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am I getting my hopes up?

ok, so...I took a digi test 2 days ago that said Not Pregnant....today I had a feeling to take it apart and look at the strip. there are 2 lines, one dark control line and the other is super faint. Am i getting my hopes up?

5 Answers • 10 years ago


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Yes cos if you read instructions it says not to take test apart, there is always two lines whether neg or psi, but if said neg the lubes wouldn't match up where they should be x sorry

10 years ago


Hi, the reader in the digi's read the density of the line not the colour. The difference between a pos and a neg are miniscule. I did the same to be honest with you. When you want that positive you'll do anything. The digi's aren't very sensitive either. I prefer first response if I'm testing early. They're expensive but at least you get a yes/no answer. I hope you get your bfp soon good luck x

10 years ago


ok! thank you ladies. =]

10 years ago • Post starter


yea I wouldn't do that. those work WAY differently than normal tests. and another thing, depending on how many DPO you are, that digi may be wrong because those require A LOT higher HCG level to register as positive than normal tests do. A lot of tests, even cheap dollar store tests measure at 25HCG/MIU while digi's measure at 50-75 MIU. SO, you need A LOT higher HCG level in your system for a digi to register as positive. SO if I were you, I would stick to normal tests, then when you think you have a positive, try a digi 3-7 days later, depending on how dark the line was on the normal test. Because it takes a week or 2 past AF for digi's to be accurate. That's why I think they are a complete waste of money because by that point you could have bought a normal test and already known if you're pregnant or not. But yea, dont trust the lines on the inside of the digi tests because thats not what the lines mean. hope this helps! GOOD LUCK!

10 years ago


I did some research after I sent this. I now feel dumb, but...Thank you. =] I guess I just wanted it to be positive so badly that I was blinded by it.

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