When to stop testing?

I’m now 5 weeks and 2 days and have been testing for 2 weeks now. When should I stop? I know I’m driving myself mad. I decided to buy a completely random test in the shops this morning and now I’m panicking it’s not dark enough even though I’ve tested every day with other tests that are clearly progressing. Someone tell me I’m not mad. Or I am 🤣

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Defo stop testing now, you’re probably seeing the hook effect. Your tests start to look lighter bc there is so much hCG in your system xx

I’d stop testing too… enjoy the pregnancy x

You’re both right. Thank you! I’m driving myself mad and the constant testing isn’t helping my mental health one bit xx

Agreed. Definitely stop testing now!

Congrats!! Stress can cause a miscarriage!! I would recommend to stop now.

I stopped after dye stealers on FRER and Clear Blue… I’m not going to get anymore positive than that! I’m 5w3d too. We have to ride it out! Sending positive vibes!

Thank you all for commenting ladies. Sometimes you just need to be told. I’ve had 2 losses this year already so I’m just always expecting the worst xx

It's hard. I'm currently trying for my first and it hasn't happened for us yet. I will most likely do the same as far as testing and have to remeber the advice I gave you. Sorry for your losses, praying it goes smooth for you this time. 🙏🏻

Try to stop now if you can, and just enjoy. I did this with my last pregnancy after having two chemicals before that up until I was about 8 weeks. It drove me crazy, and sadly I ended up losing the baby at 18 weeks anyways. Seeing the lines brings reassurance, but in the end it’s going to work out, it will! And odds are it will work out for you! If I get pregnant again I’m going to stop testing once I get a clear positive, it produces so much unnecessary anxiety. Praying for you to have an easy and healthy pregnancy. ♥️

Hi ladies. Thank you all for your support and encouragement. Unfortunately we lost the pregnancy this week. Utterly heartbroken and devastated to have another loss. But really thank you for all your kind words and wisdom on this post, it really means alot xx

So sorry to hear this…. I really thought I’d be pregnant but started bleeding today. After having faint positives.

Nooooo I’m so sorry 💔💔💔💔💔 no one deserves to feel that pain. Please feel free to reach out to me if you ever want to talk. Sending you the biggest hug.

I'm so sorry to hear that!! Have you tried being prescribed progesterone after you've ovulated? I've never been pregnant but I hear it can help prevent miscarriages

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