Is it just crazy to test 5 days early?m

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Registered: 03-29-2003
Is it just crazy to test 5 days early?m
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Mon, 09-01-2003 - 11:43pm
I am going crazy in the 1ww. I have now been trying for almost a year total. In the past year, I have gotten pregnant twice, and had two miscarriages. I am READY for this to happen. I promised myself that I would wait until I was late this time, so I don't find out early and have time to get excited about it, only to lose another baby. Is it totally insane that I am wanting to test this early? AF is not due until Sunday. I have a test or two in my bathroom, but not sure what kind; probably not the "early" ones. Why is it that if I have a test left over from last month, it seems like a "freebie" and like I can waste it?

I honestly don't know if I am pregnant or not, but I'm leaning towards "not". I don't know what makes me say that.....just feeling discouraged, I guess. I am on progesterone and it is making me have all kinds of PG symptoms....heartburn, fatigue, very very sore breasts, and extreme irritability. I feel like I have a monster case of PMS, but I know it's from the progesterone. Too bad I'm taking it; under normal circumstances, I would think, with these symptoms, that I was DEFINITELY PG. But instead, I have to play the waiting game.

Has anyone else tested this early? Tomorrow is CD24, probably about 9dpo.

TIA for your advice.

Mary, mom to Sylvia (2), ~i~ 11/02, ~i~ 4/03, and TTC #2 (C2, CD23)

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Registered: 03-28-2003
Mon, 09-01-2003 - 11:46pm
Sorry for your 2 losses..Maybe wait a few more days to test..Try with an FRE test..They can test 4 days early..Hopefully you will get good news..Goodluck!!

Cara

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Tue, 09-02-2003 - 12:41am
I know exactly what you are talking about the "freebie" thing. I had to laugh. We've been TTC for a year and a half without medical help so far. I had some spotting today but AF isn't due for five more days and I'm an irregular cycler. I've had the same thoughts for my last unused test that is sitting so quietly in the cabinet.... But I decided I'm going to have will power this time and wait. Last month I dreamed I was pregnate the whole last week of my cycle and insisted on testing early only to have my period start the very next day. I've been very frustrated but can only depend on God to help and guide. I don't think you are crazy at all to want to test early but remember the results will always be a question unless they happen to be positive. Good luck and God Bless.

Cryssy