I took a test and got a faint positive, want to keep it to show hubby when he comes home tonight. But not sure if the result stays accurate after some hours na. Anyone tried saving theirs?
I actually kept my positive strip as a memory, but my MIL was very superstitious about keeping used urine tests in the house! I ended up taking a clear photo of it and then throwing it away to avoid any drama.
Oh, I was so worried about the line fading or the test getting ruined that I checked it ten times a day! If you want to keep it, just know the chemical lines can fade or change color over time, so take a picture first just in case.
I totally understand wanting to hold onto that beautiful proof of your miracle forever. I kept mine in a small plastic zip lock bag in my memory chest, and looking at it still makes me so emotional.
Honestly, the line on those test strips usually fades or turns yellow after a few days, which is not a very pretty sight! I'm in my 3rd trimester now and barely have energy to clean up, so I say just take a nice photo and toss the plastic kit in the bin.
From a practical standpoint, the test result is only valid for a few minutes, after which evaporation lines can appear and make it look weird. It's much more hygienic to take a high-quality picture on your phone and discard the kit.
I totally understand that beautiful feeling of wanting to keep the first physical sign of your baby. It is such a special memory, so you can definitely clean the tip, wrap it nicely, and keep it safe in your memory box.
