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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 11:48

That app literally gave me a little hope 🤞😂 xxx

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StillJustWaiting · 04/11/2021 11:47

@Stallsey HAHAHA that honestly made me laugh out loud 😂😂😂 I love that, definitely something i would do 😂😂
Yep that's exactly how i am, once i start testing i just cant stop! 😅 I spend toooo much money on tests 🤦‍♀️ thats literally my thinking , if i buy several they'll always get used ... then i end up using them all in a couple days just because they're there 😂 I'm really hoping it's not an indent, its so so faint i don't actually know if its got colour to it or not if that make sense?
I was certain last night that i was pregnant, like so sure of it... now I'm definitely not sure at all 😩🤔
Oooh 9DPO so theoretically you could get a BFP on a FRER!! Eeek keep us updated and post pics of your test when you've done one!
I also found an app last night that is supposed to help to see if your test is positive or not, it definitely helps see the line when there is one !

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Stallsey · 04/11/2021 11:34

@StillJustWaiting I have sent them an email 🤣🤣🤣 I'll probably end up picking some more up, I've started testing now so I won't be able to stop! They'll always get used!
Not sure how sensitive the test was, it was Boots strip tests (around £5 for a pack of 5), I don't think they're very sensitive.
Yeah if you feel the need to test then do it! I always test when I feel the urge to 😂 I have seen some evil indents on FRER but I've read they tend to be a grey colour?
I'm 9dpo now, so still quite early xxx

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StillJustWaiting · 04/11/2021 11:23

@Stallsey I'm excited to see your results, I'm so impatient id be writing a strongly worded letter to royal mail 😂😂😂😂 whats the sensitivity of the test?
As bad as it sounds i might do another test in a min 😂 then ill have to buy more tomorrow on my way home from work (if AF doesn't show that is!;))!
I'm questioning now wether the line yesterday was even a line, maybe it was an indent on the test?
How many DPO are you now?
Xxx

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Stallsey · 04/11/2021 10:17

@StillJustWaiting Ah bless you, It's so hard not knowing if you see a line or not... especially after evap lines. You're right though, positive sign there's no af yet!! 🤍

I took a cheap strip test this morning and it was very negative. Royal Mail still haven't dispatched my FRER tests so might be waiting another day, that's if I don't go buy some before that!

Xxx

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StillJustWaiting · 04/11/2021 09:49

I tested this morning with FMU and I literally can't decide if there is a line there or if its just my eyes ... if there is a line its soooooooo faint like yesterday afternoon's test... maybe even lighter than that if thats even possible 🤷‍♀️ hmm i reckon if it was positive it's a chemical... i could be wrong though! I guess it is a positive sign that there is still no sign of af but because i have irregular cycles af might not even be actually due yet.... argh this is so frustrating! X

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Stallsey · 03/11/2021 19:47

@StillJustWaiting so so excited for you!!

@WhatTheEll I think I'll do a PM test. Royal Mail have let me down today and my tests didn't arrive 😫 was going to pick some more up on my way home from work but I thought "everything happens for a reason", this might be a sign for me to test later in the day or at 10dpo 🤣 let us know how you get on with your test

Xxx

WhatTheEll · 03/11/2021 18:19

@StillJustWaiting 🤣🤣 I'd be totally the same!! Xx

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StillJustWaiting · 03/11/2021 18:13

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StillJustWaiting · 03/11/2021 18:13

@WhatTheEll i already feel really nervous to take another test tomorrow 😂 dreading seeing a negative result 😅 but I also want to take another one right now (I'm not going too) just to check gain 😂😂 x

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WhatTheEll · 03/11/2021 18:00

@Stallsey @StillJustWaiting looking forward to seeing your tests tomorrow!!! 👏🏻

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StillJustWaiting · 03/11/2021 17:53

@Stallsey you can?! Eeek!!! Im trying not to get too excited because if i am its so so so early but I'm can't quite shift the little buzz of possibility excitement 😂🤞
Ahhhhhhhh!!!!

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StillJustWaiting · 03/11/2021 17:51

@WhatTheEll can you see it too?! Ah I'm so relieved, started to convince myself i was just seeing things as it is so so faint!
I'm going to test again tomorrow and Friday - i have two tests left!
Ive been putting it in different colours and all sorts to make sure i can see it 😂😂

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Stallsey · 03/11/2021 17:48

@StillJustWaiting I see it!! 😍

WhatTheEll · 03/11/2021 17:18

@StillJustWaiting for reference, this pic was previous pregnancy and I think the top test looks like yours....eeeek!

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WhatTheEll · 03/11/2021 17:15

@StillJustWaiting I can see something on the first photo!!!! 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

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StillJustWaiting · 03/11/2021 16:28

Can anyone see anything? FRER, Af due yesterday just done this test on an hour and a half hold... I'm sure i can see a super super super faint line !! Xx

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WhatTheEll · 03/11/2021 11:07

@Stallsey I've ordered some now! Turning up tomorrow at some point. Keep me posted too x

Stallsey · 03/11/2021 10:26

@WhatTheEll twinges drive me insane 😂 one little twinge and I'm thinking about what it could be!
You should order some FRER, let me know if you test tomorrow! X

WhatTheEll · 03/11/2021 10:14

@Stallsey That's a good idea, excited for you! Boobs are tender and I've had weird dreams every night this week which is unusual for me, the odd twinge too but I'm trying not to overthink it! So hard! I've only got really cheap tests in the house. Might order some FRER for tomorrow too 🤗

Stallsey · 03/11/2021 10:11

@WhatTheEll I'm going to test tomorrow morning, got some FRER arriving today. My husband goes away for the weekend so if I am pregnant (🤞🏻) I would want to tell him before he goes.
Have you got any new symptoms? How you feeling? Xxx

WhatTheEll · 03/11/2021 10:04

@Stallsey I did a cheap test this morning BFN but I'm only 8DPO and implantation could occur today or tomorrow 🤷🏻‍♀️🤞🏻 I'm still 6 days from AF too, so I might test Thurs now. What about you? X

@StillJustWaiting how are you? Xx

Stallsey · 03/11/2021 07:28

@StillJustWaiting Morning! Since Saturday I've had some weird (to be honest not even sure they're related) symptoms!
First one is thrush, Sorry for the TMI. I have had this before and normally lasts a week with treatments, because of TTC I decided to leave it untreated and it was gone in 2 days!?
I've had a random sore throat/stuffy nose and feeling sick. I'm not sure on this symptom as the weather is changing but I have had 3 colds in the past 2 months so bit strange how it came out of nowhere. I also don't feel poorly just have the symptoms of a cold (if that makes sense!)
Lastly, I've had cramp/twinges/ovary pain all since Monday. I didn't have these the previous months, I normally get cramp when I'm on my actual period (which is due in 6 days), but not before.
So, a bunch of random symptoms and it's probably just me symptom spotting but feel very off this month!
Oh... & I've been so moody 🤣

@WhatTheEll hi!! When are you testing?!

Xxx

WhatTheEll · 02/11/2021 22:10

Hi @Stallsey 👋 7DPO too 🤗

@StillJustWaiting I can totally relate on the ttc front. We're 12 months in and 2 miscarriages this year. I have a DS and it took 3 months to fall with him so I'm at a loss.
I might do a cheap test tomorrow (even though I know 8DPO is still early!)
Seriously keep me posted on your end because it's so weird when you feel different twinges, it just puts your mind in overdrive!! Xx

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StillJustWaiting · 02/11/2021 21:16

@Stallsey welcome to the thread ! :D its so hard to know when to test right? But I'm guessing if you're having symptoms thats a great sign to test soon :D what symptoms have you got? :D I hope this is your BFP!
They evap lines on CB are evil! Its so upsetting! I'm sorry you've had it too!
Sending baby dust to you too!! 🌸

I have definite twinges, I've been noticing it since last night but thought it was just me symptom spotting, but I am sure sure now that it is there and something different 🤷‍♀️ my only concern is i feel it mostly in the left side, every now and then a little on the right but not at all in the centre where it should be if it was anything pregnancy related! Maybe it is just AF getting prepped to come but its not my usual thats for sure... however af is due today so it could quite easily be af symptoms xx

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