I'm suspecting that I'm pregnant, but it's a long shot. I don't have the money, but am soooo tempted to get a test anyways. I haven't missed a period yet though. This just got me to thinking about this poll and a little curious of others stories.
Wut. You know tests are 88¢ at Walmart, right?
I actually didn't know this. Something good came from this!
I think that I worded the question wrong. I wasn't meaning about previous pregnancies, but even if you've never been pregnant before, how long have you or do you usually wait (even if you've never been pregnant).. this is because I'm contemplating grabbing a test, and was curious to know people's norms for how long they wait to test. I must've worded it wrong (I'm tired), but it's ok. I'm just going to leave the question out there and move on.
Thanks for the recommendation for reading the rules. Again, sorry for stepping on toes. Truly no intent meant. I'm just going to stay away from this board when the time arises to try to conceive as it's a time for support in my opinion, not sarcasm. Nevermind the poll.
I really think you're taking this too hard. This board has seen a lot of drive-by "am I pregnant" type posts in past incarnations, so we're a bit leery when people show up and ask about when to test, etc, when we've never met them before. If you choose to leave, all the best. But if you choose to stay, maybe do an intro and let us get to know you a bit before expecting support.
I think that I worded the question wrong. I wasn't meaning about previous pregnancies, but even if you've never been pregnant before, how long have you or do you usually wait (even if you've never been pregnant).. this is because I'm contemplating grabbing a test, and was curious to know people's norms for how long they wait to test. I must've worded it wrong (I'm tired), but it's ok. I'm just going to leave the question out there and move on.
Thanks for the recommendation for reading the rules. Again, sorry for stepping on toes. Truly no intent meant. I'm just going to stay away from this board when the time arises to try to conceive as it's a time for support in my opinion, not sarcasm. Nevermind the poll.
You have to give support to get it. No one on this board is obligated to support you just because we all have vaginas. Andplusalso, are we not entitled to have fun whilst trying to get pregnant or do we have to be super cereal all the time? LMK
I think that I worded the question wrong. I wasn't meaning about previous pregnancies, but even if you've never been pregnant before, how long have you or do you usually wait (even if you've never been pregnant).. this is because I'm contemplating grabbing a test, and was curious to know people's norms for how long they wait to test. I must've worded it wrong (I'm tired), but it's ok. I'm just going to leave the question out there and move on.
Thanks for the recommendation for reading the rules. Again, sorry for stepping on toes. Truly no intent meant. I'm just going to stay away from this board when the time arises to try to conceive as it's a time for support in my opinion, not sarcasm. Nevermind the poll.
You have to give support to get it. No one on this board is obligated to support you just because we all have vaginas. Andplusalso, are we not entitled to have fun whilst trying to get pregnant or do we have to be super cereal all the time? LMK
You have to give support to get it. No one on this board is obligated to support you just because we all have vaginas. Andplusalso, are we not entitled to have fun whilst trying to get pregnant or do we have to be super cereal all the time? LMK
I think that I worded the question wrong. I wasn't meaning about previous pregnancies, but even if you've never been pregnant before, how long have you or do you usually wait (even if you've never been pregnant).. this is because I'm contemplating grabbing a test, and was curious to know people's norms for how long they wait to test. I must've worded it wrong (I'm tired), but it's ok. I'm just going to leave the question out there and move on.
Thanks for the recommendation for reading the rules. Again, sorry for stepping on toes. Truly no intent meant. I'm just going to stay away from this board when the time arises to try to conceive as it's a time for support in my opinion, not sarcasm. Nevermind the poll.
You have to give support to get it. No one on this board is obligated to support you just because we all have vaginas. Andplusalso, are we not entitled to have fun whilst trying to get pregnant or do we have to be super cereal all the time? LMK
You have to give support to get it. No one on this board is obligated to support you just because we all have vaginas. Andplusalso, are we not entitled to have fun whilst trying to get pregnant or do we have to be super cereal all the time? LMK
I don't test if I suspect pregnancy. I just wait it out. If a baby doesn't fall out of my vagina after around nine months, I just figure my suspicions were wrong. Tests are for suckers.
Number One: Born 06.16.2009 BFP: 01.17.2014 / MC 02.05.2014 BFP: 03.08.2014 / MMC: 05.07.2014 Dx: Partial Molar/GTD. Benched until 01.2015 Number Two: Born 07.22.2016
I would participate in the poll but I'm not sure what it means:
"How long did you wait once suspecting pregnancy to take a pregnancy test?" Answer: Right Away
I waited right away once I suspected a pregnancy. Wait. Wut?
As for advice (serious, not snark!): I assume you're not temping to chart your cycle. In that case, all you can do is wait until your missed period. If you test earlier you are definitely going to risk wasting a test (and since you are struggling to get one at a reasonable price I wouldn't want you to do that). If you want to be EXTRA sure for a more accurate result, wait at least a week past your missed period and then test. If it is negative then wait another week and test again. Keep doing that until 60 days has lapsed and then see a doctor. If you get a positive proceed to your BMB - I doubt the announcement will go well here. Good luck.
Post by NariaDreaming on Aug 4, 2015 9:48:57 GMT -5
excited30, I mean this in the nicest way possible, but based on your other posts, is this really the best time to be TTC with your H? You said in one of your other threads two weeks ago "At the moment I'm still mostly living like a single parent who is dating my husband a little. ..slow slow transitions."
5 years TTC 2 c/p's 2 failed IUIs/1 cancelled IVF 1 failed IVF 1 failed FET BFP 12/1/15. We said goodbye to Tiny 1/4/16 Fresh cycle #3 2/16 8R/7M/5F BFP 5/12/16 We said goodbye to flutter on 5/27 and poprock on 5/28 BFP 8/30/16 We said goodbye to Samuel 10/3 (Trisomy 16) Moving on to Donor Embryos BFP 12/20/16 We said goodbye to Turtle 12/30
excited30, I mean this in the nicest way possible, but based on your other posts, is this really the best time to be TTC with your H? You said in one of your other threads two weeks ago "At the moment I'm still mostly living like a single parent who is dating my husband a little. ..slow slow transitions."
excited30, I mean this in the nicest way possible, but based on your other posts, is this really the best time to be TTC with your H? You said in one of your other threads two weeks ago "At the moment I'm still mostly living like a single parent who is dating my husband a little. ..slow slow transitions."
Babies don't fix marriages.
I am so glad someone else said/was thinking this.
I figured the response would either be like what you said, or I'd get run off my own site
5 years TTC 2 c/p's 2 failed IUIs/1 cancelled IVF 1 failed IVF 1 failed FET BFP 12/1/15. We said goodbye to Tiny 1/4/16 Fresh cycle #3 2/16 8R/7M/5F BFP 5/12/16 We said goodbye to flutter on 5/27 and poprock on 5/28 BFP 8/30/16 We said goodbye to Samuel 10/3 (Trisomy 16) Moving on to Donor Embryos BFP 12/20/16 We said goodbye to Turtle 12/30
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