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Don't want to do a test :(

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SadPanda · 08/10/2012 16:05

I'm so mixed up and don't have anyone to talk to. I feel so sad. :(

My period is definately a week overdue, possibly 3 or more as I can't remember exactly when the last one was. They've become a bit less reliable than they used to be and are so light they barely register anymore. Hormone changes due to my age I think (I'm 40 now).

My husband and I started trying to conceive several years ago but sadly nothing happened. Then as hormones started to change nature became cruel and PMT symtoms became more and more like being pregnant. I spent a small fortune on pregnancy tests each month only for period to start straight after testing. The emotional rollcoaster was killing me, so I got off it and resigned myself to not getting pregnant and to be honest, once I passed 40 I thought the ship had sailed.

Now I feel terrible, can't sleep, get up several times in the night to pee, my breasts are so sore on the outside and achey on the inside. I know I need to do a test but I can't bring myself to do it. I feel like I'm kidding myself and I can't cope with the hurt of being back on the rollercoaster. But I want to know. But when it says negative I'll feel like such a fool. Again. :(

It's probably all stress related anyway. :(

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MainlyMaynie · 09/10/2012 16:28

I think you need to post a stick picture Smile. Let us all share the joy!

DaringToHopePanda · 09/10/2012 16:26

I keep looking at the result. I know it's a positive result, but I just can't believe it. It's the weirdest feeling.

DaringToHopePanda · 09/10/2012 16:24

The one I did first was a pink one, but done this afternoon. I say it's faint but that's compared to the control line. There's no doubt it's there though.

I've been telling my husband that I don't feel well for weeks now and using that as my excuse for having done nothing at home all day (the house is a tip at the moment). So if the digital one also shows positive, when he gets in and asks what I've done today (as he does everyday because he worried about how I've been feeling), I'll tell him "nothing, but this time I've got a bloody good excuse" and then show him the results. :o

My mum of course is going to cry and then tell every man and his dog, so I might have to keep it from her for a bit longer.

QueenofNightmares · 09/10/2012 16:16

I had a very faint line after years of trying to conceive, I'm off for my first scan tomorrow.

Congratulations! Grin

StaceymReadyForNumber3 · 09/10/2012 16:14

Oh just seen this. I had a very very faint line to begin with. An now 30 weeks!

Do remember that digital ones are not normally as sensitive, so if that's what you've got it might not show a 'pregnant' result for a few days. The most sensitive are pink dye ones (rather than blue) and first morning urine has a higher concentration of hcg so will give a better result!

Fingers crossed for you!

AWomanCalledHorse · 09/10/2012 16:13

Sorry to hear you've lost your father recently. :(
Sounds like you've got a fab DH....who'll make a fab dad in 9-ish months!

Have you planned how you'll tell him? Ooh and your mum!

Loving the name change!

juneybean · 09/10/2012 16:09

Congratulations!!

Makingmama · 09/10/2012 16:08

Congratulations!!!!!! Grin

DaringToHopePanda · 09/10/2012 16:08

Thank you all so much for your kindness and support.

SoldierKatnissEverdeen · 09/10/2012 16:01

Lovely news panda!
Congratulations.
Enjoy sharing the news with your dh. Perhaps a name change to happy panda is appropriate. Smile

ginmakesitallok · 09/10/2012 16:01

a line is a line - even a faint one. congratulations!! Smile

Olympicrock · 09/10/2012 15:59

Congratulations!

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SadPanda · 09/10/2012 15:52

Husband doesn't know yet. He's giving lectures all afternoon so I can't contact him, although I'd want to tell him face to face anyway. I haven't even told him I suspected as I didn't want to drag him onto the rollercoaster with me. I lost my dad recently and he has been keeping it all together as me and mum fell apart. I didn't want to put more on his shoulders.

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SadPanda · 09/10/2012 15:48

The only other one they had was the expensive digital one. Need to wait a bit before I can use it as I can't go yet. Plus I need to decifer the instructions (not in English). Had to put my pin in 3 times to pay for it. Kept getting it wrong and pressing the wrong buttons. The chemist was very kind.

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AWomanCalledHorse · 09/10/2012 15:46

Oooh congratulations!! Grin
How did DH take the news?

Ummofumbridge · 09/10/2012 15:35

Ooo just seen this in active convos! How exciting for you, good luck with the next million tests that you will take former poas addict myself

effingwotsits · 09/10/2012 15:33

Wow!! Really hoping this is it for you!!!

Clargo55 · 09/10/2012 15:33

Congratulations OP Grin

beckslovestimmy · 09/10/2012 15:32

Really hope it's a positive for you, it sounds promising. With the tests I did the positive line was faint but definitely there, did another to confirm and the line was faint again. About 2 weeks later did a clear blue digi and got the word pregnant. We'd been TTC for a long time, couldn't believe my eyes, had to get husband to double check and checked the instructions over and over. Maybe try a fmu tomorrow for a darker line? So so excited for you xx

MikeLitorisBites · 09/10/2012 15:31

Good luck OP.

MainlyMaynie · 09/10/2012 15:30

WOOHOOO. Fantastic news! If you're me, you buy another five tests, in a variety of line/digital/conception indicator styles. Have you ever had a positive before?

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SadPanda · 09/10/2012 15:23

Going over the chemist to get another before they shut. Be right back.

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SadPanda · 09/10/2012 15:22

OMG, there's a second line. It's very faint but definately a second line. OMG. What do I do? Do I get another one and check. I can't type, my hands are shaking.

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MainlyMaynie · 09/10/2012 13:23

Oops, that was DS at the end there.

MainlyMaynie · 09/10/2012 13:23

Good luck, let us know how it goes.cxcccsxz

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