[CLOSED]***Lucky LTTTC Testers***

[Jett55]

Your test looks like my 9dpo one like convinced you see something but not convinced enough so i broke out the frer to be sure. Fxxed!

 

[LillyTame]

Congratulations, Nicki123

 

[Elsa50501]

Yay nicki!

 

[MollyGrue]

So apparently the "hook effect" is a thing. I remember reading about it during our first pregnancy, but as our first appointment was earlier, I never tested this late. I tested this morning (6w5d) and the line was WAY lighter than the control, and way lighter than the previous tests. CUE HYSTERIA.

I did some googling, and apparently the hook effect is a real thing. I don't have anymore tests to do any diluting, but I may buy some this afternoon, just to ease my pounding heart. I've felt better after googling, but whew. Must it all be terrifying?

Edit: Probably just sent my husband to the store to get me some tests so that I can try diluting the urine. It's silly to keep testing this late, I know, and I'm just causing myself more anxiety, but seriously, this is the first time I've been anxious in 6.5 weeks, so I'm just going to go with it and make myself feel better about this one.

 

[Foxycleopatra]

Thought I would update. I believe I have my BFP. Below is a tweaked version. I have been getting faint lines for a few days and they are finally getting darker. I'm doing a frer to confirm tomorrow.

 

[MollyGrue]

Huzzah! Congratulations!!!

 

[Fezzle]

Looks like a great line!

Molly- good luck with the tests! (But once you get reassurance- step away!)

 

[Elsa50501]

So apparently the "hook effect" is a thing. I remember reading about it during our first pregnancy, but as our first appointment was earlier, I never tested this late. I tested this morning (6w5d) and the line was WAY lighter than the control, and way lighter than the previous tests. CUE HYSTERIA.

I did some googling, and apparently the hook effect is a real thing. I don't have anymore tests to do any diluting, but I may buy some this afternoon, just to ease my pounding heart. I've felt better after googling, but whew. Must it all be terrifying?

Edit: Probably just sent my husband to the store to get me some tests so that I can try diluting the urine. It's silly to keep testing this late, I know, and I'm just causing myself more anxiety, but seriously, this is the first time I've been anxious in 6.5 weeks, so I'm just going to go with it and make myself feel better about this one.

I think at 5w2d I had switched to the clearblue digital (they can test higher levels) It was at that point that I got Pregnant 3+. after that I just waited until my ultrasound at 8 w 3 d. Honestly, it was the OB appointments that gave me reassurance after that, because they did heartbeat on doppler ever 4 weeks. At 17 weeks I stopped worrying because I could feel her moving everyday and thats how I knew she was okay.

I won't say don't stress, because you will. It's funny, the BFP is so exciting, but then the constant "LET THIS STICK! IS THIS BEAN OKAY???" feelings set in for a while.

Good luck to all of you ladies who just got your BFPs and for those still waiting I'm going to subscribe to your journals so I can keep stalking!

 

[kksy9b]

congratulations!!

molly- hook effect is absolutely is real....test with the diluted urine to help reassure yourself and then put those tests down!!

 

[Jett55]

Congrats foxycleopatra

Molly like everyone else has said put the test down once u get reassurance.

 

[Platinumvague]

We had our first ultrasound last week.One healthy beautiful baby.Good luck to everyone!

 

[MollyGrue]

I took a test with diluted urine and got a good, strong, beautiful positive. Fears assuaged and my first ultrasound is one week away!

Yay for healthy beautiful babies, Platinum!

 

[Fezzle]

Yay, Molly! What a relief! No more testing!

 

[LillyTame]

Gosh! You guys have been busy this morning! lol

Congratulations on a great scan, Platinumvague

MollyGrue, I had read about the hook effect before and used to worn people about continuing to test but I didn't think anyone was listening to me lol. I think there should be a warning label on the box to stop testing after so many weeks I'm so glad you got a nice strong line to ease your mind

Foxycleopatra, that looks like an outstanding line to me! But if you want to wait till tomorrow to confirm with a FRER then I'll hold off on my official congratulation/thread announcement.

 

[Foxycleopatra]

Omg!!! My eggo is preggo!!!

 

[LillyTame]

Yes it is!

Congratulations, Foxycleopatra

 

[Elsa50501]

Omg!!! My eggo is preggo!!!

Congrats! Awesome line How many DPO are you?

 

[MollyGrue]

Congratulations!! What a beautiful BFP!

 

[Kuawen]

Congratulations Foxy!!!

 

[Foxycleopatra]

Lmp was June 3rd, I took 100mg clomid, I think I ovulated between 17-19th so I am going to say 12dpo today. Dd 12th march 2015. I am still in shock!!