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Most accurate/best Pregnancy tests?

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Aworryingtrend · 08/02/2012 08:02

I got a BFP this morning Smile. But obviously I am assuming it is too good to be true and daren't get my hopes up. But say if I did want to do a gazillion a couple more tests as proof, what brands should I go for? Is the digital one that tells you how pregnant you are the best one?

TIA

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Chunkychicken · 08/02/2012 08:05

Superdrug early tests, I am reliably informed (by MN talk experts - who else?!!) are very sensitive.

The digital ones aren't as sensitive I believe & can cause anxiety if the date doesn't appear/comes up late/is wrong etc.

But a line is a line is a line. False +ves are v rare & only likely if you are on cross-reacting medication.

Good luck!

Whirliwig72 · 08/02/2012 08:07

If you've got a line it's very unlikely you've got a false + so congratulations!!!!!. I know you'll want reassurance tho so I'd suggest first response. They seem to pick up the hcg quicker than other brands.

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Aworryingtrend · 08/02/2012 08:07

Ooh thats what I used! The superdrug early response one! Thanks so much for your response.

I was taking Clomid this month, my first month at 100mg, do you know if that could cause a false positive?

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Aworryingtrend · 08/02/2012 08:08

Thank you both. i am Grin and Shock and every thing in between.

I don't have any symtoms at all though? Boobs feel fine, don't feel sick, don't feel tired, nothing out of the ordinary. I don't think I'll beleive until I've done a zillion tests or we have a scan, whichever comes first!!!

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Whirliwig72 · 08/02/2012 08:10

Just to add thought this might be useful: www.peeonastick.com

Whirliwig72 · 08/02/2012 08:13

No clomid can't give false + , only hcg injections can do that. Oh and dandelion and burdock -according to Victoria Wood Grin. Congrats again!

ThePetiteMummy · 08/02/2012 08:14

I took Clomid both times to become pg, never heard of it giving a false +.

Congratulations!

celebmum · 08/02/2012 08:43

Congratulations OP!

Another vote for the superdrug ones here! Got a BFP 4days early here so super sensitive!! Xx

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Aworryingtrend · 08/02/2012 08:48

Thank you all. I am so happy but so scared. What if I've got my hopes up for nothing? What if it doesn't stick? I'm so scared. My first BFP in 16 months TTC.

I'll keep you posted.

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KatAndKit · 08/02/2012 09:39

I got a positive 3 days early on a Superdrug. They are pretty much as good as First response at that stage. Looking at the current size of my belly, I can say that the test was most definitely accurate! All tests are at least 99% accurate, even the super cheap dipstick ones. Just some are more sensitive than others.
The digital ones with the conception indicator are an evil marketing ploy to make you go mental and spend lots and lots of money. Try to resist if you can.

I would be hypocritical to tell you not to do a gadzillion more tests, I understand the urge and most of my expertise with stick pissing comes from doing a very thorough comparison of all the tests on the market. But, if you are just doing more tests for the joy and reassurance of seeing two pink lines, go to poundland and get the cheap packs from there. At least it will only cost you 50p a pop.

Congratulations :)

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Aworryingtrend · 08/02/2012 11:15

Thanks Kat. When did you start to believe that you were really pregnant? After a zillion tests, or not until the scan?

I just can't seem to let myself beleive it might really be happening.

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KatAndKit · 08/02/2012 11:49

I've had six scans so far this pregnancy (prior losses and other ishoos plus a private scan for 4d), I have a baby wriggling away inside me and I STILL have moments when I find it hard to believe that I am having a baby!

I relaxed a bit after a reassurance scan at 9 weeks. Seeing is believing and all that.

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Aworryingtrend · 08/02/2012 12:04

Thanks Kat, I'm so sorry to hear of your previous losses, wishing you lots of luck with this pregnancy. I think we will go for an early scan because I know I won't beleive it otherwise!

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Chunkychicken · 08/02/2012 13:09

I've just had an early BFP with our 2nd DC, & I can't quite believe it, despite already having been through it once. I think we only told certain people at first because we were worried it wouldn't 'stick' but at the 12wk scan, it put our minds at rest & we then on just assumed it would work out. Although DH still didn't want to buy anything for the baby until the last minute, and we had nothing in the house until a week or two before my DD arrived!! I can't quite believe I've got lucky again this time... Am a bit in Shock

GizzyBoo · 08/02/2012 15:26

Ooooooh congratulations to you both Grin

Come and join us on the October antenatal thread Grin

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Aworryingtrend · 09/02/2012 08:12

Update- I took 3 digital tests last night all of which said 'Pregnant'! Grin

Got a doctors appointment next week, I think it will feel more real then.

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