At 10dp3dt, that is the question.
My beta is scheduled for Friday, 13dp3dt, which will be CD29.
I'm having such a crazy work at week, it takes away some of the urge to test ahead of time, because if it's going to be bad news, I'd rather only have to fight through one work day before I can curl up, than try to make it through the rest of the week. Also, that one chemical pregnancy burned us a bit, and has me wary of testing too early.
So, we decide to wait. But then, my clinic posts their results online, which means, that shortly after I made it from the hospital to my desk, the results would probably be ready. But, do I want to read them at my desk, in an open office situation with no privacy? OK, I should wait for the phone call. I always have them call my cell, because of that same pesky open office problem. But, I don't get cell reception at my desk, so when I'm waiting for reports and instructions, I am constantly taking trips out to the parking lot to get a signal and see if there are any messages. OK, that could work. Just let them leave a message, and listen to it in private. Now, that brings up the question, how does Hubby want to hear the news. Does he want me to call him right away either way? I will probably want to. But, he's having a crazy week at work too, and doesn't want to get the news either way during the work day. He wants to wait until we get home and have me tell him in person. But how will I get through the day either way?
Then I rethought my entire strategy. If they think it's ok to test on Friday, then why can't I test on Friday. I can get my result in the privacy of my own home, and be prepared for what their test will tell me. Hubby will get to find out right when I do. Sure, I may have to make it through the day in a devastated state, but I will have a chance to compose myself either way before I head out the door...first to the clinic, and then to work. Or maybe, I will just decide that I need to work from home that day, and I'll head home after the blood draw. Anyway, I think it's best to test at home on Friday.
Which then begs the question...if I'm going to test at home, what's the harm in doing it now? It's late enough, right? Oh, wait, I just said I only wanted to have to get through one work day with the news, whatever it turns out to be. Yeah, right.
Oh good god, the insanity of the two week wait. I can barely take it anymore.
As for how I am feeling, the cramps were with me through the weekend. My lower back was quite sore on Sunday, until Hubby gave me a great back rub. Sunday, I had a mild throbbing pain in my lower left, which had me worrying I'm going to end up with an ectopic.
And then, I woke up yesterday barely feeling a damn thing. Completely bizarre. Especially since over the weekend, the cramps were worst right upon waking.
Today, extremely slight rumblings, and a PMSish headache is just now starting to develop. But, that's just the progesterone, right? I mean, any of these damn symptoms can be attributed to progesterone. Which you have if your pregnant, and you have if you're not. It all just depends on how long it sticks with you, right? Boobs are still sore, but not too badly. No spotting, but I do swear there was one wipe today with a slightly tan tinge to what is usually clear. I don't like that one bit.
Have I mentioned how much I hate this?
I think I'm going to color again for a bit. Did I mention that the page I decided to color is Picasso's Girl Before a Mirror...hmmm... subconsciously drawn to a giant round pregnant belly I guess?
Okay....don't stress about symptoms bc they could be PREGNANCY or evil progesterone. Let em go until you get your BFP...it's easier :)
ReplyDeleteAs for testing, when to get the answer etc...that is a tough one. I have a fabulous boss that allows me to stay home results days and this past time, bc of the time difference, we just asked them to not call until the afternoon when I'd be home.
I always want C there, for good news or bad news. Test too early at home, you could get a false negative and your heart would be sad until Friday. You guys have to do what you are comfortable with though!
I hate the 2ww too!
So when I want to get my blood test this morning they asked if I had tested at home. Now I wish that I would have this morning before I went in for my beta...so I was at least a little prepared.
ReplyDeleteThen again, it's nice to hope for as long as you can. I'm crossing fingers, toes and everything else that you get GREAT results. Stay busy and Friday will be here in a flash.
I would test at home- but that's just me. I wanted to be prepared for what they would tell me on the phone. Good luck sweetie!!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Bridget and would test on Friday morning. I need to be prepared. Sending you postive vibes!
ReplyDeleteno advice here other than just go with your gut. the torture of the two week wait gets us every time :) crossing my fingers for you!
ReplyDeletei say test at home first. a positive or negative test result could bring on the waterworks and that's always awkward in public. good luck, though! sounds like the symptoms could definitely go either way. i sure hope it's a BFP!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh. You totally spelled out what all of us debates about during the 2ww. It's madness. The only thing saving me right now is that it's far too early. But I have no idea what I'll do as the date approaches.
ReplyDeleteI am right there with you. I was thinking I might test a day or two early, on the weekend so I can have some time to digest the results.
I would say to wait I guess, but what do I know?
Sorry dear! MissC
I didn't test before my beta but waiting on that call was pure time-slowly-ticking madness! Sending positive thoughts your way!!!
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