How long until test turns positive?

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Registered: 02-18-2004
How long until test turns positive?
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Sun, 10-29-2006 - 3:50pm

I posted a discussion here a few days ago, but I still need some help. I think the first day of my last period was Sept.18th. That would put me at about Day 41 in my cycle. I think I may have ovulated on or around Oct. 1st. I have not been using any protection and husband and I BD on Sept. 28th and other days following Oct. 1st.

I have taken three HPT and all three negative. I took the first on 10-11, the second on 10-18, and the third this morning, 10-30. The first two I did not use first morning urine, this last one I did but the negative line was VERY faint. I have one unused on left in the box. How long should I wait to take the next one? And how log does it take for the pregnancy hormone to show up? Does it mean that I am probably not pregnant because I have had another negative result at Day 41?

I have had some syptoms. My BB feel like they have grown a lot and this week have become more and more sore (they have never felt this large before). I have had a lot of discharge (from reading on the internet, it sounds like normal pregnancy-like discharge). I have had hunger, fatigue, dizziness, and a little bit of nausea. I have also had a bit more spit when I talk. But, more than that, I just have a FEELING I am pregnant.

What do you think? Any advice would be helpful! Am I just crazy thinking I am when the HPT says I am not?

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Registered: 03-14-2004
Sun, 10-29-2006 - 11:22pm
No you aren't crazy I feel that most of us are going through the same thing with this whole feeling pregnant situation. I've taken 2 test and both read negative but I still feel that in my heart that I very well could be due to spotting, having nausea, headaches, fatigue , and frequent visits to the restroom, for me it could be stress who knows I think that if Iam my hcg levels aren't high enough to detect which happens. I used Clearblue Easy Digital hpt maybe I should go and get one of those $ tree test I've heard good stories about those. Well'll I just wanted u too know that you're not crazy and not alone. Baby Dust too you !!!
 
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Registered: 02-18-2004
Mon, 10-30-2006 - 3:42pm
Thanks. It helps to have someone at least tell me I am not crazy! Maybe I will try the $ tree HPT, too! Let me know if you ever get BFP or AF!
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Registered: 02-18-2004
Tue, 10-31-2006 - 10:06pm

Well, I took a test on the 29th and was negative. and I took one on today (the 31st) and was negaive. Sigh. Still no AF. I am getting tired of spending money on HPT. At this point I almost don't care what the truth is... I just want to know without a doubt. And right now I still doubt the negative result because of the syptoms I am having and also because AF has been a no-show. Any thoughts or words of comfort or advice?

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Registered: 08-29-2006
Wed, 11-01-2006 - 7:44pm
This is sooooo weird, but while I was reading your story I thought maybe I had written it. My first day of my last period was Sept 18th. I have taken just as many HPT's as you. I have also went to the Dr. for a test and everything is negative. I feel pregnant and have the same symptoms as you. I feel like I am pregnant, but the tests are telling me I am not. I let my husband read your post and he thought it was weird too. I am so glad to hear somebody with the same story as me!
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Thu, 11-02-2006 - 12:43pm
It makes me feel better to hear someone else is going through the same thing, too. I am still having the same symptoms and now I have a cold! :( Still no AF, either. I just want to know! And I am so tired of spending money on the same thing~BFN! Keep me posted on if you ever get BFP or AF, or if you just want to talk to somebody.
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Registered: 11-02-2006
Thu, 11-02-2006 - 5:52pm
Hi,weird as it is we had our AF and ovulation dates at the same time and guess what?I'm having the SAME problems maybe its our timing i dunno but all the things that are going on with my body now are pointing to preg. but both tests i took are showing N!! It sucks!!!So what finally happened with yours?I took a clearblue ov. test and it read positive on the day I was ov. which was oct.31st and so far nothing still on the preg. tests but like I said maybe were not reg. enough levels yet to read correctly on the preg. tests. How much longer do we give it before getting a blood test done or for one of the preg. tests to read right?Also Oct. 31st. I had my usual wetness before we had intercourse and it was overwhelming b/c it looked like water litterly but it went on for 2 days and it was like a water balloon popped in my panties Anyone know what this stuff is or why it appeared like this ,Ive never had this kinda stuff before and i got a pap smear done ,im std free and everything was fine but my bf even said hes never felt that on me before ,Whats going on with me??Could it be preg.??I'm late by like 3 weeks now!!Any help or advice before I finally go see a doc about a blood test just to make forsure... HELP!!! Im hoping for a postive result!!!!
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Registered: 02-18-2004
Fri, 11-03-2006 - 11:50am

Ugh... I typed a reply to your message this morning, but I guess messed up somehow, because it isn't there!

That is weird about everything being so similar. How old are you? If you don't mind me asking.

The watery discharge might be something to ask a doctor about, I am not sure what it would mean. Or maybe you can look it up some on the net. I have been having a lot of discharge, too, for the past two weeks or so.... but it has been the egg white kind. I am not sure about your positive ovulation test, either. I didn't think you couldf ovulate if you were pregnant. But maybe pregnancy hormones can affect it, too.

I have been putting of getting a blood test just because I don't have insurance. I would like a BFP on HPT first. But I am starting to get tired of waiting. I might just wait to see if AF comes for this next cycle, since that would only be two more weeks (ahh! two more weeks of waiting!).... I may just take a few more HPT in the mean time. There is a pregnancy center nearby that will give free tests, so I may try that. But it is a urine kind, so I don't think it will show BFP if the HPT doesn't. Ugh. I have only been using the equate and answer brand right now... but am thinking of trying the dollar tree one.... I am just tired of spending money on BFN!

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Registered: 02-18-2004
Sat, 11-04-2006 - 11:05am

So how is it going? Have you been experiencing any constipation? I have been for the last several days. Just wondering if we had that symptom in common, too?

Anybody else out there still waiting for BFP or AF after several weeks?

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Registered: 11-02-2006
Mon, 12-04-2006 - 6:25pm
Hay thanks for replying sorry it took me so long ... I'm 21 ill be 22 in may ,, yea that is weird how it all turned out huh lol anyways well needless to say i got one positive test but about a week later I had AF for the full 7days :( I am so sad and depressed over it but life goes on right,i am wishing u luck and happiness !! sincerly,marlena p.s.... ifi missed any of ur Q just reply and let me know ... never did figure out if tha watery stuff was b/c of the positive test or not ..hmmm
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Registered: 11-02-2006
Mon, 12-04-2006 - 6:28pm
yea i had bad const.!!!!