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Did anyone's pregnancy tests stop getting darker?

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LHK0612 · 25/08/2026 11:55

I just wondered if anyone's testa had stalled at a certain point. Mine wont get any darker than this.

My HCG 3 days ago was over 15000, so I am worried it is stalling or falling, as there seems to be people with total due stealers. I have tried diluting in case it's the hook effect but that has made no difference.

Did this happen to anyone else? I should stop testing but it is an ivf pregnancy with my last ever embryo and I am so anxious.

Did anyone's pregnancy tests stop getting darker?
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UnPetitDunPetit · 25/08/2026 16:00

Those are two very strong positive tests. It's understandable you are feeling anxious but what are you hoping to achieve by continuing to test? The tests are designed to answer a yes/no binary question as to whether you are pregnant. The strength of the "yes" line will vary but that depends on so many factors and so one line looking less dark than another does not tell you anything. For your own sanity, step away from the tests and try to do something else to take your mind off things Flowers

Congratulations on your pregnancy!

Flyingdolphins · 25/08/2026 18:58

There's only so much dye in the tests. They can't get darker forever! Kindly, step away, you are currently pregnant, congratulations

strawberry780 · 25/08/2026 19:25

LHK0612 · 25/08/2026 11:55

I just wondered if anyone's testa had stalled at a certain point. Mine wont get any darker than this.

My HCG 3 days ago was over 15000, so I am worried it is stalling or falling, as there seems to be people with total due stealers. I have tried diluting in case it's the hook effect but that has made no difference.

Did this happen to anyone else? I should stop testing but it is an ivf pregnancy with my last ever embryo and I am so anxious.

Congratulations!! You cannot control the future but right now you are defo pregnant! So pregnant you will defo see a sac and a baby with that hcg level! If your worried book a private scan or see epu. Congratulations again and try not to stress! I know easier said than done xx

Nocommentisacomment · 25/08/2026 20:15

I have two healthy babies and never had a dye stealer.
I’m currently pregnant with baby number 3 and stopped testing at 20 DPO because my lines weren’t getting any darker.

Some of us just never get a dye stealer, and it doesn’t mean your hormones aren’t high enough or that anything is wrong.

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