https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:52:49 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2860690 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 15:23:49 +0000 Kaohinani 2860690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: I wrote you on your other post, hun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2860687 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 15:21:36 +0000 Petitduck 2860687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: I’d reserve judgment for the third draw then. I’m kind of surprised your doctor just stopped at two. I hope the next one is more comforting to you and doubles or more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2860683 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 15:17:27 +0000 LAZB 2860683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Petitduck: It was exactly 48 hours. They didn’t offer another draw, but I asked for one so I’ll go Saturday. I’ve also heard that it’s fine to take three days to double, but I’ve never actually seen someone be successful and a pregnancy when it takes that long </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2860677 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 14:59:23 +0000 Petitduck 2860677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: was it less than 48 hours between draws?</p> <p>ETA: so they’re sending you for another draw? I assume it’s okay if they said not to worry. That means they aren’t worried yet. I have read online that it can take 48-72 hours for doubling in the first three weeks. Pretty much everywhere says that. My doctor does betas every 3 days to allow for that. :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2860676 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 14:56:38 +0000 LAZB 2860676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Levels only went up to 158. The doctor says it’s fine, but they didn’t double so I’m worried </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2860648 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 13:34:59 +0000 Kaohinani 2860648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: You are adorable ... Those are beautiful, dark lines! Stop peeing on things, lady! 😉😂 I'm waiting to hear (*see) an update on your betas. 🤞 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2860647 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 13:34:31 +0000 bhbee 2860647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: agree with @LCTBQE: those are awesome. I think 17dpo or so will get you a darker than control test line but this looks as good as it gets for where you are. Still rooting hard for your Dec 1 bfp baby!! :goodluck: :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2860646 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 13:34:09 +0000 LAZB 2860646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LCTBQE: lol, I know I’m a nut. The middle is 15 dpo and top and bottom are 16 dpo. I had a big change from 14 to 15, so since it stalled today, I got nervous again </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2860643 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 13:27:00 +0000 LCTBQE 2860643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: these are your lines at 15dpo?! the reason why they're not progressing over 1 day is that they're already as solid as they get!! :goodluck: :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2860632 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 12:34:49 +0000 cyoung 2860632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <br /><p><i>This comment has been deleted by the original poster.</i></p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2860631 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 12:33:49 +0000 skinnycow 2860631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: Those lines look great to me! They're so dark so maybe it's just difficult to see progression. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2860622 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 12:04:27 +0000 Sams Mom 2860622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: Those are still solid lines! Everything crossed that you get great betas! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2860621 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 12:03:25 +0000 LAZB 2860621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@magnolia: thanks :) this thread is actually old, and that pregnancy ended in miscarriage around 9 weeks. I’m currently 4 weeks pregnant now, and my tests from today (top and bottom) aren’t really darker than yesterday’s test, but I’m hoping it’s just because the test doesn’t really reflect rising numbers. </p> [attach=4900/18/pjbrdq.450x600.97F9ECA6-0A98-45AB-ACB8-64CFB975F903.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2860620 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 12:01:09 +0000 magnolia 2860620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: ETA I didn’t realize this post was older sorry! Do you have a dollar tree nearby you ? For whatever reason the dollar tree tests came out extremely/satisfyingly dark when I tested around 14-16 dpo.<br /> Or maybe a digital would help? </p> <p>In any case congrats! :goodluck: :bfp: :heart: best wishes for a happy and healthy pregnancy </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2860619 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 11:54:51 +0000 LAZB 2860619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LCTBQE: oh my gosh, you went through it too! Such a mind game. I’ll let you know when I hear back with my numbers </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2860612 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 11:22:25 +0000 LCTBQE 2860612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: :heart: :heart: :heart: I know you've really been through it, I'm hoping the best for this one. Trust me, no one has ever been so certain of a miscarriage than me after I peed on that FRER, but that was my little boo. Also for lol's, with my daughter I was dead certain I was having a chemical because she implanted really late and my first beta was like, 6--here is my crazy-town, hand-wringing board about her:<br /> <a href="http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-a-chemical" rel="nofollow">http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-this-a-chemical</a><br /> The only solace I found in the entire process was just recognizing that the destiny of each pregnancy had already been determined at conception and there was nothing to "do". Let me know how the numbers are, my fingers are crossed for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2860590 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 10:48:34 +0000 LAZB 2860590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LCTBQE: I came back just to read your comment again. I’m just had my second draw, and am waiting for results. My tests kind of look the same as yesterday, but I’m done with taking them at home. I’m trying to stay calm and positive, and your post totally helps me :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2835185 Sat, 21 Jul 2018 07:49:19 +0000 LAZB 2835185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Let me start by saying y'all made me feel so much better yesterday. I'm not analyzing the tests like I was before, but I thought this was interesting, so wanted to share in case someone comes upon this thread in a Google search or something.<br /> These tests are yesterday and today at 16/17 dpo. The frer is the same as yesterday but the wondfo is noticeably darker, more so in real life.<br /> No idea my HCG, but I would think at least 600 from what I've seen around. </p> [attach=4900/18/pc7vm7.450x600.A08A4881-3B2D-4907-9704-8382F8153ED4.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2835091 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 12:34:34 +0000 LAZB 2835091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetiePie: oh good, hopefully mine are even half that. My hcg was 135 two days ago, so I wouldn’t think more than 300-450 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2835089 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 12:33:41 +0000 LAZB 2835089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DesertDreams88: lol, thank you!<br /> @bhbee: good point, I only have two tests left, so I think I’m ok </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2835088 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 12:28:20 +0000 SweetiePie 2835088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I was 12dp5dt (equivalent to 17dpo) I had a 770 beta and my lines looked like that for sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2835085 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 12:05:51 +0000 bhbee 2835085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, I’ve been there on the crazy. With my oldest I had equally dark lines on 14dpo, 385 beta on 15dpo (did not poas), and darker than control on 16dpo. </p> <p>I agree it’s not all that accurate to guess from lines but just some data for fun! :silly:</p> <p>ETA don’t test much longer though or you risk scaring yourself with the hook effect where too high numbers make it look faint again!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2835084 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 12:02:19 +0000 DesertDreams88 2835084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Girl you are so pregnant haha those lines look AMAZING for 16 dpo! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2835081 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:45:28 +0000 LAZB 2835081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LCTBQE: lol, thank you! I am actually feeling ok-ish, more curious than anything. I can’t believe your number was so high with a test like that, frers are crazy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2835080 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:41:45 +0000 LCTBQE 2835080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: this is to illustrate that the lines are *NOT* de facto beta tests: posting for you here two FRERs of when I first was pregnant with my son and coming off of two miscarriages in a row, so I was very anxious. I had gotten a couple of betas at my OB and they thought things were on track, but I was still POAS constantly. the lack of progression on the 12/17 FRER compared to the test 2 days prior sent me into an absolutely frantic tailspin--that day we were flying home to Texas for Christmas. I sobbed the *entire* way through the Newark airport security line and during half the flight because I was so sure it was another m/c because the line didn't get darker. Then when we landed I went straight to an independent lab and paid $100 for a beta. My hcg on the day of the 12/17 test was 3518. Look at that line--it's pretty shaky, but a beta in the 3000's. So I'm not going to tell you that you're crazy because I'm crazy too and crazy people don't care whether or not they're crazy, but I'm telling you, FRER's truly can't be used that way :heart: </p> [attach=6423/18/pc6bpl.600x600.2.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2835079 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:36:06 +0000 Sams Mom 2835079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@fuzzypeaches: @Raspberry: @BadgerMom: @LAZB: All because some ding dongs didn't read that it was weeks after ovulation instead of weeks pregnant and made a class action suit. This is why we can't have nice things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2835078 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:31:05 +0000 LAZB 2835078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@fuzzypeaches: @Raspberry: yep, those don’t exist in the US anymore :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2835076 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:22:27 +0000 BadgerMom 2835076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@fuzzypeaches: @Raspberry: I think they took those off the shelves in the US. So we’re stuck in line-guessing purgatory :crying: . </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2835075 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:18:41 +0000 Raspberry 2835075@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@fuzzypeaches: I did the same, after getting BFP on FRER I switched to Clear Blue with weeks indicator. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-your-hcg-when-the-test-line-became-darker-than-the-control#post-2835074 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:08:13 +0000 fuzzypeaches 2835074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: I was equally crazy so I stoped doing these and did the weeks indicator ones from clear blue so I could watch it go from 1-2 then 2-3 then 3+.<br /> It might just be a Canada thing though :) I can’t remember where you are at! </p>