https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 01:50:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-absolute-earliest-you-would-test-with-a-frer#post-2779666 Sat, 14 Oct 2017 19:11:10 +0000 karenbme 2779666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got a negative FRER at 10 dpo and only got a faint positive the day my period was due. Test if you want to, but if you get a negative test again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-absolute-earliest-you-would-test-with-a-frer#post-2772145 Thu, 07 Sep 2017 13:01:20 +0000 LAZB 2772145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@birdofafeather: started at 8 dpo, all negatives, even today at 12 dpo, so I'm counting myself out. Either I didn't actually ovulate, or this is the longest unmedicated luteal phase I've ever had. I'm a little disappointed, but mostly ok since my youngest is only 10 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-absolute-earliest-you-would-test-with-a-frer#post-2772130 Thu, 07 Sep 2017 12:40:00 +0000 birdofafeather 2772130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: well? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-absolute-earliest-you-would-test-with-a-frer#post-2772108 Thu, 07 Sep 2017 11:55:26 +0000 snowjewelz 2772108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I say 10 just b/c with my first, 10 DPO was still so faint! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-absolute-earliest-you-would-test-with-a-frer#post-2771371 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 17:35:34 +0000 bushelandapeck 2771371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>8dpo with 3/4 of my pregnancies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-absolute-earliest-you-would-test-with-a-frer#post-2771366 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 16:57:11 +0000 youboots 2771366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: ☺️ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-absolute-earliest-you-would-test-with-a-frer#post-2771362 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 15:26:01 +0000 LAZB 2771362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: that tempts me to test tomorrow! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-absolute-earliest-you-would-test-with-a-frer#post-2771356 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 13:45:25 +0000 birdofafeather 2771356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i have a LP of 12 days and have gotten negatives at 10 DPO with both pregnancies, so i voted 12 DPO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-absolute-earliest-you-would-test-with-a-frer#post-2771355 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 13:34:10 +0000 sorrycharlie 2771355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: I got a blatant positive on a frer and wondfo at 8 dpo! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-absolute-earliest-you-would-test-with-a-frer#post-2771312 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 21:48:21 +0000 LAZB 2771312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: that's exactly what I do, save that little cup to test with a different test later lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-absolute-earliest-you-would-test-with-a-frer#post-2771311 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 21:47:52 +0000 LAZB 2771311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bees_knees: I might give in with a wondfo tomorrow, I have very little self control lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-absolute-earliest-you-would-test-with-a-frer#post-2771303 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 20:36:37 +0000 bees_knees 2771303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cheapie? 7 or 8 dpo. But. FRER?! $$$$ haha. 10 dpo (or earlier if I see something on a wondfo)</p> <p>Fwiw, I got a shadow of a positive on a wondfo at 8 dpo and it was def positive at 9 dpo--but my FRER wasn't positive until 10 dpo! And even then, the wondfo was much clearer than the FRER (I even got a pos on a ClearBlue digit at 10 dpo...when my FRER was so so so faint) Kind of made me lose faith in the FRERs! (But yes, I'm sure I'll still buy them :silly: ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-absolute-earliest-you-would-test-with-a-frer#post-2771302 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 20:25:18 +0000 Foodnerd81 2771302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would also test with a wondfo to put my mind at ease, and not use the frer until 9 or 10, unless there was something questionable on the cheapie before that. I also saved my FMU after the wondfo so if it was questionable I could dip another test (so I didn't save it long! Just for the tests :silly: )</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-absolute-earliest-you-would-test-with-a-frer#post-2771299 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 20:18:30 +0000 LAZB 2771299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bhbee: I always have a hard time with wondfos, I feel like the line for me is so light, even when I have a clear positive with a FRER :/ they are good for getting my poas fix though lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-absolute-earliest-you-would-test-with-a-frer#post-2771297 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 20:11:26 +0000 SweetiePie 2771297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I START testing early at like 6/7dpo which I know is impossible but I do it anyway. But at 8dpo I test with the possibility of seeing something (I've always had a faint bfp by 8dpo, I'm an early implanter/high hcg - all 5 pregnancies!)<br /> I know I'm not the norm but if I was still bfn at 9 dpo Id consider myself out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-absolute-earliest-you-would-test-with-a-frer#post-2771296 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 20:05:30 +0000 bhbee 2771296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think wondfos are not bad for testing early but just not as clear. I got a 9dpo bfp last time on a wondfo. I voted 9 above but I wouldn't use a frer that day unless I saw something real on a wondfo first. Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-absolute-earliest-you-would-test-with-a-frer#post-2771295 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 20:02:17 +0000 LAZB 2771295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boopers: Maybe I'll test with cheapies tomorrow, although I know their threshold is higher, so I don't think I actually see anything </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-absolute-earliest-you-would-test-with-a-frer#post-2771294 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 19:59:36 +0000 Boopers 2771294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always used cheapies early and then confirmed at 10+ dpo with FRER because they're expensive and I didn't want to risk it not showing a positive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-the-absolute-earliest-you-would-test-with-a-frer#post-2771293 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 19:55:09 +0000 LAZB 2771293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just as the post says lol. I generally have a luteal phase defect, and start spotting very shortly after ovulation. I got a positive ovulation test a week ago, and haven't started spotting or bleeding yet. Tomorrow will be 7 dpo, which I know is crazy early, but I'm so impatient LOL. With my first three, I got positives at 11, 12, and 9 dpo.<br /> I think tomorrow is still too early, but maybe 8 dpo would be ok? Thoughts? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/vitexchaste-berry#post-2683947 Fri, 20 Jan 2017 12:19:21 +0000 JennRimbey 2683947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found out from a knowledgeable pharmacist that vitex/chaste berry should NOT be used during pregnancy! It causes uterine stimulation (contractions) . If you are actively ttc don't use vitex/chaste berry during your luteal phase </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recurrent-early-miscarriage#post-2613657 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 20:26:22 +0000 Mrs.Someone 2613657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennRimbey: maternal fetal medicine </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recurrent-early-miscarriage#post-2613579 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 17:41:33 +0000 delight 2613579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennRimbey: I'm sorry you are going through this. Like @shantuck:, I went and had a blood panel done after recurring miscarriages and also had DOR. My progesterone was low and they found a problem with blood clotting too. I had a hysteroscopy as well to look at my uterus but that looked fine. I ended up being put on Progesterone and low dose aspirin and we were gearing up to IVF when I found out I was pregnant again. I'm 31 weeks and everything has been fine. For us, it was an easy fix but seeing an RE for a full work up definitely helped. Good luck to you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recurrent-early-miscarriage#post-2613575 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 17:31:20 +0000 JennRimbey 2613575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you everyone. I want you all to know that I take all of your experiences seriously and will be taking your advice. I've thoroughly exhausted my own mental resources on this. </p> <p>@ mrs.someone what is MFM doctor? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recurrent-early-miscarriage#post-2612886 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 16:13:09 +0000 Mrs.Someone 2612886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This link was a good starting point for me: <a href="http://www.acfs2000.com/basic_services/repeated-pregnancy-loss-habitual-abortion.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.acfs2000.com/basic_services/repeated-pregnancy-loss-habitual-abortion.html</a></p> <p>After my 2 losses, I had a RPL panel done (tests for blood clotting and autoimmune issues). </p> <p>And what ultimately helped me was going on Lovenox just after ovulation, and continuing until 6w after birth. Here's some info about that:<br /> <a href="http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/fruit-womb/when-start-anticoagulation-therapy-recurrent-early-pregnancy-loss" rel="nofollow">http://www.healthline.com/health-blogs/fruit-womb/when-start-anticoagulation-therapy-recurrent-early-pregnancy-loss</a></p> <p>I'd suggest making an appointment with an RE to discuss your losses and begin testing. However, I found an MFM doctor much more helpful (but you can't usually go straight to them). </p> <p>Good luck, and wall me if you need any more info. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recurrent-early-miscarriage#post-2612822 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:52:25 +0000 MaryM 2612822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would add that if you ask a doctor for the tests but they dismiss you because your losses were early, you have every right to request them anyway. </p> <p>My doctor only ordered one of two panels because I'd "only" had two losses and insurance didn't always pay for both panels. But I wanted it anyway and let her know so (and insurance covered it, so it didn't matter). </p> <p>Also, if you've been TTC for the last year, you're also dealing with secondary infertility and can request the tests under that diagnosis. </p> <p>But no matter what, if you don't feel like the doctors are taking you as seriously as you want to be taken, either find another doctor or speak up and let them know what you'd like. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recurrent-early-miscarriage#post-2612806 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:33:28 +0000 NorthStar 2612806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would agree with what everyone said and am so sorry for your losses. Simple blood tests can rule out some things and they might even give you an "easy" fix, such as baby aspirin for clotting or progesterone supplements. I think that after 3 losses, they will see you for a repeat/recurrent loss panel, so I would definitely see what they will do to help you in the future. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recurrent-early-miscarriage#post-2612795 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:10:11 +0000 winniebee 2612795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm very sorry for your losses. Early losses are very upsetting in their own right. </p> <p>I've had 5 early losses (all by week 5) as well as a loss at 18.5 weeks (though that was a TFMR). I had one loss before DS1 (who is totally healthy) then went on to have DS2 (also totally healthy). In our quest to have a third, we had 4 consecutive early losses. However, I was nursing during this time and that may have been the cause. I did have recurrent loss testing done (including testing for ovarian reserve - FSH/AMH, oestradil, progesterone, thyroid). Mine were normal with the exception of low AMH (.66 at age 35 then), but my OB didn't think that was a big deal. However, my OB referred me to a reproductive endochronologist, but then we got pregnant with our third son and stayed pregnant, so I never pursued the appointment. Unfortunately, that pregnancy also ended when we found out that our son had a debilitating illness and brain damage. </p> <p>It seems like early losses are often caused by low progesterone. I think pushing for a repeat/recurrent loss blood panel is absolutely warranted and you should definitely ask for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recurrent-early-miscarriage#post-2612697 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 12:35:37 +0000 Banana330 2612697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had one chemical and two other MC. My doc didn't do testing (but in your case I would insist). But did start me on baby aspirin and progesterone to help. I got pregnant and it stuck now I have a wild 16 month old. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recurrent-early-miscarriage#post-2612656 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 11:44:21 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2612656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Found this thread based on your other one. A few things my RE tested me for to rule out everything else was my progesterone as well as clotting issues. Those are two big things when it comes to recurrent miscarriage. Have you called your doctor to let him/her know about each of your miscarriages? I would think with as many as you've had, they'd want to at least figure out what's happening after you get pregnant and do some testing as soon as you get a positive HPT. </p> <p>Again, so sorry for all of your losses. I hope you get some answers soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recurrent-early-miscarriage#post-2612647 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 11:37:19 +0000 Mrs.Someone 2612647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So sorry you're going through this... I had at least 2 (3rd suspected) very early losses like this. It turned out to be an autoimmune issue and I was able to have a successful pregnancy with Lovenox. When I'm at my desk this afternoon I can share more to help! </p>