2 BFNs help me hold out till sat!!

[cloud9]

i bought a predictor test from wilko's it was cheaper than the clear blue but wanted a definative answer

good luck for monday

 

[gem44_4]

Theres definately a faint line there but maybe do another test on monday like you said just to be sure

Gemxx

 

[Gem & Leland]

go likethat as in the 2nd line apears after a while , hence why they say dont read or interpet tests after 10 mins

if i get a slight pos with one of the cheapies id invest in a proper one to be sure ! good luck for monday !

 

[x-kirsty-x]

If it didnt appear within the time frame for the results then its probably an evaporation line, I've had some like that before.

I might be wrong though, really hoping it is BFP for you xx

 

[pigletpoo]

Hi, let us all know how you get on! I'm in a similar situation, I have done 5 HPT so far, all BFN's. AF was due today, but all i had was a couple of days light bleeding early on in the week and cramps - which i was hoping was implantation. Any one know how long after implantation a test will show positive? I've got 4 tests left, really trying to save them!
Piglet - feeling sick

 

[KJ]

Hi Pigletpoo, I've been reading loads of scientific papers of implantation and pregnancy tests in the past few days (I know, sad isn't it!!). It seems that in humans, implantation is quite tightly timed and takes approximately 48hrs for the egg to burrow into the uterine lining (still hoping that my 2 days pain last week were that '48hrs'!!). HCG cannot be detected until implantation has occured. However, it is specialised cells called trophoblast cells which actually do the secreting (later form the placenta) and this trophoblastic layer doesn't fully establish straight away. Apparently first response is the most sensitive HPT, detecting levels down to 6mIU of HCG, whereas clear blue is 25mIU and the others are 50-100 and above. So, I rekon with a very sensitive test, HCG levels could be detected a few days after the 48hr implantation period. But of course, it varies between women. Sorry about all the regurgitation of info, I'm a bit of a science geek!!! Hope this helps. How long did you get your cramps for?xxxx

 

[pigletpoo]

WOW, loads of info! I had slight tummy ache on the sunday evening, hardly noticeable though. Then fine on monday, then cramps on Tuesday and Wednesday. Then nothing again. So its had Thursday, Friday and Satuday, AF due today (Sunday) and had neg test this morning using clear blue. I used First response on Saturday AM, and that was negative too. When do you think I should test then? I only have Clear Blue tests left. 4 of them!
And is it too early for me to be feeling sick?
Thanks for the help guys!
xx

 

[smurf]

KJ you there any news hun

I came on over the weekend so the race is off for me this month gonna try again tho best of luck to you keeping everything crossed

 

[KJ]

HI Smurf, Piglet, and all. No news I'm afraid. I didn't test this morning cause I'm getting a little dejected with them to be honest.
I'm going to buy some more Superdrug own tests asap and see whether they give me the same reuslt as the feint pos on sat. Apparently from more reading I have discovered that HCG exists in different structural forms and the antibodies they use to coat the various HPT strips will definitely vary, so they may be more sensitive to one or other of the forms. So maybe my sat test did detect HCG and I'm just secreting more of that form than the others? Clutching at straws, but still no af, so still hope!!xxx

 

[smurf]

god its soo frustrating isn't it. Well best of luck when you do test again and remember the fact that Af hasn't shown her ugly face is always a good sign.

 

[KJ]

thanks Smurf, and so sorry to hear that AF got you. Loads of babydust for this coming month!! xxxxxxxxxx

 

[PyscoFalcon]

Good luck!

 

[smurf]

thanks Kj everything is crossed we're going to Ireland for the weekend before Christmas to see my family and I really really want to have some good news for them - Date wise I could just about do it so pulling out all the stops.

Keeps us informed how this week goes for you. Best wishes

 

[valentine]

Any news KJ? Hoping and hoping for you...

Valentine xxx

 

[KJ]

Hi Valentine, you're so sweet checking up on me!! Tested again this morning with a Superdrug test and BFN (<<KJ>>), and still no sign of af (<<KJ>>). Got 3 more of them cause they're on offer and I'd like to say that I'll hold off testing till the weekend, but I might cave. Last week I was convinced I was pregnant becuase of the pains (never get them mid cycle) but as this week goes on, I'm resigning myself to the fact that I'm probably not, and I won't have a lovely surprise for my family at Christmas. I'll keep you posted though. How is your preg going so far? How is everyone else doing TTC?xxxx

 

[valentine]

Hey KJ,

I bet you're at that stage where you'd just like to know either way?!? Good luck honey. When was your last LMP?

My preg. is going okay (so far) - read all about it by clicking the link in my signature!

Valentine xxx

 

[pigletpoo]

Hi KJ, I know how you feel. I too am still getting BFNs. No sign of AF. I have a doc appointment tomorrow. I still feel weird, and really sick. I was convinced. It's so not fair!!!!
Hope i get chance this month to try again.
xx

 

[KJ]

Hi Piglet, it's soooo frustrating isn't it? Let me know how you get on at the Drs. I have a small update. Since last night I have been getting af type pains (again!) and still no sign of af! I havne't even had any spotting! So either, this is it and af is on her way, or something else is happening. We'll see.....xxxxxxxx