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when do you take a test?

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harverina · 25/02/2013 12:54

Ttc dc number 2. Trying to stay relaxed about it and not get obsessed about dates etc...this is the second month trying.

Anyway, my period is 2 days late. When is the best time to take a test? I'm happy to wait a few days if this is recommended, or do I do one today?

Thanks.

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EuroShaggleton · 25/02/2013 13:13

As your period is late, test away.

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crazyhead · 25/02/2013 13:14

Today is fine. The most sensitive tests work from 6 days before your period is due, though they don't always pick up a positive. The likelihood is that you will get a BFP if you are now pregnant

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harverina · 25/02/2013 13:15

So if I am pregnant my hormone levels will be high enough?

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crazyhead · 25/02/2013 13:17

Should be. In some cases it takes a bit longer, but on the ClearBlueDigital and First Respnse tests they claim that 99% of people would be picked up on day of period

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MissTweed · 25/02/2013 13:22

I bought a whole load of pregnancy test strips (and LH ovulation strips) off eBay for a few quid so could test away without worrying about wasting an expensive test. I fell pregnant first go so was left with loads!!!

It came up positive 5 day pre period due date so you should be fine to go ahead and test now. Good luck x

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harverina · 25/02/2013 13:23

Ok will maybe test tonight. Dh wants to wait a few days...his patience is annoying me!

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honey86 · 25/02/2013 13:26

tesssttt x

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harverina · 25/02/2013 13:29

I'm near a chemist now but I really don't want to buy one...I'll just think about it all day and end up doing it in my work loo!

Also u feel like I have severe pmt, so unlikely? Crampy tummy, exhausted and soooo spotty! Really sore spots. Boob feel ok, first time round my boobs were agony!

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littlepinkfizz · 26/02/2013 16:08

Did u test??x

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harverina · 26/02/2013 17:46

I sure did...and I'm apparently 4 weeks pregnant!

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MissTweed · 27/02/2013 06:12

Whoop whoop huge congratulations xxxxx

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harverina · 27/02/2013 08:24

Thanks! x

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gillian1986 · 27/02/2013 08:33

CONGRATULATIONS SmileSmile

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Mon26 · 28/02/2013 10:15

Congratulations Harverina! Good news. I think I will wait to test when time comes (in about 10 days or so...) I don't want to get into the stress too early. I will let pass one or two weeks :) ahahah! I will try, but most likely I will just test right away!

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IrnBruTheNoo · 28/02/2013 16:23

Congratulations!

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harverina · 28/02/2013 23:04

Thanks GrinGrinGrinGrin

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toffee01 · 01/03/2013 12:55

Brilliant harverina CONGRATULATIONS!! I'm pleased and excited for you!!!
Wine Thanks Grin

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SpanishLady · 01/03/2013 13:21

many many congrats!

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Zumbasmyfave · 01/03/2013 21:24

Congratulations!

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harverina · 01/03/2013 22:17

Thanks again! :)

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