Pregnancy tests -- RANT warning

[happyktmom]

Has anyone ever tried to break open a digital to see if there was a strip inside that may have a faint line the digital part didn't register? 
YUP!  This was my crazy ass this morning.  After swearing I wasn't going to pee on anything this time around - I did it.  I rationed out my-  last 2 wondfo's and my Clearblue digital.  I saved the Clearblue for tomorrow - 11dpo but just couldn't keep my crazy in for that long.  I had faint positive at 8dpo and 9dpo (aka 9 and 10 dp trigger).  I am going to totally be losing it by Tuesday, when I get my Beta's drawn.  I will not go out and buy a test...I will not go out and buy a test.

[zombiesquad]

A few years ago when I first started TTC, I let the crazy get the best of me. I squinted and broke tests open to see if I could see anything. After so many disappointing BFNs, for my last IUI I promised myself that I wouldn't test before my betas because no matter what I did or how early I tested, I knew it wouldn't change the ultimate outcome. And not testing actually made me feel less anxious. Hang in there and good luck this week!

[wirt2cute]

I have ridden that train before, but I totally stopped myself. I have done the whole "this light is not right, let me go to every room in the house" thing as well. FX for your beta on Tuesday.

[wannabmama]

I'm a frequent traveler on the train, but agree with zombiesquad that reminding myself that the ultimate outcome "is what it is" whether or not I test helps me just breathe and wait. Good luck until Tuesday!

[agpjt413]

Hey, happyktmom!! First of all - holy hell - I had NO idea you could take it apart and about the strip inside. (I've only done one digi a few yrs ago and it was a BFN). Anyway, wanted to wish you luck this week as well!!!!!

[luvmyponies]

I have to admit, I have pretty good willpower when it comes to HPTs. I don't keep any in the house at all, or I doubt my willpower would be as good. I've already told myself that I WILL NOT POS after IVF#1 - beta or bust. I can't handle the up and down. I want to live in la la land until the official news so I only have to go through potential disappointment once.

[vh2014]

I have never taken a digital apart... but if I ever get one I may. I took it to a new level and found some very old tests from years ago and used those just because I knew it would be negative but.... why not. yeah.. we all have our crazy moments. FX for your beta!