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Advice, is it a positive?

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SimplyAmy1 · 13/11/2020 13:52

Hey so I’m currently 10DPO and have a few symptoms..... cramps,
Aching boobs, metal taste in my mouth and I am sooooooo tired!!
Took a test at 7DPO (boots one) and saw a faint line.... took another test (just a cheap one from wilko) last night and deffo no line.... I’ve attached both tests- the wilko one is purple xx

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Advice, is it a positive?
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beanchopper17 · 14/11/2020 22:15

@SimplyAmy1 is it a boots digital? They are great and soooo much cheaper than clear blue digital! (Can you tell I have used many test brands 😂)

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SimplyAmy1 · 14/11/2020 22:13

I’ll have a look at them! I’m tempted just to use the boots one but might wait until Monday when I’m
Due. Reallyyyyy hoping I don’t come on!! I’m glad to know they do give a positive out though just annoying it takes so much HCG,
I’m keeping everything crossed for you too 💓 xxxx

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beanchopper17 · 14/11/2020 22:00

@SimplyAmy1 I have used many £1 shop and wilko tests (they are actually what I got my positive on t 16dpo last time) just remember they take a lot of hcg to even get a faint line so don't be discouraged!

I am currently using easy@home tests (£7.99 for 20 from Amazon) I have read reviews that they are quite accurate and are quite sensitive ☺️

I have my fingers crossed for you!

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SimplyAmy1 · 14/11/2020 21:10

Well I bulk bought a 💩 ton of them from poundland and Wilko and I’m saving the clear blue and boots one for when I get a few positives on the cheaps! My period is due on Monday 😬 I’m just so impatient and excited xxx

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beanchopper17 · 14/11/2020 21:04

@SimplyAmy1 if you can afford to use a test and in the possibility it's negative again it doesn't effect you too much then there's no harm in testing again ☺️ every day af stays away there's hope!

But if you feel it will get you down to see another negative probably wait till the day of due period ☺️

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SimplyAmy1 · 14/11/2020 21:01

I’m deffo addicted too!!
I’m now 11 DPO so potentially tomorrow- today was negative even after being sick.
Do you reckon I should do tomorrow? Xxx

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beanchopper17 · 14/11/2020 20:58

@SimplyAmy1 going to try and hold out till at least 9/10dpo but I know I will cave before, I am a test addict 😂

When do you think you will post?

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SimplyAmy1 · 14/11/2020 20:50

When are you next going to test? Xx

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beanchopper17 · 14/11/2020 20:44

@SimplyAmy1 that sucks, let's hope it's for a good reason!

Well my mild cramps are getting stronger, so low down, so I am pretty sure it's not my IBS but so hard to tell the difference!

Urghhh symptom spotting is the worst!

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SimplyAmy1 · 14/11/2020 15:09

Little update for you all... I’ve just come home from work Cos I’ve been being sick.
Headache on right all day 😴

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SimplyAmy1 · 14/11/2020 12:04

@beanchopper17 it’s so difficult isn’t it like I wanna research and symptom spot etc
But it’s driving me insane! I really
Do wish you all the luck in the world 😍😍 xxxx

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beanchopper17 · 14/11/2020 11:54

@SimplyAmy1 yeah I have been trying over 10years so the pregnancy last year was a hugeeeee shock! But I keep trying, determined to be a mum.

I know it can be so overwhelming all the information out there and then people's opinions, nightmare!

I have done sooooo much research over the last 10years that my mum thinks I have made it too much like science, which made me laugh cause it's all about the biology!

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SimplyAmy1 · 14/11/2020 11:23

I’m so sorry to hear about your miscarriage ♥️

Are you trying again? Thankyou for the reassurance though, I think I’m just over analysing every little thing and google sometimes
Doesn’t help! Xxx

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beanchopper17 · 14/11/2020 11:21

@SimplyAmy1 there is no concrete reason for early miscarriages. Sadly I did loose my pregnancy last year (tested positive at 16dpo, lost the pregnancy at 7weeks).

The most common reasons is purely genetic, the egg wasn't strong enough quality, didn't implant properly, the lining isn't thick enough - the list goes on.

Trying to base it on when you test positive will only cause you anxiety, but doing research there is nothing to back that theory up. HCG usually doubles every 2 days after implantation, some women's levels raise slower, some women's levels sky rocket! So the slower they go up the later the positiveSmile

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SimplyAmy1 · 14/11/2020 10:35

@Shmithecat2That’s so reassuring! Congratulations on your healthy pregnancy and child 💕 xxx

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AngelasLastEgg · 14/11/2020 10:33

God I have no idea but the sad fact is, miscarriages are really common, especially very early ones. I really don’t think there’s any evidence you can tell from pregnancy tests though. It’s such a rollercoaster because if I’m pregnant that’s a whole fresh heap of anxiety about hoping it’s a sticky bean!

Shmithecat2 · 14/11/2020 10:31

@SimplyAmy1

I’ve Also just read on baby centre that the later you test positive, the higher risk of a miscarriage or that it’s more likely- is that true?

I didn't get my BFP til AF was 6 days overdue... had a perfect pregnancy and a healthy child. I've not heard of that theory before, I'd take it with a pinch of salt if I were you.

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SimplyAmy1 · 14/11/2020 10:27

😂😂😂 clearly he doesn’t understand the anxiety behind it all haha
I’ve Also just read on baby centre that the later you test positive, the higher risk of a miscarriage or that it’s more likely- is that true? 🤨 xx

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AngelasLastEgg · 14/11/2020 10:19

We weren’t really properly trying before (I had just come off the pill) so wasn’t really tracking or anything like I have this time, so difficult to say, but it was quite early, probably about 12DPO.

Thanks Beanchopper, DH keeps saying ‘it’s called the two week wait for a reason!’ meaning obviously I’m being too impatient and getting disheartened now, but if he says it again I will not be responsible for my actions AngryGrin

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SimplyAmy1 · 14/11/2020 10:05

Ahhh Thankyou @beanchopper17 I’m due on Monday and have cramping today but feels more on my
Left side lower down so not sure if that’s a sign of PMS? Xx

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beanchopper17 · 14/11/2020 10:04

@SimplyAmy1 @AngelasLastEgg also not every woman has IB, it's actually quite rare, so don't be freaked out if you haven't.

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SimplyAmy1 · 14/11/2020 10:03

I feel like we still have time though!! I’ve also been posting on baby centre, I think it’s American so replies aren’t always the fastest but they’re all saying only 80% of positives are at 11dpo...people are getting positives at 16 and 17 DPO, my fingers (and toes!) are still crossed for us - at how many DPO did you find out you were pregnant before? XXXX

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beanchopper17 · 14/11/2020 10:02

11dpo is still really early and both those tests you are using take a lot hcg to even get a vvvfl @SimplyAmy1 don't worry until af turns up there's always hope.

Also when I fell pregnant last year my first symptom was a blocked up stuffy nose, I spoke to my doctor about it and he said some woman can suffer this because of the blood supply (I have screen shot something in case you want to know more)

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AngelasLastEgg · 14/11/2020 09:38

Oh I was just thinking of you because I also caved and did a cheap one, also no line for me. I didn’t get implantation bleeding either, I did last time but only very slight brown spotting once. I don’t think implantation bleeding happens everyone every time.

I refuse to totally give up hope but I think it’s not my month.

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SimplyAmy1 · 14/11/2020 09:24

I caved again . I’m currently 11DPO today. I now have a
Blocked nose if that’s relevant? I’m thinking if I was preg i would have had implantation bleeding by now?
Negative again today by the look of
It, cramping
Feels different today though.....thinking my
Period is just around the corner.....

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