Telling Family: First Response
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First Response Ovulation Tests
Asked by L.D. from Las Vegas
on August 9, 2008
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have any of you had luck using the first response ovulation tests? i used a friends fertililty monitor when i got pregnant w/my son, but we can't afford one of our ow...
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- I used an ovulation kit for a year with no luck. Finally, I told my husband we would have sex every other day for a month to see if that worked. Worked like a charm. A...
- I used the First Response kit and have a beautiful 6 month old boy to show for it. :) For us it was necessary because we were working opposite schedules; the every oth...
- mymonthlycycles.com! Helps with charting, you can enter basal temps, cervical fluid, etc. It will tell you what days you are fertile and likely to conceive. It even em...
Unplanned Pregnancy - How to Tell Husband
Asked by J.H. from Houston
on May 29, 2008
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I have two sons (2 1/2 years and 14 months), which is wonderful but also a lot of work as my husband and I both work full time. I think I may be pregnant again. I'm ...
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- once ya have 2 the noise level is the same for 12... I have 5 of my own, 10 adopted and 3 step children... and honey u diden't get pregnant by yourself... he was part ...
- Take the test first! You may be getting all worked up for nothing. But if you are going to have another baby please hear this, "Honey, you did not get pregnant by your...
- You will love having three! We had two girls already when we discovered we were pregnant again by surprise. Hubby and I were really upset and scared at first, but our ...
Pregnancy Tests
Asked by D.D. from New York
on November 5, 2008
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Could you please offer some opinions on this. It is driving me crazy. My husband and I are ttc. My period is due tomorrow. By chance I had a doctor's appointment l...
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- If it's only one day before you were expecting your period, then there is a chance that the hormones or whatever they're testing didnt build up enough YET to show up o...
- Many of the new pregnancy tests are very sensitive and will measure low levels of HcG. That is why they are now advertised that you can tell up to 5 days before your ...
- Believe it or not, the test you purchase at CVS are more sensitive than the doctors office. However, the blood test is truly the only conclusive test. Good luck an...
Confused Pregnancy
Asked by S.S. from Wilmington
on March 28, 2008
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My husband and I are not trying to have children but we also would be ecstatic if we were to conceive. Three weeks ago this coming Sunday we had sex and I am not on b...
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- Test 1st thing in the morning.It sounds like you are.!
- yes it is possible to have the symptoms and not be preg. because you may want to be so badly that you make yourself feel all the symptoms (the mind is a powerful thing...
- Sounds like you are pregnant! You have all the symptoms I had with my pregnancy with girls so who knows! You could also be getting your body to think you are pregnant ...
Pregnancy Question
Asked by S.L. from Los Angeles
on February 27, 2007
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Hello gang! I have been trying to get pregnant for a few months now. I just missed my period last week (supposed to arrive on 2/23/07) and believe I may be pregnant....
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- I'm currently pregnant with our second child and I, like you couldn't wait. I took a home test 1 week after my period was missed. Actually, I took two home tests! :) ...
- S., I think you should wait another week and see what happens. Sometimes the stress of trying to get pregnant will make you miss your period and then there are thos...
- there are ways to tell without a test. Are your nipples sore? Do you feel like you are having the worst PMS of your life? With both of my boys I knew I was pregnant th...
5 Days Late but Negative Pregnancy test...what Could Be Going On?
Asked by J.K. from Detroit
on January 6, 2009
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My period is over 5 days late and I've taken two home pregnancy tests...both negative. I have never missed a period in my life (other then being pregnant) so this is a...
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- At this point don't panic. I would wait another week and then retest. Just because you received a positive early the first time, doesn't mean you will the second tim...
- J.~ 1st When TTC you are under a lot of stress not to mention any other stress in your life. It is very common in women TTC to miss a period. 2nd~ Sometimes wom...
- I had several negative pregnancy tests with my second child. Right around the time where I was a week late I called the doctor and they ran a urine test. That came b...
What Is the Most Accurate Pregnancy Test??
Asked by K.S. from Portland
on October 28, 2008
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i am pretty sure i am pregnant but i dont know which test to buy. i was going to buy the first response but then i heard it gives FALSE positives! anyone had this happ...
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- I think most planned parenthoods give free pregnancy tests. Or you pay based on your income level.
- Planned Parenthood :) <<< From someone who's only had medical one year out of the last 6...and not all 12 months concurrently!
- Just make sure you are at the time of your missed period. They all work if you wait till then. If you try to test early, it's hit and miss if they'll pick it up. I'...
Pregnancy Test
Asked by R.W. from San Antonio
on November 23, 2009
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Is there a pregnancy test that will provide accurate results, without waiting for a missed period? Not sure, if my medication is making me experience common side effec...
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- The most accurate is a blood test at the doctor's office but they are unable to tell until you are at least 10 days after conception. I tested negative on the over th...
- The First Response brand of Preg. tests makes one where you can test 5 days before you are supposed to start your period, provided you know when you are supposed to st...
- With taking ofantidepressants it would be worth going and having a blood test done if you believe you are pregnant. You could you try to go to a Planned Parenthood to...
When Do You Tell a Prospective Employer That You Are Pregnant?
Asked by S.G. from Chicago
on April 7, 2010
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I am 12 weeks pregnant, have my 2nd interview for a possible new job this afternoon. Do I tell them in this interview, or wait until I get an offer? I don't want to ...
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- I don't think "right" or "wrong" applies here. Don't tell them until you get the job. Don't tell them until your benefits kick in. Don't tell them until you've gott...
- It is illegal for an employer to ask you about marital or family status on an application or an interview. If you decide to volunteer this information, you have put yo...
- I am in the camp of get the offer and then disclose the information when you believe it's appropriate. My company laid me off last year when they restructured the s...
Pregnancy Test Says Negative - Could I Still Be Pregnant?
Asked by L.S. from St. Louis
on October 28, 2009
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My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for over 2 years. I have been using an ovulation calendar to help our chances. Now, I am 5 days late with my period ...
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- It is possible your pregnant, especially if you have low HCG levels, because that's what the tests read. You can wait a few days and try again, also, the dollar tree ...
- I had not one but two false negatives with my oldest. The first was a week after I should have started and the second almost two weeks later. Took the third test about...
- If your period is 5 days late, the pregnancy test SHOULD be positive by now, if you are pregnant. Which brand are you using? The digital tests are not as sensitive. F...
