Stupid, stupid, stupid (a bit obsessed)

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Registered: 07-10-2003
Stupid, stupid, stupid (a bit obsessed)
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Wed, 10-15-2003 - 11:04pm
Hi all. Have posted once before, here is my story mother of 1 wondeful son TTC since october 1st Ovulated on 9th and AF due to come 10/23. The waiting is killing me so I did something really dumb, I TESTED TODAY only 6 days past O! I just couldnt help it! I wanted to know and guess what i got?a big fat negative! Of course I expected that and thats what i get. at this rate i'll spend my sons college education money on HPT's. LOL. So now I dont know when else to test, I got the Answer early response but it says to test three days before period is due. Anyone out there used the Answer test? Results? The main reason I tested today was because I was feeling some major cramping on my right lower side (uterus lining?) I thought today was implantation, but i dont know? I think I had some bleeding on O day the 9th, but that would be to soon for implantation bleeding right? Anyone out there with cramping? NO other real symptoms except headaches last weekend. Cervical mucus- I thought that after ovulation we were supposed to stay dry and I am having a whitish discharge with no smell (TMI), could it be my plug forming for pregnancy?My DH was upset with me for testing he said not to do it until next week, but I just cant help myself. Please help me as I am going crazy waiting!!!
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Registered: 09-07-2003
Thu, 10-16-2003 - 9:51am
www.babyhopes.com

I am like you but i just ordered ( and 2 day s later rcd) 10 pregnancy tests that test at 20 mg. for $$$23.00. I am irregular as can be and so I never know when I o so I am constantly testing.

Stop testing early. You know that you won't be able to tell till 14 days past O because your body won't make enough HCG for it to be tested. Now if I could just talke that advice, we would both be less stressed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good luck.

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Registered: 05-20-2003
Thu, 10-16-2003 - 10:18am
I totally understand the obsession - I have it as well. But I KNOW that the egg has to implant BEFORE you can start producing HCG - which is what the HPTs are looking for.

So - you do need to wait until at least 2-3 days before to test to get even a faint line. This month I am waiting until I miss AF before I test. I actually don't even have on in my house now so I won't be tempted to test too early.

Best of Luck to Both!

Melinda
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Registered: 07-10-2003
Thu, 10-16-2003 - 11:20am
Thanks nyssa 3 and Melinda for your advice. I went to the babyhopes website and ordered some HPT's just like you nyssa, thanks! This way I wont have them in my house and they wont tempt me. Nyssa- I placed my order this morning and selected priority mail, do you think I will get them by Saturday? Now not only do I have to wait to find out if im pregnant, but also the HPT's tests! Yesterday I was cramping a lot and today I just feel a little nauseated. But I dont know if its in my head or what! My first pregnancy was not planned, but very welcomed, I didnt know TTC was so stressful! Have either of you ladies had any other symptoms lately? Please keep me updated. Lots of baby dust coming your way!

Veronica