False negatives?

Elvawith · May 26th, 2008, 07:33 PM

Ok so in the next paragraph or so I might come across as Psycho, you have been forwarned!

I have what I think is morning sickness but conception would have been just over a week ago. Is this impossible? To have the sickies this quickly? The last time I was pregnant was seven years ago, I cant even remember how I felt but i remember that I "knew" within days I was pregnant. This pregnancy unfortunately resulted in a late miscarridge.

But anyway, i took a pregnancy test, probably way too early and it came back negative. I am an absolute wreck! I shouldnt have taken it that early and i'm psyching myself out... My DH thinks i'm a crazy woman crying over a baby that isnt there!

has anybody had false negatives when you have taken the test too early?

heres hoping.. xx

tabbyco · May 26th, 2008, 08:58 PM

A few girls on the tPF have had negatives as a result of testing too early and were actually pregnant. It happens alot... so much so that we have a support group for early testers.

Elvawith · May 26th, 2008, 09:01 PM

Oh i see that now! Thank you!

sds661 · May 26th, 2008, 09:03 PM

I took a p.test a couple days before my period was due and it came negative--but I just had this feeling so the next day I took another the results were indefinite--which I believe is supposed to be a negative result. I called my obgyn and they said to come in for a blood test--so I did--they called me the next day and said test was neg. I asked how reliable this test was--they said a blood test was the most reliable way to check and could detect pregnancy days after conception and I was most definitely NOT pregnant. I was devestated--it was my first. So I went home and that night my sister and I had a couple glasses of wine--I figured Im not pregnant so I might as well. After my period was a week late I called my obgyn again--went in for another test--PREGNANT!!!
Delivered a beautiful healthy baby girl!!
Keep up the positive thinking--You definitely have hope!!

Elvawith · May 26th, 2008, 09:06 PM

wow shs661 that brought tears to my eyes, I was heartbroken when it was a negative.. fingers crossed!

Congratulations on your baby... if thats her on the left she is adorable!

Imaprincess07 · May 27th, 2008, 12:07 PM

With my pregnancies i tried not to test until at least 2 days after my missed period that way i wouldn't get disappointed with a false neg. But with my sister She took a test 2 days before AF and got a neg then two days later had light spotting for two days the next day she took another test wich came back neg. One month later she missed AF took a preg test and it came back pos. when she went in for her doctors appointment she was 12 weeks pregnant instead of 8, wich means the earlier test she took were both false neg. I'm guessing some peoples pregnancy hormone levels aren't as high in the begining as others. keeping my fingers crossed for you good luck sweetie.

Korilynn · May 27th, 2008, 12:18 PM

Don't be discouraged! Just relax and take another test in a week...or the day you're supposed to get your period. Good Luck!

Elvawith · May 27th, 2008, 01:57 PM

thank you so much for the good luck wishes!

I cant decide wether I feel pregnant or not.. oh the drama! my poor husband! We bought a bulk pack of pregnancy tests last night so will take one at the end of the week, will update!

jenniletv · May 27th, 2008, 03:24 PM

Yes it is best to wait until the Day AF is due. I know it is hard but that way you are at least more sure than testing too early. Good luck and welcome to the board. Keep us posted!!

Elvawith · May 27th, 2008, 10:05 PM

Thanks, I will do!

sds661 · May 28th, 2008, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elvawith

wow shs661 that brought tears to my eyes, I was heartbroken when it was a negative.. fingers crossed!

Congratulations on your baby... if thats her on the left she is adorable!

Thanks Elvawith!! I will keep my fingers crossed for you!! Please be sure to keep us updated!!

jenniletv · May 29th, 2008, 12:13 PM

Any news yet?

Elvawith · May 30th, 2008, 10:08 PM

no not yet unfrotunately. In fact I have stomach cramps which is really making me think bad news :-(

oh well, AF isnt late yet but it is due soon. Only time will tell.

I am getting the hiccups a lot though, not even when I have been eating.....is this a sign..

jeez i'm looking for any little hint these days...

sds661 · Jun 2nd, 2008, 09:18 AM

^ I had cramps as well--I too thought it was my period coming but it was part of the pregnancy so keep thinking positive!

missbanff · Jun 2nd, 2008, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elvawith

no not yet unfrotunately. In fact I have stomach cramps which is really making me think bad news :-(

oh well, AF isnt late yet but it is due soon. Only time will tell.

I am getting the hiccups a lot though, not even when I have been eating.....is this a sign..

jeez i'm looking for any little hint these days...

I never had a false positive but I did have cramps....and then they just faded, and at the time I WAS pregnant, so hold on.....is the test you took the kind where you can tell before the first missed day of your period? Honestly, and I know how hard this is, I'd just try to relax and wait until you're a day or two late, take another, and take it first thing in the morning. Keep us posted!!!

May 26th, 2008, 08:58 PM	#2
tabbyco Quirrel! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Right Coast Posts: 2,174	A few girls on the tPF have had negatives as a result of testing too early and were actually pregnant. It happens alot... so much so that we have a support group for early testers. __________________

May 27th, 2008, 12:07 PM	#6
Imaprincess07 Member Joined: Aug 2007 Location: home of the world series champs and new england patriots!!! Posts: 921	With my pregnancies i tried not to test until at least 2 days after my missed period that way i wouldn't get disappointed with a false neg. But with my sister She took a test 2 days before AF and got a neg then two days later had light spotting for two days the next day she took another test wich came back neg. One month later she missed AF took a preg test and it came back pos. when she went in for her doctors appointment she was 12 weeks pregnant instead of 8, wich means the earlier test she took were both false neg. I'm guessing some peoples pregnancy hormone levels aren't as high in the begining as others. keeping my fingers crossed for you good luck sweetie. __________________

May 27th, 2008, 12:18 PM	#7
Korilynn Honey, What’s this? Joined: Oct 2007 Location: UK, But from FL,USA Posts: 512	Don't be discouraged! Just relax and take another test in a week...or the day you're supposed to get your period. Good Luck! __________________ The wisdom of Karen Walker: "I’m sorry, you must have mistaken me for somebody else. My name is Anastasia Beverhausen. Anastasia like Russian Royalty, Beverhausen, like……….where the beaver…live."

May 27th, 2008, 03:24 PM	#9
jenniletv Need bag rehab Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Middle of Hokie Nation! Posts: 2,482	Yes it is best to wait until the Day AF is due. I know it is hard but that way you are at least more sure than testing too early. Good luck and welcome to the board. Keep us posted!! __________________ My Babies: LV Mono Deauville LV Mono Trouville LV Mono Ellipse Backpack LV MC Black Alma LV Black Epi Speedy 30 LV Manhattan PM LV Mono Pochette LV MC Black Porte-Tresor Wallet LV Mono 4 key holder RM Mattinee in Black/Blue flap RM Steady in Hazelnut

May 29th, 2008, 12:13 PM	#12
jenniletv Need bag rehab Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Middle of Hokie Nation! Posts: 2,482	Any news yet? __________________ My Babies: LV Mono Deauville LV Mono Trouville LV Mono Ellipse Backpack LV MC Black Alma LV Black Epi Speedy 30 LV Manhattan PM LV Mono Pochette LV MC Black Porte-Tresor Wallet LV Mono 4 key holder RM Mattinee in Black/Blue flap RM Steady in Hazelnut

May 26th, 2008, 07:33 PM	#1
Elvawith Member Joined: May 2008 Location: New York/Connecticut Posts: 346	Ok so in the next paragraph or so I might come across as Psycho, you have been forwarned! I have what I think is morning sickness but conception would have been just over a week ago. Is this impossible? To have the sickies this quickly? The last time I was pregnant was seven years ago, I cant even remember how I felt but i remember that I "knew" within days I was pregnant. This pregnancy unfortunately resulted in a late miscarridge. But anyway, i took a pregnancy test, probably way too early and it came back negative. I am an absolute wreck! I shouldnt have taken it that early and i'm psyching myself out... My DH thinks i'm a crazy woman crying over a baby that isnt there! has anybody had false negatives when you have taken the test too early? heres hoping.. xx

May 26th, 2008, 09:01 PM	#3
Elvawith Member Joined: May 2008 Location: New York/Connecticut Posts: 346	Oh i see that now! Thank you!

May 26th, 2008, 09:03 PM	#4
sds661 Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 287	I took a p.test a couple days before my period was due and it came negative--but I just had this feeling so the next day I took another the results were indefinite--which I believe is supposed to be a negative result. I called my obgyn and they said to come in for a blood test--so I did--they called me the next day and said test was neg. I asked how reliable this test was--they said a blood test was the most reliable way to check and could detect pregnancy days after conception and I was most definitely NOT pregnant. I was devestated--it was my first. So I went home and that night my sister and I had a couple glasses of wine--I figured Im not pregnant so I might as well. After my period was a week late I called my obgyn again--went in for another test--PREGNANT!!! Delivered a beautiful healthy baby girl!! Keep up the positive thinking--You definitely have hope!!

May 26th, 2008, 09:06 PM	#5
Elvawith Member Joined: May 2008 Location: New York/Connecticut Posts: 346	wow shs661 that brought tears to my eyes, I was heartbroken when it was a negative.. fingers crossed! Congratulations on your baby... if thats her on the left she is adorable!

May 27th, 2008, 01:57 PM	#8
Elvawith Member Joined: May 2008 Location: New York/Connecticut Posts: 346	thank you so much for the good luck wishes! I cant decide wether I feel pregnant or not.. oh the drama! my poor husband! We bought a bulk pack of pregnancy tests last night so will take one at the end of the week, will update!

May 27th, 2008, 10:05 PM	#10
Elvawith Member Joined: May 2008 Location: New York/Connecticut Posts: 346	Thanks, I will do!

May 30th, 2008, 10:08 PM	#13
Elvawith Member Joined: May 2008 Location: New York/Connecticut Posts: 346	no not yet unfrotunately. In fact I have stomach cramps which is really making me think bad news :-( oh well, AF isnt late yet but it is due soon. Only time will tell. I am getting the hiccups a lot though, not even when I have been eating.....is this a sign.. jeez i'm looking for any little hint these days...

Jun 2nd, 2008, 09:18 AM	#14
sds661 Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 287	^ I had cramps as well--I too thought it was my period coming but it was part of the pregnancy so keep thinking positive!