good friends say test late

[Natsby]

I have been on here for a two cycles now and I see a pattern with everyone testing early and being disapointed and early tests. I think, rather than trying to get the earliest bfp possible, we should all encourage each other to wait and not test before af is due at the earliest. I know it is hard, (I tested today at 12dpo of a 16d lutial and got a bfn,) so I wasted a test and felt bad, but still won´t believe it until later, so why do it?? If it is positive early it is still possibly a chemical and won´t stay, so we risk breaking our hearts if it doesn´t stick. I have come to the conclusion better not to know until you have a better and more reliable result. So who is with me?? lets test late

 

[tbuns]

Good points!!

 

[sharron90]

Very true its so hard though lol I just cant help myself if i know the tests are there it just niggles away at me till i take one lol x

 

[camilitary]

im holding off on testing early this month... it is soooo hard lol

 

[tbuns]

im holding off on testing early this month... it is soooo hard lol

oh I watched my friend give birth to a boy she named Malakai!! Beautiful name...

 

[Natsby]

I know it is hard, we all really want to know. But my last pregnancy I knew early so when I lost it at 6.5 weeks I was really devastated because I had weeks to get used to the idea of the baby and get attached. If I had waited to test maybe it would have been easier on me in the end. I don´t know, maybe not, but it seems like this way madness lies.

 

[ArticBaby]

I always want to test after 8dpo, but I usually wait till shows up so I can save on those tests for when im really late.

 

[libbymarks198]

i am going to test at 13 dpo although i really want to test now!!

 

[Gille01]

I'm waiting till 14 days. The witch would show that day or the next if I wasn't pregnant. I'm terrified to wait but at least I wont waste any tests, right?

 

[SquirrelGirl]

From a logical standpoint, you are 100% right. Unfortunately, my ability to use reason and logic when deciding to POAS is incredibly lacking. It's unfortunate, I suppose, that there are all these HPTs that say you can get accurate results up to 6 days before AF. It feeds into our desire to POAS so early.

But this month I plan to test 2 days after AF would have arrived. It's a good idea to get a movement going to POAS late!

 

[KandyKinz]

that's a very good point!

Since discovering dollar store pregnancy tests I've become obsessed, in a bad health channel documentary way.... and in a sorta weird way I think I began connecting that getting a early will make the stay away...... when really it's the opposite... when the stays away you get your .... I'm weird I know, but it makes sense to me in a illogical kinda way and I think it fuels the desire to poas.

I'm only 11dpo and I've already tested 3 times... Now I have made a promise to myself to refrain from poas till 14dpo, and if possible 15dpo....

 

[Natsby]

that's a very good point!

Since discovering dollar store pregnancy tests I've become obsessed, in a bad health channel documentary way.... and in a sorta weird way I think I began connecting that getting a early will make the stay away...... when really it's the opposite... when the stays away you get your .... I'm weird I know, but it makes sense to me in a illogical kinda way and I think it fuels the desire to poas.

I'm only 11dpo and I've already tested 3 times... Now I have made a promise to myself to refrain from poas till 14dpo, and if possible 15dpo....

Good for you, stay strong. I know what you mean I am obsessed too, but I have made the desicion to back off from it all and try to keep busy and let nature do the rest. Good luck hope the witch stays away for you.

 

[southerngal2]

You're right! We should wait! But it's so hard!

 

[Crazy4Emily]

It's soooo hard to wait!! I know I should, but it's like saying, well I'll go on a diet TOMORROW. LOL!! I'm going to really try this time to not test until the day AF is due. That's really waiting for me. It's going to be a LONG week, let me tell ya!

 

[alynn6758]

Well I agree that its probably better to wait till AF is late, especially if you've been TTC forever. However, sometimes I feel like its my money, its 20 bucks for 100 Wondfo tests on EBAY, and 1$ for dollar tree tests which are just as good. If it makes me feel better to test everyday from 6 DPO till AF, to pass the time, then I'm gonna pee on it. If I get BFN's I'm not suprised, cuz i know its silly to expect a BFP that early, but for some reason it helps me get through the TWW as well as talking to other ladies. When I had my first two at 19 and 21, I didn't have the money to buy a bunch of tests, or even think about the TWW. Now I'm 28 and I have the money to buy tests if I want to. I think if it helps you to test even if you get BFN's, then I see no harm. If it really hurts to see BFN day after day, then of course just wait till AF is due or missed, then its only one BFN to deal with. I think everyone is different. I shouldnt' feel bad if I want to test or if I do test before AF is due. Neither should anyone else. But I'm not going to encourage someone to test over and over really early if its going to hurt them in the long run. Do whatever works for you. Do whatever helps you through the 2WW. Sorry for the rant, but I'm feeling venty right now. I'm so sick to my stomach.

 

[jollypop7]

Well I agree that its probably better to wait till AF is late, especially if you've been TTC forever. However, sometimes I feel like its my money, its 20 bucks for 100 Wondfo tests on EBAY, and 1$ for dollar tree tests which are just as good. If it makes me feel better to test everyday from 6 DPO till AF, to pass the time, then I'm gonna pee on it. If I get BFN's I'm not suprised, cuz i know its silly to expect a BFP that early, but for some reason it helps me get through the TWW as well as talking to other ladies. When I had my first two at 19 and 21, I didn't have the money to buy a bunch of tests, or even think about the TWW. Now I'm 28 and I have the money to buy tests if I want to. I think if it helps you to test even if you get BFN's, then I see no harm. If it really hurts to see BFN day after day, then of course just wait till AF is due or missed, then its only one BFN to deal with. I think everyone is different. I shouldnt' feel bad if I want to test or if I do test before AF is due. Neither should anyone else. But I'm not going to encourage someone to test over and over really early if its going to hurt them in the long run. Do whatever works for you. Do whatever helps you through the 2WW. Sorry for the rant, but I'm feeling venty right now. I'm so sick to my stomach.

I agree. I think that each and every one of us knows that we probably shouldn't test early, but we are all adults and that is a decision that helps some of us and doesn't make much difference to the others. I test early, but I also understand the reprocussions of doing so. Whether my af starts or I get s I'm still going to be upset. And I also use dollar store tests and plan on buying online. So I waste 5$ a month or so, and it keeps me entertained. lol

 

[tbuns]

Well I agree that its probably better to wait till AF is late, especially if you've been TTC forever. However, sometimes I feel like its my money, its 20 bucks for 100 Wondfo tests on EBAY, and 1$ for dollar tree tests which are just as good. If it makes me feel better to test everyday from 6 DPO till AF, to pass the time, then I'm gonna pee on it. If I get BFN's I'm not suprised, cuz i know its silly to expect a BFP that early, but for some reason it helps me get through the TWW as well as talking to other ladies. When I had my first two at 19 and 21, I didn't have the money to buy a bunch of tests, or even think about the TWW. Now I'm 28 and I have the money to buy tests if I want to. I think if it helps you to test even if you get BFN's, then I see no harm. If it really hurts to see BFN day after day, then of course just wait till AF is due or missed, then its only one BFN to deal with. I think everyone is different. I shouldnt' feel bad if I want to test or if I do test before AF is due. Neither should anyone else. But I'm not going to encourage someone to test over and over really early if its going to hurt them in the long run. Do whatever works for you. Do whatever helps you through the 2WW. Sorry for the rant, but I'm feeling venty right now. I'm so sick to my stomach.

I agree. I think that each and every one of us knows that we probably shouldn't test early, but we are all adults and that is a decision that helps some of us and doesn't make much difference to the others. I test early, but I also understand the reprocussions of doing so. Whether my af starts or I get s I'm still going to be upset. And I also use dollar store tests and plan on buying online. So I waste 5$ a month or so, and it keeps me entertained. lol

I second... but I hate the consequences, wish I had more willpower.

 

[alynn6758]

For some reason it helps me deal with the AF, because I'm not suprised when she shows if I've been getting nothing but BFN's. And it gives me something to do to pass the time. But its not for everyone. Check out EBay Wondfo tests. 19.95 for 100 test strips. I got some and they've lasted me 2 months so far. lol they are 25mIU though

 

[jollypop7]

Thanks, you should also check amazon.com for those, I believe I may have seen them cheaper on there!