Lurker with a question...please read..

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Registered: 05-16-2003
Lurker with a question...please read..
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Tue, 09-02-2003 - 9:17am
Hello,

My name is Theresa and DH and I have been TTC #4 for almost 2 years. I found out through laproscopic surgery in February that I have endometriosis and that is where the difficulties are coming from. I was just wondering something and I hope you can help me with this. I read a post here that someone said that if you have extra OPK test strips left over that you can use them as an HPT...is this really true? I wonder this because I used an OPK this past cycle and had 2 left over, my last LMP was 8/7 and the test stick turned positive on cd10, DH and I BD'd that night and the following night as well. My cycle is very regular at 26 days, which makes AF due today (9/2). When I read about the OPK as an HPT thing I decided to try it, on Sunday evening, and it turned positive, not as dark as the indicator line, but definantly not faint either. I took another one yesterday afternoon and the same thing again, a little darker than on Sunday, but still not as dark as the indicator line, but still definantly not faint. I bought a different brand of OPK (Answer) to use this cycle if AF comes, and for the heck of it I decided to see what that brand would tell me, and this one turned positive too, and this one was darker than the indicator line. I know since I am due for AF today that I could probably take an HPT, but I am scared to do that and see it turn negative again...seen it way too many times and I do not want to get disappointed again. My question is this...according to the OPK as HPT theory, I am probably pregnant right? I do not fully understand that whole thing, so any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this, I know it has been long, and thank you in advance for any replies.

Theresa

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Registered: 04-15-2003
Tue, 09-02-2003 - 9:43am
If the OPK theory is correct (I have not had it work for me yet, and not preggo yet) then yes you are pregnant. I would go do the HPT. See what it says or you can just wait and give birth. LOL

GO TEST!!!!! Let me know what the news is.

Tammy

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Registered: 05-16-2003
Tue, 09-02-2003 - 10:07am
LOL That's funny, wait and give birth!! LOL I think I will probably test this afternoon...after not going for awhile...isn't it supposed to be at least 4 hours? When I do test though, I will definantly post and let you know the results! Here's praying for a big fat +!!! Thank you for your reply!!

Theresa

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Registered: 04-15-2003
Tue, 09-02-2003 - 11:01am
Hey, I am a funny girl. Do not dilute it with drinking a lot of water or anything else for that matter. 3 to 4 hours should be ok. Please do let me know. I love hearing the BFP stories.

Tammy

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