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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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emmilyb · 08/11/2021 08:30

@StillJustWaiting oh really that is interesting,
However unfortunately I do believe this one to be a chemical the lines aren't getting darker today's frer is completely negative.:( just a waiting game now hope you're all ok xx

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StillJustWaiting · 07/11/2021 23:23

@emmilyb I know the ones! (I think!)
I'm sure the sensitivity on those tests is 20mlU and FRER sensitivity is supposed to be 6.3mlU (I think).... its really interesting, my sister is pregnant with a little girl 😍 but she got a positive co op test before a positive FRER and we was saying how mad it was, now your line too is clearly darker on co op test that's supposed to be less sensitive !
I think I might start using them instead!

Ah you must be sooo so excited! Xxxx

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emmilyb · 07/11/2021 22:36

@StillJustWaiting they are co op tests the pink dye ones it's the first test I took at around 8dpo and that was my first vvvfl but it for darker from today's fmu

Here is first response today.

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StillJustWaiting · 07/11/2021 21:26

@emmilyb huh that's interesting, whats the other pink dye test you used ? :) looks to be a good one!!
Can i see it now its dry? Sorry to be so nosey, I'm just trying to gage what I'm looking for too! Haha!

I'm so pleased for you, please keep us updated along your pregnancy journey!! Xxxx

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emmilyb · 07/11/2021 21:14

@StillJustWaiting I don't the first response the same time I took the digital it's still super faint so not feeling 100% confident with it but as it's dried it's a lot darker. How are you getting on? I'm due on tomorrow so still super early❤️

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StillJustWaiting · 07/11/2021 18:59

@emmilyb HUGE CONGRATULATIONS! When did you take that FRER? Im surprised because you other pink dye one looks much darker than the FRER? :) xxx

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WhatTheEll · 07/11/2021 18:34

@emmilyb Congratulations!! Feels so real when it's in writing 🎉❤️

emmilyb · 07/11/2021 16:33

Finally got a result on a 6 days earlier digital clear blue so would suggest these girls❤️

Still saying not pregnant on the weeks indicator test tho but I can chill now Thankyou for your support❤️

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StillJustWaiting · 07/11/2021 10:12

@emmilyb congratulations that looks good!!!! Definitely positive that one !!!
I think you should get a positive ultra early digital at this point !?

I can't see why they wouldn't be getting any darker if they weren't indent lines, every day for 5 days I've had a VVVFL! But literally super faint with no progression! It must must must be indent !

Xxxxx

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emmilyb · 07/11/2021 08:56

This mornings test❤️

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emmilyb · 07/11/2021 08:50

@WhatTheEll ahh bless you, fingers crossed for next month hun ❤️

@StillJustWaiting I've just ordered more first response and clear blue digitalis on Amazon done £50 🙈 honestly us lot are funding these companies haha

Done another test this morning and not sure if it's darker or not. Think im just super early but feel like they should be getting darker now it's confusing me so much and feel like if im not pregnant then im delaying my af as I'm so stressed now ❤️

Oh so you got another faint line the thing is I can't see them all being indents or evap lines if it's so many in a row you get the odd bad test but we have all been there squinting trying to see the tiniest of lines but for you to have a few with faint lines must mean something xx

WhatTheEll · 07/11/2021 08:33

AF is here. How is everyone else getting on? Xx

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StillJustWaiting · 07/11/2021 07:14

@Stallsey how you getting on this morning lovely ? Xxx

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StillJustWaiting · 07/11/2021 06:55

@emmilyb it really is so frustrating! I spend a ridiculous amount of money each month on tests.... I need to stop really but i cant 😩😂

Yep, i take the tests apart with a torch 😂 but I haven't had too the last 4 days... as there has been a vvfl!

I took another FRER this morning the line exactly the same again! 5 indent lines in a row now!
I know i keep saying it but i am really going to try stop testing now and just wait for af, she must be close I'm CD39 now, which is definitely my longest cycle yet!
Its so upsetting when my cycles used to be like clockwork every 28days..

Hope to see another rest result this morning?!

@WhatTheEll ah I'm so sorry :( at least when af comes you can star again! But you're not totally out if its just spotting atm!
Yep stuck in an awkward patch, dont know when af is coming but getting BFN with cruel indent lines ! Xxxx

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WhatTheEll · 06/11/2021 22:10

@emmilyb that last pink dye test looks gooooood! 👀 ♥️

@StillJustWaiting the spotting is all over the place. I reckon af will definitely show up tomorrow! Sounds like you're still in limbo too? :( xx

emmilyb · 06/11/2021 19:38

@StillJustWaiting oh bless you hun it's so frustrating isn't it, honestly I'm the same I won't be able to test in a few days I've spent so much on tests already I feel like a crazy lady🤣

Normally I'm taking the tests apart shining a light on it to try and see any type of a line which is why I'm so confused this time because I can see them without squinting.

It's so disheartening having evap lines and honestly wish I tested a bit later 🙈

With me when it get to the point where you're so late and still negatives I'm wanting af to just hurry up so can start on the next cycle ❤️

Keep us updated I'll let you all know the outcome whatever it may be I just have a gut feeling of a cp this time but only time will tell xxxx

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StillJustWaiting · 06/11/2021 19:05

@emmilyb they look to me like they have more colour in them today, especially the pink one !
What clear blue digital tests have you been taking? If you haven't already you should try the clear blue ultra early digital.. I believe they're way more sensitive that the weeks indicator etc...
Fingers crossed this is a good sign for you!!🤞 test again in tomorrow or in a couple days and see if there is any improvement.... I'd be testing tomorrow though because i am so so SO impatient 😂

I'm CD38 now!! Longest cycle yet, but i do have irregular periods so i never really know when she's going to come anymore 😩

Even so I definitely don't think I am pregnant this month, I would have far more positive lines for sure! I honestly think what I have been getting is indent lines on FRER and evap on CB and a clear NOT PREGNANT on CB ultra early digital

@Stallsey how are you getting on lovely ? Did you retest today?

@WhatTheEll did AF arrive or are we still in for a chance ??

Xxxx

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emmilyb · 06/11/2021 17:54

Thankyou for replying!
How have things been with you? Has af arrive yet for you?

I'm not really sure of it being positive tho, it's not really got darker over the past couple of days and I'm anxious it's going to be a cp :( positive thinking tho you're helping calm my nerves xx

I've been taking clear blue digital and they've all come out not pregnant xx

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StillJustWaiting · 06/11/2021 17:28

@emmilyb CONGRATULATIONS 🌸🌸🌸

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StillJustWaiting · 06/11/2021 17:22

@emmilyb I'd say by that pink dye test you are pregnant!
I think digitals can take a little longer to detect it... what digitals are you using? Have you tried clear blue ultra early? Xxx

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emmilyb · 06/11/2021 16:25

Also done a pink dye test x

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emmilyb · 06/11/2021 16:22

I'm just so confusedHmm digitalis coming back negative but line test coming up very faint lines

Today I'm 11dpo and these are the tests? Can you see anything here dunno if I'm just clinging onto hope and imaging it or if I'm having a cpSad

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StillJustWaiting · 06/11/2021 12:53

@WhatTheEll I'm so sorry :(
Ooh thats definitely worth a try! I'm vegetarian have been for 8 years, id love love love to go vegan, I've tried so many times, its cheese for me!! I love the vegan cheese's too but they're not quite like dairy cheese!

I'm going to try next cycle to...
-cut out coffee
-cut down my dairy intake (I do eat sooo much cheese!)
-cut out alcohol (I'm not a drinker anyway but with Christmas approaching I've been having a baileys and ice a couple night's a week)
-cut down my sugar intake
-exercise more
-track BBT
-drink more water

Any more suggestions to try next cycle?

I'm okay, going to quit testing now and just wait for AF... I'm CD38 af should be here by now!!
I tested twice today
FMU -- vvvfl - i reckon indent
SMU & 4HH -- vvvfl - again i reckon indent

Still no sign of AF actually arriving though no symptoms at all...

My lines on all my tests over the last few days have been the same, no progression what so ever ! Careful of the indent lines on FRER ladies ! Xxxx

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WhatTheEll · 06/11/2021 10:45

@emmilyb Hey 👋
You might be experiencing a chemical pregnancy but there's still hope! 🤞🏻🤞🏻

WhatTheEll · 06/11/2021 10:44

@StillJustWaiting AF definitely making an appearance for me 😓 my DH and I spoke about it last night and I suggested us going Vegan? That seems to solve a lot of peoples problems 🧐 might be worth a try for us anyway xx
How are you? Xx