I’m confused, the faint line is the second one which is supposed to be the control line and everywhere I see the faint one should be the first one (test line), even on the instructions. This is First Response
In the context of when many people are taking pregnancy tests my comment is certainly not wrong. But im glad you got the thrill of feeling like you corrected a random internet stranger based on semantics.
But not "early" in terms of detection for pregnancy tests. If it were, then people would be a lot more familiar with dye stealers. "Early detection" tests work before your missed period. The reason most people dont see them is because most people are not looking at dye stealers, because by the time hcg is that high, many women have already tested positive.
You are hella pregnant. That is what we call a dye stealer and it’s an indication of high levels of hcg in your body. You’re probably 6 weeks or more pregnant. My dye stealer test at 5 weeks gestation are now 14 year old twin girls who I’m currently listening to playing the Xbox that one of them just got for Christmas lol
Oh yeah I’m sure the baby has Down syndrome and it’s not just a totally normal pregnancy test! That’s a totally normal thing to assume and put in a mom’s head.
Got it, not diminishing your personal experience, or anxiety. Its just this test is very clear and thats what we are asked to respond to. As such the statement could have been: "looks positive, but of you feel as nervous as I take another". Cquse that would have covered both bases, defined shared doubt, but also validated the clear positiveness of the tesr we are asked about.
No, it doesn’t hurt, but false positives on pregnancy tests are really rare. The test line being darker than the control line is called a “dye stealer” and it’s an indicator that the person taking it is very pregnant. It’s caused by high levels of hcg, not a faulty test. My dye stealer test was twin girls who are now 14 years old and playing the Xbox one just got for Christmas together and giggling 🥰
This means your hcg is very high and taking dye from the control to make the test line darker (a dye” stealer.”) You are very pregnant.
Very Pregnant
r/lineporn
That’s a dye stealer. The test line used up the dye from the control. You are likely 6+ weeks with that much hCG.
That’s how my first test looked. I’m now 23 weeks along. I was about a month along at the time I took the test.
That means very pregnant, not early.
Still early, just not 3 weeks early. Most people get a dye stealer around 5 weeks.
I got my first dye stealer on a Walmart cheapie at 4wk4 days. But one this strong is gotta be 5 weeks or better 😅
Mine with my first babe looked like this before 5 weeks!
In the context of when many people are taking pregnancy tests my comment is certainly not wrong. But im glad you got the thrill of feeling like you corrected a random internet stranger based on semantics.
5 weeks is still pretty damn early to find out you’re pregnant. A week or so late. It’s not semantics, you’re wrong.
But not "early" in terms of detection for pregnancy tests. If it were, then people would be a lot more familiar with dye stealers. "Early detection" tests work before your missed period. The reason most people dont see them is because most people are not looking at dye stealers, because by the time hcg is that high, many women have already tested positive.
😂😂😂
Either way there are two lines. That's my opinion.
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You’re so pregnant there isn’t even a control line.
Looks positive!!!!
I agree
You are so pregnant that the test thought: dûhhhh!
Oh my these responses have been super interesting. And here I was thinking the test was faulty hahaha
you’re Very pregnant.
You are hella pregnant. That is what we call a dye stealer and it’s an indication of high levels of hcg in your body. You’re probably 6 weeks or more pregnant. My dye stealer test at 5 weeks gestation are now 14 year old twin girls who I’m currently listening to playing the Xbox that one of them just got for Christmas lol
dye stealer!! extreme pregananananant
Very high hCg is pulling the dye from the control line.
It’s a positive test. Could be multiples, genetic disorders or nothing.
Implying this has anything to do with a genetic disorder is wild. She’s likely just 5+ weeks pregnant.
Uhm, Down syndrome…
Oh yeah I’m sure the baby has Down syndrome and it’s not just a totally normal pregnancy test! That’s a totally normal thing to assume and put in a mom’s head.
It could be a faulty test. Try another one.
If you don’t know what you’re talking about don’t comment. It’s a dye stealer and OP is very pregnant.
I’m currently 8 weeks. I’ve taken many tests. If you’re unsure, it doesn’t hurt to take another one.
Yes... if there is something to be unclear about.
I took the digital test after my positive red dye test to double-check. Even though the first one was positive, I wanted to be sure.
Got it, not diminishing your personal experience, or anxiety. Its just this test is very clear and thats what we are asked to respond to. As such the statement could have been: "looks positive, but of you feel as nervous as I take another". Cquse that would have covered both bases, defined shared doubt, but also validated the clear positiveness of the tesr we are asked about.
No, it doesn’t hurt, but false positives on pregnancy tests are really rare. The test line being darker than the control line is called a “dye stealer” and it’s an indicator that the person taking it is very pregnant. It’s caused by high levels of hcg, not a faulty test. My dye stealer test was twin girls who are now 14 years old and playing the Xbox one just got for Christmas together and giggling 🥰
Congrats!
Thanks so much! Congratulations to you too!
False positives are really really rare. It’s irresponsible to tell OP this is faulty when it’s such a strong positive.
I only suggested it could be faulty. I did not say she wasn’t pregnant; only stated she should retest if she is unsure.
Very pregnant, possibly even twins if it’s early.
Triplets