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I'm back to help all you premature testers STEP AWAY FROM THE FIRST RESPONSE!

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queenoftheslatterns · 03/03/2010 07:38

not started one of these threads for a while but have moved on from my enforced ttc break and we shall give it another go. however, I have one rule.

NO TESTING BEFORE 14DPO, its for your own good!

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lucybarnes · 03/03/2010 10:35

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queenoftheslatterns · 03/03/2010 11:45

the reliability of a HPT increases greatly the closer you are to 14dpo, HCG levels vary an awful lot in early pg and they are most reliable after your period is due. there are always people who get BFP's at 9/10dpo, but that is actually very rare, and especially with the high incidences of chemical pg's it is best to wait as long as possible in order to get a more accurate result (only something like 45% of women get a true result by testing early)

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queenoftheslatterns · 03/03/2010 11:48

here are the stats:

10dpo=35%
11dpo=51%
12dpo=62%
13dpo=68%
14dpo=74%
15dpo=80%
16dpo=88%
17dpo=92%

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lucybarnes · 03/03/2010 13:16

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waitingforbedtime · 03/03/2010 13:23

I agree. If nothing else it makes it agggggggges to the first scan!

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queenoftheslatterns · 03/03/2010 13:23

i know, thats the idea behind the thread. ttc has cost me a small fortune over the years and Ive had my heart broken too many times!

how long have you been ttc for?

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lucybarnes · 03/03/2010 13:38

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queenoftheslatterns · 03/03/2010 15:35

lol there do seem to be a lot of pro-pee-ers!

we have been ttc for 4.5y and had 10 mc's and 1 ep (lost tube) its made me very sceptical of a lot of old wives tales and helpful tips.

do you have any dc's?

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lucybarnes · 03/03/2010 15:39

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queenoftheslatterns · 03/03/2010 15:42

thank you and sounds like the perfect time then! how old are you?

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lucybarnes · 03/03/2010 19:33

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queenoftheslatterns · 03/03/2010 20:26

lol heres to a very short wait

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lucybarnes · 03/03/2010 20:30

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queenoftheslatterns · 03/03/2010 20:42

my cycle length is normally 29 days but has been v erratic since clomid/last mc, Im currently on 3dpo/CD17 (i think) tbh im out of practice with cycle-spotting. you?

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lucybarnes · 03/03/2010 20:54

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Wholelottalove · 03/03/2010 21:09

Thank you for this thread! I'm sorry to hear you've had such a rough time. I have a packet of first response in the top cupboard and I am sorely tempted to use one tomorrow morning, but went through that craziness last month and also when TTC DD. Have to say, not an awful lot of SWI this month was had, but I do have sore boobs which is making me wonder...

I'm only on cycle 2 TTC no 2, but one problem is I have no idea what my cycle length is. I think I was ov on 19th or 20th which would put me at about 11 days PO - so I guess I need to hold out.

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Cozie · 03/03/2010 21:10

Lucy... Found you babe x

queen, bless you I have only experienced one tenth of your pain, hugs x

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queenoftheslatterns · 03/03/2010 21:12

hello cozie and wholelottalove, welcome to the nontesting thread (and thank you for your kind words.

WLL (may i call you that?) step away! seriously, there is nothing better than seeing a big FAT positive. its great!

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Wholelottalove · 03/03/2010 21:19

Hey, yeah course you can - ooh a nickname of a nickname, I'm loving it

I had several BFNs over several cycles when TTC no 1 and I remember that sinking feeling so well. I promised I wouldn't put myself through it this time, but it is so tempting. It is a waste of ££ really - and the heartbreak if AF then comes when you've had a positive test.

So, I need to hold out another 3 days if no AF and then can get the sticks out...

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whoops · 03/03/2010 21:19

Just worked out who you are Queen, good luck to you hope things work out for you now you've had a break

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Cozie · 03/03/2010 21:25

This week I've wasted 4, yep four first responses , today now 23 of 25 day cycle, here I spare a thought for all you to ttc with 30+ day cycles!

I'd af not by sun which would be 2 days over I'll try again

Love n hugs xx

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queenoftheslatterns · 03/03/2010 21:32

cozie, thats roughly £20 you could've bought shoes or a handbag with that! no more testing now til sunday

WLL, when i was pg with ds i got a bfp, then bfn, then bfp, then bfn it was horrible (and v frustrating) cost me a bleddy fortune too!

hello m'lovely, are you well?

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Cozie · 03/03/2010 21:35

Queen they were two in a box for 10 abs then bogof at boots so four fir £10!!!! And I treated myself to a lovely pair of shoes for a little bit more at £80!!! Shhh don't tell hus-band!

Keep you updated x

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queenoftheslatterns · 03/03/2010 21:36

rofl

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