I had my tubes tied back in July. As of today, my period is 4 days late. I stopped in Wal Mart on my way to work and got a pregnancy test. I just used it and although it is extremely difficult to see, there is a second line. It's almost like a shadow of a line, and I can just barely see it. Is this to be considered a positive test? I'm so beside myself right now with...well I can't label what I'm feeling! Help??!!
2006-12-28 01:15:35 · 8 answers · asked by Doogie 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Also I wanted to add that the shadow of a line I am seeing is not a solid line like the other ones. I really is hard to see but I can barely see it.
2006-12-28 01:20:05 · update #1
One more thing. I have three children and I used the home tests to find out I was pregnant with them and all three times there was absolutely no denying the positive line was there...that's why I am questioning this result.
2006-12-28 01:21:31 · update #2
Wait a few days and try it again. I tested myself like 4 times before I saw the other line clearly. Its sometimes hard to tell with those things. By the pack were you get two for the price of one that way you will have two tests and you can keep testing at different times. Again, give it another day or two and try again. Good luck to you!!!
2006-12-28 01:27:09 · answer #1 · answered by BOOTS! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you're seeing could be an evaporation line. It depends on if you waited longer than the recommended time (usually 10 minutes) to view the results.
Or you could be pregnant - I've known a few people who had their tubes tied and still got pregnant.
Take another test to be sure. Use a digital test that interprets the lines for you. Good luck!
2006-12-28 09:24:59 · answer #2 · answered by LadyJag 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could just be seeing the evaporation of the test line. I was using the digital tests, and even when they came out negative, when I ejected the test strip, there would be a VERY faint line present for the test line. They were all accurate though.
Give it a couple days and if your period still doesn't show up, test again. Use an early detection test, they measure hCG down to a lower concentration.
2006-12-28 09:27:18 · answer #3 · answered by desiderio 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could still be a little early to tell with that test. You could always take another one. I know that after a while you should disregard the test because after so much time they start to show the second line. My guess would be that you're not, I don't know of too many people who had they're tubes tied and not have it work for them.
Best wishes to you.
2006-12-28 09:27:43 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't happen very often, but the truth is having your tubes tied isn't a 100% guarantee of never getting pregnant, so the best thing for you to do is see your doctor right away. He/she will be able to determine whether or not you're pregnant much better than an over-the-counter pregnancy test.
Good luck to you.
2006-12-28 10:01:49 · answer #5 · answered by moonshadow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with my last baby I took 4 home tests because they were a shadow of a line and i couldnt figure out if it was positive or negative. after i let them sit about a day i looked at it again and the line was much clearer.
2006-12-28 10:09:17 · answer #6 · answered by Tina 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it will be hard but wait a few days and test again. Your eyes could be playing tricks on you.
Best of luck
2006-12-28 09:25:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes pregnancy kits are not that accurate
2006-12-28 09:27:43 · answer #8 · answered by gheiD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋