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When to do a test?

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FreebieBodders · 25/02/2011 13:39

Hi All

My first post here. My husband and I are trying for a baby but we've only just started! I am 45 (that's the way it goes for some, I didn't meet him till late in life). My period is nearly a week late but I've been getting all the symptoms (sore boobs, bloating, bit of spotting a week ago, dizzy spells). I am wondering how long to wait before I do a pregnancy test. I just can't believe that at this age conception could happen so quickly. I know each person is different but I am not sure what to do and hubby is in a panic, too!

Thanks.

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meliesmummy · 25/02/2011 13:56

Do it now! Sounds like it'll be positive, you must be a very patient person, I'd have tested a week ago! :)

ShowOfHands · 25/02/2011 13:57

As soon as your period is late.

Bexamundo · 26/02/2011 21:58

And then tell us the result! Smile Good luck!

Oceynorm · 26/02/2011 22:50

yes! do tell us your result!!!

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FreebieBodders · 27/02/2011 11:56

Hi All

Thanks for the advice! I did the test and it was positive! I was so shocked that I did a second one and that was positive, too. I've just been trying to get my head round it as I thought it would take many months, if at all! And yes, meliesmummmy, I am actually a very patient person, hence the delay - even though I had feelings that it wasn't just a late period. Shock

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Bexamundo · 27/02/2011 14:35

Congratulations! Hope all goes well.

peanuthead · 27/02/2011 15:28

;)

goingmadtrying · 27/02/2011 15:52

Fantastic news well done Grin

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FreebieBodders · 27/02/2011 23:05

Thanks everyone! Euphoria slightly shortlived as a friend suggested it could be a chemical pregnancy and to wait a while. I've never heard of it and looked it up on this site. Trying not to feel too down as I suppose it would be a true miracle if I was pregnant as we have only just started TTC. Can anyone tell me what BFP, AF, CP and BFN mean? Thank you.

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FreebieBodders · 27/02/2011 23:06

Thanks everyone! Euphoria slightly shortlived as a friend suggested it could be a chemical pregnancy and to wait a while. I've never heard of it and looked it up on this site. Trying not to feel too down about this possibility! Can anyone tell me what BFP, AF, CP and BFN mean? Thank you.

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goingmadtrying · 28/02/2011 06:17

A chemical pregnancy I understood is where you find out your pregnant before your period but go on to have a period because the body doesn't hold the baby,

BFP- big fat positive(result of test)
BFN- big fat negative
AF- auntie flo (strange name for period!)
CP- chemical pregnancy????

Think positive and enjoy the news there is no reason to believe it won't carry on :)

Bexamundo · 28/02/2011 06:54

I believe with a chemical pregnancy it's when you test early then have peter as normal. Since yours is over a week late I'd be surprised if It's a chemical pregnancy!

Iggi2011 · 28/02/2011 07:04

Why would you wait? For one thing, if you are pg you will want to check you are eating/drinking appropriately and on the right vitamins. Congratulations, hope it all goes well.

Iggi2011 · 28/02/2011 07:04

Why would you wait? For one thing, if you are pg you will want to check you are eating/drinking appropriately and on the right vitamins. Congratulations, hope it all goes well.

Diamondsamdrubies · 28/02/2011 19:52

Congratulations Freebie! Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy x

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