How many had false negative HPT?

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Registered: 12-01-2003
How many had false negative HPT?
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Fri, 06-23-2006 - 2:25pm

I've taken two digital pregnancy tests and both say "Not Pregnant." But I just read if you drink a lot the night before it might dilute the HCG? I drink a big glass of water before bed every night...

My period is a week late and I've had other weird things going on. Someone mentioned feeling a "heartbeat" in their tummy and I feel the same thing, which I thought was completely impossible. Maybe just nerves???

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Registered: 12-01-2004
Fri, 06-23-2006 - 6:36pm
Hey there... I don't know what to tell you but maybe I can give you some hope. I took an HPT (first response) the day before my period was due and got a very clear negative. But I took a different brand 5 days later and got a positive. Some women don't show HCG in their blood until later... Good luck! I hope you get what you want! Keep us updated.
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Registered: 02-01-2006
Fri, 06-23-2006 - 7:16pm

i took two (((e.p.t))) on two different days and they both clearly said negative. boy! were they wrong. i was 10 weeks pregnant. - my advice... go to the doctor if you can. that's the only way to be 100% sure. good luck to you!

~raya~
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raya2006
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Registered: 06-09-2006
Sat, 06-24-2006 - 6:48am
I took a test on Father's Day...came back negative. I was going to wait a week and retest...I made it til Friday (23rd) and that second line was pink as could be! Good luck ;)
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Registered: 06-22-2006
Sat, 06-24-2006 - 11:29pm
home pregnancy tests are ALWAYS not 100% accurate.. my best suggestion would be blood work.. as for the "heartbeat" in ur tummy.. no.. thats most likely ur own pulse even.. thats definately just nerves & all in your head (i am in noooo way trying to make u sound crazy either hehehe-i know its nerve recking and the anxiety kills!) lots of luck, best wishes!
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Registered: 07-29-2004
Sun, 06-25-2006 - 1:20am
I tested negative every week til I was 8 weeks along using EPT... i've known people to test negative for even longer. I know it's ahrd, but I suggest testing every week. Either you'll have a period or a + result in time!