Ladies, if you don't have anything nice to say... just don't make someone feel stupid. We're here to support one another, not mock.
OP-- I found out very early (3 weeks), but I didn't tell my husband for a few weeks (I told him at 6 weeks) because I wanted to make sure it wasn't just a chemical pregnancy. I'm a "sciency" type person. It made sense. He worries a LOT, much more than I do, and I wanted to make sure that an embryo actually implanted before giving him something to worry about. I don't think it's being dishonest.
Now, all that being said, if the home tests say negative, I wouldn't mention anything until you have a positive test, or go to your doctor and receive a positive test. You're right, false negatives are fairly common, especially if you aren't certain when you ovulated.So, go see you doctor!
Ladies, if you don't have anything nice to say... just don't make someone feel stupid. We're here to support one another, not mock.
OP-- I found out very early (3 weeks), but I didn't tell my husband for a few weeks (I told him at 6 weeks) because I wanted to make sure it wasn't just a chemical pregnancy. I'm a "sciency" type person. It made sense. He worries a LOT, much more than I do, and I wanted to make sure that an embryo actually implanted before giving him something to worry about. I don't think it's being dishonest.
Now, all that being said, if the home tests say negative, I wouldn't mention anything until you have a positive test, or go to your doctor and receive a positive test. You're right, false negatives are fairly common, especially if you aren't certain when you ovulated.So, go see you doctor!
I'm with @meladoriestar. My husband is my rock. When I'm uncertain about something, he's the first person to know, the first person to hold my hand if I need to cry, and to celebrate with me when things go right. If there was something going on with him, I'd be hurt if he waited until he was certain about it to tell me and not let me be there for him as well.
Ladies, if you don't have anything nice to say... just don't make someone feel stupid. We're here to support one another, not mock.
OP-- I found out very early (3 weeks), but I didn't tell my husband for a few weeks (I told him at 6 weeks) because I wanted to make sure it wasn't just a chemical pregnancy. I'm a "sciency" type person. It made sense. He worries a LOT, much more than I do, and I wanted to make sure that an embryo actually implanted before giving him something to worry about. I don't think it's being dishonest.
Now, all that being said, if the home tests say negative, I wouldn't mention anything until you have a positive test, or go to your doctor and receive a positive test. You're right, false negatives are fairly common, especially if you aren't certain when you ovulated.So, go see you doctor!
No, false negatives are not common if you're using the test correctly. If it's too early to get a positive because one isn't sure when ovulation took place, that's not a false negative. The test isn't wrong--she's not pregnant at this time. If she ends up getting a positive later, it doesn't mean the tests were false negatives. There wasn't enough (or any) hcg for it to detect. For someone who is "sciency", you don't know much about how a pregnancy test works.
I would want my husband by my side if, heaven forbid, anything were to happen to this pregnancy. He knows everything about me and vise versa, and that's what keeps us going strong.
A CP can be a very emotional and devastating time. I find the wording, "just a chemical pregnancy" extremely insensitive, not sciency.
I'm sorry, I see now how that could be insensitive and I certainly didn't mean it to be insensitive at all. I was just trying to be short and succint and supportive. To all who noted that I "don't know shit" about pregnancy tests and whatnot, you're correct, I'm not a doctor.
I'm keeping it a secret except h. I'm only 3 weeks. We had a miscarriage in February and another in June. I'm nervous but we are going to a fertility specialist.
I don't know-I mean I wouldn't keep it from my husband but I guess if he is truly an over worrier it may be just easier to not tell for a week or so. My husband was mad I tested without him so that wouldn't work for us but who knows what goes on in their marriage? Maybe it works for them.
I would tell your SO for sure. My SO was in the bathroom with me when I peed on the stick! I couldn't imagine keeping it from him even for a second! Plus it's someone to discuss things with and if your worried about anything someone to share it with xx
Good lord, I wasn't expecting this type of attitude. I have no idea what Facebook group is being referenced. But, I guess I'll play the waiting game and stay off this blog. It really does feel like a group of bullies. Good bye.
Good lord, I wasn't expecting this type of attitude. I have no idea what Facebook group is being referenced. But, I guess I'll play the waiting game and stay off this blog. It really does feel like a group of bullies. Good bye.
Hey Hun I'm From England and am Shocked to the core at some of the women's attitudes on here, we have msg boards similar in England by they would not get away with speaking to ppl like some women do on here! however there are also lots of amazing ladies who have offered me great advice xxx
Good lord, I wasn't expecting this type of attitude. I have no idea what Facebook group is being referenced. But, I guess I'll play the waiting game and stay off this blog. It really does feel like a group of bullies. Good bye.
Good lord, I wasn't expecting this type of attitude. I have no idea what Facebook group is being referenced. But, I guess I'll play the waiting game and stay off this blog. It really does feel like a group of bullies. Good bye.
Hey Hun I'm From England and am Shocked to the core at some of the women's attitudes on here, we have msg boards similar in England by they would not get away with speaking to ppl like some women do on here! however there are also lots of amazing ladies who have offered me great advice xxx
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So stay on those boards if they're so much better. God damn.
Also this "shocks you to the core"? You must live a very sheltered life.
Good lord, I wasn't expecting this type of attitude. I have no idea what Facebook group is being referenced. But, I guess I'll play the waiting game and stay off this blog. It really does feel like a group of bullies. Good bye.
Good lord, I wasn't expecting this type of attitude. I have no idea what Facebook group is being referenced. But, I guess I'll play the waiting game and stay off this blog. It really does feel like a group of bullies. Good bye.
Hey Hun I'm From England and am Shocked to the core at some of the women's attitudes on here, we have msg boards similar in England by they would not get away with speaking to ppl like some women do on here! however there are also lots of amazing ladies who have offered me great advice xxx
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So stay on those boards if they're so much better. God damn.
Also this "shocks you to the core"? You must live a very sheltered life.
I will take your advice thanks ladies and stay on the lovely boards full of lovely positive ppl and as for your second nasty comment I'm not biting
Good lord, I wasn't expecting this type of attitude. I have no idea what Facebook group is being referenced. But, I guess I'll play the waiting game and stay off this blog. It really does feel like a group of bullies. Good bye.
Good lord, I wasn't expecting this type of attitude. I have no idea what Facebook group is being referenced. But, I guess I'll play the waiting game and stay off this blog. It really does feel like a group of bullies. Good bye.
Hey Hun I'm From England and am Shocked to the core at some of the women's attitudes on here, we have msg boards similar in England by they would not get away with speaking to ppl like some women do on here! however there are also lots of amazing ladies who have offered me great advice xxx
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So stay on those boards if they're so much better. God damn.
Also this "shocks you to the core"? You must live a very sheltered life.
I will take your advice thanks ladies and stay on the lovely boards full of lovely positive ppl and as for your second nasty comment I'm not biting
What? So confused. And highly pissed the F off by this thread! How can someone in their right mind join in a birth month club and post something so ridiculously asinine? I would never in my wildest dreams join a birth month club before a +test. I had other sites I was apart of that catered to that uncertainty. This OP is beyond BSC and I wish help is sent her way. To top it all off it was originally about keeping it secret! Keeping a negative test a F'in secret...well lady by all means go for it. Do it somewhere else while your at it.
I'm too frustrated to continue voicing my opinion on this matter. I feel like Professor Henry Higgins trying to teach Eliza Doolittle manners.
I'm keeping it secret until I'm 12 weeks because I'm 42 and the risk for miscarriage is really high. I did tell my SO but the rest can wait. Do what makes you feel comfortable. Good luck to you.
Re: Secret pregnancy?
Ladies, if you don't have anything nice to say... just don't make someone feel stupid. We're here to support one another, not mock.
OP-- I found out very early (3 weeks), but I didn't tell my husband for a few weeks (I told him at 6 weeks) because I wanted to make sure it wasn't just a chemical pregnancy. I'm a "sciency" type person. It made sense. He worries a LOT, much more than I do, and I wanted to make sure that an embryo actually implanted before giving him something to worry about. I don't think it's being dishonest.
Now, all that being said, if the home tests say negative, I wouldn't mention anything until you have a positive test, or go to your doctor and receive a positive test. You're right, false negatives are fairly common, especially if you aren't certain when you ovulated.So, go see you doctor!
Side effect of anyone and everyone having access to the internet I guess.
From England and am
Shocked to the core at some of the women's attitudes on here, we have msg boards similar in England by they would not get away with speaking to ppl like some women do on here! however there are also lots of amazing ladies who have offered me great advice xxx
So stay on those boards if they're so much better. God damn.
Also this "shocks you to the core"? You must live a very sheltered life.
I'm sure it's just lovely over there
I'm too frustrated to continue voicing my opinion on this matter. I feel like Professor Henry Higgins trying to teach Eliza Doolittle manners.
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