Do You Have to Use FMU to Test?

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Registered: 04-23-2003
Do You Have to Use FMU to Test?
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Fri, 08-08-2003 - 9:18am
Hi there everyone! Jo here one day past due AF. I want to test this a.m. but obviously, I wasn't able to do it with first morning urine. Can I take it anytime? Should I hold it for a couple of hours beforehand? Should I not drink water? How should I do this?

Help! ;)

Jo

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Registered: 07-02-2003
Fri, 08-08-2003 - 9:29am
It is best to use FMU, but I'll tell you what worked for me last time I tested BFP......

First, go pee right now. Then don't drink anything at all and hold it for at least 3 hours.....this will replicate FMU and be nice and concentrated. My line came up straight away when I did this! Please keep us posted- let us know when you're going to go try!!!!

((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++BFP VIBES+++++++++++++++++++++++

Tara

 

 Tara~ co-cl of Pregnant after TTC

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Registered: 04-18-2003
Fri, 08-08-2003 - 9:29am
If you are using a test that can show you are + up to 3-4 days before AF, then you do not need to use FMU. The highest concentration of HCG (the pg hormone) is in your FMU. If you are 1 days past AFNW, then you are probably ok to use any urine.

Nina and Souffle edd 2/21/04

 

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Registered: 04-23-2003
Fri, 08-08-2003 - 10:53am
Thanks! I'm holding it anyway til I test. I'm going to run out at lunch to buy one so I'll post after lunch. I had a funny moment earlier...

I felt like maybe AF showed up (I was so upset) but when I went to the bathroom, she wasn't there. I almost pee-ed (since I was in there) and then I remembered and stopped myself. If there were a hidden camera in our bathroom, I'd be such a spectacle. Between touching myself and analyzing CM to sitting for a sec and then quickly zipping myself up. Ha! :D

Anyhoo... wish me luck! (I am sooooooooooo nervous!)

(((hugs)))

Jo