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What are the chances of being pregnant - 1 test stick left.

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Singingintherain · 27/05/2008 13:48

I am in my second cycle since my MC in March. I was always 27 - 29 days regularly, even after first MC I went straight into my regualr cycle. This time it has been different. My first cycle after MC was 33 days and tody I am cd31. I always get sore chest just before my af, but I have nothing at the moment.

I just have one test stick left from a set of 5 from the internet. (I have not bought any more as I can not buy them very easily here in Spain and they are very expensive.

I am really confused as I am not sure if I have even OV'd this month either.

Does anyone have any ideas what to do. Should I risk using my last test stick or wait. It is possible to be pregnant without any sore chest of any other symptoms of pregancy.

Thank you.

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Singingintherain · 28/05/2008 08:18

It is strange what a little extra worrying can do to your stress levels.

I am sure that I have been more determined than ever to conceive this month. I know my DH has noticed how much. He has told me the stress is making it difficult for him too.

I think that when you have been so regular, like clockwork and then everything changes and you are not ready or expecting it, it can be worrying.

I just wish that TTC was as easy as it was for my other 2dd's Both were conceived in first cycle without even having to think about it. No opk's, temping or making any observations. Strange, but I suppose, when you want something more it is always the same.

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belgo · 28/05/2008 08:11

It is quite normal for your cycle to be longer then normal after a m/c. Also if you are stressed out about it, this may delay ovulation.

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Singingintherain · 28/05/2008 08:08

kepp keep, sorry

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Singingintherain · 28/05/2008 08:07

Thank you belgo.

Seems logical. Possibly then, within the next 5 days I might start with some signs of sore chest etc.

Just thinking that this makes the cycle much longer than ever before, with the possibility that I did not actually OV this month.

Well, can kepp trying.

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belgo · 28/05/2008 08:04

hello again! Based on possible ovulation on cd23, I would wait 14 days after that - so day 37. The pregnancy tests might not arrive until then anyway!

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Singingintherain · 28/05/2008 07:55

Now cd32 and still no signs. I was actually tempted to use the test, but when I went to look for it, it was not there. I can not find it, so it could be a sign not to test just yet. I am wondering if it was thrown away by accident when I cleaned out the bathroom.

I just keep working out my dates. I always seemed to OV around day 17. I did see a little cm on cd23, but not sure if it was. This is normally 10 days before af is due. So I could mean that I am due af on CD33, tomorrow, but I always have really clear signs that af is due within the week, but still nothing. I am very doubtful that I am pregnant now.

Based on this information, does anyone have any ideas when it is best to test. I am trying to get hold of some test sticks from internet. I am just hoping they arrive soon.

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Squack · 27/05/2008 14:37

Leave it a week.

If you get your period then you didn't waste a test and if you are pg then you still will be in a weeks time.

In a week the test should be nice and strong and clear.
Even if you get a faint positive now, you'll only have to get another test to make sure lol.

good luck!

belgo · 27/05/2008 14:28

No worrying doens't help - easier said then done I know!

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Singingintherain · 27/05/2008 14:16

Hi, I am just surprised that I went straight back into my regular cycles last mc, but this time the first one took longer and there is no sign of this month's af.

I suppose worrying is not helping either.

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belgo · 27/05/2008 13:50

I would wait at least until day 35, as it can take a couple of cycles before your cycle gets back to normal.