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8dpo to test or not to test?

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Sara1988 · 27/01/2024 17:11

I'm 8dpo tomorrow and have been going back and forth about whether to test or not?

What does everyone recommend? I want to follow the least stressful path possible!

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AnnieStar12 · 27/01/2024 20:10

everyone is different, but after 11 months of TTC, I find that if I don’t start testing early I just spend all my time thinking about whether or not I should test.

So I just told myself many months back that I’ll do a test each morning from around 8DPO and then I don’t need to go round and round in my head if/when to test.

At the end of the day it doesn’t really matter, you’ll know one way or the other within a week or so. So do whatever helps to make the TWW more manageable for you.

LaurenLoveday · 27/01/2024 19:24

@Sara1988 Ohhh fingers crossed for you! When will you test ? Xx

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Sara1988 · 27/01/2024 19:22

LaurenLoveday · 27/01/2024 19:13

Hi all 🩷

@Sara1988 are you having any symptoms ? I’m 5 dpo and my breasts are becoming more sore and swollen by the day!

Headaches, cramps, mild nausea, slightly sore boobs. But could just as easily be premenstrual

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LaurenLoveday · 27/01/2024 19:13

Hi all 🩷

@Sara1988 are you having any symptoms ? I’m 5 dpo and my breasts are becoming more sore and swollen by the day!

Welshcake15 · 27/01/2024 19:05

It is very early, and a test might not be positive because it is just too early or because you're not pregnant. It would just be too few days to really tell.

Having said that, I tested positive at 8DPO with my 2nd DC, so it's not out of the realms of possibility that a test may show a positive result.

catagoryA · 27/01/2024 17:42

Why would you test at 8 days? You won't get a result that means anything.

Bb542 · 27/01/2024 17:40

I'm 8dpo today and tested this morning and got the tiniest squinter. I then tested again after a 4 hour hold and got this. Trying not to excited as it's very early to be testing but it's hard not to be 🙈

8dpo to test or not to test?
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Sara1988 · 27/01/2024 17:16

YourGoatAteMyFishfinger · 27/01/2024 17:13

Wait a few days -hang on in there. Good luck!

I think in my heart I know you're right. It's just in want my partner there and tomorrow is our day off.

Does testing in the evening work? Then we could wait a few days but he together.

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YourGoatAteMyFishfinger · 27/01/2024 17:13

Wait a few days -hang on in there. Good luck!