+++ I tried the hook effect theory, any thoughts please

[maureenmarsh]

oh how sweet, thanks amommy, I'm just very pleased with the walmart tests, Look at it now, its so much better then the wondfos ( todays tests are bottom 2 )

 

[amommy]

It darkened up nicely and only 88 cents can't beat that!

 

[stuckinoki]

The wondfos are so hard to get a good shot of too! I've had trouble catching my lines on camera! The Walmart ones are so much easier to see

 

[maureenmarsh]

I agree

 

[beth30]

Yay! So happy for you! Best of Luck, and I'll be checking in for progression! I know you'll test your heart out, I almost couldn't stop testing!

 

[maureenmarsh]

You right Beth, but I'm gonna try to stop testing tomorrow , I don't want any extra stress , my doctor considers me high risk so I'm sure that they will keep an eye on me , I almost don't want a blood test cause I don't want the stress but I know the doc will
Order it anyways , I'm gonna try to take it easy this time , don't know how well I'll do with it

 

[wannabeprego]

Congrats on your BFP!!! H&H 9 months to you!! Did you do anything different this cycle to get your BFP?

https://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh126/izzybee22/Frequently%20used%20graphics/Animate-6.gif

 

[maureenmarsh]

This was really our first month ttc after I took a break in January , the only thing I did was lose weight , I've lost almost 80 pounds since January, last year I was on Clomid almost every month and did 4 iui's and nada, this month all I did was opk , I really feel that about 2 years at ttc at about 225 pounds with no results might be the cause , my fertility specialist couldn't find anything wrong with me but blood clotting , but nothing that would cause me to not get pregnant , all my dh tests came back extremely well so I took time off to get in better shape, I guess it worked , now I just need a sticky bean, I don't know if I could handle a 5 th miscarriage

 

[pinklightbulb]

Congratulations!

 

[Babee_Bugs]

Maureen welldone on losing 80lbs!!! I dare say it would of helped.

My friend is going for IVF and before there will even do any sort of medication etc she needs to loose 4 stone!!!

Also the better in shape you are before pregnancy, certainly helps during it Awww im over the moon for you hunnie

if your doctor does do blood HCG, maybes ask them to not tell you. In my last MC there did HCG blood tests and i found it the most stressful thing EVER and i dont think it helped at all... This pregnancy i refused point blank about the HCG blood tests. If i was gonna miscarry then i would do irregardless of any blood test that was previously taken. Also i didnt want the added stress.
But of course if you need to get Progestrone levels checked etc then id say blood tests are a must to keep your levels nice

Someone told me something in the very early days of this pregnancy, that ive repeated to myself over and over again: "Every Pregnancy IS Different!" Its true

 

[MegnJoe]

Congrats!!!

 

[maureenmarsh]

Here are my 12 dpo fmu tests, Bottoms are newest, They are lighter, I feel like crying, I did pee like 3 times in the middle of the night, could this effect the tests?

 

[LuvallmyH]

There are way too many factors - diluted pee, different amount of dye in each test, early fluctuation of hcg... How many threads have said the same thing & the next test was beautiful? That is going to happen to you too! Although I have been there and I totally understand how you feel.

 

[Jess19]

Yes getting up in the middle of the night is going to affect the test results don't worry

Have you made a drs appointment yet?

 

[maureenmarsh]

On my way to doctors now

 

[Jess19]

good luck!
Up date as soon as you can lol I'm sure you will anyways

 

[MoBaby]

Can u have a beta drawn??

Good luck just saw ur on the way to dr

 

[maureenmarsh]

I don't even have an appoitment , I'm pretty sure they will see me cause I'm high risk, as long as my doctors in that is

 

[maureenmarsh]

There was only about 15 hours between tests and yesterday's pee was much darker, I'm trying to think positive thoughts but it's hard, I bought some more Walmart tests and another 2 pack of frers for later, please ladies pray for me to get darker tests

 

[Babee_Bugs]

Maureen for best results, i found doing tests with my 2nd morning urine (your FMU might be best for you, or maybes 2nd like me)...

I only tested with my 2MU ONLY... i never did any in the afternoon or at night, because many things can affect the results. By sticking at the same time and using the same urine, you get a much more accurate picture of what is truly going on i.e darker/lighter.

More than lightly your urine was just diluted