Evap or BFP???

**Leigh26** · February 5th, 2008, 07:13 PM

I'm 9 DPO and today I've done about 5 pregnow (internet cheapies) tests (using FMU and other times of the day) and all have come back with a very, very, very faint 2nd line. I thought I was just seeing things but they are definitely there. I wasnt going to show my DH coz I thought he would tell me I'm seeing things but he can actually see the 2nd line as well. I'm not convinced though coz I know internet cheapies are known for having evaporation lines. I really, really would love to be pregnant coz we've been trying for our 2nd child for 22 months and have had a couple of miscarriages. I'm trying not to get my hopes up. Can anyone shed some light on these tests and whether they think they could be evap lines or indeed my most wanted BFP

**mumisabella** · February 5th, 2008, 07:29 PM

Hi there,
well it sounds like a BFP to me!! yes one or two may be evap lines but 5 tests all showing a second line sounds like a positive! can u see the 2nd line from an arms length away? considering they are over the internet and obviousky have not convinced u a 100%, i would strongly suggest u spend a little money on a worth while cause and get another brand. i would say Clearblue Digital will put ur mind at rest as the results come up in words ie: "Pregnant" or "Not Pregnant". i had 2 POAS tests and there was a faint line on each but maybe not as faint as urs, so to make me feel completely sure before i made a trip to doc to get a blood test, i grabbed a clearblue and it re-assured me that i am "Pregnant"!!!
so in short, it sounds like u have a BFP but i would suggest try another brand with maybe 2 tests in it so u can clear ur mind of any doubts and enjoy ur pregnancy! Good luck and lots of sticky vibes for the both of us! x x x

**Leigh26** · February 5th, 2008, 07:44 PM

Thanks mumisabella,
I will test again tomorrow and if Im still get 2 lines I will definitely go and buy some other tests. The internet cheapies i have test 10mlu, at what level do the digital ones test? Im just afraid that I'll buy the digital and it will say not pregnant.

By the way congratulations on your BFP, I bet you were excited when you got it. I wish you a H & H 9 months ahead

**Leigh26** · February 5th, 2008, 07:45 PM

By the way I forgot to mention that I can see the 2nd line at an arms length away

**Lulu** · February 5th, 2008, 07:49 PM

OK - on one hand I have got a false pos on Pregnow and I'm pretty sure others on this site have too.

One the other - you have done so many tests.....

All my bits and pieces are crossed for you hunny xoxoxoxoxo

**Leigh26** · February 5th, 2008, 07:57 PM

Thanks Lulu2. I think that's why im doubtful that the tests are pos coz so many ppl have gotten false negatives. I just looked at some I did earlier today and I cant really see the 2nd line now, is it possible that it could fade? I could definitely see the 2nd line earlier. My tests from later this arv are still showing 2 lines

**Lulu** · February 5th, 2008, 08:03 PM

My false pos stayed that way too, but there is strength in numbers!!!!!

**SallyJ** · February 5th, 2008, 08:10 PM

Hmm, I would give it a day or two and then get a Confirm, First Response, Crystal Clear or Discover Onestep. These all measure 25 miu (the Clearblue Digital measure 50 so you don't want to use them till after AF is due). By 11 or 12 dpo you should get a reasonably reliable result with these brands.

**Leigh26** · February 5th, 2008, 08:12 PM

Thanks Sally, that's what I might do. I just dont want to get my hopes up but I cant help it. All have shown the 2nd line but so many thoughts are going through my head, like what if it's a faulty batch of tests that I have.

**Leigh26** · February 6th, 2008, 08:06 AM

I did some more pregnow tests this morning and once again I had faint positives but they were lighter than the ones i did yesterday afternoon (my urine was more concentrated yesterday arv though). I also did I First Response test with my FMU today and it was negative. So Im guessing my pregnow tests are just evaporation lines?? Im only 10 dpo so is it possible that I may still not have enough HCG in my system for First Response to detect yet? I've used Pregnow heaps of times before and have never gotten evap lines

***charmalea*** · February 6th, 2008, 08:09 AM

hope you get a bfp soon .. GL

**Leigh26** · February 6th, 2008, 08:11 AM

Thanks Charmalea,

wishing you a H & H 9 months!!!

**blackduckies** · February 6th, 2008, 08:22 AM

Hi, are you reading the results within the time frame? Even if your not it would be strange to for every test to show an evap line. I bought a heap of cheapies from the UK and could'nt believe my eyes when the come up with 2 lines, I thought serves me right for buying internet cheapies, I even asked the company if they had any false positives. But guess what it was the real thing!!!!!! My line did'nt fade away though it just darkened slightly. They would have to be pretty good, otherwise their feedback score would be bad, I reckon it is just a waiting game and another day or two will give you a definate result. Heaps of luck for your next testing, but I reckon it is a BFP.

**Leigh26** · February 6th, 2008, 08:35 AM

Thanks blackduckies, I hope so.

Yes Im reading the tests in the time frame. My tests from yesterday arv are still really dark and I can see them from an arms length away. I guess Im questioning the tests coz this mornings 2nd line is lighter than y'day arv (y'day mornings was lighter too). But I do know that some people have better luck testing in the afternoon. Plus with my First Response being negative it's also giving me doubts that the pregnow are BFP's. I suppose it's waiting game like you said, and I am only 10 dpo so it's still kind of early. But I do think it's strange that all the pregnow's are showing a 2nd line.

**mumisabella** · February 6th, 2008, 09:38 AM

mmmm it is quite strange isn't it. Like the other ladies here, i would suggest waiting (i know it sux!) another few days and using a diff brand. like u said, it may be too early to detect with other brands but the main thing is to stay positive and not to give up! Good Luck x x x

**SamiH** · February 6th, 2008, 11:52 AM

Hi Leigh

I had pregnow - I was 14 dpo and used afternoon wee and got a very, very, very faint positive - but for some reason I was sure I was preg anyway.

However, because of all the stuff I have read on here with false positives, I went to the pharmacy and bought crystal clear - used 6pm wee and positive straight away ....

AND I waited 2 days and poas pregnow again, still only very very faint positive - then used the other crystal clear int he box (hey why not use them LOL) and instant positive.

Blood tests all confirmed pregnancy.

BUT I used a pregnow one purely for experimental purposes again when 4wks 4 days, and line was much darker but still not as dark as control line.

So, even though they are more sensitive, I am thinking because they are cheap maybe they don't use as much dye in them or something so the result may not be as convincing..

So, if you haven't got another test brand since the first response (I have heard some stories about them too - likely there are stories about all the brands though) - go and buy a crytal clear - have worked for me for all my pregs without fail.

Post and let us know!!

Sam

**blackduckies** · February 6th, 2008, 02:13 PM

Another thought, different tests from the same batch bring up different coloured lines. One of my tests had a mark in the contol line and the test line. Some were lighter than others, which I was worried about because I had had 2 MC's that I got second lines with then faded away but that happened very quickly. I think you are why not go to the doc and get a test done and also a BT then start enjoying you BFP and not worrying as much/or more if you are anything like me?????lol. Good luck.

**Leigh26** · February 6th, 2008, 04:49 PM

Hi SamiH, thanks for your info on pregnow. I've become a pregnow addict since I've been getting these very faint positives. I did 2 pregnow tests at lunch time today with very concentrated urine and they both had a 2nd line (I read the test results at 5mins and the instructions say to read anywhere between 5 - 10 mins), the 2nd line is still there on both. But just then I did another test and it was neg but my urine was very diluted. I only have First Response as my other tests so I might go and buy some different brands and test with FMU on Friday morning, surely if I'm preg something should be showing by then.

Blackduckies, I'm such a worrier, it's all I can think about since I've been getting these positive tests. I also have had 2 miscarriages and would love nothing more than to have a healthy and happy baby.