mon, 09-08-2003 - 11:40am
Okay, I just took my second cheapo dollar tree HPT, and the last time, I "THOUGHT" I had a FAINT FAINT positive line (yesterday morning). Well, just now, I took it and there is a extremely faint second line. Its easier to see from far away or under the light. Am I crazy or could it really be there? I would think with me being late, it would be DARK. Last time I ever had a faint line (it was a early HPT test kit tho), I miscarried @ around 5wks, so Im scared. Although I am more concerned if I am seeing things or if there is a line. Please tell me your HPT stories or just give me some advice and your true thoughts. Thanks everyone!!!

Shoobie

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Registered: 08-07-2003
Mon, 09-08-2003 - 11:45am
Go get anouther test, i once looked at the dollar store test and they are out of date.Go get a better brand and re test
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Registered: 09-08-2003
Mon, 09-08-2003 - 11:45am
Well I'm no expert but every hpt I've ever bought says that if you can see a 2nd line at all then you should consider the test to be positive. I'd go to your doctor to confirm. Good luck!

Stacie
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Registered: 05-20-2003
Mon, 09-08-2003 - 12:27pm
Shoobie,

I think you've come far enough to realize that this is too important for you to keep guessing. Go out and pay the 10 bucks for one of the tried and true HPTs. Like EPT or ClearBlue Easy. Sometimes they even have a free second test in them.

See if one of these guys gives you a faint line too - if so - then call your dr.

Wishing you the best!

Melinda
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Registered: 07-16-2003
Mon, 09-08-2003 - 1:18pm
I agree girl, go get another test, I usually buy the generic brand for EPT's and they've worked great for me, and are cheaper. Also if you call the Dr. ASAP, they might be able to help you get your levels up or something to help prevent miscarriage. Good Luck and let us know.

Jen

Jen

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Registered: 07-25-2003
Mon, 09-08-2003 - 1:38pm
After I found out 100% sure that I was pregnant, blood test and all, I took a dollar store HPT just to see how they worked. I was almost 6 weeks pregnant at the time, and still the line was EXTREMELY faint. You didnt have to hold it or tilt it to see the line, but still, it was much lighter than the control line. Go out and get yourself another test! Baby dust!!!!!
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Registered: 07-26-2003
Mon, 09-08-2003 - 1:57pm
Thanks hrtofluv for your response. Money isn't an issue on buying a Hpt, I just already had the cheap ones, so I just used them. The way I look at it is, if your preggo it will show no matter what test you use....that is if your HcG is high enough. Ah well, I may get another one tonight. I will definitely keep you updated! Thanks again!