When To Test?

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-21-2007
When To Test?
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Wed, 04-30-2008 - 7:01pm
Hello! I am new on this board but had a questions that maybe someone could help me out with. I was supposed to start AF yesterday and so, officially, am one day late. I wanted to test this am but was too chicken and was a bit crampy so I thought I would wait and see if AF started today. Nope. So, here's my question. Do I test when I get home? I drank a TON of water today and am peeing like every 15 minutes. Would a test be diluted? Would it be better to wait until the morning and test first thing? I have been TTC for just a few months now and am quite new at all this stuff!
iVillage Member
Registered: 02-04-2008
In reply to: ms_b2007
Wed, 04-30-2008 - 7:11pm
You are right in thinking that your pee would be diluted.
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iVillage Member
Registered: 11-21-2007
In reply to: ms_b2007
Wed, 04-30-2008 - 7:26pm
Thanks for the info. I only have one test left from my three pack! I have been really trying to have some patience and not test a whole lot each month. I did by some cheapies at the dollar store and did test on Sat. evening but it was negative. It was a "testing in secret" operation since I knew (a) I shouldn't be testing in the evening and (b) it was quite a few days before AF was due.
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Registered: 03-18-2008
In reply to: ms_b2007
Thu, 05-01-2008 - 8:38am
Did you test this morning?

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Registered: 11-21-2007
In reply to: ms_b2007
Thu, 05-01-2008 - 11:53am

Yes. My DH was so sweet last night. Went out (without me asking) and bought more tests just in case I might need to test more than once.So, I tested last night and this morning and both were negative. I am so confused because I am most definitely late but then its negative!

I have such regular cycles (28 days) and am for the most part, like clockwork. I can't remember the last time I was even a day late. I suppose I just need to wait and see.
To top it all off, I went into the kitchen this AM am turned on my water in the sink. The whole floor shook from the pipes rattling. I thought to myself, "Great! Now all the pipes aren't working!" :)

Hope everyone's day is going better than mine!!!!

Edited 5/1/2008 11:53 am ET by ms_b2007




Edited 5/1/2008 11:55 am ET by ms_b2007
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Registered: 03-18-2008
In reply to: ms_b2007
Thu, 05-01-2008 - 1:17pm
Awww, hugs.

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Registered: 04-29-2008
In reply to: ms_b2007
Thu, 05-01-2008 - 3:10pm
It could be too early in the pregnancy to test positive. Wait a few days- do it again. Trust me- it can change.
iVillage Member
Registered: 11-21-2007
In reply to: ms_b2007
Fri, 05-02-2008 - 11:52am
Good Morning Everyone,
Just wanted to give an update that I did get AF this morning. She showed up really late but at least I have an answer now. Hopefully, I'll have better luck next month and she won't show up at all!
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Registered: 03-18-2008
In reply to: ms_b2007
Fri, 05-02-2008 - 11:56am
Sorry to hear AF showed.

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Registered: 11-09-2003
In reply to: ms_b2007
Fri, 05-02-2008 - 12:26pm
Sorry to hear about AF. :-( Hang in there though, and let's both get those BFP's next month! :)

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