Negative HPT at 7dp3det...is there still hope?

LucyZ · Post by **LucyZ** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:23 pm

I am 41 and had my first IVF. We have been ttc for 3 years with 3 miscarriages. We transferred 1- 8 cell grade 4 (4 being the best), 2- 8 cell grade 3 and 1- 7 cell grade 3. I took a HPT test today 7 days past my 3 day transfer on a strong HPT. Unfortunately it was negative. I do not have any symptoms at all. Is there still hope that I may get a BFP? Also, 4 days past transfer I had stabbing pains on my lower left side, could this be from the PIO shots? It only lasted about 45 seconds. Thank you for any help.

Dri-Jim · Post by **Dri-Jim** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:47 pm

Lucy-

I have no idea as I am new here. But I wanted to send you out some good wishes. I have read on here that sometimes it can take up to 10 days though, so maybe that offers some hope!

Jim

Yellow · Post by **Yellow** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:54 pm

I believe there is still hope. Essentially you tested 10 days post "ovulation" or 4 days before your "missed period." Most test are can be accurate on the day you missed your period, but they are less accurate before that. You could try waiting a couple of days (as hard as that is) and testing again.

I found this article on HPT accuracy helpful:

http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/pregtest.htm

From a true HPT junkie, GOOD LUCK!

Ghost · Post by **Ghost** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 2:09 pm

There is still hope. Try again in a few days.

Mbre · Post by **Mbre** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:27 pm

Hi, I didnt get a positive hpt until 7dp6dt so you being 7dp3dt, id say give yourself atleast 4 more days. Even if your little embie implanted you have to give s/he time to make those hcg hormones that will sustain your pregnancy until the placenta is fully develop. But i do not blame you for worrying, i did, your human, its what we do. But dont count yourself out. These hpt dont pick up hcg sometimes until its atleast 50. And wheni went in for my beta on the same day i snuck and hpt, my beta was a 50. no wonder when i tested a day earlier with the hpt it didnt pick it up!

Best wishes

suzhan · Post by **suzhan** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:22 pm

Just to echo e1's thoughts - I too am a poas addict....and I've never gotten a bfp that early, try again in a few days or just wait for the beta, since it's most accurate. It also really depends on what kind of hpt you're using and how sensitive it is.

JustJenis · Post by **JustJenis** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 10:09 pm

Testing so early only sets you up for added stress. IT"S TO EARLY!!! I don't know how many people I've seen on here get all worked up cause it was a BFN prior to 10dpt. It's just to early. No matter what HPT you bought it's to early. the added stress is not helping you relax and allowing your babies to settle into their new home.

I am convinced that HPT's are the spawn of all evil here in the IVF world. Guys just relax.. have some faith and WAIT! As much as we all hate it.. we have to sit back and let nature take it's course.

You have hope.. lots of hope. It's early.. VERY early and you'll be fine as long as you don't allow yourself to stress out over this.

*HUGS*

LucyZ · Post by **LucyZ** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:26 pm

Thank you everyone for your responses!!! You helped me keep my sanity during the tww. I had a BETA on 11dp3dt and it was 219!

JustJenis · Post by **JustJenis** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 2:05 pm

SEE!!

All you have to do is wait. To bad that is the hardest part. Congrats!! Now just enjoy this time. It's truly AMAZING

*HUGS*

Negative HPT at 7dp3det...is there still hope?

Negative HPT at 7dp3det...is there still hope?

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