Hi ladies. So for about 4 months my DH and I have been trying for #2. My last regular period was on August 16th. Fast forward to September and after the TWW, my period was 5 days late (supposed to start on Sept 16th). Right before (09/15) and while my period was late (09/17&09/20) I tested 3 times and got BFNs. I also had some pregnancy symptoms like nausea and headaches. Then I started bleeding and had what I thought to be my period (09/21-09/25). After the bleeding stopped, my symptoms continued and got worse (add heartburn and exhaustion). So, I decided to test one more time before calling my midwife. On September 30th I tested and got a BFP with the clear blue weeks estimator test and it said pregnant! 1-2 weeks past ovulation (aka approximately 3-4 weeks pregnant). I was so happy and scheduled my appointment with my midwife for Halloween day. I have been having morning sickness all day everyday, headaches, more tired than usual, and I just felt pregnant. When I first got my BFP, my DH said that I should test again just to be sure since I got 3 negatives before. So tonight I bought a cheapo-Walmart brand test and tested and got a BFN! I am so confused and heartbroken and I don't know what to do or think. I have a HUGE job interview tomorrow and now this is all I can think about. I am sick to my stomach (more like upset than morning sickness) and I could really use some honest input. I am still going to keep my midwife appointment since I am due for my pap, but I think tomorrow I am going to buy another good brand test and test again. Thoughts?! Thank you...
Was your Walmart test with evening urine or morning? I wonder if your urine may have been too diluted to register on the last test you took?
Do you have another pink dye test? If not, I'd go get one & test with your first morning's urine. Since you are early you may have to have concentrated urine for enough HCG to turn a test.
Some spotting during first trimester is worrisome, but common. Try a test in the morning and see how it goes.
An alternative is to hold your urine for four to five hours then test. I think you need concentrated urine.
I think you should test again tomorrow. Since you're so early the cheap test may have just not been sensative enough to pick up your hormone. Good luck. Try with a better test
All my first three BFNs were with morning urine, and then my BFP was around 11am (so not first morning urine) and then tonight when I took the Walmart test, my urine definitely wasn't concentrated, but I thought I was "far enough" along that it wouldn't matter.. I'll definitely test again!
I took my HPT at around noon and it came back positive, took another later in the day and it came back negative. Next morning I took a digital one and it said pregnant, and then later that day I took another digital and it said negative (I know i'm crazy). I had blood work done and all numbers look good and doubled. Bottom line - I was only 3 weeks so that's why it was so inconsistent. Perhaps you are just super early?
Thanks ladies. I'll be buying some more tests today when I go into town and will probably wait until tomorrow morning to test (not sure if I can hold my pee that long). I have a job interview today (YIKES!!) so I am just all sorts of stressing and worrying. I'll keep you all updated though!
If you bought the $.88 test like I did, it's not an early test. I took a FRER the day of my MP and got a very BFP. Took that cheapie right after and got a BFN. It took a few days for that one to show positive. I recommend the FRER. They are very accurate and clear!
So yesterday I bought the Clear Blue digital test and I couldn't wait so I tested before dinner last night with a BFN. So this morning with FMU I tested and got another BFN I'm so upset. I really would just like to know what's going on and I don't have an apt with my midwife until Halloween day.
With my DS my last period was on the fourth of July and so in August I took a bunch of tests which all came back negative and then when I missed my period again in September and one day had morning sickness I tested again and it was a BFP. I went to the Dr. a week after and he estimated me at 8 weeks. So I definitely was pregnant when I was getting BFNs...
Sorry it's been so long, we've had a rough couple of months with my family. I finally had an appointment with my midwife on Halloween and by that point I had already gotten my period so when she did a urine test at the office it was negative. We tried again at the beginning of November and yay! I am 6 weeks. Another appointment with my midwife on 12/10.. Joined the July 2014 birth month group Thanks for all of your suggestions.
Re: Confused! I need thoughts, please!
Do you have another pink dye test? If not, I'd go get one & test with your first morning's urine. Since you are early you may have to have concentrated urine for enough HCG to turn a test.
Some spotting during first trimester is worrisome, but common. Try a test in the morning and see how it goes.
An alternative is to hold your urine for four to five hours then test. I think you need concentrated urine.
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