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October 26th, 2009, 05:17 PM
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Its been awhile since I was on here. Hubby & I went thru 18mths of IVF from 2006 & have been riding the adoption rollercoaster for the last 12mths. Anyway, I don't have a regular cycle as such & it has been 85 days since Day 1 of my last period. I did a HPT today and it came back as a very fast & strong positive. Given our history, I am hesitant to believe this (as much as I would be soooooo excited if its true) and have made an appt to see the Dr tommorrow.
Are these HPT's really that accurate? It says 99%+ on the box, but I just don't know if I could be that lucky?
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October 26th, 2009, 05:23 PM
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Congrats, it sounds pretty good to me!
I believe that false positives are extremely rare in HPTs. My GP said that they don't usually bother with urine tests to confirm pregnancy now as a positive HPT is a positive HPT!
Good luck with your journey!!
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October 26th, 2009, 05:23 PM
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believe it, you're preggers!!!!!!!! False positives are EXTREMELY rare, and they don't turn up that quickly or strong. This is a very magical time for you, congratulations, you're going to be a mummy. Get in to your doctors hun  xox
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October 26th, 2009, 05:32 PM
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A line is a line is a line!!!
Congratulations!!!
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October 26th, 2009, 05:33 PM
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Being so fast, and strong, I'd say you are pregnant....... 
What brand babe?... Some are well known for false positive, but with feint lines, not good strong ones.....
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October 26th, 2009, 06:08 PM
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My gp told me that there was no need for further testing once a hpt is positive. They are usually accurate enough!
I'm sure your gp will do further testing for further confirmation for you, but I'm pretty sure your UTD!! Congratulations!
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October 26th, 2009, 06:41 PM
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Thanks everyone! Here's hoping it is true. I turn 30 in 2 weeks & this would be the best birthday pressie ever!! I used a Crystal Clear HPT, which I have read give many false positives, but it just seemed to react so quickly.....anyway, time will tell. How am I going to sleep?! 
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October 26th, 2009, 07:17 PM
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I would say its a definite darling - congratulations!!!
False positives usually occur when there is some confusion over weather a line is a line is a line.
Your line came up bingo and bright.
You my love are pregnant!!!!!
Do you have any inkling how pregnant you could be?
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October 26th, 2009, 07:24 PM
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A line is a line darl!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Best of luck at the Dr tomorrow.
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October 27th, 2009, 04:39 AM
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I haven't slept hardly a wink. Between being excited, scared, anxious, hoping that the test at Dr shows same results!!!! Inanna, I don't really have a clue how preggers I would be. I know today is Day 86 since Day 1 of last period, so if that's where its counted from its 12 weeks+. My "cylces" this year ranged from 40 - 60 days and everything in between, so don't have a clue when ovulation would have occurred either!
Aaagghh!!! Come on 11am so i can get this sorted (or at least on the track to sorted). I am guessing I will have another pee test & then probably a blood test too.
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October 27th, 2009, 04:48 AM
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I used a Crystal Clear and got a very hard and fast positive with DD - it is a fabulous feeling!!
Good luck for a VERY Happy and healthy pregnancy!!
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October 27th, 2009, 07:09 AM
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Oh wow - how wonderful! I'd say it's looking pretty good!
Dr will probably send you off for an ultrasound too. Hope it's all wonderful news!
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October 27th, 2009, 07:13 AM
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You'll probably go for an ultrasound to find out how far you are (IF its +ve of course, but I'm pretty sure it is) Then they'll be able to give you a reasonably accurate due date.
So excited for you! I'm getting impatient for 11am!! lol |
October 27th, 2009, 07:50 AM
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I agree with everyone else.
A strong fast positive is a positive. True false positives are virtually impossible with HPT. Where the false positives come from is where people are seeing evap lines or similar.
Roll on 11:00. Good luck.
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October 27th, 2009, 08:22 AM
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Oooh wow - how exciting!!!
I agree with the others - the only way you could get a good strong line & it be a false positive is if you were taking any drugs such as pregnyl etc - but it seems as though you haven't taken anything since TTC with IVF for at least 12 months 
Wow! I hope 11am comes around extra quickly - good luck!!!
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October 27th, 2009, 08:48 AM
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Oooohh can't wait to hear the wonderful news! Roll on 11am!!
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October 27th, 2009, 08:59 AM
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That is so exciting!!! I agree with everyone, being so fast and strong, I have no doubt it is a positive for you!!
Only an hr to go! I bet you'll be off having an ultrasound really quickly too to see just how far you are... Keep us all updated!!!
Congrats 
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