High Hopes?

Updated on February 24, 2010
M.T. asks from Kansas City, MO
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I am 4 days late for my period and took two pregnancy tests today that turned out positive. Trouble is, I am having a hard time believing that I am truly pregnant and that a test can tell that so soon. With my first, we "accidentally" got pregnant (now the love of my life!), and it took 3 weeks from missed period to show positive on a home test. We have been trying for about 7/8 months now for our second and I would be ecstatic if we are pregnant, but like I said, I am having a hard time believing it. I guess I am wondering if it is normal to get a positive so soon and if anyone has gotten positives and really not been pregnant?? Thanks for any info in advance!

Meg

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So What Happened?

Two tests later, it is still positive. I made a call to the Doctor's office right away and my insurance won't let me go until i am between 8-10 weeks along. I do feel pregnant now and am taking care until we get to the Dr. next month. Thanks ladies!

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H.C.

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With my first, I took a test the week before I missed my period because I knew something was up (and it was not planned at all). But then I didn't start my period the day I was supposed to. The next day I took a home pregnancy test and it was positive. We are trying for #2 and I took a home pregnancy test 5 days BEFORE my missed period and it was positive. I was so shocked because I just assumed it would be negative so soon. I took 2 more tests 2 days after and still positive. Unfortunately, I ended up having a miscarriage, but my OB said that pregnancy tests are rarely false positives even though they can happen. So you are probably pregnant. :)

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L.B.

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Hello~ I am going to say YES! With both my girls i was just 1 or 2 days late with my period and i took pregnancy tests that both came out positive! So i don't think its too early at all. Congratulations if you are!

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A.B.

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Yup. I took a test 4 days after my missed period and it was right!!! All the best!

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L.S.

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yes. and was pregnant both times,

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R.M.

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You are Pregnant! They measure hormone levels, so you can get false negatives because your homones are still too low when it is early, but a false positive isnt likely because there are no hormones to measure. I took mine the first day I missed my period and it showed positive in about 10 seconds flat. I wasn't even done "taking the test" yet. Congratulations!

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S.D.

answers from Topeka on

Call your Ob tell them 2 positives on a home pregnancy test they'll send orders in today for a blood test!!!

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M.F.

answers from Kansas City on

Hey there Meg...I have taken agazillion pg tests...only 5 came out positive. Bet you can guess how many children I have! I've had them turn neg when I wasn't far enough along to show...but I've never had one show up pos...when I wasn't. I'm not trying to elevate your hopes even more. I think the best advice would be go get a dr's opinion...good luck!

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G.T.

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As Meg says, I also only had positive when I was pregnant (the tests are quite reliable now from the very beginning).
The best way to know is to check with your doctor, but I'd say "Congratulations, mom".

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S.S.

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2 positive pregnancy tests?! You're pregnant! Congrats!

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A.S.

answers from Kansas City on

Congrats! You're preggo!!!

I got a positive with our first 4 days before my period was due. I couldn't believe it either. I took 2 tests. Then I told my husband and he had me take 2 more of a different brand. Then we had the pregnancy test at the doctors office... he didn't believe it until the doctors test was also positive. =p

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D.V.

answers from San Francisco on

Funny I did the same thing. i took 3 home pregnancy test, i took a blood test (I requested it from the Dr) and still didn't believe I was pregnant. I think I wanted it so bad i didn't believe it, BUT my baby is 6 1/2 months old. So my only advice is to relax :) Congrats Mommy!

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S.R.

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Hi Meg!
YES!!!!! I had not even missed my period when I got a positive result on a home pregnancy test.
I just wasn't feeling right, and my girlfriend asked, "Could you be pregnant??". Since it was a possibility...I drove straight to Walgreens and bought a 2 pack :)) Well, I was pregnant.................and........with TWINS!!!!
So, there ya go!
I hope your stick is right too!
Best wishes,
S.

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D.B.

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Well, I just had baby number 5 a few months ago and I can tell you that if you have a positive pee stick, then you are pregnant. I would wait a week and take another one and see if the line is darker. If it is then that means the HCG Hormones are multiplying which is a good sign that the pregnancy is healthy. Make sure you test at the same time every day because morning urine has the most hormones. Good luck to you!

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S.B.

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they say that generally a home pregnancy test is only wrong if it's negative. If it's positive, congrats!

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D.D.

answers from Kansas City on

With my daughter, I found out the when I was just one day late and my boss actually found out 2 days before she was supposed to even start. So, it sounds like Congratulations are in order for you and your hubby!! But to be sure, I would check with your OBGYN.

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S.H.

answers from Honolulu on

yes, I had that happen. And it was correct, and I was having pregnancy symptoms already too.
Check with your Doctor to confirm.

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N.H.

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There could be numerous things as 2 why u are late and why the test are positive, the tests could be false positives, not to freak u out but something could be wrong, or in most cases when a test reads earlyer than normal you could be pregers with multiples, the only true way to find out and get answers is to visit your ob/gyn, good luck!

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