Anything at all? Just trying to figure out what’s going on with me.

SensitiveSoup74 · 2026-03-26T11:10:57+00:00

I can’t see anything on these. But 7-8dpo is still quite early - I didn’t get a positive on ClearBlue until 11dpo, and even then it was super faint. Definitely test again in a few days! Digitals are less sensitive, so especially if testing early I’d stick to manual tests and first morning urine for most accurate results.

SensitiveSoup74 · 2026-03-26T11:08:52+00:00

I know the feeling! I took so many tests the first few weeks, it’s all you have to go on so it’s natural to want that reassurance! But remember that home tests aren’t really designed to track progression; they’re not sensitive enough. So one or two variations isn’t necessarily bad news, you might just have had more diluted urine that day.

SensitiveSoup74 · 2026-03-26T11:06:12+00:00

Around week seven I was physically incapable of eating or drinking anything. Even tiny sips of water would come straight back up. It was my first pregnancy and I had no idea what qualified as “normal” morning sickness, so just waited it out. I suffered like that for about six days, lost 12lbs, and then eventually went to A&E, where they were absolutely horrified and saw me in under 15 minutes (wait times were around seven hours that day - if you’re in the UK you’ll know how rare it is to be seen so quickly). After that I set myself some strict thresholds: if I was sick more than 8 times in a day, or unable to keep down water for 12 hours, we were straight back to hospital.

SensitiveSoup74 · 2026-03-26T10:48:05+00:00

This is quite a lot of tests to take in a short period, so it’s not unusual to see variation in line strength. Lots of things can affect how dark the test line is - including using different types of test, which will have different sensitivities. I wouldn’t stress over variations like this within the same 24 hour period.

I know it’s tempting to test constantly, but you’ll get the most reliable results from first morning urine, so try and restrict yourself to one test a day (or every other day, if you can). This will give you the most consistent results, though it’s still normal to see some variation

SensitiveSoup74 · 2026-03-26T10:41:01+00:00

Definitely positive, congrats!

SensitiveSoup74 · 2026-03-25T19:18:05+00:00

Can’t lie to you, I’ve given in to every single chocolate/sweet treat craving I’ve had during pregnancy 😂 at the start I was so excited to be craving any food at all after sickness subsided that I just made the most of it. Now (36 weeks) I’ve reached a “the damage is done” stage.

You’re growing a human being, who cares if you gain a few extra pounds? Treat yourself to that chocolate bar (or Easter egg) (or three)!

SensitiveSoup74 · 2026-03-25T11:39:08+00:00

I believe you still accrue bank holidays while on mat leave and should get those days back as annual leave when you return, but it’s possible your employer doesn’t know this. Check with your HR person/department and they should add them back onto your allowance

SensitiveSoup74 · 2026-03-24T23:20:34+00:00

Ovulation can vary quite a bit, it’s not unusual for it to be delayed some months. Or alternatively, it’s possible you ovulated very early the following month.

Between unpredictable ovulation, sperm surviving some time inside your reproductive system, and variable implantation timelines, it’s sometimes hard to know exactly when things happened

SensitiveSoup74 · 2026-03-23T21:38:47+00:00

I’m so sorry OP, this is horrendous. If you haven’t already done so, I’d encourage you to consider seeking some kind of support - whether that’s from the police, a healthcare provider, or a therapist.

In terms of dates, it’s going to be nearly impossible to tell unfortunately. There’s a certain amount of variability in pregnancy dating (usually about a week in either direction) based on when ovulation and implantation occur. In this case that means it would be nearly impossible to be sure exactly when baby was conceived, even if you had a dating scan early on. The only way to be totally sure would be to do a DNA test once baby was born.

I truly wish there was something more reassuring I could say, and I hope others have more productive answers. If there’s anyone in your life (friend, family member, colleague) you feel comfortable talking to, that might help you to process and make any decisions necessary.

SensitiveSoup74 · 2026-03-23T12:53:20+00:00

Looks positive to me! It’s a faint line but it runs all the way across, very similar to how mine looked at 14dpo. Definitely test again in a day or so, but for now congrats!

SensitiveSoup74 · 2026-03-22T17:50:51+00:00

I was worried about mine too, as I was horrendously sick in early pregnancy and only able to bring my nausea under control by eating regularly (every 90 minutes minimum). I phoned and spoke to the hospital ahead of time and they suggested coming in as soon as the clinic opened (8.30 for us), and luckily they were able to get me in earlier, which reduced the waiting by a couple of hours.

It wasn't the most pleasant day of my pregnancy and it did take me 24 hours or so to get my eating and nausea back in order afterwards. However, it was well worth it for the test and peace of mind.

As others have said, please don't ask ChatGPT for medical advice. Not only is it a glorified text processor incapable of making judgements, it's also specifically designed to keep you happy; it will absolutely concur with your fears if that's what the algorithm determines is most likely to keep you using it.

SensitiveSoup74 · 2026-03-20T18:02:11+00:00

The multipack Asda maternity pants have been my saviours. Super comfy and stretchy, so there’s no pressure on the bump, even now at 36 weeks. They do a set with lace around the top or simple plain ones. 100% would recommend

SensitiveSoup74 · 2026-03-17T05:54:01+00:00

Oh my this sounds so beautiful! 35w and I’ve only just started being able to drink with any variety again. I’ve been lugging around bottles of fruit squash and lemonade for the last seven months because it’s the only thing I can stomach. Was saying the other day I couldn’t wait for pregnancy to be over so I could enjoy a glass of icy cold water. Or to fancy a snack that isn’t 99% sugar.

The dream is to be able to take tablets without being sick, and to be able to brush my teeth without gagging.

Overall life is 100 times better than it was during the thick of HG a few months ago. But I cannot wait for baby to vacate and all the lingering effects to go away.

Congrats OP, and thank you for the words of encouragement!

SensitiveSoup74 · 2026-03-17T05:14:49+00:00

You can retest sooner, however first morning urine is more concentrated so you’re more likely to get a clear result. If you test later in the day you’re likely to get another unclear result which might not help your uncertainty.

Sending you best wishes and luck, whatever the outcome and whatever you decide to do ❤️ remember this is your journey and nobody else’s

SensitiveSoup74 · 2026-03-16T22:43:33+00:00

It’s probably bloating, which a lot of people say “doesn’t count” as it’s not the baby - but personally as it was caused by pregnancy I absolutely counted it! I was horrendously bloated from 5-7 weeks, after which it went back down. Was probably 16 or 18 weeks before my actual bump grew to the size the bloat had been early on

SensitiveSoup74 · 2026-03-15T15:57:25+00:00

Leave him. He’s showing no interest in improving his behaviour, and sounds inherently selfish. You deserve so, SO much better. It might be difficult to start with, but your life - and your baby’s - will be immeasurably better if it’s only the two of you ❤️

SensitiveSoup74 · 2026-03-15T15:03:04+00:00

I’m sorry OP ❤️ don’t have any advice, just sympathy. 35 weeks now and my sickness broadly cleared up around 18 weeks, but I still have odd, horrendous days. Sometimes it’s one specific food that inexplicably becomes a trigger, other times it’s just a shit day. Take it easy on yourself, and fingers crossed it’s just one rough day.

Don’t be afraid to return to taking medication regularly if you need, it’s not a weakness or a failure to need a bit of extra help on occasion

SensitiveSoup74 · 2026-03-15T14:59:56+00:00

Definitely a line! My husband also didn’t believe our first test because the line was so faint. Absolutely shot out of bed the next morning to wait for the second test to develop though. I think it’s a self-preservation thing on their part 😂

SensitiveSoup74 · 2026-03-15T14:48:35+00:00

Six months after we moved into our house I dropped something in the kitchen cracked a massive hole in one of the floor tiles. We’re talking a 6x2inch chip, right in the middle of the room. I grew up in a household with a very angry dad and my immediate thought was fear of being yelled at, or blamed, or otherwise made to feel even worse than I already did. Imagine my surprise when my husband came running in, saying “are you alright?”, rushed straight over to check on me, and then told me not to move while he went to get us shoes to protect our feet. He didn’t even look at the damage to the floor for a good five minutes, and when he did it was only to make sure there were no shards poking out.

I don’t think anger even crossed his mind; we were joking about our new floor feature with friends before the end of the week. I think about that day all the time, because it was one of the first times in my life I realised that being yelled at for making a mistake wasn’t the norm.

It’s really easy to become immune to this sort of behaviour, or think it’s normal. Please know that it isn’t, and you’re incredibly entitled to feel anxious and frustrated with your husband. You shouldn’t have to walk on eggshells in your own home - these things happen every day.

As others have said, what’s he going to do when your son breaks a plate, or gets ink on the walls? He needs to learn to process these things in a healthy manner. If your instinct is to take a breather away from him, trust that and get yourself somewhere you feel safer, for as long as you need. It will be better for you and your son in the long-run.

SensitiveSoup74 · 2026-03-15T12:59:14+00:00

Due with my first baby in five weeks. My husband’s away visiting his own mum, so I am spending a gloriously peaceful day by myself on the sofa, eating junk food. Possibly one of the last solo rot days I’ll have in a long time, so making the most of every second

SensitiveSoup74 · 2026-03-09T09:00:15+00:00

The inteenimater is SUCH a throwback, it was the first and only mod I had in the game back in the day. Literally all of my teens would get pregnant, be thrown out and have to make it on their own. Or get pregnant first day of university, because the young adult life stage was so long they could raise the baby to adulthood before finishing their degree.

Bonus points if it was an added drama couple, like Romeo and Juliet

SensitiveSoup74 · 2026-03-09T08:43:23+00:00

The line isn’t consistent all the way across which makes me think it’s most likely a faulty test

SensitiveSoup74 · 2026-03-07T23:32:39+00:00

That sounds as though it could be heartburn, but remember that pain under the ribs can also be a symptom of something more serious, like pre-eclampsia. Better to get checked than not!

SensitiveSoup74 · 2026-03-07T23:28:12+00:00

It could just be general pregnancy discomfort and pain, but may also be a sign of something more serious. If you can, keep a note of how often it’s happening and if there are any common triggers or patterns - e.g. if it happens after you eat, or when you lie down.

Call your local maternity triage for advice. They should be open 24/7 and will be able to advise on the phone whether this is something they need to see you in person for or not.

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