I might be stressing myself?

Question

I’ve just been using cheapie tests, a slew came free with the ovulation tests I bought. And I had on hand one of the $1 you can get. And I guess I’m not very familiar with these brands? I keep seeing the lines need to get darker as you go along, I’m not sure I do see them getting darker. 
Back in 2016 I had a blighted ovum, I’m just so terrified it’ll happen again.

The left pic is this morning of the brand I’ve been using. Middle is this morning and previous tests. And right is the $1 from this morning as well. 
How dark do these tests get? The little stick ones I’ve noticed dry a bit dark. Do I need better tests? My dang OB won’t see me for another week 😐
My husband and I have been trying since 2009. So I’m super excited but also scared as hell its another blighted ovum.

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Your tests look fine. These tests are effected by the concentration of your urine so you can get a lighter line just from drinking more water. Line progression isn't a valid measure of pregnancy health for that reason. But your lines are dark enough to not be concerned, and you'd need to bleed for a lighter line to mean anything besides just being more hydrated when you took the test. Congrats!

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I was just like you. I had a blighted ovum my first pregnancy. The urine tests will tell you nothing. If you feel stressed call your dr and ask to have your labs drawn already, ask for the HCG test and the follow up ones so you can watch the numbers climb. That will help you get through until your first scan. Depending on your dr they might have you come in for an earlier scan. It’s never too early to call the drs office and ask to be watched. No question you ask them is something they haven’t heard before. It’s better you have the comfort so you’re not stressed.

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You are pregnant as fark, my dear! Congratulation!
Seriously though, I know it just be stressful for you but try to put the tests down. I tortured myself with this for the first 6 weeks, I also dabbled with measuring BBT and HR too. Eventually I had to make the decision to stop over analyzing everything and put it all away. I was actually far far less stressed when I stopped agonizing over every measurable physiological parameter. And I was no better or worse off for information!
Good luck xx

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When they’re already this dark, you’re good and pregnant and you’re not going to get any useful information by continuing to pee on them
The urine concentration can fluctuate quite a bit based on time of day, how much you drink, when you last peed, and what you have been eating. I had a super strong test one evening that was much lighter the next morning. That baby is now two years old

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How early are you? Each test is different, and so is every urine sample. Mine didn’t get darker until 20 dpo.

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You are preggo and the lines look great!!

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