have you used a pregnancy test kit?

@beingwell (3625)
Thailand
August 29, 2010 11:50pm CST
anyone here who've used any type of pregnancy test kits? i'm trying to read my strips and i can't seem to figure whether it's a 2 strip or just 1. you see, i can see the distinctive T line (the one that determines pregnancy), but it has a faint color. not as vivid as the C line. i tried it twice and the result is consistent. i think it's positive, and we do pray it so. but to be sure, my husband says we should test again next week then go for a medical check-up. what do you guys reckon?
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@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
30 Aug 10
I have heard about there being a faint line and it means pregnant. So the 'control' is vivid and the 'pregnancy' is faint. I imagine that you are pregnant. I usually take a more advanced pregnancy test if I miss my period. A test like that can say 'pregnant' or 'not pregnant'. There are some pregnancy test kits which can work a few days before the period is due. They are almost 100% reliable. A true positive pregnancy result is usually completely right. It is possible to have a negative result if not enough of the hormone is shown. It that case it is better to test again with a more advanced pregnancy test. Good luck with finding out your result.
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• Canada
6 Sep 10
The First Response pregnancy tests are good too! They are 99% accurate ... 2 lines means your pregnant and 1 means your not! I used them for both of my girls and got a positive result both times!
• Philippines
30 Aug 10
wishing it to be positive. well, it would be better to visit an OB-gyn to have an ultrasound. Is your monthly period delayed already?
@beingwell (3625)
• Thailand
30 Aug 10
yes, the period is already delayed. hopefully, it'll turn out well. thanks Patzi_anele
• Canada
6 Sep 10
For both of my girls I used a First Response pregnancy test! 1 line means negative (not pregnant), and 2 lines means positive (you are)! with my oldest both lines showed up right away and very clearly, but with my second child 1 line was clear but the other line was faint. After both tests though I went to the Doctor to get it confirmed just in case it was a false positive because I was told in my early 20's that I couldn't have kids, but a specialist I was sent to fixed the problem and actually cared enough to help me get it fixed where as the others did not!
@akopoaysi (739)
• Philippines
30 Aug 10
wow! that's great beingwell! hope it's positive too. my sister had her clear positive on its third week so she tried 3 times. im so happy for you! but to be sure go to your ob gyn so she could give you prenatal vitamins.
@beingwell (3625)
• Thailand
30 Aug 10
hey there! i've missed you for a couple of days. how are you? i sure hope we're pregnant. this one's big for us. :)
• Philippines
20 Sep 10
I have used pregnancy kit a couple of times, and i was happy that its negative.hahaha I'm actually pretty scared getting pregnant but my parents would like me to have a child since i'm kinda old. I wished you are pregnant though, I know that you are so ready to be a loving mom..
@flauee (92)
13 Sep 10
yup i did... used 3 different brands.. the 1st brand i bought 2 the result was negative.. was not satisfied with the results for i really have the gut feeling i was pregnant... bought the 2nd brand, bought 2 again, negative still.. the last brand was the cheapest of all.. i bought 2 again... both are positive.. then the next morning, i went a laboratory to make sure... positive alright... then went to the OB for further clarifications.. what went wrong with the later pt? hmmmmm....
@wahmivy (776)
• Philippines
30 Aug 10
In my case, after being late for two days (we were really trying so I was looking out for it), I bought four test kits, used three myself and made my sister use the fourth. Mine all showed very clear two lines and hers didn't. I was too excited though and went to the OB-GYN two days later and since the doctor wouldn't positively confirm it that early, I had an ultrasound (wish I hadn't - waste of money) and the only positive sign was the thicker uterine walls. I did turn out to be pregnant (she's almost 4 now), but I was just too dang excited, lol. Hope it's great news for you as well.:)
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
30 Aug 10
Hi, I have used pregnancy test kit before and so far the result is accurate for me. Thanks god...the result was always Negative.(I am not ready for the next child yet). I am a mother of one kid and for me, one kid is more than enough. Due to high living expenses,I don't think I will have another kid at this point of time. Since you have tried twice and does not get the best result, it is advisable to visit a gynae or clinic for the pregnancy test to confirm the outcome. Hope you will have a good news on your check-up. Takecare..
@de_toya (2429)
• Indonesia
31 Aug 10
Yes, we did. We used pregnancy kit to test pregnancy before go to doctor. I bought test pregnancy kit for my wife. The kit test HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) hormone in urine. Human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) is a glycoprotein hormone produced in pregnancy that is made by the developing embryo after conception and later by the syncytiotrophoblast (part of the placenta). The concentration of hcg will increase by double each 3 days. The best time to perform test is in the morning. The first urine in the morning will contain the good concentration of hcg. This will give your accurate result. If you found your test is negative, you may try again a week later. If test result still negative, and you don't get menstruation then consult the doctor.
@amorlife1 (370)
• South Africa
30 Aug 10
Wow, congrats... I hope it's positive. I think different pregnancy test kits show results differently. The best thing is to go to the clinic and let them do a test on you. It's the most conclusive way. My husband and I will be making our first child in a couple of months so I guess I'll be buying some test kits too :)
• United States
30 Aug 10
Sounds like from the discussion and comments that you both are hoping to be pregnant. I will cross my fingers for you as well. Such joy to see parents truly wanting a child and not just oops I got pregnant. So kudos to you. I remember hearing on the news that pregnancy tests should not be considered as valid anymore. Although the dates on the box are not expired, the shelf life of them has been longer so people get false negatives and or positives. So the best thing is to visit a physician and get a true blood test. Good luck to you sweetie, wish you the best and hey if not try and try again.