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Too early to test?

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ItsAFunnyOldWorld · 05/11/2018 14:29

Just that really, when is too early to take a pregnancy test?

I'm 8DPO and have started to get aches and pains in the bottom of my back and boobs. AF is due on Sunday and these aren't normally symptoms. My usual terrible skin hasn't arrived either 

I'm driving myself mad waiting! This is exactly 1 year since we started TTC and I'm letting my imagination take over hoping we get a 1 year BFP surprise.

I had the most textbook month, positive OPKs (I never get them), temp rise at the right time, CM change, ovulation pain and DTD before, during and after.

Tell me I'm not the only one hating this two week wait?!

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TaeLovexD · 06/11/2018 01:41

Hello everyone..
I'd like to join the group.
I'm not actively TTC, but we did end up having sex this cycle 1/2 days before ovulation. .
Im on DPO 4..
Fx for each one of you hoping to conceive! Wink

OneMoreWish · 05/11/2018 20:47

Another one joining the club - 6dpo and time is dragging and I soooo want to test and be that one with the faint line at 7dpo!

Baby dust to all xxx

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ItsAFunnyOldWorld · 05/11/2018 19:57

Welcome to the club @LondonKez 

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LondonKez · 05/11/2018 19:40

Also here in solidarity! 7dpo on cycle 11, so know how you feel! I've never tested early as AF always seems to show right on time. My post ov temps dropped to the cover line on 5dpo and again today which they never do. It's making me want to test NOW!

Good luck ladies! X

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ItsAFunnyOldWorld · 05/11/2018 18:04

Definitely @miniscotchegg, we can be sane and sensible and not pee on the sticks!! It's such a pain wondering where you are up to. X

Just checked in the bathroom cupboard and I've only got one clear blue digital test left, I will hold off   It doesn't help that work has been quiet today so I've been scrolling through all the conversations on here with everyone's BFP and line eyes.

Fingers crossed @newrubylane think the one year BFP would make missing all the other milestones I've weirdly set myself and missed worth it.

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newrubylane · 05/11/2018 17:28

Wait til Friday, I reckon your symptoms sound promising though!

miniscotchegg · 05/11/2018 17:27

I'm also around 8dpo (I think - I had two LH surges, first a definite positive and a second two days later which came very close, so not entirely clear what went on!!).

Similarly wondering whether I'll be able to hold out to test! I'm hoping to get to at least Thursday - maybe we can spur each other on!! X

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ItsAFunnyOldWorld · 05/11/2018 17:15

@ValidUser & @Waitingonasmiley42 glad it's not just me, think I'm going to hold out a few more days, if I can! When did we turn into crazy ladies peeing on sticks.

Thanks @MakeAWhish

The two week wait seems to drag!

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MakeAWhish · 05/11/2018 15:05

FRER day you can test up to 6 days before your period, so I guess they base that on an average 28 day cycle with ovulation bang in the middle, which would suggest 8dpo would be the absolute earliest. You'd be better waiting a day or two tho if you can. I am a POAS addict and normally start with the IC's at 8dpo  😂

Waitingonasmiley42 · 05/11/2018 14:56

8dpo is very early! You'll get a more accurate result by 11dpo. Good luck 

ValidUser · 05/11/2018 14:54

5 dpo here. Cycle 4. I'm with you!

I've decided it's my month. No real evidence that it is.

Here in solidarity!

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