[stargatemommy]

Think my tests are getting lighter. They are certainly not getting darker. I am worried. The soonest I can get a beta is Tuesday because of labour day. By my calculations, my never should be at least 360. I have no idea how long it will take to get the results. I was feeling so positive about this pregnancy until now..... I am not spotting at all but have some cramping. Tell me I am crazy and I need to relax! . I hate that pregnancy is so stressful for me.

[Brittanie]

I hadn't realized you got a bfp! Lots of prayers headed your way.

[EverydayJoy]

Have you ever heard of vanishing twin syndrome? I read on the American Pregnancy Association website that it happens more often than we might think. It can cause HCG to drop, and your tests to get lighter, and then they'd get darker again.
I hope you can get your blood results back soon and find out what's going on! GL!

[stargatemommy]

Here are my progressions. It seems that after 13 DPO my tests stopped getting darker.

[StaceygirlPa]

I know it easier said then done. Try not to worry. I think after a certain point it is hard to tell if the lines are getting darker. I had a lot cramping when I was pregnant with Cody.

[stargatemommy]

It is SO much easier saidthan done. I promised myself I would not get this way this time. I just want this baby so bad!

[Hopefulpinkangel]

With DD it took a while for my tests to get super dark, for a while they almost seemed the same just like yours. I know it's hard.

[kaylakay]

I actually see a difference between the last 2. It looks bolder to me! I know how it feels with the lines! When I was pregnant with Ava I only took 2 tests and got betas done cause I hate the guessing game with lines.

Sticky sticky sticky dust your way!

[ohnicole]

I think those tests look good I think at some point it just becomes hard to see the difference from day to day on those tests... add in all the variables of how concentrated your urine was, differences between individual tests, and HPTs can drive you crazy! I know it's hard not to stress, and I hope tomorrow flies by so you can get your next beta and get some reassurance Do you have some stuff planned for the holiday that will keep your mind off of it?

[momof6lopez]

I had a scare like this between 15 and 17dpo. Whent to the er for a blood draw, and sure enough, 14 to 16dpo did not double (66hrs). Thought for sure it was over, but my 19dpo went back to a 39hr. double rate and Im now 26 wks pregnant. We think it was a second sac that turned into a sch as I had two pregnancy cysts, one on each ovary. I was also spotting and cramping horribely.

Praying for a great outcome on Tuesday!!

[EverydayJoy]

To me the newest ones don't look lighter at all! The very last one (unmarked) looks like it's still a little bit wet--I would look at it when dry. Also even if it's a teeeny bit lighter I would agree that some tests, even with the same brand, might be a different lot/batch and end up just a bit lighter for that reason. It all depends on how much dye/reagent is in the test itself. Blood tests would be much more reliable, although I know you're having to wait for that.
I would say unless your later tests start to look like 11DPO, then not to get too worked up (I know, easier said than done). Hang in there!

[melissalaw]

I think your tests look good. I know it is so much easier said than done but try to focus on your numbers from last week and hopefully you can make it to Tuesday and get your beta's done and get your numbers back quickly. Sending lots of good thoughts your way. I hope Tuesday comes really quickly for you and you get some great numbers.

[markswife]

I'm so sorry you are stressing. I also think that the last one looks darker. Mine seem to all look the same after a point. I wish there was a home HCG test so we could just test our own betas whenever we want to.

[stargatemommy]

That would be awesome.

[EverydayJoy]

How did that last test look after it dried? Feel like posting it?

[~Tanya~]

Your's look just like mine did- I forced myself to stop testing because it was causing so much stress. I know it's hard

[fromustobaby]

I had the same thing happen with this pregnany (after a miscarraige mind you so I was a basketcase)...my tests NEVER got darker than what your 13/14 day tests are - never...the result of those lines is sleeping peacefully beside me right now - those really are very dark, again, mine never got darker than that...I have a good feeling about this one for you <3