Early Testing?????

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Registered: 04-09-2004
Early Testing?????
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Fri, 07-14-2006 - 2:33pm
Have any of you tried to test early???? I don't expect my period until the 18th, I bought a test that said it may detect pregnancy 5 days befor missed period. I tried it this morning and got a - :( We just started trying, so I am not surprised if I am not. I mean I will wait and test next week sometime too, as it may just be early, I just wish I knew for sure I am not good at waiting!!!!!! Any one else test early and get a - then a few days later get a +??? We are going out of town for the weekend, that will get my mind off things and time go by faster! Good luck to everyone I hope you get the results you are hoping for!
Becca
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Registered: 01-14-2004
Fri, 07-14-2006 - 2:58pm
Hi! I just wanted to let you know that with my last pregnancy, I just knew I was pregnant and started testing I think 4 days before I expected my period, and kept getting negatives. Finally, the day I was supposed to get my period, I took a test when I got home from work and it was positive!! There is hope! I wouldnt recommend testing again until at least the day you expect your period because you can get discouraged and waste alot of money testing and getting negative results. I know it is hard, but you can do it!! Good luck to you!!

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Registered: 06-13-2006
Fri, 07-14-2006 - 4:00pm

Honestly, I would wait until Wednesday, that was you will know you are late and you have a greater change of showing positive if you are pg. Last month my period was due on June 21st and it came on the 22nd - after I wasted a PG test. My period this month should be next thursday or friday, but instead of obsessing about, I'm going to wait to see if I miss my period on Friday and take a test that Saturday am on the 29th

Good luck!

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Registered: 11-30-2004
Fri, 07-14-2006 - 4:53pm

I test early all the time. I have been trying for 2 years with no luck. But it is best advised to wait until the day of your missed period. If you take a look at those test up to 5 days early tests..You will see on the box a percentage of accuracy for testing early I think 5 days is like only 50% accurate or something like that. I think they do this to try to get people to buy more tests or buy their brand to know sooner.
If you would like to test early, I would suggest buying $1 tests from dollar tree or a dollar store or getting them online for less than $1 each that way you aren't wasting any money.

I am still getting BFN's and today I was supposed to get my AF. I did get a little spotting yesterday and I have an awful headache today. I never get headaches with AF. I had cramping earlier this week. I had an IUI done on July 3rd so am hoping to be pg from it. I will test again in the morning and hope that spotting was only from implantation.