to test? not to test?

honkytonkprincess

Good morning! New here....:) My sweetheart and I got married October 16th - and aren't wasting any time ttc since I'm nearing 36.

I think I may be driving myself crazy with trying to interpret possible signs. I'm usually very in tune with my body, so the fact that some things are "off", really makes me analyze even more.

Yesterday I was convinced, today I'm not....... 9 or 10dpo today. I always feel ovulation, the difference this month was the feeling last for 3 days - odd. My boobs are swollen and sore (normal for me) with seemingly more pronounced viens(never noticed viens before)...and yesterday odd feelings in abdomen - I wouldn't call them cramps - but somewhere along those lines. Period is due on the 26th and I'm TRYING to hold out testing until then, although we leave for a delayed honeymoon that morning. Temp is up and consistant since 3dpo, energy level seems lower than usual - but there could be many reasons for that. Cold sore rearing it's ugly head today, haven't had one in years. VIVID, somewhat crazy dreams since 1dpo.

Not sure if I should wait to test til Maui, or just wait and see, or Christmas? Although I'd prefer a bfp and a week alone before being in the real world, I may have a bfn and have cocktails on the beach....??

 thoughts? words of encouragement? anything? 

ALF222

If it were me, I'd wait til at least 12 dpo because tests aren't very accurate before that. I'd want to know before I got to Hawaii though, so I'd probably test Christmas Eve. Good luck!!!

aurora1974

I'm having the same struggle as you, so I don't have any words of wisdom, just wanted to say good luck!!!

mkwt

My vote is don't test, it is always worse for me to see a BFN as opposed to having AF.  Of course, I hope that AF does not show and that you will know by the time you get on the plane.  Have a wonderful vacation!!!

honkytonkprincess

Thanks, ladies...trying to keep busy and keep my mind off it, but as we all know that is MUCH easier said than done!   Good luck to you, too!

jenn&chris2

Sorry don't have any advice but I wanted to say welcome & GL to you!!!  Have an awesome honeymoon (I'm sooo jealous)

KZ2010

Welcome aboard!  Hoping for the best for you   I would hold off on testing too...like it was mentioned above, I'd rather see AF than a BFN.  Plus I find myself staring at the darn BFN stick and willing it to turn positive.  At least with AF there's much less ambiguity. 

Either way, enjoy Maui! 

alicia1711

KZ2010:

Welcome aboard!  Hoping for the best for you   I would hold off on testing too...like it was mentioned above, I'd rather see AF than a BFN.  Plus I find myself staring at the darn BFN stick and willing it to turn positive.  At least with AF there's much less ambiguity. 

Either way, enjoy Maui! 

Exactly what KZ said!!  I am holding off on POAS even though AF is due on the 23rd.  I would rather AF show up than see the negative--but that's just me.  I have been up and down as well--one day I think I am, one day I think I'm not.  Just when I think I am, I start having period symptoms.

My hubby and I just got married on Oct. 16th too and started TTC right away!

I wish you lots of luck and a wonderful vacation!!

sunnydaisy

I'd probably test on Christmas.  Of course, a BFP would be the greatest gift.... OTOH, I'd want to be prepared if AF was coming on vacation with me.

Either way, enjoy your trip!  That sounds fabulous!

Mrs.McIrish

I would rather know before leaving for vacation. Either you are happy with a BFP or will console yourself with cocktails on the beach.  It's too early today I think Friday would be what I would do. Good luck and have a fabulous trip!

boymamaco

Depending on my longest LP, I would wait to test until then. But that is hard to do, and  I've been known to test early. The marketing on the HPT packages is so misleading.

Have a fun trip!