Pregnancy test with faint positive

[WINSTON2]

I have been on the pill for 8 years with normal periods before. I have taken breaks during that time and have had normal periods every time. My last period was October 9, 2004. I went off the pill and we started trying to get pregnant. We have done 3 pregnancy tests as I missed my last period, expected Nov 6 and all three had a faint positive result. I went to the doctor for a test and he did a urine test and told me it was negative Nov 9. He said i was there too early and should not be concerned. Should I ask for a blood test? I have had no spotting or discharge. No nausea but my breasts are sore and I am tired. Any suggestions would be great as I am someone with little patience

[gonza]

Have you taken a hpt since Nov 9?  I too was on the pill for 8 years and i got pg 2 weeks after going off.  I tested 4 days after missed period and got a positive.  Nov 9 may have been too soon.  If you have not tested again since then, then maybe you should.  Otherwise, i really dont know what to tell you but good luck and baby dust your way!!

[WINSTON2]

We tested this morning and go a faint positive. DH is con vinced we are pregnant but I don't want to get all excited and then not be. Will a blood test tell me for sure? do they normally do them? Doctors that is?

[tresmathews]

What brand of test are you using?

[Niki Bry]

I had been on the pill for 6 years straight got off and had my periods right on time for the next 4 months started trying and the same as you got a really faint positive. So I tested one more time and again got the same result. I tested 2 days after I was due to start because I just knew I was I was always on time. I went to the clinic and had blood drawn not urine and it was positive. I have had three miscarriages due to low HCG levels and low HCG levels would cause it to be hard to find in urine....Just a thought...will they give you a blood test??? Good luck!

[capermom]

Yes, a blood test will tell the truth. Fait +'s are usually + though. The doc's test should be as accurate as the hpt's you buy in the drug stores. I relied on first response because they are 4 day early tests. Hold your urine for at least 4 hours before you test, not drinking too much fluid. Good luck!

[kis]

Not everyone will have a clear, dark positive result.  I am pregnant with my third.  My first, the home-test was negative, but I continued to be late, so I went to the doctor, and it was negative for 3 more weeks, until FINALLY, it was positive.  By then, I was 5 weeks pregnant.  That was 11 years ago.  Last Feb, I knew again I was pregnant, and took the first response test, that is supposed to let you know 3 days earlier, and it was negative.  A week later, I took it again, and it was positive, but so faintly, that you had to turn on all the lights and stare at it to see the pink line.  I did it the first urine upon waking up, and waited 20 minutes.  I am 39 1/2 weeks pregnant now.  So, don't give up, and ANY faint line IS a positive.

[jluhart]

You might want to ask for a quantitative HCG level test.  This will measure the amount of HCG, no matter the level.

[hoping123]

Niki,
I recently had my second miscarriage. Both at 7 weeks and both times I had very low HCG levels.  I am meeting with my dr in 2 weeks to discuss our next plan for getting pregnant.  Is your dr doing anything special for you?  Have you been referred to a miscarriage specialist?  I'm just interested in hearing your story if you don't mind sharing.

Winston2,
I had a very faint positive test too.  I knew I was pregnant by the breast tenderness.  I'd get a blood test to reassure yourself.  Good luck.

[tura]

I too had a faint line.  I swear, I took like 6 tests because I was afraid that maybe I did them wrong or something and didn't want to get my hopes up.  I've always heard that a pos is a pos no matter how faint, so good luck to you!

[WINSTON2]

Thank you all for your support. I have a dr appointment tomorrow so hopefully I will get the real answer. Will keep you posted

[WINSTON2]

i JUST HAD MY BLOOD TEST HOPEFULLY i WILL HAVE AN ANSWER TOMORROW AFTERNOON. tHE DOCTOR WAS QUITE SURE i WAS PREGNANT THOUGH. WE'LL SEE

[ttcagain]

hey winston im hoping that you post soon ive been checking everyday.  i have my fingers crossed for you good luck ill be peeing on that little stick on the 29th or 30th.
michelle