When did you/will you stop testing?

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I’m 5 weeks today and feel myself being a bit excessive/obsessive…this isn’t even all of the tests I’ve taken since finding out on 3/9. I have my first OB appointment in 3 days but since I’ll still be too early for an ultrasound I don’t think I’ll truly have peace of mind. I’m trying to be cool, calm, collected….i just already love this baby and as of right now this feels like the only way I can make sure he or she is okay. My new box of strip tests just came in today from Glow, I told myself I only want to test once a week on the morning I turn a new week until I hear a healthy heartbeat but of course I took one tonight smh I feel like a crazy person!

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I totally get it! But just remember, that after a certain point, the “hook effect” comes into play and tests will lighten. That’s totally normal! Congrats mama 💕

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I’m in the same boat!! I found the day before you did & I literally can’t stop testing. I told myself no more expensive test just the little strips I have left. 😭 I had a MMC at 19 weeks in August of 2024 this is our rainbow baby & im over the moon excited and nervous all in one. I’m due November 2025 to! I have my first ultrasound in 11 days & it feels like eternity. 
But Congratulations!!! 🫶🏼 happy and healthy baby dust!!!

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Girl, i FEEL you!! I stopped testing after one of my tests came back noticeably lighter than the last one. My husband and I held each other, while we prepared ourselves for yet another loss. It was a devastating day.... only to go in for my HCG results and see the numbers themselves were more than doubling in less than 24hrs!!! I threw all my tests in the trash and vowed to never progression test ever again 😂. It was the dumbest roller-coaster I've ever been on lol. My poor husband! Keep testing if it's all you have to hold you until your appointment 🤗 Just obviously make sure to do it at the same time, with the same hold, and fluid intake, every time.

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I’m 5 weeks 3 days. I️ stopped testing at 5 weeks 1 day because I️ booked a private ultrasound and was able to see my little baby. It was just the sack and yoke but enough to calm me. Especially since they were able to tell me my due date with measurements. ♥️

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6w1d. I had several losses previous to this pregnancy, so my anxiety is through the roof and I’m still testing every day. 😬

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I stopped after seeing heart beat on ultrasound! Also my tests weren’t really going to get much darker lol

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I’m 7 weeks 5 days & i’m still testing everyday. I have my first ultrasound 3/26, my doctor said to test once a week to ensure the test stays dark, but I’m so paranoid & overthink everything, so I’m still testing daily. 😭

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Definitely had to talk myself out of doing it today I'm 5w6d and ultrasound not for a week and a half

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I literally thought I was the only one! This has helped me feel so much better about my emotional state. Thank you all for sharing your stories! I stopped myself from testing again today after 4 positive tests and can’t promise I won’t test again, but definitely feel better that I’m not alone 💕🙏🏼

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Girl! I am in the same boat. I found out I was pregnant on 3/8. My doctor was out. And then she was already booked for appointments upon her return. My appointment isn’t until 4/16. I am going crazy. I told myself I would test once a week to make sure the line looks darker but I have been testing every day. I feel and look like a maniac. According to the app, I am 6weeks and 2 days but I have PCOS so I am not sure. I didn’t have a period in February.

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