Checking the kit is simple, just put 2-3 drops of your morning pee in the little round window and wait. I was actually eating a packet of chips out of nervousness while waiting for my two lines to show up! Just make sure not to read it after 10 minutes because the lines can change.
The home kits are simple—two lines mean positive. But to be absolutely 100% sure, I immediately called my hospital coordinator and they booked a Beta hCG blood test for me the same day. It's much more accurate than waiting and guessing over home tests.
Keep the kit on a flat surface and wait for exactly 3 to 5 minutes as written on the package. When I did it, my heart was racing while feeding my elder one! If you see two pink lines, congratulations, it's positive.
Let me explain clearly. The control line 'C' must always show up to prove the kit is working fine. If the test line 'T' also shows up, it's positive. If you get a faint line or nothing at all on C, the test is invalid and you should repeat it tomorrow.
I was so confused reading the kit, so I secretly showed it to my MIL in the kitchen. She told me that even a faint second line means baby is on the way. Just make sure to use your first morning urine because that has the highest hormone levels.
When checking the strip, look for the 'C' and 'T' markings. If you see two solid lines, it is positive and you should schedule your first gynac visit soon to plan your diet and routine. Best of luck to you!
To read the kit, you just need to check the lines after a few minutes of putting the drops. I remember trying to read mine while feeling so nauseous in the morning. Two lines mean positive even if one is very light, and one line is negative.
I totally understand how nerve-wracking it is to wait for those lines to appear, my hands were literally shaking. Just look closely at the windows: one line is negative, two lines mean positive. Try to take a deep breath, whatever the result, you are going to be okay.
