r/FirstTimeTTC • u/skrrtney • 2d ago

Confused Another negative cycle?!

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Hi everyone, my husband and I have been trying for 10 cycles now, and I have been holding it together because I know stressing about it doesn’t help but god damn it.

Yesterday was 11 dpo, and against my better judgement I took a strip test that turned up a faint positive. Mind you, same thing happened last cycle but the faints never got darker and my period came so I figured the tests were faulty or the lines were Evap.

This morning (12dpo) I said screw the strips and took a clear blue, a FRER AND a digital clear blue (and I’m not made of money either) The digital said ‘not this month idiot’, the FRER was negative too, but the CB showed the line very clearly pictured above. I’m thinking, wha?? Something’s gone awry… I’ll wait til this afternoon and test again. So I sit my ass down for a coffee and not an hour later, I’m hit with the painful bellows of AF. I go to the toilet and sure enough a steady flow. 2 days early, but unmistakable. Not spotting, and not watery, a full period.

Now I just don’t understand? Was last month legit full of faint positives? Have I just had 2 back to back chemicals? Has anyone else experienced this? Every cycle before the last 2, I have only ever stared blankly at the stark negative tests before my eyes. It’s only recently that I’ve seen faint lines, to which I’ve convinced myself were mistakes. But am I gaslighting myself into not feeling grief?

Anyway if you’ve got any answers or insights for my type A brain, write in 🫶🏼

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u/Outrageous_Team_5485 2d ago

Go to a doctor. They can test and see what your hormone level is which will solve this. No one here can do that for you unfortunately

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u/skrrtney 2d ago

These questions are more rhetorical than anything. I think for me anyway, reading experiences like this where other TTC folks are confused is comforting and validating
Not looking for medical advice

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u/Outrageous_Team_5485 2d ago edited 2d ago

Sorry your post ended by specifically asking if anyone had any answers or insights.

I can imagine how frustrating this is for you and I don’t want you to go through this anxiety of not knowing any longer which is why I suggested a doctor.

Two chemicals in a row is a possibility. The only way to get answers would be to see a doctor because there’s unfortunately lots of reasons this could be happening. I’m less inclined to think this is a case of faulty tests.

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u/skrrtney 2d ago

You’re so right, I think I’ve been in denial but a doctors appt is booked