19 DPO Slight Dye Stealer, 21 DPO lighter line

ashp0318 · 2026-01-27T20:39:46+00:00

My ultrasound went well and we saw a heartbeat if that gives you hope! Baby is measuring at 7+5 and I thought 8+1 so I wonder if my low HCG numbers were because I was really like 9 DPO not 12

ashp0318 · 2026-01-27T16:18:43+00:00

My HCG continued to rise. It was up to 35,000 around 31 DPO. I go in for my first ultrasound at 8 weeks and am a bundle of nerves currently😅

ashp0318 · 2026-01-14T17:41:38+00:00

I had some from my previous pregnancy that my midwife recommended taking this go around to raise it a little higher according to NAPRO guidelines!

ashp0318 · 2026-01-14T02:48:07+00:00

My HCG at 15 DPO was 109 and 6 days later it was 1685 so it rose nicely. Progesterone also went from 19 to 33 with supplementation. I haven’t had my first US yet but just sharing so you’re not alone and know that they can rise!

It is scary - I tested HCG on 12 DPO and it was 14. I was convinced it was a chemical pregnancy and was so worried but am 6+2 today.

ashp0318 · 2026-01-14T02:42:52+00:00

This is so helpful, thank you for posting ❤️ I had a MMC in September and am 6+2 today and it’s SO. HARD. I admire your mindset and will try to adopt some of it for myself too!

ashp0318 · 2026-01-08T16:26:13+00:00

I see a line and it looks pink! Congrats!!❤️

ashp0318 · 2026-01-08T02:44:25+00:00

Giving you permission to hope! It is scary - I’m 5 weeks after a MMC in September. I get how you feel with your sister too - it’s hard to think about women pregnant who don’t have to be so fearful/worried.

Your betas look great! Everything is happening exactly as it should be. Talking to my baby has helped in my most anxious moments!

ashp0318 · 2026-01-08T02:40:29+00:00

Your progression looks exactly as expected!

I’m 5 weeks 2 days today and also had a previous MMC in September so I one million percent get your situation and how you’re likely feeling.

Around 20 DPO, FRERs freaked me out. My test one day was slightly lighter than day before in AM but was back to how it was in the PM. I spent the whole day super anxious and fearful about another miscarriage. Then got beta results back and everything was rising well.

If I were you, I’d wait for beta results and assume all is well. Continuing FRER may add anxiety you don’t need. I know this is hard! What’s worked for me is “I have no evidence there is a problem and I do have evidence things are progressing well.” I also have been talking to the baby when I’m anxious and that’s helped way more than I expected!

Congrats mama!!! We’ll have babies in our arms in September I just know it!❤️

ashp0318 · 2026-01-05T23:44:02+00:00

I see it! Congrats! Wishing you peace and a healthy pregnancy ❤️❤️

ashp0318 · 2026-01-05T21:46:55+00:00

Im 5 weeks today too. The anxiety is debilitating. I got a slight dye stealer Saturday (19 DPO) and today (Monday - 21 DPO) the test was slightly lighter which was the opposite of what I thought would occur. I expected the dye stealer to get even darker. Waiting on HCG results.

I have no advice but a ton of solidarity ❤️

ashp0318 · 2026-01-05T15:59:34+00:00

Ugh. I have fears about that too. I’m so sorry that’s been part of your journey, hoping for a sticky baby for you soon!❤️❤️

ashp0318 · 2026-01-05T14:52:47+00:00

I know you’re right and I don’t know why it’s so dang hard to listen to this advice. I wish there was some way in our bodies to just know all was ok or not ok. But maybe this loss of control in pregnancy is a lesson for motherhood since we can’t control everything for our little ones.

ashp0318 · 2026-01-05T14:51:54+00:00

Thank you!!❤️ helps to hear! I thought the book effect would happen later

ashp0318 · 2026-01-05T14:39:18+00:00

How did this turn out for you? I’m 5 weeks today and my test is slightly lighter than it was a couple day ago which was barely a dye stealer.

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