Preserving Pink Lines on Pregnancy Test - How to???

FLAGirl100 · October 2015

Does anyone know how to long-term preserve the pink lines on the preg test stick? I am thinking of painting with clear nail polish but don't know if it will destroy the strip.

Let me know if anyone has come up with something that works and doesn't turn the strip yellow or ruin it. Thx!

missnc77 · October 2015

Why? I get the sentiment. I took a picture of mine, but keeping the stick that you peed on? If my mom pulled out a pee stick from the early 80s to show me it's the stick she used to find out she was pregnant with me, I'd be grossed out.

rebelone · October 2015

Preserve it by snapping a picture. That's probably the easiest and most hygienic way of doing it.

fourtsixand2 · October 2015

I agree - I kept my positive pregnancy tests for a couple of weeks until I had my first sonogram for confirmation. I think keeping them as a sentiment is not unhygienic - you're pretty much hanging on to a pee stick.

Photos are the way to go!

kyraaD · October 2015

i actually kept mine

me & my SO dont find ot gross, & it's not like I'm going to whip it out & show people. it's just for us to look & smile at (: i was going to keep the digital one as well but the battery died a few days after testing.
i found that over time the pink lines on mine actually got darker, as opposed to fading away. I've only had mine for 11 weeks tho so not too sure what'll happen further down the line.

tripledaggerWed95976 · October 2015

They get really gross over time (discolored and dirty looking) I promise, u definitely won't still want it 9 months from now. Take a pic as a keepsake. Ur ultrasound pics will make better keepsakes anyway :-)

desertheart · October 2015

My cousin said she still has hers, and her daughter is 10. She was just talking about this and said the line was still pink. I think she just put it in a zip baggie.

nlwz123 · October 2015

Urine is biological waste. Do not save that. Ew.

AppleRidge · October 2015

Still have mine 5 years later. Whatever, the pee is long evaporated. It looks the same as it did then.

desertheart said:

My cousin said she still has hers, and her daughter is 10. She was just talking about this and said the line was still pink. I think she just put it in a zip baggie.

PugsandKisses · October 2015

Take a picture. Saving that is gross.

mayrae4 · October 2015

Oh good grief peeps, if she wants to keep it, who cares. It's not going to grow legs and crawl around.

I second whoever suggested just keeping it in a Baggie.

PrimRoseMama · October 2015

mayrae4 said:

Oh good grief peeps, if she wants to keep it, who cares. It's not going to grow legs and crawl around. I second whoever suggested just keeping it in a Baggie.

Folks are allowed to state their opinion that they feel saving the urine-soaked HPT is not at all hygienic or appropriate. I'm not entirely sure why a picture is insufficient? You can even bedazzle the frame you put it in if you really want. I took a picture of my BFP with both kids. Its just as special to look at them (when I do) as it would be to have the pee sticks in a baggy. There is sentimental, but that might border on hoarder type compulsion.

NHKx2 · October 2015

I've seen Pinterest posts encouraging people to frame the pee stick or turn it into an ornament. Look, I get the sentiment but there are much more beautiful, and sanitary, ways to celebrate your pregnancy and baby. I think some people just get loony during the process and want to save everything as though it were sacred treasure. I don't get it, so instead I judge a bit and mock openly.

kayla2536 · October 2015

My friend's son is 19 months and she still has hers. I personally threw mine away, I have some pictures and that's good enough for me.

FLAGirl100 · October 2015

Thanks to those who actually responded to the question asked.

The question was NOT WHETHER to keep it, but how to preserve the lines. All non-responsive answers disregarded.

PrimRoseMama · October 2015

FLAGirl100 said:

Thanks to those who actually responded to the question asked.
The question was NOT WHETHER to keep it, but how to preserve the lines. All non-responsive answers disregarded.

This is not at all a respectful way to build community. Just so you know. :I

ecwk · October 2015

FLAGirl100 said:
Thanks to those who actually responded to the question asked.
The question was NOT WHETHER to keep it, but how to preserve the lines. All non-responsive answers disregarded.

You don't seem to be familiar with how Internet forums work. You should probably lurk more if you're going to stick around.

tripledaggerWed95976 · October 2015

FLAGirl100 said:

Thanks to those who actually responded to the question asked.
The question was NOT WHETHER to keep it, but how to preserve the lines. All non-responsive answers disregarded.

Most people on this site are not going to help u figure out how to preserve the pink line because most people on this site think it's gross to do so. Honestly, as I said before- They get gross over time. My best friend wanted to save hers but after only a month it looked discolored, dirty, and the lines weren't even pink anymore they were a nasty grayish color. BOTTOM LINE-- If they were meant to be saved u wouldn't need help figuring out how to preserve it.

amberrmariee20 · October 2015

Any tips on how to preserve and save my placenta ? Lol

nlwz123 · October 2015

amberrmariee20 said:

Any tips on how to preserve and save my placenta ? Lol

Just put it in a clear ornament or frame it in a shadow box.

nlwz123 · October 2015

FLAGirl100 said:

Thanks to those who actually responded to the question asked.
The question was NOT WHETHER to keep it, but how to preserve the lines. All non-responsive answers disregarded.

Well, this comment has been disregarded by me.

This is not the way to go about getting to know people on here and becoming a part of the group (which I'm assuming is what you'd like to do, otherwise you would just google your questions, yes?). If people have opposing things to say, they are allowed to say them. That's how this works.

amberrmariee20 · October 2015

nlwz123 said:

amberrmariee20 said:

Any tips on how to preserve and save my placenta ? Lol

Just put it in a clear ornament or frame it in a shadow box.

That could totally work !

)

DustyMelons · October 2015

amberrmariee20 said:

Any tips on how to preserve and save my placenta ? Lol

Preserve it? Psssh, why would you want to do that?

You need to encapsulate it so the placenta will become one with you again, obviously. Or just eat it- fry it up with some onions.

vergara911 · October 2015

**removed for TOU violation**

SisterMaryNapalm · October 2015

Wow. I actually can't believe what a bunch of absolute bitches post on here. I hope you all feel better and your chests are puffed out making this woman feel like she is gross or crazy to want to preserve her test. I am so disgusted and I'm leaving this forum. I hate to think how you treat other people and even your future children.

I'm so sorry we won't get to enjoy your boundless support *eyeroll*.

nlwz123 · October 2015

vergara911 said:

Wow. I actually can't believe what a bunch of absolute bitches post on here. I hope you all feel better and your chests are puffed out making this woman feel like she is gross or crazy to want to preserve her test. I am so disgusted and I'm leaving this forum. I hate to think how you treat other people and even your future children.

I hope you feel better and your chest is puffed out by name-calling. Peace!

tripledaggerWed95976 · October 2015

vergara911 said:

Wow. I actually can't believe what a bunch of absolute bitches post on here. I hope you all feel better and your chests are puffed out making this woman feel like she is gross or crazy to want to preserve her test. I am so disgusted and I'm leaving this forum. I hate to think how you treat other people and even your future children.

Haha, I love white knights....especially when their oh-so gallant effort is overshadowed by vulgarity and name calling.

nlwz123 · October 2015

tripledaggerWed95976 said:

vergara911 said:

Wow. I actually can't believe what a bunch of absolute bitches post on here. I hope you all feel better and your chests are puffed out making this woman feel like she is gross or crazy to want to preserve her test. I am so disgusted and I'm leaving this forum. I hate to think how you treat other people and even your future children.

Haha, I love white knights....especially when their oh-so gallant effort is overshadowed by vulgarity and name calling.

And then think adding in "I'm leaving!" will be upsetting to those that they previously insulted.

No....please....don't go. We will miss you here.....

DrillSergeantCat · October 2015

A former co-worker's son took a picture and framed it for her. He then wrapped it and gave it to her like a present. She has a picture of a pee stick...framed...in her office...as the executive director of a non-profit. I'm with pp who said her proof was next to her on the couch. That's really all the proof you need that you were, indeed, pregnant. However, IF you feel the need to keep it, I'd take a picture and maybe put it in the baby book or something.

ecwk · October 2015

Lmao @vergara911

Why do you think anyone gives a shit if you leave? No need to tell us, honestly.

DrillSergeantCat · October 2015

ecwk said:

Lmao @vergara911 Why do you think anyone gives a shit if you leave? No need to tell us, honestly.

I've never understood that line of thinking. I admin a facebook charity group and we'd have people post all the time that they were leaving for one reason or another. The most common was that they didn't make friends like they expected. People jumped all over that shit! You want to come in here, blast people, and then say you're leaving and we're all supposed to...what?...beg you to stay? Tell you how much you'll be missed? Just go, you know?

ecwk · October 2015

@DrillSergeantCat yes! I'd be really sad to see some regs around here go, particularly the ones on my BMB. But someone who saunters in here and calls us bitches? Nope. Bye. Don't let the door hit ya, and all that.

fourtsixand2 · October 2015

vergara911 said:
Wow. I actually can't believe what a bunch of absolute bitches post on here. I hope you all feel better and your chests are puffed out making this woman feel like she is gross or crazy to want to preserve her test. I am so disgusted and I'm leaving this forum. I hate to think how you treat other people and even your future children.

FiancB · October 2015

amberrmariee20 said:

amberrmariee20 said:

Any tips on how to preserve and save my placenta ? Lol

Just put it in a clear ornament or frame it in a shadow box.
That could totally work ! )

*ahem*

Though those are paintings made with placentas, so on par with taking a picture of a pee stick, kind of. Still better than keeping it.

amberrmariee20 · October 2015

FiancB said:

amberrmariee20 said:

nlwz123 said:

amberrmariee20 said:

Any tips on how to preserve and save my placenta ? Lol

Just put it in a clear ornament or frame it in a shadow box.

That could totally work !
)

*ahem*

Though those are paintings made with placentas, so on par with taking a picture of a pee stick, kind of. Still better than keeping it.

Haha now there's an idea

)

guinntatianna · October 2015

I put mine in one of those mini shadowbox. Actually 3/4 that we took! lol (We couldn't believe it and ran out and got more tests! Haha) Who care what everyone else thinks. My husband I love it hanging next our wedding pictures in the living room. It was a wedding blessing from God and we are thankful everyday for our baby girl. I am 7 1/2 months pregnant and still see the lines

Hoping they last forever. But if you have taken more than one test, clear nail polish might be a good idea! Of course I wouldn't reuse the nail polish! lol Then maybe put it in a shadow/memory box for keepsake afterwards. The ziplocks sound like a good idea too! Next is getting more frames for our ultrasound pics and 9 month progression pics. Then newborn pictures lol Hold on to your memories!

God Bless!

DustyMelons · October 2015

guinntatianna said:

I put mine in one of those mini shadowbox. Actually 3/4 that we took! lol (We couldn't believe it and ran out and got more tests! Haha) Who care what everyone else thinks. My husband I love it hanging next our wedding pictures in the living room. It was a wedding blessing from God and we are thankful everyday for our baby girl. I am 7 1/2 months pregnant and still see the lines Hoping they last forever. But if you have taken more than one test, clear nail polish might be a good idea! Of course I wouldn't reuse the nail polish! lol Then maybe put it in a shadow/memory box for keepsake afterwards. The ziplocks sound like a good idea too! Next is getting more frames for our ultrasound pics and 9 month progression pics. Then newborn pictures lol Hold on to your memories! God Bless!

sarahufl · October 2015

guinntatianna said:

I put mine in one of those mini shadowbox. Actually 3/4 that we took! lol (We couldn't believe it and ran out and got more tests! Haha) Who care what everyone else thinks. My husband I love it hanging next our wedding pictures in the living room. It was a wedding blessing from God and we are thankful everyday for our baby girl. I am 7 1/2 months pregnant and still see the lines Hoping they last forever. But if you have taken more than one test, clear nail polish might be a good idea! Of course I wouldn't reuse the nail polish! lol Then maybe put it in a shadow/memory box for keepsake afterwards. The ziplocks sound like a good idea too! Next is getting more frames for our ultrasound pics and 9 month progression pics. Then newborn pictures lol Hold on to your memories! God Bless!

I would totally side-eye this.

Sarahsmile35 · October 2015

Well since this is my first time to replie to a post I have to say I dont think its gross or weird. Im on my third pregnancy and my oldest is 13 I still have my as everyone has been refering to as pee stick. Keep It in a zip lock bag after you wash it. And to all thoes negative people with negative posts shame on you all for not being positive isint that what this site is for? If you cant say something nice then just don't say it. Dont be a bully if you aint got an answer dont leave a post! Take care and have a wonderful pregnancy and let all the haters kick rocks!

ecwk · October 2015

Sarahsmile35 said:
Well since this is my first time to replie to a post I have to say I dont think its gross or weird. Im on my third pregnancy and my oldest is 13 I still have my as everyone has been refering to as pee stick. Keep It in a zip lock bag after you wash it. And to all thoes negative people with negative posts shame on you all for not being positive isint that what this site is for? If you cant say something nice then just don't say it. Dont be a bully if you aint got an answer dont leave a post! Take care and have a wonderful pregnancy and let all the haters kick rocks!

QFP.
Dear Lord. You need to reevaluate your interpretation of the word bully. Do you call anyone who disagrees with you a bully?
Also, I don't remember reading anywhere that this site is for 'being positive'. You might be confusing The Bump with another pregnancy forum....

Edited for spelling

Sarahsmile35 · October 2015

I didnt relize that tearing people down was called anything other than a bully. I will remember to use my spell check when people use there manners. I have a 3 year old with more than ive seen at this site it is sad. Pregnancy is supposed to be a positive thing and yet there are thoes who just have the need to bring others down so they feel better. I feel sorry for thoes people. I just remind myself that my happiness is mine and I forgive all thoes who try and take it away.:-):-):-):-):-)

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