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Would you trust out of date tests?

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ChangeN · 26/04/2022 17:49

I had a miscarriage a couple months back and it completely broke me. Really quickly I had a normal cycle again and I'm a couple days late now and haven't come on. I had 2 pregnancy tests that have just expired back in January so thought I would use them just to check. They are both from different boxes not the same batch but both out of date. The lines appeared immediately but I don't know if I can trust them or if I should get my hopes up yet. Has this happened to anyone else?

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ChangeN · 26/04/2022 18:32

Anyone? Blush

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Stoppedsmokingnowgrumpy · 26/04/2022 18:33

Honestly I think you need to get new tests to be sure, they have n expiry for a reason. I’m sorry and good luck.

Moosh18 · 26/04/2022 18:37

@ChangeN I would say they are 💯 positive, they wouldn't just turn negative after a few months of being out of date! But get a digital to confirm! Seeing it in words will reassure you' I'm sorry about your Mc! And congratulations on your pregnancy!!!! Zzz

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ChangeN · 26/04/2022 18:41

Okay thank you both! I'll be popping out on my lunch break tomorrow to buy some new tests Grin

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MamaSJ15 · 26/04/2022 19:23

Oh wow, strong lines too. They didn't expire long ago, I'd say they would be reliable enough. But definitely get another to confirm. Good luck and keep us posted 😊

IlonaRN · 26/04/2022 19:24

They would be more likely to show a false negative than a false positive.
Congratulations!

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ChangeN · 26/04/2022 19:53

Thank you, I have a little hope! I will update either way

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Maybebabyno2 · 27/04/2022 05:48

Hey OP did you test with an in date test this morning?

I would consider those to be positive tbh as they are so strong! Not ood my long either

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ChangeN · 27/04/2022 07:54

Hey! Not yet no I only seem to have out of date tests in the house lol! I will pop to the shop on my lunch break today and pick up some new ones which I will do tonight Grin still no period though so I have hope!

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ChangeN · 27/04/2022 17:30

I'm definitely pregnant Grin

Would you trust out of date tests?
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TreacheryPepper · 27/04/2022 17:36

Congratulations!

Chanel05 · 27/04/2022 17:42

I used an out of date one a couple of weeks ago and it was accurate.

Moosh18 · 27/04/2022 17:50

@ChangeN congratulations!!!

Lacedwithgrace · 27/04/2022 18:13

Congratulations!! Flowers

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ChangeN · 27/04/2022 18:39

Thank you all Smile

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teaandtoastwithmarmite · 27/04/2022 18:49

Congratulations 🥳. I came on to say I only tested the day I found out I was expecting DD because the test expired that very day!

Maybebabyno2 · 27/04/2022 21:12

Yey!!!! Congratulations op!

PinkButtercups · 27/04/2022 21:16

Congratulations!

They're super strong lines for 2-3 weeks. Maybe twins?!

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ChangeN · 27/04/2022 21:31

Oh gosh I hope it's not twins haha! I worked out I would be roughly 4 weeks from the date of my last period

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Happierthanever91 · 27/04/2022 21:34

Congratulations!! 😊

PinkButtercups · 28/04/2022 17:42

I'm four week too. My tests aren't that strong! 🤣

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ChangeN · 28/04/2022 18:32

I'm hoping it's just because they're out of date and it's not twins Grin

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