My clinic are adamantly against early testing (esp. with hpts). They maintain the results don't help you know anything for sure because of the reasons you've given, the traces of HCG take longer to leave your body.
My 5th 2ww ends tomorrow and so far I've always resisted testing. I couldn't stand not knowing if the hpt test was real or not. The people who have tested early on here have tended to wait until more like day 12+.
I've just checked my fertility guru's book and she (Zita West) says the HCG can distort tests for upto 14 days.
cant help with your question but you should post on the gen forum.. someone can tell you what they know..
i always say when in doubt call your nurse and ask!!!!
i think most of them are used to it and we pay enough money
so call away..
the only stupid question is the one that never gets asked..
hang in there and again please post ofn the gen forum and you will get some great friends..
Welcome to this site - hopefully you will find it as helpful as I have.
I have to agree with Debra though, there is always a danger with testing early which is why they advise against it Although having said that, that does not mean that it is not a +ve - really you should stay strong, keep looking after yourself and get plenty of R&R and wait for the proper test date. I know it's difficult but try and hang in there.
When you feel up to it, try posting on the General Forum as well you might get more answers over there. You will also be able to chat with other girls going through the 2ww at the moment.
Speak soon
Little P
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we werent blessed with our babies to raise here but we our blessed with our grandaughter
and all of our many adopted and foster children that touch our lives
and i am glad to add that our 6th grandchild will be born this spring!!!!
Although having said that, that does not mean that it is not a +ve - really you should stay strong, keep looking after yourself and get plenty of R&R and wait for the proper test date. I know it's difficult but try and hang in there.