How soon can I test?

[AngelElizabeth]

Hi there....just wondering if anyone knows how early I can test for pregnancy.  I am not late at this point...just have a feeling.  Send positive wishes!

[jaggie]

Angel can you tell me that website with all the codes!!!  I would love to be able to understand!!  Thanks and best of luck to you  : )

[AngelElizabeth]

HA!  I had to find a sight that has all the abbreviations on it, otherwise it's like speaking Japanese to me.  To be honest I am not positive when I ovulated because...I haven't ovulated in God knows how long (probably 6 months or so)  I was put on 100mg, so I am less than a week post-ovulation.  Yet, I had a conversation w/my husband before I started it because I was sure I was going to ovulate before I took my clomid. I am not sure I did or not.  The hormone boost would have stopped a period if it was going to come naturally.  SOOOO I don't know.  I stood in the feminine needs isle at Wal*Mart today, staring at the pregnancy tests and decided not to get one.  I am going to take one next Monday. I can't wait...I am so afraid of the disappointment though.  We've tried for sooooooooo long (my son is 7 1/2 and we lost our daughter in-utero 2 years ago this Thursday.)

I feel like I am having syptoms but I don't know if it is my imagination.  My stomach has been upset, my body temp is higher, my breasts hurt, my lower abdom. is sore...the best way I can discribe it is "tight"...kinda crampy and bloated.  I don't know....

[Tanker Chic]

When I got BFP I tested on 10 dpiui and it was neg.  I tested again 12 dpiui and got faint positive but my HCG levels were lower than normal due to complications.  According to the early pg tests you can test as early as 10 dpo but it has a low % of accuracy the earlier you test.  I say, 'test early and often!!"  Best of luck to you....

Have you had any symptoms?  Inquiring minds want to know!!  I'm 7 dpiui.  I've been feeling mild cramps or pressure in my lower abdominal region.  I don't know if it is a symptom, or just wishful thinking.  My nips have been VERY sensitive, but I was given an HCG hormone shot and that could be affecting my bbs.  

I want to POAS so bad it hurts!!  

[Jaces312]

well i tested at 9DPO at got a BFN and then tested again at 10DPO and got a BFP. It just depends on when your bean implants. I think you can *reasonably* begin testing at 10 or 11 DPO, although some may like to wait longer because of fear of a BFN.

[Tanker Chic]

Sorry about that. I usually try to spell it out for the newbies :) Have you been temping most of this cycle?  If so, according to the chart how many dpo does it look like you are?  

I also took clomid this cycle but also with HCG hormone trigger shot on cd 12.  I ovulate on my own but the clomid extends my cycle and helps regulate it for better IUI (insemination) timing.  Are you seeing a reproductive specialists or are you getting the clomid from your regular ob/gyn.  If you aren't seeing a specialists, I highly recommend that you do.  

I've been giving myself breast exams all day looking for tenderness.  At this point they are kinda tender, but I'm not sure if it is pg symptom or self induced.  My subconscious is like, if I push on them hard enough, I know I can make it hurt and convince myself it is a symptom.  

Usually my DH (dear husband) is here to rain on my parade and bring me back to reality, but he is out of town so my imagination is taking on a life of its own.

Okay.... blah blah blah i'm rambling on now.  Hey take care and good luck.  Keep us posted on your progress!!  

[baboojamaica]

I tested at 12dpo, some test even earlier than that.  But, they are not always accurate that early.  How many dpo are you?