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When can I test?

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cupcake78 · 13/10/2012 16:24

Last period started 21/09, ov from 4-6th oct. next period due around next fri 19/10?

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happylass · 19/10/2012 16:56

Well that's me out. AF showed her face yesterday. Onwards and upwards to cycle 2! Saved myself a fiver by not having to test again and can pig out and down lots of vino this weekend now. How's things with you cupcake?

Excitable · 18/10/2012 19:43

Oh. I have a stinking cold. I don't want to ovulate NOW!! Maybe I'll just sit this month out until I have a cycle I can work with. Honestly I feel like death. DH loves me v much but even he won't want to get with THIS for a while!

SecretSparkle · 18/10/2012 09:57

Excitable if your experiencing EWCM (egg white cervical mucus) then chances are your about to ovulate. cycles can take a while to settle down after coming off any kind of contraception.

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cupcake78 · 18/10/2012 01:31

I think I'd be going back to my gp and asking for a blood test! There is a small percentage of ladies who don't show on pregnancy tests.

It maybe that you simply late and your cycle hasn't settled yet but it may also be pregnant.

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Excitable · 17/10/2012 23:12

Hi everyone I'm new and a bit confused about abbreviations. I'm on day 45 of my cycle. Done three POAS. 2 showed nothing at all in the control window and one was negative. Went to the doc on CD 40 and he said probably not pg cos only had one AF since implant removed, so cycles just realigning. CD45 and still no AF. Have dark nipples, some awfully funny smells and some discharge. I suppose it does look a bit like egg white. I'm quite tired, but I'm a childminder working 10 hour days. If you were me, when would you do your next test?

happylass · 17/10/2012 19:31

Woohoo! Congrats cupcake amazing news! Your the second person in MN land with the exact same cycle as me to report a BFP in the last few hours. It has to be a sign! I may just test in the morning. Congrats again Grin Grin Grin

Jollyb · 17/10/2012 18:48

Ah many congrats!

SecretSparkle · 17/10/2012 13:45

awww congrats Cupcake if you have the tests keep testing, it'll just keep gettings darker!!!

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cupcake78 · 17/10/2012 13:41

There's a line! It's faint it's almost not there but that two different tests telling me there's a line! GrinGrinGrinGrinGrin

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cupcake78 · 17/10/2012 08:33

God this waiting is murder! Work today is going to be so long! I'm having to control the smiles incase it's a no.....aaaarrrgggg

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SecretSparkle · 17/10/2012 08:27

Cupcake my BFP started as a stupidly faint line on an internet cheapie, so I went out and bought an asda own brand test and low and behold, there the line was. the day after AF was due I used a clearblue digital and the work 'pregnant' came up straght away!!!

Just keep testing!!!

Jollyb · 17/10/2012 08:03

FRER or a digital - digis not as sensitive but at least you get a yes/no. (ideally you should wait another couple of days and retest!)

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cupcake78 · 17/10/2012 07:43

There maybe a line, but it may just be my eyes/evaporation line. The test is pink, I can make out where the second line would be and it looks like its slightly pink. Damn dark mornings and bleary eyes!

Ok ladies best test to take for accurate results please, 2 days early. If I'm right implantation was last Thursday pm as I had to stop walking it hurt so much.

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Jollyb · 17/10/2012 07:38

I think I'm out too . Period due today but think I'm only 10 DPO . Either way did a FRER this morning and it was negative. Roll on November!

happylass · 17/10/2012 07:33

Ah sorry about the BFN cupcake but it isn't over yet! I've resisted all POAS temptations in the last few days but I feel that AF is on her way now anyway. Only on cycle 1 though so wasn't expecting miracles! Fx for us both

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cupcake78 · 17/10/2012 06:52

Just done another and it's a no! So that's me bowing out of this month and hoping AF is over sooner rather than later! I need cakeSad

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cupcake78 · 15/10/2012 08:33

I'm hanging my head in shame Blush

If I'm not pregnant then I'm ill, feeling sick, dizzy, exhausted, bloated, foul tempered, boobs don't hurt any more but did up until this weekend and they are massive! Can't be bothered to wash my hair this morning which is not like me at all. Could easily have a duvet daySad

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Jollyb · 15/10/2012 08:24

Cupcake!! I've been good today. It did cross my mind as I ran across the landing for me morning wee. Friday the earliest for me if period doesn't arrive beforehand (yeah right).

Now as for my symptoms - no tender boobs, no nausea just a heightened sense of smell. But then again I didn't feel pregnant at all with DD so not reading too much into this.

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cupcake78 · 15/10/2012 07:39

Ooops I lied, I did one this morning it was a big fat NO Sad

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cupcake78 · 14/10/2012 16:28

Lol I'm going to need 3 for 2 at this rate. The days arrrreeee sooooo looooong Wink

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Jollyb · 14/10/2012 13:00

Hello all - I'll be testing later this week too. In theory period is due this Wednesday but I think I ov'd late this cycle on 7th - think my cycles are bit mucked up after MC.

I must admit I was naughty and did a test this am (what was I thinking?!!!). Am going to try to hold out til Friday . BTW boots are doing 3 for 2 on healthcare products which includes pregnancy tests.

happylass · 14/10/2012 12:17

Aw I'm fine. Just had a bit of a wobble earlier on. Def gonna leave the POAS alone though until I get some definite symptoms. Let us know how you get on though cupcake

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cupcake78 · 14/10/2012 09:50

Oh no, try not to be too upset! Like I said I've already done one and was negative. Feeling a bit sick this morning and everything smells funny (even water!) or am I just imagining it? Time will tell.

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happylass · 14/10/2012 08:57

Sorry lovesLemon I didn't mean to cross out your name in my previous post!
Soooo DP was of course right. It was a complete waste of money and I did get upset. But I've learnt a very valuable TTC lesson and won't be POAS again unless AF is late or maybe a few days before

memphis83 · 13/10/2012 22:31

I came on looking for the same answer, my dates are the same as you so I will test Friday as well.