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WWYD Test early on Christmas Day?

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RDW1989 · 16/12/2017 12:17

This our first month of ttc, and my period is due 28th December. However I am very tempted to test on Christmas Day. I bought hubby a book on pregnancy for fathers to be that I’m planning to give him when I have a positive test before showing him the pregnancy test, and Christmas Day would be the perfect time to do it.

I have bought two clear blue pregnancy tests, the one with the weeks indicator. It’s says on the packet that it’s only 65% accurate 4 days before your period is due. Is it a silly idea to test on Christmas Day given that it’s likely to be a BFN either way?

If I get a BFN I won’t mention it to hubby unless he asks. I do have the extra test to use if I miss my period at the end of dec.

For context I’m 28 (Just) he is 27, TTC1, first month TTC. Not using opks or temping yet but dtd lots. Glow app and Ovia predict ovulation around 14/15 dec but have had ewcm on and off from 11th. See pic from glow app.

Any thoughts much appreciated!!

WWYD Test early on Christmas Day?
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RDW1989 · 16/12/2017 14:03

Thank you all for your responses. I agree that I could be setting myself up for disappointment. I think the fact that it’s around Christmas makes the pressure so much higher than other months, maybe not the best time to start trying Hmm

I didn’t realise clear blue wasn’t very sensitive, I ordered a couple of frers. I’ll try to hold out until after af is due to avoid disappointment and wasted pts. If I can’t resist maybe I could test christmas eve morning instead (4 days before af is due) so i have time to get back in the Christmas spirit.

I am desperate to test now even though I think I only ovulated thurs/yesterday, I’m so impatient!! Blush

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surreygirl1987 · 16/12/2017 13:16

I was surprised by how disappointed I was when I got a negative (each month including the first month trying) so tbh I wouldn't test on Xmas day. I thought it would happen immediately and I've been trying since the summer! I'm purposely going to test a couple of days after Xmas and just not drink much. Good luck!!

Oysterbabe · 16/12/2017 13:11

Clear blue digitals are less sensitive than other tests and not very suitable for early testing. Buy a first response and be prepared mentally for disappointment. Conception takes an average of 9 months.

SaltySeaBird · 16/12/2017 13:01

I struggled to conceive, only test if you know it won’t spoil the day. Internet cheapies gave me positives five days before I was due.

Personally I’d wait until NY. Good luck!

otherdoor · 16/12/2017 12:58

Go for a new year surprise instead, as a previous poster said. Then the timing works perfectly.

Be prepared for disappointment though (sorry to sound negative!) I didn't get a BFP straight away and I was surprised how difficult I found that.

Bubblegum89 · 16/12/2017 12:54

Personally, I wouldn’t. In the likely event that it’s a BFN, it will really put a dampener on your Christmas. I would wait until after Boxing Day. I get your enthusiasm as you are on your first month of ttc but I would try and put it to the back of your mind until after Christmas. If you’re pregnant, you’ll still be pregnant after Christmas (also 10dpo is very early to test and you’ll most likely get a negative even on a frer) and if you’re not pregnant, it won’t ruin your day. And trust me, you can’t imagine the power of a negative test lol it can ruin your whole week. Good luck!

TheDuckSaysMoo · 16/12/2017 12:33

Plan to surprise him at midnight on hogmanay instead - then you'll be more certain. Good luck 🤞

boatrace30 · 16/12/2017 12:30

I'd just warn you in case it's a bfn. I had a bfn last Xmas (approx half way through an 11month TTC journey) and it put me in such a bad mood for the whole day.

If you're fine with the disappointment go for it, but if you're not sure, don't!

Also get a first response definitely!

Poptart4 · 16/12/2017 12:23

If your testing early your better off using a frer. Clear blue tests aren't great for early testing.

I would say go for it as long as you know a bfn won't ruin your day. No one wants to be sad on Christmas :) good luck🤞

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