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could I be pregnant?

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karma · 18/04/2007 13:49

Wasn't going to post cause I know that this has been covered many times on other threads but it is driving me mad so here goes.
Cycle normally 28 days but last month 31 (following miscarriage in Feb). On 28th day this month did pregnancy test as had been having weird abdo pain similar to previous pregnancies. Initially it was neg. (this was at 5am when I was desperate for a wee!) but when I looked again at the test when I woke at 7am it was positive. Decided to do another test the next morning and this was a definite negative (but different brands). What do you think? Was the first test really negative cause it showed positive 2hrs later IYSWIM, or were my eyes not focussing properly?! I know that all I can do is wait and see but it would be fantastic if it was positive, especially after miscarriage. Any thoughts or similar experiences gratefully received.

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scorpio1 · 18/04/2007 13:52

tests often show lines after the test time-you should only consider the test results within about 10 mins.The urine dries on the strip, leaving an evap line that is often thinner and greyish than the control line.sometimes,women have hcg in their system anyway (at less than 5miu)that can eventually bond with the antibody on the strip, leaving you with something that looks like a + but isn't.

what cd are you now and maybe you could re-test in a day or two? hope it is good news though

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karma · 18/04/2007 14:19

Thanks scorpio,
Not sure what all this talk about cd is Can you explain for us thickies?

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Gangle · 18/04/2007 15:22

Karma, I am in a similar position. Tested yesterday and got a very very thin faint line barely visible to the naked eye although it did appear straight away. Think it might be what everyone keeps caling an evaporation line. Tested again today and only have 2 blue spots, no way near a complete line, so completely confused as to whether I am or not. Would like to know either way as if not I would like to have a glass of wine in the sun to drown my sorrows.

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scorpio1 · 18/04/2007 15:55

CD means Cycle Day

the first day of your period is CD 1

it is common to ovulate around CD 14 (halfway through an average cycle)although this varies from person to person and there are lots of signs to look out for.

so above you said you did a test on day 28 = CD28.

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MrsMcJnr · 18/04/2007 15:58

Karma and Gangle - how about buying a digital? I like them much better as they just say a word if you are lucky or two if not so lucky. Fingers crossed

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Gangle · 18/04/2007 16:53

I've heard from other threads that digital tests are less reliable - is that true? Does anyone know what an evaporation line is? How likely is it you would get a positive on day 28 if you were pregnant?

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karma · 18/04/2007 16:55

Thanks for the advice.
Have just bought some cheap pregnancy tests on ebay - sounds like I shall be needing them. Think I will test again on CD 31 on Friday if af hasn't arrived by then.
Fingers crossed for you gangle. Like you I would just like to know one way or the other - really fancy a cold beer tonight, and shall probably have one anyway!
Are digital tests the most accurate by the way?

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Gangle · 18/04/2007 17:01

Karma, are you definitely having that cold beer? I am in dire need of a glass of chilled white - this TTC business is way too stressful! Good luck to the both of us. I have a feeling it isn't my turn this month as I feel much the same apart from boobs and the absence of AF - i thought if I ever did get pregnant I would somehow just know but maybe it doesn't work that way.

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karma · 18/04/2007 17:31

Gangle,
From the experience of my previous 2 pregnancies I didn't feel any different for the first few months. I didn't really believe I was pregnant until the 12 week scan! You're right, it is really stressful this whole thing, and so yes I probably will have that beer later!

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Gangle · 19/04/2007 11:18

Karma, any more news? I did another test this morning and it was definitely negative so a bit gutted. Still no AF though so really confused plus I'm sure by boobs are never this big when it's just PMT.

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karma · 19/04/2007 20:23

Hi Gangle,
AF came today. I was gutted but expected it.
Will see what happens next month.
Any developments at your end?

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scorpio1 · 19/04/2007 20:26

sad to hear that karma, keep trying

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karma · 19/04/2007 20:32

Thanks scorpio. How are things with you?

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scorpio1 · 19/04/2007 20:35

fine thanks, i've actually lost track of my cycle, my af is 2 weeks late but bfn.went docs today and he said its because i was on antibiotics, which is fine.im not in a hurry anyway!

are you having copious amounts of chocolate tonight then?

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karma · 19/04/2007 20:48

No Scorpio, alcohol!!
Wish I could be as chilled as you. What's your secret?

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scorpio1 · 20/04/2007 11:13

too much else to do to get too hung up!

im cd1 today-it finally came! at least i know its working down there...

how are you holding up?

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Gangle · 20/04/2007 11:41

AF still hasn't turned up. Today is CD 31 so not that late really. BFN yesterday am and refused to waste £8 testing again today as I'm sure it will be negative. Really hate waiting. Do you think it's ok to still drink? I am only having a glass or two in the evening but i should probably wait until I know I am definitely not. Im getting a few twinges in my stomach which sometimes make me think AF is on her way but they don't develop into proper period pains, nor am I getting that "trickle" feeling that usually signifies her arrival - sorry if TMI!!

Karma and Scorpio - sorry to hear AF has arrived but at least you know and can pull out all the stops for next month. Just think, we'll have to go through this all again!! xx

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scorpio1 · 20/04/2007 11:42

gangle-dont buy the tests in the shops!go on

www.accessdiagnostics.com

and buy some off there-you would get loads for your £8!

good luck

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Gangle · 20/04/2007 11:50

thanks Scorpio, will order them for next month. Do you think there's a chance I could still get a BFP even though I got a BFN yesterday (CD 30)?

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scorpio1 · 20/04/2007 15:46

Yes Gangle, there is a chance, with my 2 pgs i didnt get + until at least CD40. try in 48 hours

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karma · 21/04/2007 09:35

Any more news gangle?
So af arrived eventually scorpio? Fingers crossed for next month eh?
I am ok. Getting used to the idea that this process may take longer than I first thought (but still desperate for it to happen!!). It's frustrating cause since the miscarriage my cycles have changed - before that I was always a 28 day girl and knew exactly when I was ovulating. Perhaps things will settle over the next few months.
Have a good weekend.

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