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@hoogirl05: I think there is a point the tests stop getting dark. Honestly, I think it would be best to step away from the HPT and wait for your appt.

They don't look like they are getting lighter to me but you gotta stop freaking yourself out!

Comparing test lines isn't an accurate way to predict hcg levels. Those are all incredibly strong positives. Good luck!

Test lines can vary by lot, so no sense in using that as a litmus test for "how pregnant" you are. Congratulations on your pregnancy! Hope your appointment is reassuring

@hoogirl05: Don't apologize! We have all been there and we have needed others to talk us "off the ledge." Unfortunately, hpts are meant to be qualitative vs quantitative. They can tell you whether you are pregnant, not how pregnant you are. Would you feel better if you got betas? Let us know how the appointment goes.

@hoogirl05: on all the tests I've taken, the test line is closest to the end you pee on... which would mean your test lines are consistently dark and soaking up all the ink so the control lines are lighter. The key seems to indicate the control line is on the right too. That means your lines are awesome and dark!

You are pregnant. Keep telling yourself that because you definitely are. Congratulations!

@hoogirl05: glad you had a good ultrasound!

Congrats! FYI at a certain point the "hook effect" occurs, which means the hcg is so strong that you have to dilute your pee to get an accurate read. This happened to me, I was testing after 6 weeks and my control line started getting lighter, but when I diluted with water, it was back to being dark. At that point my husband was ready to have me committed!! And I stepped away from the tests!!