I'm an early tester.
By that, I mean that I start taking pregnancy tests WAAAY before they could possibly show an accurate result. I just can't stand the waiting. Even though I know taking the test is a totally pointless waste of time and money (and pee), it gives me something to do other than twiddle my thumbs and wait.
So I test.
Well, not this time.
One of my best college friends is moving to LA a couple days before my Official Test Date. She'll be staying with me for a few days-- including Official Test Date day. And we've agreed that I'm not allowed to test until she comes to town. If at all possible, for the very first time, I'm going to wait until Official Test Date to do any testing at all. I may not even do a POAS test. (That's Pee On A Stick, for those of you who aren't familiar with fertility lingo.) I may, if I can handle it, actually wait until my doctor appointment and let the blood test do all the work.
Crazy, I know.
But that's how I roll.
well, if anyone ever deserved a worry holiday it's you...have fun with her and i'm impressed with your choice to wait. very impressed...wishing you all good things today and always..best
Posted by: jerie b | 09/14/2011 at 11:04 PM
I say dare to be different this time and wait for the official results. I think you can handle it. ;) In the meantime thankfully your friend is coming to distract you.
Posted by: Sunny Day | 09/15/2011 at 08:40 AM
After the double disappointment from the failure of my first IUI (testing too early and then the arrival of AF), I decided that after IUI #2 I wasn't going to take a test, and would either wait for AF to show or get bloodwork at the doctors. I was convinced that the cycle was bust and that AF was on her way. Well, the day before my doctor's appointment (AF was already two days late) I broke down and bought a digital HPT. That sucker turned to "pregnant" faster than I could pull my pants up lol. I can still feel the shock and OMG of not seeing the "not" in the little window.
It will happen for you. Somehow, someway the child that was meant for you will find his/her way to you. Keep your head up.
Posted by: S | 09/15/2011 at 03:25 PM
i cosign S to nth degree ...will be in air to SF tomorrow..so double good wishes...have a great weekend and then some...
Posted by: jerie b | 09/15/2011 at 06:21 PM
I've never been a serial tester. I think you'll probably know before the blood test anyway.
Posted by: Evelyn | 09/15/2011 at 06:32 PM
Like Evelyn, I'm not big on POAS but I typically do it the day before I expect AF to arrive. You would think it would easy the trauma of a BFN but it doesn't. Here's hoping that if you do choose to use a HPT that there will be two lines. :)
Posted by: Kanis | 09/15/2011 at 09:39 PM
What wonderful timing for L's move - hopefully arriving just in time to help celebrate! Thinking of both of you and sending our love!
Posted by: a | 09/21/2011 at 04:54 AM