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Positive FRER but lines too far apart? So confused!

Okay, so... I am 7 days late, and I believe I ovulated a little late. But I took an FRER today, and saw what looked like a faint line, but of course I couldn't tell if my mind was playing tricks on me.
So, even though I know it's bad, I opened the test up and took it apart like ten minutes after taking it. Now, I KNOW that is frowned upon, but here is the kicker...

The second I opened it, there was already a very obvious second dark pink line, however, it was out of the test window view. So I figured it was just where the dye started at, because I know that you will always see some form of a dye line on the fuzzy side when you take apart an FRER.

So, I look and BOOM, control line, a bright pink second line AND a seperate dye line? I'm sooo confused. And again, I can not stress this enough, these lines were all there the very second I busted the test open. I was SHOCKED.

I've had quite a few symptoms. Missed period. Just got over a cold last week. Extreeeeeemely sore boobs the last couple days. Lots of white CM. 

Picture: https://ibb.co/JRmjTj3

I have another test that I plan to do in the morning with FMU, but I'm so curious if theres a possibility the test line was just a smidge over too far? I've taken a ton of FRERs and have never had this happen! Especially not this dark of a pink line 😱

Thanks in advance ladies!
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    I might be wrong but I think that's an evap line. Have you taken it out of the plastic thing? 
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    That’s really strange, doesn’t seem like an evap line as it’s def got colour to it.

    Best thing is to just test again with FMU x
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    I would count this as invalid and test again. X
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    Update! So I took one this morning, and could not use FMU. I got up to pee at like 8am. So I wanted and did this test at like 11. 

    This photo was taken about ten minutes after I took the test, and it is not tweaked in any way (other than the little arrow I drew to point at the line I see).

    Does anybody else see something? 
    It's faint, so of course I'll be testing AGAIN in a couple days or so. I have two more FRER left 😭

    Picture: https://ibb.co/L0PxQfM


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    So weird! I'm still totally unsure of what is going on. I know only time and tests will tell, but doesn't hurt to have a couple more sets of eyes! 
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    https://ibb.co/Hg3rRLH One more picture but it doesn't come up well in this one. 
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    I’m really struggling to see it sorry. If you’re late for your af, even by only a few says, a frer would usually pick it up. Xxx
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    I ovulated late this cycle, so not necessarily. But it is a SUPER squinter. But again, not counting it as a positive at allll. Still holding back and gonna wait to test yet again :( 
    Thank you though! In times like these, reality checks are good to keep you from getting your hopes up.

    I'm okay if I'm not pregnant, but I'm just sooo confused by why my boobs have been so unbelievably sore this past week, and getting sick, and the missed period. Fingers crossed! 🥺
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    Maybe you ovulated really late?? I’ll keep my fingers crossed that your line gets darker. Xxx
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    That's what I'm hoping for! Thank you lovely! 😊
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    Progesterone can cause your boobs to be sore as well. It rises after ovulation. I’m afraid I don’t see anything on the tests 
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    Okay. So I'm a hot mess and the husband said he'd buy another box of tests Monday. Soooo, I peed on one more stick after an almost 4 hour hold and there is a very faint line but it does actually look like something versus the one this morning. 

    This is in a room with fairly casual lighting. I didn't want to put it in the sun or anything because I know that if it only mainly shows up in the sun, it's likely an indent. So this is just in natural bedroom lighting. I'm going insane. We have been trying for almost 6 months.

    Check out these few pictures of this afternoons test. Pictues taken about 10 mins after testing.

    https://ibb.co/g4Wv1nM
    https://ibb.co/5k3TrXW
    https://ibb.co/f2qQNyx
    https://ibb.co/648Bc0F

    I may or may not have accidentally uploaded duplicates. I haven't had my caffiene yet! 🤪



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    Oh I know Rachel... I have been googling like crazy 😂 But thank you so much!!!
    I know progesterone leaks around ovulation and can cause breast tenderness for some women but that doesn't usually happen for me. And if it is, it's very, very mild. They feel almost engorged right now. Not quite as bad, but almost as bad as when you're breastfeeding and don't pump for a couple hours. They're so heavy and uncomfortable right now. Other stuff, I've kinda ignored because I don't want to symptom spot, haha. But the insanely sore boobies are undeniable. 😭 

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    I never had tender breast. Until they put me on progesterone pessary. Things change, I think breast is the least reliable symptom of them all. I really hope u will get ur bfp, but got your own sanity you shouldn't think about symptoms. Best of luck.
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    Oh I hear ya! Again, trying not to symptom spot but I know my body and my breasts are never like this. I just find it so odd! It came out of nowhere, and within the week of my missed period. So, those two combined were immediate red flags for me, as my breasts got very sore around 5 or 6 weeks with my first.

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    I’m still struggling to see any lines 😞 I would wait a few days before testing again 
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    You might have e tea high progesterone surge, it happens. When u ttc u never rly know ur body. It affects u a lot. Still I hope for the best for you! 
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    Thank you ladies! I'll definitely update! 🥰
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    Any news?!  
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