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Obsessed with pregnancy tests...

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MissClarke86 · 24/05/2016 20:39

I fear I'm become a bit obsessed with pregnancy tests!

Small chance I might have caught this month, "period" came early and I wondered if it might be implantation, but I have literally POAS about 4 times over the last 3 days... I'm also obsessed with looking at pics people have posted looking for faint lines.

Most people seem nervous about testing and want to wait to avoid a BFN falsely but I just can't stop...Someone stop me!

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Coolchic12 · 26/05/2016 07:38

It looks like a definite line MissClarke, more clearer than mine fingers crossed. I'll have to wait for my 2nd attempt because I have no tests☹️

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MissClarke86 · 26/05/2016 07:22

I'm even more addicted now... Woke up at 4AM, POAS and then couldn't sleep because it looked slightly lighter than yesterday's!

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MissClarke86 · 25/05/2016 20:39

Eek! See, POAS a million times a day is OK after all! Had a MC last time so trying not to get too excited but fingers crossed Smile

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stripes416 · 25/05/2016 20:24

Definitely a line! Congrats :)

skullaphant · 25/05/2016 20:10

That's a definite line. Congratulations!

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MissClarke86 · 25/05/2016 20:07

Is this a positive? Read things about FRER giving false positives so I can see a line but now I'm not so sure!

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MissClarke86 · 25/05/2016 19:45

I went to pick up a Macdonalds and snuck into Boots...I'm now the proud owner of four FRERs burning a hole in my pocket (drawer). They were buy one get one free...

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Writerwannabe83 · 25/05/2016 18:10

If in doubt about whether to test or not you should always test Grin

ThePartyArtist · 25/05/2016 17:39

I'm wanting to test too although I think it's a very slim-to-none chance I am pregnant. I wondered how soon I can test? The Ovia app says my period's due in 3 days but I think it may be wrong.

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MissClarke86 · 25/05/2016 17:14

That's a clear line to me!!! Congratulations :)

I was going to POAS again after work but OH got home...I'm hiding my secret addiction from him!!

I even stopped at the shops as I decided I wanted a FRER but couldn't find any, so left with cookies instead!!

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Writerwannabe83 · 25/05/2016 11:18

I bought LOADS of pregnancy tests from Amazon!!!

Coolchic12 · 25/05/2016 10:52

I'm fighting the urge to run to boots to buy a whole load of tests😳. Perhaps Amazon is a better/cheaper option.

Coolchic12 · 25/05/2016 10:49

Lol @erectpenisBlush!!
Thanks ladies, I don't want to get my hopes up as FRER tests are notorious for imaginary lines!

iwillbemrsminty · 25/05/2016 10:45

waves Sunny Smile

iwillbemrsminty · 25/05/2016 10:43

Isn't the tww the worst!! Writer I think 7 dpo is long enough!! But I had a chemical in early April, so I promised myself that I wouldn't start testing until AF was late but it ain't going to happen! I'm thinking of trying to wait until 9 or 10 dpo yeah right so in the meantime, I have a stash of IC OPK's (and some HcG ones coming end of the week) which I'm off to use to satisfy my poas addiction! Want to save my FRERs until nearer when af is due!

SoYouBetterRun · 25/05/2016 10:39

That's a line! Let's see tomorrow's too :)

Writerwannabe83 · 25/05/2016 10:36

iwillbemrsminty - when do you think you will start testing? I'm 3dpo today and I'm thinking of starting at 7dpo Grin Grin

Writerwannabe83 · 25/05/2016 10:34

I absolutely think I see a line but it's hard for me to see for certain because of the shadow Smile

iwillbemrsminty · 25/05/2016 10:31

Another POAS addict here! And I can see a line Coolchic! Congratulations! Flowers

I'm only 1 dpo and getting poas urges already!

And Pugsy is right Grin

PugsyMabone · 25/05/2016 10:15

Cool chicken think I can see a line

The shadow looks like an erect penis Grin

Coolchic12 · 25/05/2016 10:12

Hahaha, I have found my buddiesBlush

I'm also obsessed about poas and this time my excuse is I haven't got a clue of when/if I ovulated as I'm breastfeeding dd who is 7 months.

I however been feeling strange around my lower abdomen so that's my reason to go crazy poas almost everydayBlush since last week!

Squinter line experts can you please have a look at the attached FRER Blush

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Sunnydays321 · 25/05/2016 07:29

Yeah we tried for 6 months before bfp so was starting to get a bit disappointed by then end but not enough to stop me peeing on sticks from 7dpo!! Haha. I peed on a lot of sticks!

Don't worry too much miss Clarke, my luteal phase was only 7-10 days and baby still managed to settle in. X

Writerwannabe83 · 25/05/2016 07:26

I will be POAS a week from today so watch this space - I will put up my twice daily tests 😄

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MissClarke86 · 25/05/2016 07:24

Done my POAS for today...BFN. Like you Sunnydays, I don't feel overly disappointed when It's negative (might in a few months though!).

I'm confused by my cycle at the moment...it's normally 28 days (but I've only had 3 of those since MC and before that was on the pill for years, so I've only got 3 months of cycle to compare to).

My concern is that I often get a positive OPK on CD17 implying I OV on CD18, but if what I had this week was an early period (and not implantation bleeding like I hoped) it was really early (about CD24) and means the time an embryo has to implant is incredibly short. That does worry me a bit.

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Sunnydays321 · 25/05/2016 07:00

I was obsessed with poas! I didn't even really get disappointed when they were negative, just found the whole thing exciting! I got 50 for about £7 on Amazon.. Then I didn't feel guilty and it stopped me weeing on expensive ones. When I got a positive it was amazing! Then I still did one a day too I ran out... Then started using up my opks. I miss the sticks! Be warned tho... I got my bfp at 9dpo so I feel like I have known for ever!! Then I would my self up about chemicals and miscarriages.. I envy the people who find out at 12 weeks!! Haha. X