How common are false positives?

If I have an EPT HPT and it shows as a BFP, should I test again on something else (digital?) and if so, how soon? ETA: I haven't tested on either yet!

also, where do you get the digital tests? I looked in CVS and all I saw was the EPTs and the CVS brand?

thanks!!

ETA: got AF this morning. was sad but okay with it b/c we weren't officially trying yet (starting next month) and I honestly didn't think I could be pregnant, but I was NEVER this late before.

so now I'm upset that my cycle is suddenly out of whack and I will be messed up in the future, when i was pretty regular before.

I have no idea why AF was so late...

thanks girls for being so encouraging!

Message edited 6/25/2010 10:07:30 AM.

Re: How common are false positives?

its rare to get a false positive, if your test shows a BFP then I think you have reason to celebrate cause ur gonna be a mommy

Congrats!!!

Re: How common are false positives?

Posted by babylove628

its rare to get a false positive, if your test shows a BFP then I think you have reason to celebrate cause ur gonna be a mommy

Congrats!!!

Re: How common are false positives?

I didn't take it yet!! sorry! I'm actually afraid to test... in case it's either negative or I'm paranoid it will be wrong!



AF is a week late and I'm not sure what to do... I'm just being a chicken.

thank you girls!

Message edited 6/24/2010 3:02:53 PM.

Re: How common are false positives?

I think you should go test I wouldn't have been able to hold out as long as you did!!
Good Luck

Re: How common are false positives?

It's much much easier to get a false negative than a false positive. A false positive usually can only happen if you're taking outside hormones.

It sounds like you're pregnant to me... don't be afraid!!!! Wishing you lots of luck!!!

Re: How common are false positives?

I'm going to wait until tomorrow morning to test (this is what I keep telling myself) because that's when it's strongest right?

thank you girls - I'm pretty freaked out right now, but will keep you posted.

Re: How common are false positives?

Good luck with testing!! From what I hear, yes it's strongest in the morning but once you're late - usually doesn't matter as much - it's more for the early on ones that it matters. . but might as well wait for the morning at this point but it SURE SOUNDS GOOD!!!

Re: How common are false positives?

Posted by Egg

I'm going to wait until tomorrow morning to test (this is what I keep telling myself) because that's when it's strongest right?

thank you girls - I'm pretty freaked out right now, but will keep you posted.

Re: How common are false positives?

Posted by babylove628

Posted by Egg

I'm going to wait until tomorrow morning to test (this is what I keep telling myself) because that's when it's strongest right?

thank you girls - I'm pretty freaked out right now, but will keep you posted.

its only better to test with first morning urine if AF isnt late yet, once AF is late you can test at anytime.

Re: How common are false positives?

wow i had no idea... i just kept reading about FMU and it was burned in my brain... didn't know it mattered when!

thanks girls! [I'm still going to wait until morning though]

Re: How common are false positives?

I keep testing just because i want to make sure the line gets darker, b/c I had had a previous CP.

You can buy tests at Bed Bath and Beyond of all places. (I guess that's yet another thing that fits into the "beyond" category) I just bought ClearBlue test there last weekend - 4 for $14. I thought that was a great deal.

Re: How common are false positives?

bump for update

Re: How common are false positives?

Posted by Egg

If I have an EPT HPT and it shows as a BFP, should I test again on something else (digital?) and if so, how soon? ETA: I haven't tested on either yet!

also, where do you get the digital tests? I looked in CVS and all I saw was the EPTs and the CVS brand?

thanks!!

ETA: got AF this morning. was sad but okay with it b/c we weren't officially trying yet (starting next month) and I honestly didn't think I could be pregnant, but I was NEVER this late before.

so now I'm upset that my cycle is suddenly out of whack and I will be messed up in the future, when i was pretty regular before.

I have no idea why AF was so late...

thanks girls for being so encouraging!

Re: How common are false positives?

It can be late from stress or chaning in eating an working out
Hopefully it is just a fluke month and you will go back to normal
Good Luck to you for next month