13 dpo - are tests dark enough

[EmiGoiko]

Hi all, just looking for some reassurance. I have had two miscarriages this year. One missed in march followed by EPRC and then a natural one at about 5.5 weeks in May. We've been trying again and had a positive pregnancy test over last few days, but I'm so anxious that it won't stick and I'm going to have another loss. I've been a poas addict trying to reassure myself. I'm just afraid that the tests aren't getting dark enough and it's going to be another miscarriage (with the last one the tests stopped progressing and got lighter).

How have other people's 13 dpo tests looked? Picture attached left one is 10dpo, right today 13 dpo. All FMU - tests 25 miu.

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They look fine to me. If I were you I’d stop using those cheap strips (they vary so much based on the dilution of your pee) and have your blood tested so you know your actual hcg level. If it’s doubling every 24-72 hrs you’re fine. If your gp won’t do it you can get tests online but they’re expensive. Either that or try a Clearblue weeks indicator now, then one in two weeks, then another in two more weeks. As far as reassurance goes it won’t work to use those cheapies, and bloods are as good as you can get. Good luck for a healthy 9 months!

Thanks for the advice, maybe I'll switch to better tests as you say. Do you just ask your gp for bloods?