Faint line on FR - AF over a week late

**zenbaba** · November 19th, 2012, 10:16 AM

Hi all,

I'm new, so please be kind

I've been on the pill for the last four months. I recently had an ear infection and took antibiotics and also missed a few pills during this month. I started the sugar tablets last Friday and AF hasn't shown up. On Saturday, I did a First Response test which came up with a very very faint pink line. I've done another one this morning and the line is there again. It is still extremely faint.

It is driving me crazy - whats going on?? Usually my period starts within two days of going on to the sugar pills.

If anyone could give me any advice it would be much appreciated

**2CheekyMonkeys** · November 19th, 2012, 10:44 AM

Sounds like you are pregnant!! You should see a Gp for blood test to confirm!! :-)

**zenbaba** · November 19th, 2012, 10:45 AM

Sounds like you are pregnant!! You should see a Gp for blood test to confirm!! :-)

Thank you for your reply

I called my doctor this morning and I can't get in until next week! Its so frustrating - I just want to see a nice clear pink line! I'm worried if I get too excited yet I'll jinx myself!

**TeniBear** · November 19th, 2012, 10:46 AM

Yup, sounds like congratulations are in order! Go have a blood test for confirmation

If you want, you could put a link to a photo in here so we can judge for you, but a line's a line in the pregnancy testing world

**Charlotte91** · November 19th, 2012, 10:51 AM

Sounds promising

With both my kids (although not conceived on the Pill), they were both squinty lines.

Quiet congrats!

**zenbaba** · November 19th, 2012, 10:52 AM

Thank you

I'll post a pic when I get home.

If I have my dates wrong, is there a possibility though that I might have tested too early and it could be a chemical pregnancy or something? I've probably spent too much time on google trying to work out whats going on - I just find it so hard to believe!

We have a nearly 8 year old son, and I've desperately wanted to have another baby for years, but DH hasn't been too keen. If this sticks, it will be so wonderful!

**zenbaba** · November 19th, 2012, 10:54 AM

Can I just say quickly too, thank you for your replies. I posted on another forum that I am a member of last week and have still had no replies. Its nice to know you are all out there to show support and encouragement

**Jaycee** · November 19th, 2012, 11:07 AM

As Teni said, a line is a line, and the fact that you've had a line on two different tests is very positive! Congratulations!

**Nai** · November 19th, 2012, 11:24 AM

I would say you are pregnant! A line is a line and of 2 different tests I would say it is unlikely to be a false positive.

**zenbaba** · November 20th, 2012, 08:04 AM

I just did one of those digital tests and it says 'Not Pregnant'

I'm so confused and upset

**Raupe** · November 20th, 2012, 08:20 AM

Ignore it! It may be too early for a digital test. First Responds are a lot more sensitive and pick up pregnancy hormones sooner. Leave the digital tests until next week!

**zenbaba** · November 20th, 2012, 08:34 AM

Thank you

I've got a doctors appointment on Thursday morning, so hopefully the blood test results don't take too long to come back!

**Tanya** · November 20th, 2012, 09:40 AM

Because you were taking the pill you probably ovulated later than 'normal'. So you hormone levels are probably very low still if you are pregnant so the digital wont confirm it for another day or so.

Good luck!

**zenbaba** · November 22nd, 2012, 08:50 AM

Urine test at doctors was negative. Will get blood results this afternoon.

**ladybirdflies** · November 22nd, 2012, 09:18 AM

Hi Zenbar, I have been reading along with your journey. The dr's ones are not as sensitive as the FRER, have you done another one of them at home yet? They should be starting to get a bit darker by now, it has been a few days since the last test.

Goodluck with your test results today. Does your partner know what's going on, it sounds like he will be quite surprised!

**Calluna** · November 22nd, 2012, 09:29 AM

Yep, drs ones are crap. I got a fairly dark pos on a first response at 12 DPO, went to Dr on 15DPO got 2 negatives, did another fr 16dpo and got another positive.

**zenbaba** · November 22nd, 2012, 01:31 PM

Thanks girls

I call in an hour and see if the results are in. It's been a long day!

DH was furious to begin with, then was happy and now is hoping the blood test comes back positive! What a rollercoaster!

Here's hoping I'm back later with good news!

**Jennifer13** · November 29th, 2012, 06:26 PM

Thanks girls

I call in an hour and see if the results are in. It's been a long day!

DH was furious to begin with, then was happy and now is hoping the blood test comes back positive! What a rollercoaster!

Here's hoping I'm back later with good news!

Maybe, if nothing else, this is making your DH rethink his stance on no more children. When it all settles down, you should sit down with him and explain just how much this has made you realise you want another baby. If that's how you feel.

So sorry your hopes were dashed so quickly. That sucks.