Any thoughts?

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Registered: 04-27-2003
Any thoughts?
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Tue, 08-15-2006 - 2:20pm

Hello there.. I have been checking out this board for a few weeks to try to get some better understanding of my possibilities but thought I'd go ahead and ask.

Some little background that might help out with me questions... the last few months AF has started 7/18, 6/18, 5/16.. so I'm guessing that puts my cycle at about 30 days. Anyway, 7/27 my husband and I had sex with a condom but then on 7/28 we didn't use a condom. From doing some reading on this it says that sperm can live 4-7 days as long as there isn't spericide... my first question is, how long does spermicide last... would it have any impact 24 hours later? Anyway, I'm thinking I O'd 7/31 or 8/1, which falls in line with the right time frame.

So, I am getting anxious to see if AF is coming or not so just out of curiousity I bought Answer pregnancy test, it says you can test as early as 4 days before... so I used one Saturday, which I figured was too early, then I used the other one this morning... both were BFN... just wondering the quality and reliability of Answer since the 2 tests were $6.50!!! Anyone have any experience of using Answer before expecting AF.

Also, we charted with DSs 2 and 3 so I have some understanding about the cm and cervix location, but its been about 3 years so I'm kind of rusty... input on this would be helpful too... yesterday and today the cervix was pretty far up... just wondering what position it should be if you are expecting or if AF is coming...

Sorry this is so long but I don't really have anyone to talk to about this that might have any kind of clue as to what I'm talking about.. .so if you're reading this... THANKS!

Cindy

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Registered: 08-02-2006
Wed, 08-16-2006 - 4:15pm

Hi Cindy,


Welcome to the board! This is a great place to talk to other women in your situation and get some real experience advice! I have never been pg, but I've taken lots and LOTS of HPTs! :) I think they're pretty accurate most of the time, and I've read that the First Response ones are pretty good. If you're geting BFN, it could definitely be too early to tell.


Have you checked out www.peeonastick.com? I love that website. They give the lowdown on just about every HPT there is. She breaks them down on quality, price and even has pictures.

~Robin

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