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When to test?

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StillJustWaiting · 28/10/2021 09:34

Hey ladies, I'm spending sooo much money each month on pregnancy tests... i think I'm addicted to peeing on sticks 😅 how early have you ladies actually got a positive test? My af is due in 6 days and i been testing all week - knowing its way to early but getting so disheartened seeing just the one line :( when should i start testing really?

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StillJustWaiting · 04/11/2021 19:07

@WhatTheEll i feel like that too now, i really did think i was pregnant last night now today i think definitely not 🤦‍♀️😂 I'm forward planning for next month... I'm gonna start tracking BBT but apparently there is no point in me doing OPK's because i have irregular periods? Xx

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WhatTheEll · 04/11/2021 19:06

@StillJustWaiting good lucckkkk!!! 🤗

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StillJustWaiting · 04/11/2021 19:05

@Stallsey oooohhh!!!! Eeek.... did it come up in the time frame ?! I have had evap on strip after the time frame but never an indent :D
Definitely FRER in the morning!
What was the sensitivity of that test? I hope it is your BFP🤞🤞🤞🤞
I've been to Sainsbury's, got 2 digital and two normal clear blue, all 6days early tests :D
Gonna test in the morning :D
Xxx

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Stallsey · 04/11/2021 18:57

@WhatTheEll I will keep you updated in the morning lovely. Xxx

WhatTheEll · 04/11/2021 18:53

@Stallsey I see!! Here's hoping something tomorrow on a FRER 🤞🏻🤞🏻

Stallsey · 04/11/2021 18:41

@WhatTheEll it has colour in person. I think it's an evap xxx

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WhatTheEll · 04/11/2021 18:39

@StillJustWaiting yeah 9DPO, I've just got this feeling I'm not 🤷🏻‍♀️ already thinking about next month!..... xx

WhatTheEll · 04/11/2021 18:38

@Stallsey pic???? Xx

Stallsey · 04/11/2021 18:17

Just out of curiosity , has anyone ever had an indent or evap line on a hcg strip test? I never have until now or it could be a Vfl😬

Stallsey · 04/11/2021 17:43

@StillJustWaiting I've just got back from work, i'm going to wait until tomorrow to test because ive drank so much water today with my cough so it looked really diluted!

@WhatTheEll I know the feeling, I feel like that today too. Keeping everything crossed for you 🤍

Xxx

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StillJustWaiting · 04/11/2021 17:19

@WhatTheEll you still have hope! You're 9DPO today right? Some people don't get their BFP till 13/14 DPO, i got so much hope for all of us!
Xxx

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WhatTheEll · 04/11/2021 16:58

BFN from me today girls! 😫 not holding out much hope!

Keep me up to date with your testing journeys ♥️

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StillJustWaiting · 04/11/2021 16:23

@Stallsey Gosh you have so much more self control than me.... I POAS at work today 😂😂😂😂😂 although I probably wouldn't have at work if I hadn't been so curious of the line yesterday 😅
Eeek what time do you finish work? I feel like i need to know your results almost as much as i need to know my own 😅😂🤣 oh gosh TTC has made me something different hahaha!
I honestly am going to buy one, probably the 6 days early one like you say.... but my only reason for getting one is the pure fact that you have one, now i want one 😅😂🤣🤣🤣
I mean if you're already doing a 4hh, may as well test just incase ay? Eeeek! I have everything crossed for you!! Xxx

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Stallsey · 04/11/2021 15:50

@StillJustWaiting I'll see how desperate I am when I get in from work, I will be doing a 4hh, haven't been to the toilet since 2pm today so I'm prepared! 😭
Hahaha I'm laughing at you also picking up a clearblue digital 😂😂😂😂 you could try the 6 day early digital tests!
Xxx

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StillJustWaiting · 04/11/2021 15:40

@Stallsey i would be tempted to do a FRER tonight 😅 but if you are more patient than i am then you'll more likely get a more accurate result the longer you wait... i just cant wait 😂😂
I'm thinking straight to Sainsbury's from work, it is a big Sainsbury's and they do have a lloyds pharmacy 🤞I'm going to if i can pick up a couple FRER if not I'm gonna just go for it with the clear blues... i just hate the evap lines clear blue leave you with, their cruel ! I might buy a digital just because you have one 🤣🤦‍♀️😂
If they have cheap ones in there i might grab a few of them too! At least then if AF does come ill be stocked for next cycle 😅
If you do one tonight are you gonna do a 4hh or just do it?

@WhatTheEll how are you doing ? Anything new today?! Xx

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Stallsey · 04/11/2021 15:19

@StillJustWaiting actually I'm sure Lloyds Pharmacy's do FRER, and you can find them pharmacy's in big Sainsbury's xxx

Stallsey · 04/11/2021 15:18

@StillJustWaiting I've got loads of cheap ones (Wilko's & boots) but only 2 FRER. Not like that will stop me as i'll just buy more! Oh and I have a clearblue digital for special occasions 😂😂
That's good to know, I always blame it on something else when I get a symptom! Like I'm blaming being emotional on my lack of sleep 😫
I don't think Sainsbury's do, I've looked online and Holland & Barrett's do them xxx

@WhatTheEll how are you doing today?

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StillJustWaiting · 04/11/2021 14:57

Looks like they too only have clear blue or their own tests 😩 i might check anyway but i looked on their online shop 😂

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StillJustWaiting · 04/11/2021 14:53

@Stallsey how many tests have you got?? If it was me - a manic tester - i would test tonight and tomorrow... tonight for the pure fact that i am impatient 😅
If you have more than 1 do ittttt ;)
Oooh my pregnancy that i MC thats how i found out i was pregnant... i was crying at everything 😂 i work in care and i spent a full 14 and a half hour shift sobbing about the residents having to wear pads all the time 😅🤣
Unfortunately super drug also closes at 6 :(
I could go to a supermarket but i know for a fact our local asda only sell their own brand and clear blue, tesco only sell freedom (i always test positive on freedom tests even when I'm not pregnant - even my tap is pregnant with those tests 🤣) and clear blue ..... maybe Sainsbury's? I don't think I've checked their selection just yet 😂 do you know if Sainsbury's sell FRER ?
Xxxx

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Stallsey · 04/11/2021 14:26

@StillJustWaiting I think so, not sure whether to do it tonight or in the morning!
Ah no, you could try Superdrug on your way home? I know what you mean, once you get the idea in your head!!
I wanna see my test now too... I have been abit emotional about it today! Even cried on my way to work seeing some random people helping a lady who's car had broken down... Jesus Christ 😭😭
Xxx

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StillJustWaiting · 04/11/2021 13:41

I do think its lighter than yesterday if I'm honest but yesterday was sooooooo light anyway xx

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StillJustWaiting · 04/11/2021 13:34

@Stallsey no way 😂😂 classic that is 😂😅 straight to the testing then?! 😉
I'm not sure its either the same or lighter, definitely not darker at all!!
I will deffo be testing again tomorrow 😂 ima have to go out and grab more tests now though!
Boots closes at 6 though and I'm stuck in work till 6 😩 ill have to go without testing in the morning and grab a test on my way home from work tomorrow as I finish at 2 tomorrow!
Ooosh that'll be a hard shift thinking about it all morning 😂😅
Sore throat and funny taste could be something!!! I hope it is!
Eek i want to see your test now... 😍 xxx

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Stallsey · 04/11/2021 13:16

@StillJustWaiting I've just had a notification to say it's been delivered 😭😭😂😂 never doubted them for a second!!
Ahh no, is the line definitely lighter than the one yesterday?
Defo try again tomorrow!
I've got a really bad cough & sore throat today but don't think that's related. I'm so tired too but I think that's because I've slept bad with this sore throat. Just flutters and pain in my tummy, weird taste in mouth (but again, I think this is my sore throat). I haven't had any implantation bleed or anything so each day I am less hopeful! But I hope one of does get a BFP soon 😍
Xxx

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StillJustWaiting · 04/11/2021 13:01

@Stallsey I would reply like "you should hope I'm experiencing some delays too!😂"
I hope they turn up soon... if you do manage to wait you're more patient than me 😂 I'd be off to the shop to buy some more! I took another test and i think its a BFN !
Yep I've decided that i am not pregnant and that it was an indent... i don't think it'll stop me testing again tomorrow though... and the next day 🤣
I hope at least one of us get our BFP this cycle !!!
Have you got any symptoms at all yet?

Xxx

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Stallsey · 04/11/2021 11:55

@StillJustWaiting hahhaha I just had a reply saying they're facing delays... Honestly does not help me at all 😭😂😂
I said I was going to wait until Saturday to test because I'm going to a friends and she's told me to bring a bottle of Prosecco (obvs won't do this if I'm unsure!) but Thursday morning I'm already POAS 🤣
I'm like you, sometimes I feel pregnant, then I see a negative test and I convince myself I'm not!
Yesss I love that app! It's fab. Xxx