Too early for blood test?

[vt1981]

Hello! I am 29, my husband is 30 and we are TTC for the last 3 months (I know not too long). This month (had sex on cd 9,10, 11, 16, 17, 18, etc) I was certain I am pregnant, had all the signs (sore nipples, headaches, cramping, mood swings, etc) so, since I couldn't wait, I had a blood test on either 9 or 10 dpo (these were the two days I had extremely sore breasts and cramping). My cycle is exactly 28 days long. The doctor said it might have been rather early to test but I went ahead anyway...The results? HCG was 0.1....totally disappointing... I know that is a definitely 'not pregnant' but I cannot help wondering whether it was indeed too early, or I miscalculated my ovulation day, cause I really really feel pregnant...! Please help, because I am starting to wonder whether all my signs are psychosomatic because I want to have a baby so badly! I always thought that when I decided to have a baby then it would happen so easily but it seems that is not the case.... Thanx!

[vt1981]

Thanks a lot!!!! I know I have to get my mind off it but it is HARD!!!!! All my friends got pregnant just by thinking about it and they are much older than me (I am 29 and they are 42, 43, and 38)!!!! I know stressing myself won't do any good...Thanks for all the wishes!

[Flavoured]

Living in different cities will significantly reduce your chances of becoming pregnant to be honest, but as your doc said, you have 2 eggs waiting, I suggest you take every opportunity you've got, and enjoy it, because from experience, when you least expect to become pregnant, even though it may be in your sub-conscious, it happens, I know it could be very hard, but try to take your mind off getting pregnant, and enjoy the moments you and your Husby share.
Also, worrying about it a lot may also give you pregnancy symptoms, the body is a very sensitive vessel.
All the best.. :)

[vt1981]

Thank you for your answers! You are most probably right... But I do have another question if you do not mind... For the next few months my husband and I won't be living in the same city due to business issues. Unfortunately, my ovulation is bound to happen on 21/09 next month but we can only meet every Friday & weekends. Do you think that this ruins all our chances of getting pregnant, since the last time we will have sex prior ovulation will be on Sunday 19/09? Does sperm survive long enough in the vagina for fertilization to occur? My doctor always said that I am really healthy and most of the times I have visited him he mentions I have two eggs ready for ovulation (I know it sounds weird but it is true, I usually get a check-up every year during late September -after finishing with going to the sea) and my grandfather had twin brother & sister (unfortunately passed very young). It is impossible for either one of us to travel during the week (and I think this would just put too much stress on us), since working hours are crazy right now but we were hoping to get started on the baby  before we move back in together in a few months. Thanx again in advance!

[sania19]

yes, it can be PMS symptoms which is very similar with pregnancy symptoms. Good luck

[spade22]

It's possible you were tested too early.  Your symptoms are not due to pregnancy though.  If they were, HCG would be at a higher level (since HCG is what causes pregnancy symptoms).