When should I test?

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Registered: 08-09-2003
When should I test?
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Sat, 08-09-2003 - 9:08pm
All this year my menstral cycle has ranged anywhere from 27-35 days. I think that I'm pregnant. Last time I was pregnant I wasted 2 tests because I took them too early. I am now on my 33rd day and still haven't started. Should I wait until the 36th day to be sure? What do you think?

Tiff
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Sat, 08-09-2003 - 9:52pm
You are not alone! All this year my menstral cycle has ranged anywhere from 30-37 days. Today makes my 39th day. I also think I am pregnant. So far my symptoms are missed menstral, constipation, lower abdomen and back pains, slight nausea. I am also confused on when I should test. Well I hope everything works out for you and I hope someone can ease our minds soon.

Thoughts appreciated! Thanks!

Roblyl1

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Mon, 08-11-2003 - 9:20pm
I am now on day 41 and still no AF. Someone suggested that I wait until day 42 or 45 and then test. So not to waste a test, they are expensive. I haven't seen anything else from you. Is everything ok? I would like to know how you are doing.

Good Luck!

Robin

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Registered: 08-11-2003
Mon, 08-11-2003 - 10:07pm
I think once you are at 33 days the test should be accurate. If you are concerned go get a blood test at the OBGYN. I wasted two tests also, but I'm only on day 26, so I just got anxious. I'm waiting until day 30 to take another test.

I get sore breasts before my period, but it came really early this month. I'm also very tired. But, who knows I may have to keep trying next month. Good luck to you!
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Tue, 08-12-2003 - 11:05am
Today is my 36th day. I'm planning on buying a hpt today and if I haven't started by this evening I'm going to take it. I don't know why, but I'm pretty convinced that I'm pregnant. I've been having indigestion for the last few days, a loss of appetite(which is not like me at all), but most of all I just have that feeling. I know it's strange, but I knew I was pregnant with my first child too. That's why I wasted so many tests last time, because I wanted proof that I wasn't just crazy. I don't know if this happens to anyone else, but I get the feeling that my pants are tight all the time even when they're not. I got that feeling before I knew I was pregnant with my first and I have that feeling now. Well, I'll let you know what happens.

Thanks for your help and concern,

Tiffany
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Tue, 08-12-2003 - 10:06pm
Hi Tiffany, I am glad to see you are ok. I am on day 42 and still no AF. I will probably test some time this week. I really feel like I am pg. I feel sick mostly in the morning and in the evening. I'm still having most of the symptoms. I feel bloated, like I'm going to bust right out of my clothes. LOL Well hang in there, I know it's hard. I will keep you posted!!

Best Wishes!!!

Robin

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Thu, 08-14-2003 - 11:31am
I took a hpt and it came out positive! We're pretty excited, but I'm a little nervous because a close friend of mine just had a miscarriage and I'm so afraid of it happening to me too. I don't know how I'd take something like that. Well, wish me luck.

Tiffany
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Fri, 08-15-2003 - 10:02pm
Congratulations Tiffany! I am so happy for you. Well I have taken two test and they both were -. I am going to see if i can make a doctors appt. on Monday (new doctor). So I am still playing the waiting game. Stay encouraged and don't worry about a thing. Everything will work out just fine. Send some baby dust over this way. Keep me posted!

Best Wishes!!

Robin