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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm dying to do a urine pregnancy test before the beta even though I know 100% that it really isn't a good idea. I just can't wait to know (or have an inkling) and feel like I need it to mentally prepare. This is especially the case since the day of the beta is a work day and I'd rather not hear the news while at work without being prepared. Anyone else do this or have thoughts?[/quote]

I do it every time and I don't see what the big deal is or why that "isn't a good idea". Those tests are very accurate. [/quote]

They are not always accurate for women undergoing IVF.  If the embryo does not implant and you take a urine pregnancy test, you can have a false positive because of the HCG in your system from the trigger shot.  HCG is what the urine home pregnancy test measures.  It just isn't as sophisticated as the beta.  OP - I'll soon be in my first two week wait period and I know I will not take a home pregnancy test.  They are banished from my house. I have done too many and had too many negatives.  When my husband and I confirmed IVF was our only hope for a baby I vowed never to do one again.  I haven't looked back and have been much happier.  I've been a trooper through this process - no one at work suspects a thing.  So, I also vowed that when I do get the call sometime in mid-October and if I am at work - I give my permission to stroll on out of there if I want to leave. This happens to be what works for me, however. I tend to think it might ease your anxiety to make a similar vow but to each her own.  GOOD LUCK!   [/quote]

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