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Welcome and congrats Rheaz!
POAS addict here since previous chemicals- first visit and U/S four weeks from tomorrow- seems like an eternity away. I always hate these first few weeks and all of their uncertainty and coming/going symptoms...
I’ve used far too many cheapies- and gotten myself super nervous bc they are alllllll over the place. So I ended up just keeping the darkest from each day, trashing the rest, and saying only the same time each day- it’s not worth the anxiety (or $)
so- here is my current progression (by day of the month- not DPO. So the 20 is today, probably 14dpo. Trying not to freak out about the slightly lighter FRER today- looks like less dye- it came up a lot faster though.) 
I’ve used far too many cheapies- and gotten myself super nervous bc they are alllllll over the place. So I ended up just keeping the darkest from each day, trashing the rest, and saying only the same time each day- it’s not worth the anxiety (or $)
so- here is my current progression (by day of the month- not DPO. So the 20 is today, probably 14dpo. Trying not to freak out about the slightly lighter FRER today- looks like less dye- it came up a lot faster though.)
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Came across this tonight while looking up something else. Thought I'd put it here since it says hcg can dip and spotting can occur when dehydrated. Don't see it sited though.
"Dehydration can cause other complications to both mother and child. Although not common, dehydration can cause spotting in pregnancy. It’s believed some women experience spotting when dehydrated, as their hCG levels temporarily stop increasing, or dip.
Once re-hydration is reached, hCG levels level out and spotting may stop. Sometimes, bleeding during pregnancy may be a sign of a threatened miscarriage. Moderate or severe dehydration may cause a threatened miscarriage."
Dehydration & Healthy Hydration During Pregnancy | Prenatal Universe Ultrasound
"Dehydration can cause other complications to both mother and child. Although not common, dehydration can cause spotting in pregnancy. It’s believed some women experience spotting when dehydrated, as their hCG levels temporarily stop increasing, or dip.
Once re-hydration is reached, hCG levels level out and spotting may stop. Sometimes, bleeding during pregnancy may be a sign of a threatened miscarriage. Moderate or severe dehydration may cause a threatened miscarriage."
Dehydration & Healthy Hydration During Pregnancy | Prenatal Universe Ultrasound
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I did one this evening that looks lighter too!POAS addict here since previous chemicals- first visit and U/S four weeks from tomorrow- seems like an eternity away. I always hate these first few weeks and all of their uncertainty and coming/going symptoms...
I’ve used far too many cheapies- and gotten myself super nervous bc they are alllllll over the place. So I ended up just keeping the darkest from each day, trashing the rest, and saying only the same time each day- it’s not worth the anxiety (or $)
so- here is my current progression (by day of the month- not DPO. So the 20 is today, probably 14dpo. Trying not to freak out about the slightly lighter FRER today- looks like less dye- it came up a lot faster though.)
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Hope yours was a fluke as well! I’m feeling a lot better today with my self-imposed decreased testing- Not seeing the crazy fluctuations, and now 24h later looking darker. Maybe now I can actually be calm/in the moment for a bit... the 21st is today, 15dpo
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They really used to be the gold standard. They're just overpriced tests now imo.
You ladies make me want to test lol!!!! I have a drawer full of tests still but since I realized mine were going hook effect they are pretty useless to me right now. Maybe I can come up with some experiments using different levels of water added so I can test again....all in the name of science of course!
You ladies make me want to test lol!!!! I have a drawer full of tests still but since I realized mine were going hook effect they are pretty useless to me right now. Maybe I can come up with some experiments using different levels of water added so I can test again....all in the name of science of course!
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I've booked a early scan for the 26th I'll be 6 weeks and 2 days there abouts anyway lol xx
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I have one Friday the 24th. I’ll be 8 weeks exactly!
how exciting! We first saw my son’s hb at 6+1! (Didn’t have one with my daughter until 8w)
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I have one next week on tuesday the 28th. I'll be 8+6. Praying for a baby that measures right and a good heartbeat! 
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I saw my last baby at 6+1 aswell
still waiting for my 12 week scan appointment to come through xx
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Bean- ouch! Hope it clears fast.
Welcome zorak and congrats!
Welcome zorak and congrats!
Another Random conversation starter to help the time pass... how close do you think you’ll be to your due date?
My 2 were born 37 and 37+1 due to pre-eclampsia (Started around 31w with my first, around 36w with my second). The second was a c-section because the first almost killed me (unrelated to pre-e) and any subsequent will be a c-section. So- I just really hope to make it past the first week of March. I’ll be happily surprised if I go any longer! (Due 3/29)
My 2 were born 37 and 37+1 due to pre-eclampsia (Started around 31w with my first, around 36w with my second). The second was a c-section because the first almost killed me (unrelated to pre-e) and any subsequent will be a c-section. So- I just really hope to make it past the first week of March. I’ll be happily surprised if I go any longer! (Due 3/29)
