HCG Test
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Dollar Tree Pregnancy Tests?
Asked by K.F. from Portland
on November 8, 2010
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We are TTC #3 and to try to save some money I bought pregnancy tests from the Dollar Tree (I'm a little impatient and don't want to blow $30 a month! :) From what I r...
Spotting in Early Stage of Pregnancy
Asked by N.K. from Albuquerque
on October 2, 2008
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I asked about women's experiences with spotting in early stage of pregnancy.
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- With my first there was no spotting at all so when I was pregnant with my second and I spotted I freaked out! It was just like you described it. Everything turned out ...
- My experience has been similar to lots of the other ladies. I spotted dark brown early on in my 2nd pregnancy. I had a healthy baby boy. It's good to get it checked...
- I had the same thing at 6 weeks and my Dr did an ultrasound and we could see the heartbeat! I did have to take it easy for 6 weeks, no cleaning, lifing, intercourse. ...
HCG Levels
Asked by J.G. from Albany
on April 22, 2011
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I wrote a few days ago as I had tested positive on some tests and negative on others. I'm 43 and we had gone through three years of fertility (6 clomid, 3 IUI, 5 IVFS...
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- I, like you, am a firm believer that all things happen for a reason. I went through two pregnancies that ended in stillbirths and I was devastated. We decided that w...
- i know this is easier said than done - but RELAX!! Take a deep breath. I know the stress of trying to conceive - we tried for almost 4 years - stopped short of IVF...
- I really don't know the answer to your beta question but I wanted to give you a virtual (((((hug))))). I am the same age and went through fertility treatments as well ...
Early Pregnancy Tests
Asked by K.M. from Jacksonville
on June 10, 2007
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How accurate are the early pregnancy tests? They say on the packaging that they can test 5 days prior to missing period. I used one today s I have four days left to my...
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- They use these pregnancy test in the Dr.'s office also. You can have a false negative reading, but highly unlikely to have a false postive reading. So if the test is...
- The first pregnancy test I took said negative. Honestly, I don't think one is better then the other, I think they are pretty much all the same. I thought for sure I ...
- with all 4 i found out within the first 2 weeks and i used fact plus.
Ectopic/Tubal Pregnancy Symptoms
Asked by R.N. from Dallas
on January 10, 2011
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Hi mamas, I am needing some info on ectopic pregnancy symptoms. I would like to hear from women that have had one and can tell me personal symptoms with your ectopic p...
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- With my ectopic I had a positive pregnancy test and 10 days of spotting before the pain came.It started as mild cramps in one spot, then the pain was unbearable b/c my...
- Get your behind to the doctor, if you don't have one or don't have insurance go to the ER. This doesn't sound like something you should be waiting on. You can always t...
- I never had an ectopic pregnancy, but I had problems with ovarian cysts. They are extremely painful, and because there was infection involved, I ran a fever. I ended u...
Pregnancy and "Hormone Numbers"
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on January 26, 2009
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Why does my doctor want me to do blood work every two days for a week to see the hormone numbers? I am early into the pregnancy, but is this what some OB's have you do?
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- I've had a few friends who needed to do this (to make sure the numbers are doubling at the proper rate,)but they were all on fertility drugs/IVF/Insemenation, etc.
- Hi M.! This might be helpful: http://www.americanpregnancy.org/duringpregnancy/hcglevels.html Guessing your doc might be checking for your hCG levels and/or prog...
- I had to do this for a few reasons: there was a history of miscarriages in my family, I had trouble conceiving, and I started spotting. The doctor is checking the pro...
Early Pregnancy Tests
Asked by M.D. from Philadelphia
on March 29, 2010
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I think I'm pregnant. I have two children (3yrs and 12 months) so I recognize some of the signs/symptoms. There was a very good chance that I could have gotten pregn...
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- You could be pregnant. I did a pregnancy test on oct 31st and it was negative. when i did it again on the 5th of november which was five days later it came up positive...
- Every woman is different, and you may not have a high enough dose of the hormone yet. Also the test says it is only like 80 something percent accurate 5 days early. I ...
- Hello Mary-beth, When I was pregnant with my son, I took first response early test one day before my period and it came back positive! Good luck
5 Day Late Period, Negeative Blood Test
Asked by M.T. from Des Moines
on August 3, 2011
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I am now 5 days late on my period. I am very regular, anywhere from 26-28 days. I have taken many HPT, all negative. I had a blood test done today, also negative. ...
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- I didn't test positive until I was about a week late. Give it a few days then test again. Sometimes HCG levels can be low.
- I have not experienced you exact situation. However, I have experienced an illness and antibiotic suppressing my period. The stress on my body made it come late, and I...
- I was never on clomid, but 1 time 2 years ago I skipped a month.....had all those simptoms you are having, .....went to the doc, everything was normal, just no period...
Pregnancy Test - Pink Lines Vs. Blue Lines
Asked by S.L. from Champaign
on January 4, 2012
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Is there a difference in the results? I read on here that sometimes the blue lines give a false positive. Has any mom's experienced that?
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- Nope... not really such a thing as a false positive unless there is a recent miscarriage or the like. False negatives are more common.
- Nope. It's just the color dye whatever brand chooses to use. I have heard, though, that the Accu-Clear brand has had complaints of false positives due to obvious evapo...
- I've always preferred the pink tests. I'm not really sure why. Maybe something about the lines/dye crossing on the blue tests, but the dye staying separate on the pink...
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Asked by K.P. from Chicago
on November 11, 2009
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Friends, I have just lost a pregnancy. This is my fifth pregnancy in three years. I am 38 and feel the clock ticking.
Here's some background on me. I have PCOS...
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- I am so sorry. It is so hard to know when you should stop trying. We went through the IVF, etc. Long story. You and your husband will need to make a choice. Are y...
- Hi K., As many others I have been through infertility but everyone has their own story and experience. If you are looking for advice, I would say decide how far you ...
- K., I am so very sorry for your heartbreaking loss. I wish I could give you a big hug. I know exactly how you feel as I have had 4 miscarriages myself. It's great ...
