To Test or Not to Test

drstef · July 2014

Hi all,

I am having such a mental struggle today. I am 13dpiui/14dpt. This is my second IUI and I have been remarkably calm during this TWW. I have had no urge to test and have made myself fairly convinced to not test until proposed AF arrives. Today I have the urge to go POAS but am completely terrified of the impending failure of the try (I just have a gut feeling). I am not technically suppose to test until tomorrow, so if I don't today the mental battle will continue tomorrow. I started having some mild cramping on Friday (9dpiui) and today I have sore ta-tas. Ughhh......don't know what to do ~X(

Have my cycle buddies tested yet???? @rainbowbridge14 @Kcheese

drstef · July 2014

@rainbowbridge14 I'm sorry to hear that. It's not officially over until AF arrives. Keep your head held high!

Aeml1985 · July 2014

I say test, I wasn't supposed to test until Monday but I have been poas since yesterday

shirleymaeby · July 2014

I wasn't supposed to test until Thursday but my brain was buzzing for the last few days so I had to take a test today. I got a BFN, but I feel a lot more calm for some reason.

catlover790 · July 2014

I would say if you want to test, then you should do what you want. However, for me once I pass FMU I can usually hold out until the next day because I don't want to waste a test when I'm not sure if it's concentrated enough. Do you have any cheapie tests that you don't mind using? I tested much more often when I had wondfos, haha. Good luck!

drstef · July 2014

@catlover790 I don't keep pregnancy test in the house. It does make things easier when the mood strikes because if I don't have one then I won't test. Now that I think about it, I do have one and its a digital and from what I have read there is no point using one of those at this stage. I will probably test in the morning...we'll see.

catlover790 · July 2014

@drstef‌ I'm sure it is easier to resist if you don't have any at home! I'd save the digi if it were me; they are expensive! Good luck testing tomorrow!!

jennycam · July 2014

I've been testing out my trigger since the IUI day(July 6) I am 9piui and 11dpt, faint positive on my wondfo this morning still, it's torture! God luck to you all!

Kcheese · July 2014

I have so already caved & been testing (BFN). I may be what they call a POAS addict, but hey, at least I use the cheap tests.

I'd rather have myself mentally prepared when I test than have a surprise AF at work or something. Keeping my FX for you!

BunnyBerry · July 2014

Just keep in mind that when or whether you test has absolutely no bearing on what the outcome will be. So you can feel free to do what makes you comfortable and know that testing and getting a BFN doesn't mean you caused yourself to lose the chance.

drstef · July 2014

@BunnyBerry Yes, taking a test or not does not change the outcome things. In the past, I have had false positives so I have an anxiety when it comes to POAS. I did test yesterday when I got home from work (yes, I know it's not the FMU). It was a BFN. So my plan is just to wait for AF to arrive; by my calculations, it should be tomorrow late or Friday.

@Kcheese Sorry about all the BFNs. It ain't over til it's over.

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