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@sslm: haha, I know exactly how you feel. I'm only a day ahead of you, 8 DPO. I'm trying to hold out until Valentine's Day (Fertility Friend is telling me I can test on the 13th, so what's another day), but I don't know if I can really last that long!!!

@redsmarties: Yay! I think I just O'd too! Wish you luck!

Finally can say I'm in the TWW. I'm expecting AF by Valentine's Day. I think I'll test on 2/12 and then on 2/14. I want to find out as soon as possible since my doc said he wants to see me right away. I think he's going to put me on progesterone b/c of my two MCs.

@Adira: Thank you! I don't think it will ever fly by. I just want two weeks to go by so bad. I'm just thankful I'm busier at work to help keep my mind off it. Fingers crossed for you!

Ummm... so I tested, only 7dpo and I swear there is the faintest of the faintest of the faintest of lines. Omg. So I took the test apart and I can definitely see it. It's not enough to take a picture, I tried, it doesn't show up even with my fancy camera!! Anyway, I am not convinced it's there, I am going to have DH look when h gets home. Plus, it was a blue dye test so... could be unreliable for sure. Could be an evap. Can't conclusively tell if it's a grey or a blue line. But OMG.

I mean, maybe I am more than 7dpo? I don't chart so I can't be sure. I just went off of when I stopped having EWCM

Just read this so not super hopeful:

Should I take my test apart to see the line(s) more clearly? No. Removing the test from its plastic case changes the test's exposure to air and humidity. Air and humidity affect the manner and rate at which the dye and chemicals cross the test. If you change the environment before the test is finished, you risk drying it out too quickly-- and when a test dries too quickly, the dye may dry in places it would not have otherwise-- making an evap line appear to be a positive result. Additionally, the tests are intended to be used and read while intact. If you think you see a line, but it is so faint you really can't tell, it's probably an evap line and should be considered negative.

Please note: pregnancy tests will work almost anywhere-- the problem is not the amount of air or humidity in general, but changing it in the middle. HPT's are scientific little things, and to achieve greatest accuracy, the environment should not be changed while the test is running.

If you want to photograph or scan your test for posterity (or for posting to your message board buddies for opinions it can be easier when removed from its plastic casing (to eliminate glare.) If your test is positive, go for it! If it's negative, or you're not sure, you're in a tough spot . . . removing the test from its casing while the test is still wet can "speed-dry" an evap line and make it darker/harder to interpret. But tests are not completely dry at the 10-minute time limit; by the time they dry, the test has passed the 10-minute limit and should not be read. If you think you'll be in conundrum, use a dip-style test or remove the test from its casing before you apply urine.

@oliviaoblivia: I'm going to buy 2 tests. One for this evening, one for tomorrow morning so I can use FMU!!! Trying not to get my hopes up too high.

@sslm: Fingers crossed!! Hope that line really was there

I"m hanging out at CD 17, and I"m pretty sure I either O'd yesterday or will O tomorrow. Either way, our timing should be pretty good...so we'll see what temps this weekend brings

Sorry girls, I feel like such an idiot.

@sslm: You're still early for a BFP, don't count yourself out yet!

I got a negative this morning. After researching false positives on blue tests, I feel really stupid. I'm going to step away from this thread for a few days.

I hope everyone has a great weekend and baby dust to all!!!!

FF finally decided that I ovulated last Saturday, which is what I thought all along. So, thanks for getting a clue FF!!

@sslm: Don't worry, it happens to everyone. No one here thinks you're stupid!!

@SSLM- Aww don't feel stupid! We all would have done the same thing/ Sorry you got your hopes up, but don't consider yourself out yet!!

Well ladies, looks like I'm out. My temp dropped drastically today back below my coverline and back to where it was pre-O, so I'm expecting AF any minute now.

Good luck to everyone else!!

@GreenThumb: Thanks! It's okay though - it was really unlikely that I'd get a BFP on my first cycle. And I think my husband is looking forward to "trying" some more, haha.

@Adira: awww sorry! onto the next! baby juju for cycle 2

I don't know why, but I'm not feeling very optimistic this month. I just have this feeling that my body isn't ready since my MC's. My cycles have been long, my LP seems short. I'm still hopeful, but I wont be surprised if AF shows up next week.

@mrskc: Sorry to hear about your MCs. Hopefully your body will regulate cycles very soon!

@Adira: I've fooled myself into thinking I was pregnant for the last several cycles, so I think I'll just let nature take it's course. A lot less expensive that way, too!