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Stressed! easy@home line progression

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userttcjourney · 09/05/2026 14:42

Wondering if anyone has gone on to have a successful pregnancy with lines like mine? For reference, I am 17DPO & struggle to see any sort of change since 13DPO on the easy@home strip tests. Worried it’s going to end as a chemical. I have PCOS & this is the first time we have ever seen any sort of positive test in our TTC journey. Looking for reassurance but also want to be realistic! (We did also get 1-2 weeks on a clear blue digital at 13DPO.) Will insert an image of tests in comments. TIA x

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userttcjourney · 09/05/2026 14:45

Pic of tests x

Stressed! easy@home line progression
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SpiceGirlsNeedAComeBack · 09/05/2026 14:59

Not being funny but stop doing tests. They are strong positives, doing more tests won’t change a single thing so just relax.

BudgetBuster · 09/05/2026 16:36

What exactly is your question?
There is nothing abnormal about your tests?

ChickenBananaBanana · 09/05/2026 16:39

Line darkness means nothing op. Stop testing it won't help anything and will just stress you out for no gain whatsoever

userttcjourney · 09/05/2026 17:29

Thanks guys - I do agree, I know I need to stop testing so will try to refrain myself. I’m naturally a very anxious person & having had a chemical pregnancy 4 years ago before even knowing I was pregnant, this is the first time we’ve ever seen a positive test in our TTC journey. Seeing so many people post online about “dye stealer” tests was stressing me out big time, hence the reason for my anxious post!

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BudgetBuster · 09/05/2026 18:43

userttcjourney · 09/05/2026 17:29

Thanks guys - I do agree, I know I need to stop testing so will try to refrain myself. I’m naturally a very anxious person & having had a chemical pregnancy 4 years ago before even knowing I was pregnant, this is the first time we’ve ever seen a positive test in our TTC journey. Seeing so many people post online about “dye stealer” tests was stressing me out big time, hence the reason for my anxious post!

A) It's too early to see a dye stealer
B) Most people will never get a dye stealer
C) Your pregnancy journey will be EXTREMELY long and stressful if you keep testing and stressing.

You are pregnant. There is absolutely nothing you can do either way now so please just try to live in this moment. It's hard after a loss and a long TTC journey but you need to try to relax (easier said than done).

PickleThePenguin · 10/05/2026 05:57

Hi, I'm 17dpo today and using easy at home tests too. When I started getting positives I did think they were all very pale compared to other tests pics I've seen but a quick Google shows other people were worried about easy at home being pale too. So I think it's just the tests.

I can see clear progression in your lines so I think you should stop testing. (I've done my last test today and will get my DH to hide the rest of the tests once he's up).

Also once the line dries it looks paler, I have taken pics of mine straight after testing and am comparing in the premom app, you can see much more progression when you compare the fresh line.

I had 2 losses last year, so I know how scared you feel but please stop torturing yourself! At the moment you're pregnant, so try and enjoy that fact!

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