should i buy a test?

mrso82208 · July 2009

So I think this is probably a stupid question, but I'm going to ask it anyway. I recently had my period, however my boobs have grown a whole cup size and I've had nausea (esp. with the smell of food) and heartburn for a little while now. Am I crazy or should I take a pregnancy test and also how long after you conceive is the test accurate? I'm wondering if I should take one and if it would be a waste of money at this point. Thanks!

gingerfamily · July 2009

If you got your period, yes it would be a waste of money. Wacky things happen to your body when you get your period - have you gone off bcp recently?

nova & paul · July 2009

how recent is recently? It would probably be a waste of $$

triquetra123 · July 2009

Do you know when you ovulated?

If you're pregnant enough to have symptoms, then you're pregnant enough to show a positive HPT. It could be any number of things besides pregnancy too.

AppleRidge · July 2009

14 days after ovulation is a decent rule of thumb for testing. If you don't know for sure when you ovulated, just go buy a couple of tests.

WishLuckyStar · July 2009

define "recent" and define "period" - spotting? normal flow?

oh and if your concerned, yes pee on a stick. You can buy them at the dollar store.

Around 18 days after ovulation is a test you can rely on.

phillygirl526 · July 2009

If you are pregnant then the bleeding that you experienced wasn't your period- could have been spotting or implantation bleeding. The test would be accurate no matter what, because it detects the pregnancy hormone. GL

ToshaGirl · July 2009

Besides pointing to the FAQ at the top, I will say that we cannot tell you if it is a waste of money, because a) I'll guess you don't know when you ovulated and b) even then we can't guess if it is too soon or not.

I'd recommend starting to test at no earlier than 12dpo. But then, see a) above.

GL.

marriedtomylobster · July 2009

Are you sure it was your period and not spotting?

Do you chart? How do you know if you ovulated?

Go to the dollar store and buy a test. If you're having symptoms then you're obviously far enough along to test positive if it's true.

marriedtomylobster · July 2009

She posted this on the 23rd on H&F.

WishLuckyStar · July 2009

marriedtomylobster:
She posted this on the 23rd on H&F.

So you're on birth control?! Hmm

gingerfamily · July 2009

You're not on any new bc. Does that mean you are on bc?

MamaFantastic · July 2009

marriedtomylobster:
She posted this on the 23rd on H&F.

good sleuthing! (is that a word?)

to the OP:

my boobs get big at different points in my cycle. that's not necessarily an indication you're pregnant. the only way to answer your question is to test. a word to the wise, though: you lucked out with the answers you've received so far. lurk a bit before posting something like this again! and if you should choose to post such a vague question, at least include some necessary details like how many DPO you are, when your last period was, etc. nobody on here can look into your uterus but we REALLY can't help you even in the slightest bit without some details like the ones i mentioned.

sazzette · July 2009

When I gain weight my boobs get bigger. Just saying.

skinnursemandee · July 2009

::head desk::

Blasianlove · July 2009

spasticfantastic:

marriedtomylobster:
She posted this on the 23rd on H&F.

good sleuthing! (is that a word?)

to the OP:

my boobs get big at different points in my cycle. that's not necessarily an indication you're pregnant. the only way to answer your question is to test. a word to the wise, though: you lucked out with the answers you've received so far. lurk a bit before posting something like this again! and if you should choose to post such a vague question, at least include some necessary details like how many DPO you are, when your last period was, etc. nobody on here can look into your uterus but we REALLY can't help you even in the slightest bit without some details like the ones i mentioned.

Everytime I see your siggy I want to snatch those gummy bears up and eat them. Nom nom nom nom

MamaFantastic · July 2009

xxbblueangelxx:
Everytime I see your siggy I want to snatch those gummy bears up and eat them. Nom nom nom nom

don't worry, i share Haribo gummy bears are the best... no substitutions!

Blasianlove · July 2009

spasticfantastic:
xxbblueangelxx:

Everytime I see your siggy I want to snatch those gummy bears up and eat them. Nom nom nom nom

don't worry, i share Haribo gummy bears are the best... no substitutions!

That is true along with the cola bottles.

WishLuckyStar · July 2009

Ask and run? I feel like I've been doorbell ditched.

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