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When should you test?

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Twinklewishes · 11/02/2008 15:02

Can anyone tell me if it is ok to test in the afternoon or should you wait for the first one of the day? Waiting to go to loo, but just waiting for any advice first. Thanks

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NatalieJane · 11/02/2008 16:10

Both of my BFP's have been evening wee's.

Don't know how late I was with DS1, he was planned, but I had no idea about cycle days and when I was due on or anything, though it must have been early days as I found out at 4.4 weeks. DS2 I was 9 days late, but hadn't tested for a week before hand, (I had tested on day AF was due, BFN, and some more (100's) test's in the next couple of days, all BFN!)

Teuch · 11/02/2008 16:09

how many tests do you have?

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Twinklewishes · 11/02/2008 16:07

P.S. They were very basic dip stick tests.

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Twinklewishes · 11/02/2008 16:06

Mine are just some that I got from ebay, the last time I was pregnant in the summer. I used them in the morning and got 2 positives. I can not remember how many days late I was at the time.

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biglips · 11/02/2008 15:44

def dip stick in cup of wee. i tested first thing in the morning as its most concentrated. i tested mine 4 days before my AF was due. (with CB digital)

good luck!

JaneHH · 11/02/2008 15:41

Splash-wise (...) it's easier to do the dip stick test imho. I don't think either is "better" though I imagine there's more chance of you not getting enough onto the stick if you pee onto it (and miss)...

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Twinklewishes · 11/02/2008 15:33

P.S. does anyone know if peeing on a stick is better than a test stick you dip?

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Twinklewishes · 11/02/2008 15:31

Thanks. I have another thread on the go about whether to test or not a few down. I am going to keep posting on there. I have decided to wait until the morning. I am going to wait until DH has gone to work.

If there is a positive I am going to wait until Thursday, as not only is it Valentines Day, but also his birthday, so I might be going to gift wrap it for him (somehow). I know he will see the funny side and be thrilled.

The trouble is, is that I do not want to build my hopes up. I am sure that my DH assumes that I am not pregnant as I told him last week that I was suffering with terrible af pains (I was at the time, but are now wondering if these were actually implantation pains). He will be totally surprised with any positive result.

The that is bothering me is that I am worried about these pains as they have lasted for five days now. I hope that it is not anything to worry about. I have been unable to find out about how long implatation pains normally last.

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kayzisbroody · 11/02/2008 15:23

About 3. I had done 2 tests before that 1 was negative and the second was positive but really faint so I did a digital one.
I've got my fingers crossed for you

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Twinklewishes · 11/02/2008 15:16

Kayzisbroody, how many days late were you when you tested positive?

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Twinklewishes · 11/02/2008 15:15

Well I am only cd30 of 27-28'ish cycle. Not sure, but I think it is too early. I think I will wait until tomorrow.

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kayzisbroody · 11/02/2008 15:13

I did mine in the evening when I found out about ds.

ILikeToMoveItMoveIt · 11/02/2008 15:04

The first pee of the day is the best wee to test as it is more concentrated. However, if your period was due a week or more ago it will probably be ok to test at any time.

Good luck xx

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