Grab a test! (For anyone wondering if they're pregnant)

So, did you guys actually have sex, and if so, how many days later? Honestly, I feel like you’re never going to pin down the exact day you actually conceived—unless you were super lucky and only had sex once that entire month. But then again, you gotta remember those little swimmers can hang around for up to two days...

Brandon Robinson19 said:How high should my beta levels be if I missed my period on February 24th—does that mean tomorrow marks the 15-day point??? p.s. I'm pretty sure that's the date we're looking at, I guess.

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Rebecca Vaughn7 said:Aaron Garcia36, here’s my take: it's totally possible your cycle is just acting up because of the flu. Honestly, it wouldn't surprise me one bit. But if I were you? I’d definitely run the test again. That control line shows up regardless of how diluted your urine is; it just proves enough liquid hit the strip, it says nothing about the concentration. One piece of advice: DO NOT waste your money on Gravignost. I've found the cheaper SignTest works fine, and even the pricier IntimPlus is better. However, if you're feeling desperate—and looking at your posts, you clearly are—there is a much better way. It won't cost much more than those kits, and it's 100% accurate: go to a private lab for a blood test to check your beta hCG levels. That’s the hormone produced during pregnancy that all these tests are hunting for, but a blood test doesn't mess around. If you live in a major city, there's bound to be a private lab nearby where you can get this done. You'll usually have the results the same day or the next, and it costs around $130-$$60. In a place like New York, I’d probably head straight to Labcorp (and there are plenty of others), or maybe Quest Diagnostics in a city like Los Angeles; I can't speak for everywhere else.

Good luck, and keep us posted!😉

Wait, why though?

Susan Gonzalez4 said:Wait, why though?

Look, I personally know a few women who were pregnant but took the test on the day their period was due and it came back negative or just totally garbled. Plus, I’ve seen plenty of bad reviews online about this specific brand. I’m not saying it fails every single time, but it seems like it isn't nearly as sensitive as other brands out there.
(A friend of mine got a clear positive, sure, but she didn't take it until almost a week after her missed period. If you're in a massive rush to find out, this probably isn't your best bet...)

Brandon Robinson19 said:Alright, I'll probably head in tomorrow, right on the day I'm expecting my period. I guess... based on the levels, would they be able to tell how far along I might be?

In principle, there’s a range for hCG levels depending on how many weeks you are, counting from the first day of your last period. If the results come back positive, contact your OB-GYN immediately to figure out the next steps. Since I deal with some reproductive health issues myself, I ended up getting my blood work redone three days later just to track the rise. I didn't even bother wasting money on those drugstore home tests; regardless of what they said, I was going to go straight to the lab for a blood test anyway.

Rebecca Vaughn7 said:Look, I personally know a few women who were pregnant but took the test on the day their period was due and it came back negative or just totally garbled. Plus, I’ve seen plenty of bad reviews online about this specific brand. I’m not saying it fails every single time, but it seems like it isn't nearly as sensitive as other brands out there.
(A friend of mine got a clear positive, sure, but she didn't take it until almost a week after her missed period. If you're in a massive rush to find out, this probably isn't your best bet...)

It’s the truth—my period was late by two days and the test came back negative. I even did it twice in a row using my first morning urine just to be sure.
I had used a Pregnancies Duo kit.
It wasn't until seven days after my missed period that a barely visible, pale pink line finally appeared. By then, I was already well into my pregnancy, which makes the whole thing feel rather pointless—if the test lacks sensitivity, what is the point of relying on it when you need answers most?

Honestly, I’ve seen plenty of places saying that test is absolute garbage too.

placidwalker6 said:Look, let's be real—those PMS symptoms can look identical to early pregnancy signs. 😛
Just grab a Clearblue at the drugstore and settle this once and for all. 😉

The dilemma is solved 😁—just one line 😁
thanks for the help... we were a little worried

On my first day of a missed period, Google showed a thick red line, just as dark as the control line. It popped up in literally seconds. 🤷

On the day I was actually expecting my period to start, the Gravignost Duo test showed me a much fainter line compared to the control line—it was almost underwhelming, if you can believe it—but then, just a couple of days later, both lines had deepened to the exact same intensity.

So, I took a pregnancy test three days before my period was actually due, and there was this faint pink line. I did another one today—the day my period was supposed to start—and the line is definitely darker this time... I couldn't handle the suspense, so I went in for a blood test first thing this morning because the waiting is just killing me. My hCG levels came back over 12... honestly, I’m just terrified of being disappointed. (((((

Brandon Robinson19 said:So, I took a pregnancy test three days before my period was actually due, and there was this faint pink line. I did another one today—the day my period was supposed to start—and the line is definitely darker this time... I couldn't handle the suspense, so I went in for a blood test first thing this morning because the waiting is just killing me. My hCG levels came back over 12... honestly, I’m just terrified of being disappointed. (((((

See, that's exactly what happens—as soon as you start sketching, it gets darker. Congrats!😁

driftingpanther42 said:See, that's exactly what happens—as soon as you start sketching, it gets darker. Congrats!😁

Is it actually possible to still have a chemical pregnancy at this stage, or is that window closed? P.S. Honestly, I couldn't care less about celebrating or anything else.

Brandon Robinson19 said:Is it actually possible to still have a chemical pregnancy at this stage, or is that window closed? P.S. Honestly, I couldn't care less about celebrating or anything else.

It can happen. I had a biochemical pregnancy that lasted until about 6 weeks, probably because my cycles tend to be longer.
But don't dwell on it right now. Think pink 😉

Brandon Robinson19 said:Is it actually possible to still have a chemical pregnancy at this stage, or is that window closed? P.S. Honestly, I couldn't care less about celebrating or anything else.

It’s definitely still a possibility. That’s why I went straight to get my beta levels checked via bloodwork, and I’m going back in three days to see if the numbers are doubling. I also plan to consult with my OBGYN to get their take before heading in for an ultrasound. Let me know what the results show! Keeping everything crossed for a high beta and a smooth pregnancy.

BETA= 60,48—so, what does that actually mean? heheh—how far along am I, I guess?

Rebecca Vaughn7 said:Aaron Garcia36, here’s my take: it's totally possible your cycle is just acting up because of the flu. Honestly, it wouldn't surprise me one bit. But if I were you? I’d definitely run the test again. That control line shows up regardless of how diluted your urine is; it just proves enough liquid hit the strip, it says nothing about the concentration. One piece of advice: DO NOT waste your money on Gravignost. I've found the cheaper SignTest works fine, and even the pricier IntimPlus is better. However, if you're feeling desperate—and looking at your posts, you clearly are—there is a much better way. It won't cost much more than those kits, and it's 100% accurate: go to a private lab for a blood test to check your beta hCG levels. That’s the hormone produced during pregnancy that all these tests are hunting for, but a blood test doesn't mess around. If you live in a major city, there's bound to be a private lab nearby where you can get this done. You'll usually have the results the same day or the next, and it costs around $130-$$60. In a place like New York, I’d probably head straight to Labcorp (and there are plenty of others), or maybe Quest Diagnostics in a city like Los Angeles; I can't speak for everywhere else.

Good luck, and keep us posted!😉

As for me—I ended up picking up one of those Google mini kits—and even though my period was about five days late, I decided to run the test in the afternoon rather than waiting for that first morning urine. It actually gave me a totally accurate result (I am pregnant!).

Brandon Robinson19 said:BETA= 60,48—so, what does that actually mean? heheh—how far along am I, I guess?

You’re looking at roughly 4 weeks, depending on when your last period started. You should probably get another beta test done in about 3 or 4 days, and definitely make sure to report this result to your OB-GYN.

Check here and take a look at the chart over here

Good luck !!!!!!

George Peterson said:You’re looking at roughly 4 weeks, depending on when your last period started. You should probably get another beta test done in about 3 or 4 days, and definitely make sure to report this result to your OB-GYN.

Check here and take a look at the chart over here

Good luck !!!!!!

I probably won't be able to get back to him until Monday—by then I'll have the second set of results anyway, since my brain is pretty much checked out for the day...

George Peterson said:You’re looking at roughly 4 weeks, depending on when your last period started. You should probably get another beta test done in about 3 or 4 days, and definitely make sure to report this result to your OB-GYN.

Check here and take a look at the chart over here

Good luck !!!!!!

My last one was on February 9th.