Be honest...

AggieKim · May 2015

How many tests have you peed on?

Have you started peeing on OPKs because you ran out of HPTs?

If you charted, are you still charting?

How much time are you spending on TheBump compared to before?

AggieKim · May 2015

How many tests have you peed on? Uh, on average 2 a day

. I haven't bought new ones, just using the stock I have of cheapies.

Have you started peeing on OPKs because you ran out of HPTs? Not yet... Probably won't, but I had fun playing with that just once for DD

If you charted, are you still charting? Yes, but it eases my fears of AF showing up since I haven't officially missed it yet.

How much time are you spending on TheBump compared to before? Daily/multiple times a day compared to none before the positive. Though I was here tons for getting pregnant with DS and am still close with 90+ girls from my November 2011 birth month club. We went to Facebook and still have an active board.

nicosh8 · May 2015

How many tests have you peed on? A lot. About 2 a day since Friday.

Have you started peeing on OPKs because you ran out of HPTs? Yes. I peed on them because I was curious. They were positive. Pretty cool!

If you charted, are you still charting? Yes.

How much time are you spending on TheBump compared to before? I think I'm actually spending less time on TB. I was very active on the ttc board and spent my whole work day on TB. I don't have as much to contribute about actually being pregnant yet.

bookqueen · May 2015

How many tests have you peed on? I peed on 6 tests. 4 were positive, 2 were negative (taken too early)

Have you started peeing on OPKs because you ran out of HPTs? I never bought any OPKs.

If you charted, are you still charting? I didn't chart. Only kept track of what days we had sex, lol.

How much time are you spending on TheBump compared to before? A lot more, haha. I was very active in 2011/12 when I as pregnant for my first son and then again before I had my last miscarriage. So now I'm back in again.

MrsSmithA · May 2015

Hello! It was my first month trying so I obsessed a little too much. I peed on two sticks way early that were both invalid (no control line). Then I did three more before getting a positive on Saturday! Then I proceeded to test Sunday and Monday, too, just to be sure

oceanangel0502 · May 2015

Only 2 tests so far one Sunday and one today.
Haven't bought opks
I don't spend as much time on the bump, was very active the first time and am still very active with my March 14 girls on our fb page!

sheashea407 · May 2015

I'm a pee stick addict. 2 per day. Mainly internet cheapies (I started testing really early so maybe 3 negatives, at least 6 positives), 1 positive leftover Dollar Tree test, 3 positive FRER's, 1 digital I used incorrectly (dipped for 5 seconds, not 20. Whoops.) and 1 that confirmed BFP. I have 1 cheapie left, 1 FRER left (with 3 more I may have just ordered on the way), and 1 digital left.

I'm going to cut back to one every other day, then every two or three days, then hopefully just one per week. I'm saving the digital so I can see progression to 2-3 weeks or 3 weeks+. This is normal, yes?

I stopped charting per FF's recommendation & I don't miss it, honestly.

Sprinkles07 · May 2015

How many tests have you peed on? 6

Have you started peeing on OPKs because you ran out of HPTs? I never bought OPKs! But that is interesting...

If you charted, are you still charting? Yes... I was sort of waiting to clear AF week before I stopped.

How much time are you spending on TheBump compared to before? I'd say considerably more.

nicosh8 · May 2015

I'm a pee stick addict. 2 per day. Mainly internet cheapies (I started testing really early so maybe 3 negatives, at least 6 positives), 1 positive leftover Dollar Tree test, 3 positive FRER's, 1 digital I used incorrectly (dipped for 5 seconds, not 20. Whoops.) and 1 that confirmed BFP. I have 1 cheapie left, 1 FRER left (with 3 more I may have just ordered on the way), and 1 digital left.

I'm going to cut back to one every other day, then every two or three days, then hopefully just one per week. I'm saving the digital so I can see progression to 2-3 weeks or 3 weeks+. This is normal, yes?

I stopped charting per FF's recommendation & I don't miss it, honestly.

Did the directions for your digital instruct you to dip for 20 seconds? I swear both the clear blue and first response said five seonds but I keep reading things online that say 20 seconds?

mrs3615 · May 2015

nicosh8 said:

I'm a pee stick addict. 2 per day. Mainly internet cheapies (I started testing really early so maybe 3 negatives, at least 6 positives), 1 positive leftover Dollar Tree test, 3 positive FRER's, 1 digital I used incorrectly (dipped for 5 seconds, not 20. Whoops.) and 1 that confirmed BFP. I have 1 cheapie left, 1 FRER left (with 3 more I may have just ordered on the way), and 1 digital left.

I'm going to cut back to one every other day, then every two or three days, then hopefully just one per week. I'm saving the digital so I can see progression to 2-3 weeks or 3 weeks+. This is normal, yes?

I stopped charting per FF's recommendation & I don't miss it, honestly.
Did the directions for your digital instruct you to dip for 20 seconds? I swear both the clear blue and first response said five seonds but I keep reading things online that say 20 seconds?

Mine said 20 seconds!

mrs3615 · May 2015

How many tests have you peed on? 3. 2 Wondfos and 1 CB Digi.

Have you started peeing on OPKs because you ran out of HPTs? LOL! No, actually, peeing on stuff was SUPER stressful for me, so I got my positives, and got out!
If you charted, are you still charting? Yes! I love data!
How much time are you spending on TheBump compared to before? More now for many reasons... I'm definitely busier too so I can't be on here as much as I would like...

sheashea407 · May 2015

mrs3615 said:

nicosh8 said:

Did the directions for your digital instruct you to dip for 20 seconds? I swear both the clear blue and first response said five seonds but I keep reading things online that say 20 seconds?

Mine said 20 seconds!

I think previous ones I've had were 5 seconds because I was really surprised when it said 20. It did say if you're literally POAS to do that for 5 seconds, but dipping is 20.

AggieKim · May 2015

sheashea407 said:

mrs3615 said:

nicosh8 said:

Did the directions for your digital instruct you to dip for 20 seconds? I swear both the clear blue and first response said five seonds but I keep reading things online that say 20 seconds?

Mine said 20 seconds!

I think previous ones I've had were 5 seconds because I was really surprised when it said 20. It did say if you're literally POAS to do that for 5 seconds, but dipping is 20.

For this reason, I have multiple papers of directions stored in my cabinet. Probably copies of old boxes, too. Too much to remember.

NutMeg474 · May 2015

I am so glad this was a post @AggieKim . I was totally thinking about this earlier today and wondering if anyone else is still peeing on sticks!!

How many tests have you peed on? At least one every day since the first BFP...I think I've been going at this since 8DPO. I still have about 5 Wondfos, so naturally, I'll pee on them until there are none left. I also caved and bought a pack of the weeks estimators to hopefully get up to 3+ sometime next week. I was soooo happy to see the "2-3 weeks"yesterday.

Have you started peeing on OPKs because you ran out of HPTs? No - BUT I have a bunch of OPKs...uh oh...maybe I'll tell DH to hide them so I am not tempted....

If you charted, are you still charting? I stopped charting. I think I would go crazy if I saw my temp drop even .1.

How much time are you spending on TheBump compared to before? A good amount more.... I think it's been about 4 months since I was last on here...I'm excited to be back on here!

inameenabeena · May 2015

Dozens! I've been trying to have a second baby for two years now and this was the first time I'd seen a second line on a pregnancy test for 1.5 years so I couldn't stop peeing on sticks when I started seeing faint lines.

Now I've stopped that and charting. I saw a huge temp drop at 12 dpo and freaked out, have since stepped away from the thermometer. Got my test results back and my HCG is doubling, gotta just relax until that first ultrasound.

Life is Exciting · May 2015

I peed on 4. The first 2 were too early and were - the 3rd was + and I took a 4th the next morning to make sure it was still + (like it would somehow disappear overnight with no notice)

abrandt31 · May 2015

How many tests have you peed on? 4 so far, may do another tomorrow just for the hell of it

Have you started peeing on OPKs because you ran out of HPTs? i have so many of those left! I just might have to for fun! If you charted, are you still charting? No, I haven't looked at my chart since my first positive. How much time are you spending on TheBump compared to before? A lot more now, while TTC it was sporadic. With my DS I was on a lot and then our September 2011 group moved to Facebook. I'm still pretty close with most of those mommas.

HBirdie · May 2015

How many tests have you peed on? 1 so far, I'll get a FRER and take it soon.

Have you started peeing on OPKs because you ran out of HPTs? No OPKs here.

If you charted, are you still charting? I wasn't charting, I was just keeping track of periods and the ovulation window in FF.

How much time are you spending on TheBump compared to before? Waaay more! I haven't been on here since the mass SAHM exodus. Plus my first BMB is on FB now.

mrs3615 · May 2015

So.... I caved. I peed on a test this am - LOL! I was AS nervous as the first time!! Wtf??

KadzoKimbia · June 2015

How many tests have you peed on? 4...this month (10 dpo-- so... That's a little excessive)

Have you started peeing on OPKs because you ran out of HPTs? I'll just got get more HPTs I want to see that line get darker before I even call my ob

If you charted, are you still charting? Yes just cause I'm still so early and had a mc early May. I want a heads up if af is coming (ie chemical)

How much time are you spending on TheBump compared to before? Same- I was on a ttc board and a ttc after loss board.

strlitemiss · June 2015

How many tests have you peed on?
3 so far.
I don't have anymore OPKs so I would be doing this.

I am still charting a bit mostly temperature.

I am spending way more time on the bump.

PumpkinTi · June 2015

Just 1 test - at 11dpo and it was a faint, faint positive. Temps have stayed high and AF was "due" yesterday (usually I drop in temp a few days before seh arrives). Had a chemical in march, so still cautiously waiting to celebrate until this one sticks. I'll test again in tomorrow probably to "confirm".

Still charting - don't know when I'll stop - next week or so I imagine. Seeing the higher temps in the morning makes me feel good

And I'm probably about the same at the moment for time spent on the bump - excited to hopefully get to know you ladies over the next 9 months!

g8trkim · June 2015

How many tests have you peed on? Two... in the same night
Have you started peeing on OPKs because you ran out of HPTs? Don't own any
If you charted, are you still charting? Didn't chart
How much time are you spending on TheBump compared to before? A lot

PaniaO · June 2015

I am terrified of testing--no longer a POAS addict, or in recovery anyway. The 24 hours between my first FRER BFP and my positive digi were pure torture and I was actually shocked when the digi said 'pregnant.' I'd convinced myself it wouldn't. My second and third positive FRERs were getting darker, so I stopped POS then. I realized that, for me, it's too stressful to worry it's going to fade away. Trusting my symptoms for now, although I do plan on taking my last digi (weeks est.) in a week or so, if I can handle it. Having a blood test tomorrow because my OB is kind enough to indulge me, and we'll do a u/s afterward. I guess I'm ready to turn over the 'monitoring' to her, to some extent, to limit my obsessive tendencies. Stopped temping day of BFP for the same reason. It doesn't exactly help me to worry, and tracking daily would definitely promote my inner worrier!

cassey910 · June 2015

I have took 4 tests. One was too early.
No OPKs
I didn't chart
And I have been on the bump daily compared to once every few weeks since my O13 BMB is almost non existent.

geojam224 · June 2015

These are great questions!

I've peed on a total of 6 tests I think. It's my little science experiment to see each line get a little darker!

I haven't used any OPKs since I found out. I actually gave most of mine away to a friend because I didn't use them as much as I expected I would, so I only have like 3 left anyway. I'll probably give another friend the rest of them (plus the 4 other pg tests I still have- definitely tempted to pee on those though...)

I kept charting for a few days, then realized it was kind of a waste. I didn't want my chart to be 21 extra days long by the time I got to the dr just to say "see? I'm still pg!"

I was never on TB before. I hung out on TTGP and BOTB about a year ago, but hardly posted anything and never felt like I fit in. I just fell back into my Nestie Anniversary board. Now I feel like I have a place on TB and I'm on here more than any other social media site. It's also getting me excited about the pg!

PumpkinTi · June 2015

Okay - I"ll update - I took 2 tests, and have been on TB more than before now - but I'm going to go ahead and blame that on having a cold/not wanting to do work (i would go on waves of being active in the TTGP board...)

WLJ2 · June 2015

AggieKim said:
How many tests have you peed on? 5.... i have one left might pee on that too.

Have you started peeing on OPKs because you ran out of HPTs? No

If you charted, are you still charting? No

How much time are you spending on TheBump compared to before? I spent a lot of time when I was pregnant with my son
About the same now as then.

chimaerakaren · June 2015

I was POAS every morning since I got my positive last friday, but it was making me kind of crazy. I only had cheapie wondfos and they weren't always progressively getting darker, I think because I've been increasing water intake (and wasn't always stopping intake at the same time every night, and sometimes waking up earlier). I'm having my HCG tested and that's going up fine, so I decided to stop POAS altogether starting this morning to lower my stress. We'll see how long that lasts.

urbsbabe · June 2015

I'll be 5 weeks tomorrow and have taken a test every other morning until yesterday (about a week and a half). It was reassuring to see the line getting darker and darker! I ran out of tests or I may have continued. I probably should have bought stock in them

Jmsmith102 · June 2015

Only peed on 2 but full honesty, my Dr gave to the form to bring for my blood work to the testing place and she told me they weren't checking my HCG because it wouldn't really mean anything. Well since I have had 2 previous miscarries I knew my previous HCG levels, so I checked the box before I got there and they did the test. I am so glad I did because my levels were 1400 this time around vs my 69 at the same point in my last pregnancy.

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