What should I do during my beta day?

[Anonymous]

My pregnancy test post FET is next Wednesday. I am taking the day off (coincidentally, not planned). I am getting in the test in the morning and they will call me with results a few hours later. What should I plan for the day? Should I make myself be busy or just wallow? I will be quite upset if it doesn’t work out. First IVF cycle and we only have one other normal embryo if this one doesn’t work out. I am not going to make any plans that weekend in case I’m depressed. Will hang out with DH and 4yo DS and hope I can hide my sad feelings from DS.

[Anonymous]

Just do it like me (and from my observation many others on this forum), home test early and test often so there would be (almost) no surprises to be had.

Speaking for myself, I am not looking for drama in this process.

[Anonymous]

I always tested before so the results wouldn’t be a total surprise.

[Anonymous]

Agree with others. If the stress of not knowing is too much, you can take a test yourself that morning. If you want to be surprised, just stay as busy as possible while you wait for the phone call.

[Anonymous]

Hoping the best for you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just do it like me (and from my observation many others on this forum), home test early and test often so there would be (almost) no surprises to be had.

Speaking for myself, I am not looking for drama in this process.

This. No way was I willing to risk getting that negative beta call at work. I always tested first. Always.

[Anonymous]

OP here - thanks everyone. I will test beforehand. Anyone know of a good HPT that’s accurate between 7-9 days post transfer?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here - thanks everyone. I will test beforehand. Anyone know of a good HPT that’s accurate between 7-9 days post transfer?

I've had the best luck with the simplest First Response tests with the pink lines. I got a faint positive 4 days after transfer, although ymmv.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here - thanks everyone. I will test beforehand. Anyone know of a good HPT that’s accurate between 7-9 days post transfer?

First response. For my successful pregnancy, I got a positive 8 days after a 5dt.

[Anonymous]

First response, though I always tested obsessively with the cheap Wondfos.

[Anonymous]

I would test at 9 and 10 DPO

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:First response, though I always tested obsessively with the cheap Wondfos.

+1, down to the Wondfos.

[Anonymous]

I always used the clear blue digital. It says pregnant or not pregnant on the screen. They worked for me and that prevented me from second guessing the lines before the beta. I always knew before the nurse called (never stopped me from crying in the bathroom after the call). But I never wanted it to be a surprise.