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Pregnancy test lines getting lighter?

I had a really bad cramp last week that scared me that I might have had a miscarriage. But there was no blood. I’ve been taking pregnancy tests every day, and they got to the point where they were the same darkness as the control line, but now they are lighter again. Should I be worried or am I being too paranoid? 😭 did this happen to anyone else who ended up okay? Maybe it’s because I’m drinking more water, idk. ( I’m 6 weeks pregnant)

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Dr Google says this: Stop testing past 6 weeks altogether. Know the test line may get lighter after 6 weeks–and that's normal! I hope this can help to ease your concerns a bit 🩷 https://blog.inito.com/pregnancy-test-progression/?amp

@Allie this is helpful! ❤️ it’s so hard to wait for that first appt!

Possibly the hook effect!

@Stephanie omg I am in that same boat and it’s miserable. My first appointment isn’t until March 3rd. Try and distract yourself -we got this! 🩷

Hook effect! Dilute your pee with water and it should come back darker. Happened to me too!

@Ciara I thought so too, but I tried diluting and testing trick when it’s the hook effect, and it just made it lighter 🥲

What time did you take them?

I did end up having a miscarriage :(

@Stephanie oh my goodness, I’m so so sorry! Sending you virtual hugs!

@Jenna thank you! I was paranoid, and turns out I was right to be 🥲 ready to try again as soon as my body heals! ❤️‍🩹

@Stephanie sprinkling baby dust all over you. Praying you get your rainbow baby💛

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