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When is best to take an early pregnancy test?

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OliviaParker18 · 17/11/2019 19:26

Hi Smile

My first day of last period was 26th October, I ovulated on 7th November and I am due to get my period on friday!

Since about 5 day after ovulation I’ve been getting mild period like cramps which I never normally get. I remember having them when I was pregnant with my first child but cannot remember when they started.

Dying to take a test because I am just too inpatient but don’t know when’s best to test?

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OliviaParker18 · 17/11/2019 20:38

@Mrspeak I took one about 2 hours ago and got a negative. And I’ve been thinking the same, is it just too early, is it because it wasn’t first thing in the morning? Lol. I don’t know why I can’t just wait but it seems impossible. Promised myself I won’t test again now until Wednesday which will be 2 days before I’m due on.

Let me know how you get on Smile x

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Mrspeak · 17/11/2019 20:32

I'm in quite a similar boat but one day ahead of all your dates. I took a FRER test today but about lunchtime as had to buy one and it was definitely negative! Now I'm wondering whether it's down to it not being first thing..

I've got another one which I'll probably take tomorrow morning as I won't be able to help myself haha, however id always say wait a bit longer to everyone else!

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OliviaParker18 · 17/11/2019 20:31

@BeThere yeah that’s what I’m thinking. 5 days just seems ages away, I’m just being impatient lol x

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OliviaParker18 · 17/11/2019 20:29

@Dinosforall what symptoms did you have if you don’t mind me asking? I’m only 10 DPO today but I’ve been having cramps since 5 DPO. Only symptom I’ve had but I remember having that on my first x

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BeThere · 17/11/2019 20:27

I wouldn't test too early tbh as if it's negative, you'll wonder is it really negative or just too early!

PassMeTheGinPlease · 17/11/2019 20:27

Baby dust! Will keep you posted and please do let me know how you get on. Fingers and toes crossed 🤞

K x

Dinosforall · 17/11/2019 20:23

I got both bfps around 10-11 dpo but had symptoms before.

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OliviaParker18 · 17/11/2019 20:19

@PassMeTheGinPlease oh fingers crossed for you too.

It’s the most frustrating time waiting. I think I’ll wait too. Let me know how you get on Smile x

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OliviaParker18 · 17/11/2019 20:15

@Sammyclaire22 yeah that’s what I thought. I’m too impatient to wait but then I’m scared to test really incase it comes up negative. Can’t really win lol x

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PassMeTheGinPlease · 17/11/2019 19:52

I'm in a similar situation to you. Last period was 24/10 and ovulated 8 or 9/11.

I've tested already and BFN... maybe too early as AF is due Wed.

Swollen boobs, very veiny! Cramps on and off, metallic taste.

I really hope I am or I'll be super disappointed.

Fingers crossed for you too. I'm thinking of waiting now until AF is due. I can't stand the disappointment!

K x

Sammyclaire22 · 17/11/2019 19:42

The frer you can use about 6 days before AF but gets more accurate the closer you get. Standards ones I think say wait until you have missed AF but you might get a faint response earlier x