Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 This morning I took a pregnancy test and got a positive but went to the DR. and took a test (urine) and it was negative. I took mine with first sample of the day where as his was later on in the day...not sure if it matters.:001_unsure: The reason I decided to take one is my last cycle was just spotting, no red just brown. I did take 2 tests a week apart and they were negative. Over the last 10 days my breasts have gotten so sensitive, almost painful. So I decided to take another this morning. Since the Dr.s test was negative they did not want to do a blood test. I am taking another one tomorrow morning (different brand)and if it is positive I will demand a blood test. But for now I am in an emotional upheaval. I absolutly hate this uncertainty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXBeth Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 There is no reason your test would have been positive if you are not pregnant, unless you are on fertility drugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplain Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 The doctor's office tests are often less sensitive than the ones you can buy at the drugstore. And yes, first morning urine will be positive sooner than random urine. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissad2 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 HPT's from the drugstore are often more sensitive that the one's they use at the Dr's office. Your urine was probably more dilute by the time you took it at the office. It is rare to get a false positive HPT, much more common to get a false negative. I would request a blood draw and take another HPT in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Only the blood tests worked w/ me. Urine tests never worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetkvass Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I'm sorry. It's very possible that your test was more sensitive than the Dr's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianmumof5 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 The doctor's office tests are often less sensitive than the ones you can buy at the drugstore. And yes, first morning urine will be positive sooner than random urine. Congrats! :iagree: I used to be the marketing manager for one of the bigger brands of HPT - the ones at the doctor are not as sensitive - they typically buy the cheaper, old technology tests in bulk for lower cost. To be sure - take another one tomorrow or in a few days. Was your positive result pretty clear? Did the result appear fairly quickly? Very rare to get false positives these days with the technology that is being used. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterflymommy Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 As long as the line appeared within the timeframe specified for the test and isn't a "shadow line" that can pop up after the timeframe, ask for a blood test. That being said, sometimes shadow lines can indicate a positive. I've had false shadow lines and true shadow lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 I am not on any fertility drugs or any medication at all so that is ruled out. The line was faint but appeared right away. I will take another in the morning. I truly hate waiting....absolutely hate it. I am trying not to get excited, but we all know it is hard, Something about the possibility. Sign. I am waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 There is no reason your test would have been positive if you are not pregnant, unless you are on fertility drugs. Well, I don't want to be Debbie Downer, but...although it is extremely, extremely rare, false positives do sometimes happen. :grouphug: to the OP. I hope you are pregnant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 Well, I don't want to be Debbie Downer, but...although it is extremely, extremely rare, false positives do sometimes happen. :grouphug: to the OP. I hope you are pregnant! No, not a downer but adding a splash of reality. I would love to have another. I even figured I was seeing the plus because I wanted to sooo bad. I even brought it to the DR's but the nurse just snubbed her nose at it (didn't even look at it:glare:) and said she knew nothing about those type of tests. Then she was so curt with me when she said their test was negative....like I just wasted her time. If I do get another positive on a HPT tomorrow, and a blood test confirms it, I will certainly make sure SHE knows her little test was wrong and maybe she should look into the HPT ones for the office.(ok, I wouldn't really seek her out, but feels good saying it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 DS8 was a faint positive with a home test and a negative at the doctor's office twice! Good luck to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianmumof5 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Just checking in........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHowell Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 :bigear: Curious people want to know, is it positive? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 :lurk5: Any updates? Hoping for good news! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker25 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 So.. what did the test this morning say?? I squint really hard trying to see a faint line on all of my pregnancy tests. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamrachelle Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 FWIW, the Clear Blue Easy (tad more expensive than most) are fairly senstive and will pick up a lower level of HCG. They are usually fairly accurate up to 7 days before your cycle is supposed to begin. (I was the clinical director of a pregnancy center for several years...) I agree with the PP that some of the tests the doctor's offices have are less "senstive" than the ones that can be found over the counter. Generally speaking, for pregnancy tests, the higher the price of the test, the more "sensitive" it is. Let us know when you retest!! (Congrats!! It's rare to have a false postive...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Took the test and it was negative. It was Walgreens store brand. However, my breasts are more sore and I swear they are getting bigger...but of course one starts seeing what they want so who knows. I will wait to see, next week my period should start. If it doesn't or is weird, spotty again I will try again...this time with another Clear Blue. Is it really weird I still think I might be even if I am getting negatives. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 So.. what did the test this morning say?? I squint really hard trying to see a faint line on all of my pregnancy tests. :tongue_smilie: LOL...I do this. But the one I took that showed a positive was more then a faint line but less then a dark line. I even showed the window to my son (concealed the stick, didn't want him to panic yet)) and asked if he saw a plus or a minus...he said a plus. So I know I wasn't just seeing what I wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Did you test again today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Only the blood tests worked w/ me. Urine tests never worked. Same here! I'd suggest a beta-hcg, that'll tell you if you are pregnant and/or if your beta is really low, if you were. If you have a positive beta, then they'll want to do a scan too, especially if you've spotted for a couple of months and they don't know dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom25girls Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I am trying not to get excited, but we all know it is hard, Something about the possibility. Sign. I am waiting. Oh! I had this happen! My "negative at the doctor's test" baby is stalking the postman and waiting for college acceptance letters!! Crossing my fingers for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) Just so you know, I FAILED a dr's Blood Test for being pregnant and 2 days later PASSED a HPT. I'm still scratching my head on THAT one. If you are testing prior to your start date of your period, tests can be wonky. I only buy the expensive ones, though (except for right now...when I *shouldn't* be pregnant, but due to stress will sometimes have a very late period...) I hope you get your wish...I haven't gotten mine...yet :D Edited January 13, 2012 by LisaK in VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Did you test again today? Nope. I figured I would wait till the 18th, my cycle would start on that day if I count the spotting of last month as a cycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I'm going with the first pee test as positive, and the fact that your body is telling you. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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