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Tips on how to not test before missed period

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Laria19 · 18/02/2025 17:00

I tested early on my two pregnancies before and had two successful pregnancies then I had an early miscarriage and a chemical miscarriage last year and I was trying my hardest not to test early because of the heartbreak I experienced from the last two times. I’ve been trying this month and hoping I get a positive next month but I don’t know how I am going to stop myself from testing early, I worry so much after having the miscarriages anyone else finding it hard not to test so early x

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LaTable · 11/06/2025 09:48

Eee you're absolutely pregnant!
So many sticks 😂😂
Fingers crossed its a sticky growy one!

Chocolateeggsarebetterthannormalchocolate · 11/06/2025 08:43

Sorry, didn't want to bombard!! Clearblue and boots test are this morning, along with the bottom of the three cheap ones! 9dpo this morning. AF due Friday.

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LaTable · 11/06/2025 08:29

Eagerly awaiting a poas update 👀👀👀

curliegirlie · 10/06/2025 22:00

Oooh @Chocolateeggsarebetterthannormalchocolatecongratulations! That’s looking super promising 😁

Chocolateeggsarebetterthannormalchocolate · 10/06/2025 21:40

Thanks @EmPeEfI'm not sure whether to wait until after AF is due, just incase.. She's only due Friday!

EmPeEf · 10/06/2025 21:21

Super strong lines @Chocolateeggsarebetterthannormalchocolate congratulations! I’d expect a digital to show up.

Chocolateeggsarebetterthannormalchocolate · 10/06/2025 21:14

Fingers crossed and PMA!! Will try a FRER in the morning x

LaTable · 10/06/2025 21:09

I mean we're all pee on s stick addicts at heart 😅😅
See, I very much doubt they are indents! Even I can tell they have colour.
Looks like you're (tentatively)pregnant @Chocolateeggsarebetterthannormalchocolate😍!

Chocolateeggsarebetterthannormalchocolate · 10/06/2025 21:02

I mean, I may have already tested again 🤣 I'm ridiculous, I KNOW!!!!!

9pm wee on the bottom.

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LaTable · 10/06/2025 20:47

I mean it could, but it's also very possible you pvulated sunday evening or Monday morning, had the swimmers ready to dive onto it and implanted early.
Pma!
Besides, some people do get their bfp at 8dpo!
All you can do it test again tomorrow! 🤞🤞🤞

Chocolateeggsarebetterthannormalchocolate · 10/06/2025 20:10

Can it be just a dud test with a fat line?! I feel like 8dpo is too early for such a visible positive, especially without morning wee! Whyyyyyy did i peeeeeee on the blady stick!!!! 😫

LaTable · 10/06/2025 19:58

Ermm.....That looks way too big to be an indent!!!!
It's so freaking lovely to see you guys getting two lines!! 😍
Fingers crossed for you @Chocolateeggsarebetterthannormalchocolatethat it keeps going!!! Yaayyyyy

Chocolateeggsarebetterthannormalchocolate · 10/06/2025 18:13

This HAS to be an indent....? I'm only 8dpo and this was with my 6pm wee! You may ask why I did it then... I just like peeing on sticks! I mean, obviously I don't want it to be an indent (positive thinking) but don't want to get my hopes up....

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curliegirlie · 08/06/2025 12:03

@EmPeEfagreed that throwing yourself into projects can be a great distraction and something else to focus on when you’re feeling crap.

LaTable · 08/06/2025 09:57

Losses suck. I ended up actually starting on baby's room on my last loss 😅 (complete renovation, from floor boards to actually putting walls and electric in) so absolutely get throwing yourself into the painting @EmPeEf

Laria19 · 06/06/2025 09:58

@LaTable Hopefully the tiredness becomes less and you can enjoy the second trimester 🙂Your daughter sounds like she is doing to be a great big sister already 💗

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EMC2022 · 06/06/2025 08:48

@EmPeEf I had a chemical a few months back and I also took off doing house renovations, painting etc. I think it was good to channel it all into something useful. Best of luck for the next cycle 😊

curliegirlie · 05/06/2025 22:12

@LaTableI went slightly early with my last digi and got my 3+ earlier tonight 😁. No, not going to go for an early scan, despite it being tempting at times. I’d just worry it would provide false reassurance.

EmPeEf · 05/06/2025 21:57

Some lovely BFPs in this thread! Congratulations everyone.

I had to take a final pregnancy test this morning to check my chemical has completely finished up. Was negative so I can focus on this month.

As a distraction I am aggressively painting the entire house! Our beautiful, lovely 2.7% mortgage is up next February and we want to move anyway, so trying to make the house more saleable with white walls to a high finish. Most of my house has been bright or dark colours up till now.

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LaTable · 05/06/2025 21:27

@curliegirliebeautiful! I love that all is going so well for you! Do you have an early scan booked in or anything?

@EMC2022oh goodness, I have utter empathy for that long cycle! So frustrating waiting when you know it's a negative

@Chocolateeggsarebetterthannormalchocolateyou're not out until your out!
That sort of timing is exactly how I needed up with my 6yo and my oopsie last October!

@Laria19glad all things going well!
The second trimester is freaking exhausting for me. Never been so tired but I didn't get any exhaustion in the 1st so maybe I'm playing catch up 😅
Also I think my youngest loves baby more than me. Any cuddle or kiss I get is directed at baby 😅😅

curliegirlie · 04/06/2025 22:21

I’m now waiting until Friday to hopefully get my 3+ but I got this beauty today 😁.

Erm no, I’ve not put a sex ban on DH, but I’ve had no bleeding at all so all looking good so far 🤞🤞

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EMC2022 · 04/06/2025 21:16

@LaTable I'm currently on CD41. Not pregnant but seems like something in this universe is testing my patience. I think AF will be here in the next day or two, just a small 10 days late 😅

Hope everyone else is doing well!

Laria19 · 04/06/2025 20:13

@LaTable Im keeping well, how are you and bump doing 🙂I’m enjoying the second trimester so far 😅

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Chocolateeggsarebetterthannormalchocolate · 04/06/2025 19:25

Hey @LaTableno update. Technically in the TWW now but last BD on Friday, OPK high on Saturday, peak Sunday morning, presuming ovulation Monday, so not feeling super positive this month as much as I would love this to be our month! How are you?

LaTable · 04/06/2025 15:59

Updates anybody? @Chocolateeggsarebetterthannormalchocolate
@EMC2022
@LucyLou0527
Am I missing anybody else? Haha
How are you getting on @Laria19

Bummer about not getting the progesterone, but at least you're doing something proactive with the aspirin
How are you feeling? Hopefully no spotting (assuming you're letting hubby anywhere near you this time! 😉)@curliegirlie

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