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leighla
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Lauren
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To test or not to test...
That is my question!
I'm so torn about whether to take an HPT prior to my beta.
What do you normally do and why?
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Posted 8/30/06 5:09 PM  |
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LisaW
Time for me to FLY!
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Did I ever tell you that I hate people?
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Re: To test or not to test...
I tested all but one cycle.
My theory was that at least I would be *prepared*...
Dh asked that I didn't test one cycle...and as hard as it was, I didn't. That was the worst BFN of all...
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| Posted 8/30/06 5:11 PM |
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calendargrl
LIF Adult
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jan
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Re: To test or not to test...
The suspense would kill me! I was thinking about you today. I really hope you get your BFP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is it safe to test now? if so then I would so do it.
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| Posted 8/30/06 5:14 PM |
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Diane
Hope is Contagious....catch it
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Re: To test or not to test...
I tested, because I wanted to be prepared...when is your beta??
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| Posted 8/30/06 5:20 PM |
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leighla
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Lauren
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Re: To test or not to test...
My beta is Friday.
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| Posted 8/30/06 5:25 PM |
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monters
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Robyn
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Re: To test or not to test...
I would test, since i would rather find out beforehand and in my own home..
thats what I did when I had my cycle..plus I have no patience
BFP to you!
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| Posted 8/30/06 5:35 PM |
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casey31
Mommy of 3!
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Re: To test or not to test...
Lauren- I was wondering when your beta was...
I don't know what to tell you- I couldn't test myself until I was very late- and mine wasn't IVF....I hate finding out bad news so I always postpone things....I don't know.
Maybe imagine hearing the bad knews- either from an HPT or a phone call- then which one is worse?
I always assume the worst for me....but for you I am imagining good news and sending positive thoughts your way! I am really for you!
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| Posted 8/30/06 5:49 PM |
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Jenziba
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Jennifer
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Re: To test or not to test...
I'm not sure what I would do...either way though...I wish you lots of LUCK!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted 8/30/06 5:49 PM |
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mtg1970
We love summer!
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Teresa
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Re: To test or not to test...
Posted by Diane
I tested, because I wanted to be prepared...
ditto
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| Posted 8/30/06 6:27 PM |
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CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)
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Jen - counting my blessings...
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Re: To test or not to test...
Just be prepared - you don't want to be disappointed, you know?
I have a good feeling tho 
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| Posted 8/30/06 7:03 PM |
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dm24angel
Happiness
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Donna
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Re: To test or not to test...
Lauren, I have been thinking about the same thing. Whether I will test or not. I have NO advice. I think I will only because the BFN will likely be less harsh like someone said at home. Its so hard a decision.
Im praying for you
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| Posted 8/30/06 7:40 PM |
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BabyonBoard
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Re: To test or not to test...
I am a regular poster but can't say who I am yet. I just wanted to tell you that every month after every IUI I was so impatient that I would take tests like crazy. This month I didn't take a test, for some reason never thought I could be pregnant, went to the doc for my IUI follow up and BAM...BFP. I was so surprised. IMO I would wait. Why be disapointed more days then you really have to? Plus what if it comes back negative because it's just to soon to show up? I was tired of being upset when I didn't really have to because I didn't have full evidence that I might not be pregnant.
I have a good feeling about this for you.
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| Posted 8/30/06 8:01 PM |
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leighla
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Lauren
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Re: To test or not to test...
I should clarify that if I did test, I would test right before I went in to get the bloodwork done.
Thanks for all the opinions, keep them coming!!
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| Posted 8/30/06 8:10 PM |
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Red
spring is in the air
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helen
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Re: To test or not to test...
I voted yes
I didn't the last time - I am this time...why? I found an HPT in the back of my IVF meds stash cabinet
For the record, I am testing the morning I am scheduled for the beta too
Good Luck Lauren - I hope this is it
Message edited 8/30/2006 8:16:32 PM.
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| Posted 8/30/06 8:14 PM |
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rose825
Best Friends
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Re: To test or not to test...
I say yes BUT I always tested to be prepared and I do think that was helpful. HOWEVER, for my FET I held off until basically 1-2 days before and got a bFP (note the small b) I was sooo excited, only then to find out it wasnt high enough. So that ssucked too.
That being said I will probably test again. I am already thinking about when to test to make sure the trigger is out of my system.
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| Posted 8/30/06 8:38 PM |
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Phyl
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Re: To test or not to test...
I'm hoping this it it for you
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| Posted 8/30/06 8:44 PM |
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luvsun27
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Kim
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Re: To test or not to test...
Lauren....you know my answer! I did test before I went for my beta...but only because I thought for sure I wasn't PG, and I didn't want to waste my time going for my beta to be stuck with yet another needle for blood for no reason.
Once I took the HPT, and it came out BFP...I ran to the RE and told them I was there to take my beta (even though my appointment was for the day after).
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| Posted 8/30/06 9:15 PM |
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Sharon
So Big... So Fast!
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Re: To test or not to test...
Posted by Diane
I tested, because I wanted to be prepared
Same with me.
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| Posted 8/30/06 10:58 PM |
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Gertyrae
Peace out Homies!
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Re: To test or not to test...
I would test, it will make you feel better either way.
I am praying for your BFP!!!!!
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| Posted 8/30/06 11:07 PM |
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LaurenExp
Waiting patiently for baby sis
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Re: To test or not to test...
I say test, at least you'll be prepared (or as prepared as you can be) and if you're doing anything you shouldn't be (smoking, eating poorly) you can stop right away before you even get the results!
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| Posted 8/31/06 7:41 AM |
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Donna
1 year already!!
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Donna
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Re: To test or not to test...
I voted yes to test. Thinking back to my BFN, I should have tested before rather than getting that phone call in the middle of BJs then having to go in the car and cry. It would have been so much easier to deal with it at home in private
IMO I would prefer to be prepared.
I have a really good feeling for you - my fingers are crossed
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| Posted 8/31/06 9:03 AM |
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CityNYGirl
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Betty
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Re: To test or not to test...
I think I would...I would want to be prepared before and deal with it at home.....
to you!! fingers crossed!!
do you feel anything special?? symptoms??
Message edited 8/31/2006 11:30:46 AM.
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| Posted 8/31/06 11:30 AM |
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leighla
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Lauren
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Re: To test or not to test...
Thanks everyone.
Wow - I didn't even know we had 37 people that frequented this board!
Or are the polls acting screwy again?
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| Posted 8/31/06 11:30 AM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
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Kathy
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Re: To test or not to test...
If I could have voted more than once I would have voted YES YES YES!!
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| Posted 8/31/06 1:31 PM |
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Red
spring is in the air
Member since 11/05 2688 total posts
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helen
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Re: To test or not to test...
Have you decided whether to test?
Will you let us know?
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