confused about neg results & waiting!

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confused about neg results & waiting!
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Wed, 08-13-2003 - 8:45pm
Hi,

I am new to this, I just came to the boards to look for women who have had (or are in) a similar situation. My last AF was July 7th, so I am now at day 37. I would say my normal cycle is about 32 days. So I'm not extremely late, but this is the latest I've ever been. I have taken a few HPT's, one last week and one today. They both said negative, but since I have never been this late, I just can't shake the feeling that I'm pregnant! I haven't really gone through this before, this is the first real month that my DH and I were trying, so this is new to me! I am feeling so impatient and it's all I've been thinking about the last day or so!

I don't feel any symptoms of pg or AF, the only thing I've noticed is a lot of discharge lately. I guess I will just wait and see...maybe retest over the weekend if AF hasn't begun. Is anybody out there in a similar position or gone through something similar? I am aware of false negatives, but I am trying not get my hopes up and set myself up for disappointment, but it's just hard not to think (and dream) about!

Thanks for your help,

Amy

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Wed, 08-13-2003 - 9:14pm
Hi Amy, I am on day 43 which is not normal for me. My longest cycle day was 37, which I guess is still not normal for me. I am having most of the symptoms. I tested today and it was -. I talk to a consumer about the ept test because even though it was -, the line was very faint. She told me that the test worked, because I did see a line. She also told me to test in the morning that's when your urine is stronger. She also let me know that drinking fluids and taking the test right away could also be the reason it came out -. I guess it somehow dilutes your urine. She said the fluid should be in your system for at least 2 hours before taking the test. I am going to test again in the morning. I hope it's + this time. I am going crazy. I hope I was able to help in some way. I would like to know how everything turned out, keep me posted.

Best Wishes!!

Robin

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Wed, 08-13-2003 - 9:22pm
Hi Robin,

Thanks for your reply. It is nice to know others are out there feeling just as anxious! I've been told the same thing about trying the test first urine of the morning, the next one I take I will definitely do that. I drink quite a bit of water during the day which could have diluted my tests.

I will keep you posted--althought I'm afraid I may not know anything for several more days!! Ugh. Let me know what happens tomorrow, we can wait through this part together!

Amy
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Registered: 08-12-2003
Wed, 08-13-2003 - 10:39pm
Hi amy, my name is Kandis. I am 6 days late, well was, i kinda got af, its sporatic. I really dont know whats going on with me, but i have been so anxious and impatient too. I know how you are feeling in wanting to know!! I've taken one test.......last one was on monday, said negative, but i've been having strange cravings, and a friend of mine who just had a baby, keeps telling me that she thinks im pregnant, b/c i've been sick to my stomach lately, and just things like that. Im going to cool my jets, and test again in a week or two, that will give my body plenty of time to decide what it is doing i guess. I don't know if a test would work that soon for you. I wish you the best of luck, and hope you get the desired answer.

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Thu, 08-14-2003 - 1:26am
Hi Kandis,

Thanks for your message. I'm trying to do what you said and cool my jets about it, but it's so hard! I think that's why I'm enjoying these boards--I don't feel crazy about thinking about this so much! It's hard to explain or talk about with my DH or other girlfriends who aren't going through this, the waiting is just so hard!

I think even though you are having a little bleeding, you could still be pregnant. My gyno told me that with both of her pregnancies, she spotted at the time she was supposed to start her AF. So if you are bleeding, but not as much as a normal period, you could very well be pg! I guess we're in the same boat, just wait awhile longer and test again!

Good luck, keep me posted!

-Amy
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Thu, 08-14-2003 - 2:56am
Hey Amy!

I am in exactly your same position. I'm also on day 37 and I've been nuts for a week now! My AF is like clockwork- between 27 and 30 days. Most months it's exactly 27 and the longest it's ever been is 32. I've taken 8 tests :) (Pretty sad, huh?) My 1st test I took on July 27th. It had a very, very slight positive. I freaked out and ran to tell my DH. Bless his heart, he was so excited. Then I went to the store and bought a more expensive brand (1st Response), thinking I would get a darker +. I took it that afternoon and it turned out negative, but I dismissed it thinking I needed to use 1st morning urine (since my AF wasn't due yet). Next morning it was still negative. And so were the other 5. The last one I took was Mon. morning. I called to set up an appt for a blood test, but my Dr. wanted me to wait another week. I originally thought I might be preg, because of the massive amount of discharge. Now that's subsided a little, but now I'm bloated, constipated, nausiated, and my boobs feel like they weigh 10 lbs each. Something hormonal is going on, and I'm so ready to find out what the deal is!

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Thu, 08-14-2003 - 11:08am
Well I tested this morning and it was -. I don't understand what's going on with me. I guess the best thing for me to do now is just make a doctor's appt. And more waiting, ugh! I know my cycles used to be really irregular. My menstrual was every 3 mos. That was in the beginning of 2002. Now it's pretty regular, so I don't know what's happening. I will keep you posted. Please keep me posted also.

Best Wishes!!!

Robin

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Thu, 08-14-2003 - 11:14am
Im in the same position only it isnt time for my period yet. But I did have a heavier discharge at the beginning of the week and it has stopped now. I have tested twice once last week and once this morning and I am still getting negative results, but like I said i have several symptoms. Tender breast, very emotional, and the heavier discharge.
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Thu, 08-14-2003 - 11:23am
I can't believe how similar your story is to mine! This is so tough waiting. It was interesting to read about your discharge--I didn't know that was a symptom of early pregnancy. I keep thinking my AF has begun but then I find out it's just a lot of discharge which is strange, I usually don't have a lot of that right before AF. Oh well, I guess we'll just have to be patient and wait! Keep me posted!
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Thu, 08-14-2003 - 11:28am
Hi Robin,

I'm sorry your test was negative this morning. I didn't test this morning, I figured since I tested yesterday and it was negative, today would be too soon. Maybe tomorrow morning... I'm tired of going through these tests, they are not cheap! Have you talked to your doctor's office?

I just feel like I have to pregnant, if I'm not, I don't understand why my AF is so late. I know they can be late due to stress, change of diet, extreme exercise, etc, but I haven't had any of those things lately. So, we'll just keep waiting....

Have a good day,

Amy
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Registered: 04-03-2003
Thu, 08-14-2003 - 1:30pm
The same thing happened to me when I got pregnant ( baby is now 2 months old). My cycles are just like yours, 32 days. I happened to be using a fertility monitor that month though and I actually didnt't ovulate until day 25 of my cycle and I got pregnant. My pregnancy test came up negative at first as well so I suggest wait until day 40 and try again. (clearblue easy showed up the earliest for me) Good Luck! Adrienne

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