Buying HPTs Online

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Registered: 10-17-2003
Buying HPTs Online
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Sun, 10-26-2003 - 4:37pm
Has anyone purchased HPTs online? It seems that they are a lot less expensive online, and since I won't need to test for about 10 - 12 days or so, they seem to be a good option for me. The tests test for 20 mIU/ml - they say lower than any other test, and that they can be used 7 - 8 days after conception. Are there HPTs out there that test for lower amounts of HCG?

Any thoughts on this?

Thanks!

Jen

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Registered: 05-23-2003
Sun, 10-26-2003 - 5:35pm
A pregnancy test is a pregnancy test. Sure some seem to have better results than others but on the board I'm a part of LOTS of ladies used the online brands that they've found cheaper and gotten the results they were looking for. If I were you I still wouldn't test until I was 16-18dpo. The wait can be such a pain in the ass but it's better in the long run!

Traci & Roger


Heard Heartbeat 144bpm - 15w1d


Traci & Roger

Jordan James born April 10th at 4:09pm

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Registered: 10-17-2003
Sun, 10-26-2003 - 5:40pm
Traci,

Congrats on your little one to be, and thanks for the response. I am a frequent tester (just can't help myself), so that's why I thought I would buy some online to ease the pain in the pocketbook just a tad. I know that it is better to wait - I'll try to wait longer THIS time. With TTC my first, though, it is just so exciting. My hubby and I have been married for ten years, so this will be a HUGE surprise to all!

Jen

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Registered: 05-23-2003
Sun, 10-26-2003 - 5:43pm
I understand. Even after I got my first BFP, over the course of 3 days I had tested 4 times. I even went to the doctor and because I told them I had gotten (at the time) 2 positive HPT they wouldn't give me a blood confirmation so I waited until I was 6w1d until I actually believed that I was. I had the u/s done at 6w1d and I saw it and was just like ok so I spent all that money and I could of just waited! LOL

Traci & Roger


Heard Heartbeat 144bpm - 15w1d


Traci & Roger

Jordan James born April 10th at 4:09pm