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[Jcliff]

Worried about my digital test not changing! my HCG was 670 last wednesday, and im still getting 2-3. I opened up the test and it looked like this. I dont even know what this means, why there is only one line on one strip, or what to even look for. Does anyone know?? GRR i wisht they never sold these in the usa!

 

[kel21]

Did you use fmu or smu?

 

[Jcliff]

Just mid-day, like an hour hold.

 

[sprite30]

Ahh I'm so glad I'm all out of these tests there is no doubt it would be driving me crazy as well. They are not dependable

 

[Jcliff]

Yeah Im over it now. Im not bleeding, or cramping. Im still feeling crappy. The test strip is darker then the control. I think the digital part is just unreliable. Oh well! Im still pregnant thats what matters lol I WILL NOT BE USING THESE EVER AGAIN

 

[kel21]

Ugh, I had just bought some and they should be coming in tomorrow! Lol. Should have saved my money I guess.

 

[zephyr]

Aww thats frustrating! I dont test after the first few days of positives (I took 5 tests this time) just because I know that if I dont get the result I expect I would be very upset. And everything varies so much with those tests, how diluted urine is etc. Try not to worry

Put some rubbish in our bin this morning......started dry retching very loudly on the side of the road. How embarrassing. Guess its starting now lol

 

[Kittycat155]

I am known to sit out during summer having a few beers and yesterday I was helping husband free his car(...) and I just started getting sick on pretty much water and 2 neighbors were out-the teen age son and the dad. Felt like yelling I am not drunk! I am growing a baby!!!

I liked the CB even though I got 3 1-2 weeks I thought the last MAY be 2-3 but it was not. I decided not to get more just cause 3 for $15 just can be better spent. Was fun to test and see PREGNANT

 

[Yo_Yo]

I find the clearblue digi s have been reliable with me this time around...but last time I got a 2-3 at 8 weeks, so they are not foolproof.

You really need to use fmu with them for accuracy
I really wouldn't let it worry you though

 

[Lilahbear]

Hi ladies. Can I join this group? I'm due the 8th of October with my second child. We already have a little girl who is 13 months old.

 

[HGsurvivor05]

Yeah I tried to google it as I was wandering the same as I re-tested and still showed up 1-2wk put them in the bin as like we have all said we got it in writing and 2 lines on other tests so going to try stop stressing. IMA though I have one left as DH still does not know, he is due home tomorrow so going to put it in a box I got a birthday gift in and tell him I got a fab birthday prezzie and tell him to check! just hope he gets home so not sure to hold off till I know he is definitely on chopper. My only worry with that is if I take later in afternoon will my urine be strong enough? do have my FRER with 2 lines if it doesnt go to plan!

Anyway I had appointment with Dr today to discuss my HG fears. She was so lovely and could tell I was freaking out a bit. She says if I get an indication its starting I just have to phone her. The worrying thing with HG is it starts so quickly and once it takes hold then its a battle to keep anything down. Anyway taking each day as it comes and enjoying them! Did wake this as and thought I was going to puke but think I jumped out my bed too quick. Had drink and half dry pancake and perked up. What I have noticed is my sense of taste and smell has increased greatly!! few pinches but other than than nothing.

Made and appointment with midwife for booking appointment so got to wait till 19th Feb that was the nearest date she had even after me saying midwife wanted to see me early oh well 2 weeks to keep myself busy

 

[jmandrews]

Sorry I haven't been able to be on much today. I updated the first page

Poor DD has a stomach bug and has been getting sick. It's been going around like wildfire here my niece and Brother in law were sick throwing up all day yesterday. I assume it's only a matter of time before I get it.
Stay healthy everyone!

 

[Hairsky]

Welcome snowflakes!! Congratulations. Glad you can be with us through this journey.

jmandrews I hope that bug passes you up! That's one thing you should not have to be worrying about. If not, I hope it passes quickly.

 

[hopettc3]

Welcome to the new ladies!
I finally heard back from the dr on my hcg test results from last wednesday and friday. So wed was 53 and fri was 123 which she said "suggests a normal pregnancy" and now she will book an ultrasound for me between 6 and 7 weeks to "check fetal viability and rule out twins" (because I took clomid). I had asked her about the chances of me getting placental abruption because I had it with my last pregnancy and she completely didn't answer my question. She has done this before and its really frustrating. I live 2 hours away from her office and it difficult to drive the roads because of our extreme winters here so it was kind of her to offer communicating through email. The only downside is that she tends to only answer one question per email. Its like she has some kind of limit. Soooo frustrating!! I'll be seeing my family dr after the ultrasound and then maybe try to find another ob/gyn.

 

[sprite30]

Are there any don't suggestions that anyone can think of for a first timer. I got on youtube and they said don't eat cold lunch meat because of risk of listeria bacteria. And I swear I would have never known that. I knew about the mercury in fish but the cold lunch meat was a shock.

 

[hopettc3]

Are there any don't suggestions that anyone can think of for a first timer. I got on youtube and they said don't eat cold lunch meat because of risk of listeria bacteria. And I swear I would have never known that. I knew about the mercury in fish but the cold lunch meat was a shock.

There's actually a whole thread on it. Click here for the link!!

 

[Kittycat155]

Maybe try listing the questions
1:
2:
and see maybe it is she forgets.

I suggest trying not to go to insane with worry if you did eat something off the "bad" list! Limit caffennie,watch some cheeses your not supposed to eat-I am not a cheese person so don't know much about it, undercooked meats/eggs,anything you did not do normally before pregnancy ease into. If nothing else to avoid backache from over exerting yourself.

 

[sprite30]

Thanks hopettc3 I will def read that

 

[jmandrews]

You can eat lunch meat as long as you microwave it for 15 seconds first.

 

[grich2011]

When I asked my doctor she said no albacore tuna other kinds is ok in small amounts also lunch meat is ok for 7 days after that don't eat it. Make sure all you meat is cooked through no medium rare.