Hey KK! Those do sound promising. And I wouldn't use expired tests. They are expired for a reason. Retest in a couple days with a new test? FXed!
Silas, hugs hugs. I hope this is your month as well.
Super jealous of everyone's kiddos. Although, I spent the day with "my" 23 kiddos. I really do love my students since I don't have my own yet. I was making copies and one of mine was helping her mom nearby. She came up to me and gave me post-it's she fashioned into the shapes of a heart in a larger post-it rolled up like a bouquet holder that she decorated. It said From N to Mrs. Brown, I LOVE YOU! and then she gave me the longest, biggest hug. I almost cried. She wouldn't let go. I wanted to tell her I love her, too. But it's not something I say to my students unless it's like love ya! see ya later! and even that I keep to a minimum
If you want to read the rantings of a psycho peer (aka me) I posted a vent not he pregnancy test forum about my clear blue advance digital that read not pregnant and then I took it apart for fun and saw three lines
https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/p...se-likes-rip-apart-digitals.html#post35440637
yes I have done that plenty of times 
I hope the more relaxed approach will bring you your BFP 
Sorry about the frustration with the test...hope it gives you a clear answer soon
