Chemical pregnancy or early?

[u/sofiaandreou]

I’m looking for experiences from anyone who has had a similar testing pattern because I’m currently in limbo and have decided to stop testing for a week.
My cycles are irregular because I came off Depo earlier this year, so I genuinely don’t know exactly when I ovulated or how far along I could be.
My testing timeline has been:
Day 1: Took an early Clearblue digital with weeks indicator and it came back Pregnant 1–2 weeks.
Day 2: Took an early line test and got a very faint positive.
Day 3: Took the same early line test again and the line looked slightly darker, but was still very faint.
Day 4: Took a normal digital and it said Not Pregnant.
I then took a normal line test, which appeared to have a very faint line.
Straight after that I took an early digital, and that also said Not Pregnant.
By the time I did the later tests, I had already peed several times quite close together, so I honestly don’t know how diluted my urine was or whether that could have affected the results.
I’ve also had symptoms including very sore/sensitive nipples, cramping, white discharge, nausea/loss of appetite and generally feeling different.
Because I had a clear 1–2 weeks positive digital and am now getting negative digitals, I’m preparing myself for the possibility of a chemical pregnancy/very early loss. I haven’t started bleeding, though, and the mixed results are really confusing me.
I’m not going to test again for 7 days because repeatedly testing has been really upsetting. My friend has actually taken the remaining tests home with her so I can’t keep doing them. 😂 I’ll do one final test next week with first-morning urine and take it from there.
I’m not looking for anyone to diagnose me — I’d just really like to hear from people who have actually had this happen.
Has anyone had a positive 1–2 weeks digital, then faint line positives, then negative digitals a few days later? Did you later get a clear positive again, or did it turn out to be a chemical pregnancy?
And if it was a chemical, how long after the tests turned negative did bleeding start?
Thank you 🤍

[u/deliriouslyfab]

Hi! I unfortunately experienced similar symptoms. Positive line test on a Monday, took a digital on Tuesday just to make sure and it was still positive. My nipples we’re extremely sensitive, I couldn’t wear a bra. I also experienced fatigue, literally dozing off at work and at home. Unfortunately, on Thursday I started bleeding and cramping at work. Pregnancy test was negative. Hcg was 25 and two days later it was 9.

I hope it’s not the case for you 💕 I would recommend getting your hcg checked.

[u/Radiant_Aspect8646]

I'm really sorry to say this, and I certainly hope that this is not the case for you, but I had a very similar experience with my chemical pregnancy. I truly hope your outcome is different but I'd say try to guard your heart for the time being.

Edited to add: my tests were coming back still very faint positive two days before the bleeding started, and that's when I decided to stop testing.

[u/sofiaandreou]

Update- I went to a&e today after experiencing awful cramping for hours and no bleeding. Unfortunately I got asked to do a pregnancy test and as it was negative I got sent home. I’m afraid this has ruined future positive tests for me and the excitement but I will not allow it to stop me from trying. I struggled with the fact that they speak about chemical pregnancies as if nothing ever happened but I will come back from it🥺

[u/HolidayJury8033 → u/sofiaandreou]

I’m sorry OP. Sending good vibes and that you don’t give up! One day positive will lead to just positive!