Statistical Data on Testing by FF

cooaladolly · April 2016

Hi all! Sorry but I had to take a bit of a break, and I think I'm in a much better mental spot than I was a month ago. I have been lurking here and there though and I'm glad to see so much persevering and good strong attitudes, despite wishing more of you/us weren't still here. But how all of you approach conquering this hurdle is always inspiring

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone saw this study that FF did. I found it really interesting as to the variance between when we in our dreaded TWW feel the optimistic possibility of getting a BFP, versus the hard data of when that BFP actually typically shows up.

https://www.fertilityfriend.com/Faqs/#/Faqs/When_can_I_expect_a_positive_HPT_if_I_am_pregnant.html

cooaladolly · April 2016

Rather than editing I just have to add, after re-reading the article once more, my main reason for posting it:
I first read this article several days ago. Yet, I tested a couple hours ago; not FMU, at only 11 DPO. *smh*

mylittleversailles · April 2016

Hey, I was thinking about you. Glad to hear you're feeling a little better. I have read their study, but the compulsion is so strong to test. I'm thinking about not buying internet cheapies for next cycle because there's no way I'll go to the drug store with the cranky, judgmental cashier to buy a $15 test unless my period is late.

cooaladolly · April 2016

Awww thank you @reneeannemm! Every month I tell myself I'm not going to do it. I succeeded better at it last month, but I think it was because I was just so negative about everything. I find that the more hopeful I am about my chances in general, good BD timing, symptom spotting, high temps, I just can't fight that temptation, despite the logic. I even did the math of possible implantation timing, and then doubling of HCG from that date, which still puts me at tomorrow at the earliest.

I blame falling for advertising. In my waffling back and forth over doing it early, the box convinced me with its "Test 5 days earlier" claim in big print (followed of course by a series of asterisks in much finer print). Though I seem to find a different excuse for testing early every time

"Compulsion" is exactly right! (eta)

AshleySparkle720 · April 2016

This is why I'm trying so hard to wait until 12dpo to test. I have no desire to put myself through the "too early" negatives. I didn't buy wondfos this time to keep myself accountable!

cooaladolly · April 2016

Right? For me the worst part of early negatives is that I keep my hopes up, since I know I'm too early, there's a tangible reason for the negative results. Instead of disappointing myself once, I'm going through it multiple times. At least now I feel like I can wait the extra day or two before trying again though.

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