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MrsMessina
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Because I think this could get funny....
and I could use some humor today (and am hoping to bring humor to others in their 2ww as well as the board in general)
What's the longest you've ever analyzed 1 pg test?
Have you ever taken a pg test apart to analyze it better?  
Feel free to add your own questions or tidbits of info...
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Posted 2/13/09 1:34 PM  |
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Re: Because I think this could get funny....
I'd say ten minutes, plus taking it out of the garbage for another look!! 
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| Posted 2/13/09 1:35 PM |
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maybeamommy
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Re: Because I think this could get funny....
This is from twoweekwait.com - but basically describes me. 
Step 1...Pee on the stick. (must be sure to hold it under urine stream for a heartbeat longer than recommended just to be sure).
Step 2...Stare at stick while you continue peeing. Feel heart jump when urine passes over the spot where the line would be and it hitches for a second, then gets a dark line...then keeps going, taking your dark line with it to the test window.
Step 3...Place on bathroom counter. Pretend not to stare at it. Let's try to give yourself busy work to keep from looking at it. In fact, your toilet now gets cleaned once per day.
Step 4...Tell yourself you are expecting a BFN. Then start to mist up when you see that it is, in fact, a BFN. Stare at the blank spot for a full minute before picking it up.
Step 5...First, go to window and check it under day light.
Step 5...Now, stand on toilet to be closer to light in ceiling. Check strip.
Step 6...Close one eye. Squint other eye.
Step 7...Turn on several lamps around house. Hold strip under lamp. Check strip.
Step 8...Hold strip OVER lamp. Check strip.
Step 9...Hold strip in front of lamp so light shines THROUGH strip, just in case.
Step 10...Pull stick apart. Hesitate for a heartbeat when you realize you are holding the still wet "wick" in one hand, then continue the destruction.
Step 11...Repeat Steps 5-9.
Step 12...Throw stick away.
Step 13...Pick stick back up out of trash.
Step 14...Repeat Steps 12 and 13 the rest of the day!
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| Posted 2/13/09 1:38 PM |
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spooks
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Re: Because I think this could get funny....
Definitely gone back and pulled it from the garbage. And the Aimstick ones, I'll pull them apart to make sure they were working.
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| Posted 2/13/09 1:41 PM |
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Goldi0218
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Re: Because I think this could get funny....
If it makes you feel any better Shannon, I saved all of the PG tests I had when I got PG with Abby and I STILL check them just to make sure 5 and a half months later because checking her crib just isn't enough for me to believe she is actually here. How is that for a laugh! My fingers are seriously crossed for you.
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| Posted 2/13/09 2:03 PM |
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MrsMessina
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Re: Because I think this could get funny....
Posted by Goldi0218
If it makes you feel any better Shannon, I saved all of the PG tests I had when I got PG with Abby and I STILL check them just to make sure 5 and a half months later because checking her crib just isn't enough for me to believe she is actually here. How is that for a laugh! My fingers are seriously crossed for you.
Thanks Leslie! I so needed that laugh!!! 
You're the best!!!
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| Posted 2/13/09 2:05 PM |
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babyfaith
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Re: Because I think this could get funny....
I have pulled them out of the garbage on many occasions to recheck, even days later. Then when I finally got a BFP I didn't believe it. I chalked it up to an evap.
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| Posted 2/13/09 2:14 PM |
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mom2mgn
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Re: Because I think this could get funny....
You know me. I've taken them apart, stared at them in the light. Moved to different light. I also always pee in a cup and not on a stick just in case there isn't enough pee on it and I need to re-dip it (although I don't think that's allowed)
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| Posted 2/13/09 2:18 PM |
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Daisy32
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Re: Because I think this could get funny....
Posted by maybeamommy
This is from twoweekwait.com - but basically describes me.
Step 1...Pee on the stick. (must be sure to hold it under urine stream for a heartbeat longer than recommended just to be sure).
Step 2...Stare at stick while you continue peeing. Feel heart jump when urine passes over the spot where the line would be and it hitches for a second, then gets a dark line...then keeps going, taking your dark line with it to the test window.
Step 3...Place on bathroom counter. Pretend not to stare at it. Let's try to give yourself busy work to keep from looking at it. In fact, your toilet now gets cleaned once per day.
Step 4...Tell yourself you are expecting a BFN. Then start to mist up when you see that it is, in fact, a BFN. Stare at the blank spot for a full minute before picking it up.
Step 5...First, go to window and check it under day light.
Step 5...Now, stand on toilet to be closer to light in ceiling. Check strip.
Step 6...Close one eye. Squint other eye.
Step 7...Turn on several lamps around house. Hold strip under lamp. Check strip.
Step 8...Hold strip OVER lamp. Check strip.
Step 9...Hold strip in front of lamp so light shines THROUGH strip, just in case.
Step 10...Pull stick apart. Hesitate for a heartbeat when you realize you are holding the still wet "wick" in one hand, then continue the destruction.
Step 11...Repeat Steps 5-9.
Step 12...Throw stick away.
Step 13...Pick stick back up out of trash.
Step 14...Repeat Steps 12 and 13 the rest of the day!
OH MY GOSH!!! That was awesome!!!!!
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| Posted 2/13/09 2:26 PM |
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Peainapod
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Re: Because I think this could get funny....
Posted by BaseballWidow
I'd say ten minutes, plus taking it out of the garbage for another look!!
umm...me too
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| Posted 2/13/09 2:40 PM |
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Re: Because I think this could get funny....
I have never taken one apart...I have never gotten so much as this mysterious evap line people talk about....Only one lonely line. I always walk away singing to myself one is the loneliest number
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| Posted 2/13/09 3:48 PM |
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ihilani
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Re: Because I think this could get funny....
I'm not one to analyze any one particular test for too long. I do the opposite and buy multiple brands of tests so I can compare and contrast the results. When running low on HPTs, I've been known to use OPKs instead (per the twoweekwait site, they'll detect hcg, too.)
This can be a very expensive hobby, so perhaps I'd be better off if I analyzed fewer tests for longer periods of time.
CVS is running a sale on CVS brand tests starting Sunday -- $9.99.
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| Posted 2/13/09 4:24 PM |
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Re: Because I think this could get funny....
Posted by ihilani
This can be a very expensive hobby, so perhaps I'd be better off if I analyzed fewer tests for longer periods of time.
4 packs at Costco on sale for $15.00 right now!!! The First response ones!! 
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| Posted 2/13/09 4:45 PM |
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ihilani
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Re: Because I think this could get funny....
Posted by BaseballWidow
Posted by ihilani
This can be a very expensive hobby, so perhaps I'd be better off if I analyzed fewer tests for longer periods of time.
4 packs at Costco on sale for $15.00 right now!!! The First response ones!!
Must resist.
Although...I could stock up...
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| Posted 2/13/09 6:17 PM |
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Re: Because I think this could get funny....
Posted by ihilani
4 packs at Costco on sale for $15.00 right now!!! The First response ones!!
Must resist.
Although...I could stock up...
And go with the theory that if you stock up, you won't need but 1!!!
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| Posted 2/13/09 6:34 PM |
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MrsRivera
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Re: Because I think this could get funny....
It's for that very reason that I started only allowing myself to test with digital. There's no overanalyzing THAT result!
Before that, I was fishing them outta the garbage, too.
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| Posted 2/14/09 12:12 AM |
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DRMom
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Re: Because I think this could get funny....
Posted by daisy32
Posted by maybeamommy
This is from twoweekwait.com - but basically describes me.
Step 1...Pee on the stick. (must be sure to hold it under urine stream for a heartbeat longer than recommended just to be sure).
Step 2...Stare at stick while you continue peeing. Feel heart jump when urine passes over the spot where the line would be and it hitches for a second, then gets a dark line...then keeps going, taking your dark line with it to the test window.
Step 3...Place on bathroom counter. Pretend not to stare at it. Let's try to give yourself busy work to keep from looking at it. In fact, your toilet now gets cleaned once per day.
Step 4...Tell yourself you are expecting a BFN. Then start to mist up when you see that it is, in fact, a BFN. Stare at the blank spot for a full minute before picking it up.
Step 5...First, go to window and check it under day light.
Step 5...Now, stand on toilet to be closer to light in ceiling. Check strip.
Step 6...Close one eye. Squint other eye.
Step 7...Turn on several lamps around house. Hold strip under lamp. Check strip.
Step 8...Hold strip OVER lamp. Check strip.
Step 9...Hold strip in front of lamp so light shines THROUGH strip, just in case.
Step 10...Pull stick apart. Hesitate for a heartbeat when you realize you are holding the still wet "wick" in one hand, then continue the destruction.
Step 11...Repeat Steps 5-9.
Step 12...Throw stick away.
Step 13...Pick stick back up out of trash.
Step 14...Repeat Steps 12 and 13 the rest of the day!
OH MY GOSH!!! That was awesome!!!!!
That was so me also!
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Re: Because I think this could get funny....
Good luck shannon!
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| Posted 2/14/09 7:23 AM |
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LIBOUND
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Re: Because I think this could get funny....
Posted by Goldi0218
If it makes you feel any better Shannon, I saved all of the PG tests I had when I got PG with Abby and I STILL check them just to make sure 5 and a half months later because checking her crib just isn't enough for me to believe she is actually here. How is that for a laugh! My fingers are seriously crossed for you.
OMG...I do the same thing!! They're in my makeup drawer and I look at them every day.
Whew..I thought I was the only wacko, and Ethan is 1.
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| Posted 2/16/09 12:07 PM |
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LIBOUND
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Re: Because I think this could get funny....
Posted by LIBOUND
Posted by Goldi0218
If it makes you feel any better Shannon, I saved all of the PG tests I had when I got PG with Abby and I STILL check them just to make sure 5 and a half months later because checking her crib just isn't enough for me to believe she is actually here. How is that for a laugh! My fingers are seriously crossed for you.
OMG...I do the same thing!! They're in my makeup drawer and I look at them every day.
Whew..I thought I was the only wacko, and Ethan is 1.
ETA: I would also take pictures of them, blow the pictures up on my computer and check to see if there were any lines. This would take me the better part of a day.
...I told you I was wacko!
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