Too Early?

It just occurred to me that my beta HCG was drawn 6dpo. 
Isn't that too early to get a positive blood test?

I know...much rambling...please bear with me!

Comments

  1. Just TFebruary 12, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    I would say yes since implantation usually happens 6~12 days. I am still at total loss for positive tests though.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    sooo weird. the earliest i have ever heard of a positive hpt is 9dpo, and some not until 12, so I am holding out hope for you!

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  3. LizFebruary 12, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    It's WAY too early unless your ovulation dates are off. If you are testing put a trigger I would say test away at 6dpo, otherwise stay away from the pee sticks until at least 9dpo. It would probably avoid such confusion in the future. I know it's addicting though...

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  4. JoJoFebruary 12, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    Yes...I think you shouldnt consider yourself out until AF shows.

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  5. ChickenpigFebruary 12, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    What Toni said. Implantation occurs at around day 6, and it takes up to 2 days for the embryo to make enough HCG to show up. That is on a blood test. BUT you had two positive pregnancy tests...so maybe they picked up on ovulation? There is a web site that may have an explanation, I think it's called peeonastick dot com?

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  6. UnknownFebruary 13, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Totally way to early for a blood test, like all the others have said. Holding onto hope for you!!!

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  7. JustMeFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Do we have an update yet?? :)

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  8. KanisFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Huh. Seems a little early but you never know. Fingers crossed!

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  9. ousoonerchickFebruary 15, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Your sure it was hcg not progesterone? Any news?

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    1. Janet Off KilterFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:09 AM

      I was pretty sure that HPT only pick up HCG and not progesterone. In all my IVF cycles I never saw a positive test and I was on lots of extra progesterone.

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  10. Hapa HopesFebruary 17, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    This is some serious craziness, Janet. Do you have an update?

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