4+5 and worried

[Chasingbaby2]

Hey all, I've just found out I am pregnant after 5 chemicals, the first month after 3 months sitigliptin for low NK cells and progesterone post ovulation (so far so good). Had really strong implantation symptoms (cramps, nausea, sore boobs) and everything tailed off around 16dpo. Obviously my anxiety is through the roof and I'm looking for reassurance and advice. Easy at home tests processed well 12-16 dpo but the last one at 18 dpo isn't getting dark enough to ease my worries. Probably nothing will! Anyone been in this boat with stalling tests?

I am also using these tests and also stressing about line darkness. I think they are maybe just not as obvious on the cheapy tests and take ages to go dark. I think with my little girl it was 21dpo before I got a line as dark as the control.

Early pregnancy is soo stressful. I think I should stop testing as it's just making me nervous.

Your lines look good btw. I can see definite progression so my fingers are crossed for you xx

My lines got lighter for a few days, I’m now 26 weeks pregnant. As hard as it is I’d really recommend you stop testing. I was doing it for reassurance but as you’re now experiencing it ends up doing the opposite.

@pinkandredflowers thankyou! It's reassuring to hear you are finding the same..first pregnancy I did one test and didnt give it a second thought. But Im with you its time to stop testing the stress it induces is totally unsustainable. Good luck to you too!

@PickledScrump thankyou its so good to hear that others don't get the perfect progression that other posts seem to imply we should get, and congratulations!