I had a horrible backache this morning...and twinges all day today. It is way too early for this...I have 9 more days to go. Ughghghgh. Why is the two week wait two weeks long? I can understand the whole having to wait until it implants and all, but the extra four days until it has produced enough hcG to be detectable at 10 miU? Well, that's crap. There should be a neon sign that flashes in the morning: "Congrats! You've implanted successfully!" I would buy that sign! This whole let's wait for kingdom come, Moses, and any other religious person or effect that signifies the end of eternity? I'll pass...I'd like to find out sooner than that.
So wait until Thursday, the 18th. Although, technically, Monday is 10dpo. I have 25 internet cheapies ($0.20 tests from ebay), 1 dollar store, 3 answer, and 2 clearblue digital pregnancy tests in my house. I think I could stand to start testing on Monday. If I use a cheapie Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, an Answer on Thursday (if I get this far and TEDDY TAMPON isn't needed), and a digital on Friday (which would be 14 dpo and would certainly register on a digi - don't you think?), then I would still have enough tests left over for a repeat of the above plan for next cycle, too. What do you think? Should I start testing Monday? Negatives don't bother me so much...or is it too much test anxiety?
Too much test anxiety! I checked your chart and I'm so excited for you regular cycle! :) Don't start testing Monday... don't jinx your regular cycle with your usual testing frenzy. Wait, like the SMEPing says, until 15 days after your first positive OPK. I know it is longer but you've done everything else by the plan! Besides, SOMEONE (um, you) told me that digital errs to the negative and that would most certainly drive you nuts if you do get a negative after a cheapy-test positive. (If for no other reason than wasting an expensive test) My $1 store tests worked just fine... I waited 3 more days before I took a ClearBlue as my confirmation test. :P Just wait... a little longer. (But seriously, SO excited about your normal cycle.)
ReplyDeleteI would say start testing Monday with the cheapies but don't bust out the more expensive tests unless you start seeing a line on the cheapies. And if you don't get that line this cycle then you'll still have all the pricey ones for the next. That's just my school of thought. :)
ReplyDeleteEmily - I think that's probably what I'll end up doing - there's no way I can wait until Friday!!!
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