Missy86

Just a quick note guys

Dont always trust the clear blue conception indicator cos it was wrong for me and I have been looking on the net and I am not alone.

The pregnancy bit is good thro

quail

why was it wrong?.xx

Missy86

cos last friday it said I was 2 - 3 (4 - 5) and my ultrasound today seemed to mean I was 4 now

I dont know why my hormone levels were show high tho

quail

oh i see! i wouldnt worry too much about that,congrats.xx

LeaArr

I got a 'not pregnant' on one of those after I had already had 4 on other brands.

Missy86

They are not that sensitive, so a positive on another brand is good xx

Frufru

The conception indicator on these tests works by testing the concentration of HCG in your pee.

I think I read somewhere that your HCG level are supposed to almost double every day after implantation, peaking around weeks 9-12 and then tailing off from week 13 onwards as the pregnancy goes on the placenta takes over more.

So technically in the first trimester the longer you have been pregnant higher the concentration of HCG in your pee. However, the trouble is that the stage of pregnancy is not the only thing that affects the concentration of HCG in your wee. What time you test, how much you have already pee'd and how much you have drunk that day will also affect your levels.

The conception indicator is only a really rough guide - the most important thing is that the test says you are pregnant

PS HCG levels vary loads from person to person and pregnancy to pregnancy too - it might be that compared to the digi-tests average levels they base their conception date estimates on your levels are a little higher. If you have been to the docs today and they seem to think eveything is ok I would just go with the flow for now xx

Missy86

Thanks frufru, I have a question

when I got my BFP on the conception indicator and it said 3 - 4 but I wasnt and I POAS about 2 hours after doing the first test do you think it could be twins

Missy86

Sorry I am a total control freak and hate not knowing whats happening

TTC was bad enough but I will try to calm down, I want a bottle of Rose lol

Frufru

Having twins or multiples can result in higher than normal HCG levels. However, some people just have a slightly higher HCG level than normal, you might not have had much to drink that day so the ratio of HCG to fluid in your pee could have higher than usual when you took the test - all these things could have affected the conception indication result.

Conception indicators are a handy guide but should not be solely relied upon -If the choice is between the conception indicator and the sonographers assessment I would go with the sonographer every time.

The only real way to know you are having twins/multiples is to have an ultrasound - multiple babies are usually confirmed at the ultrasound at 10-12 weeks.

I know what you mean about control - I am a really stubborn person and like things done a certain way when I want them done. Pregnancy is a challenge for me as there is only so much I can do to influence whether the pregnancy is successful or not. I figure at the moment I am fit, healthy and looking after myself so I am doing all I can to positively influence my beans decision to stick around - the only left for me to do is to stop worrying about it which is easier said than done!!!!!!

Try and take it easy lady - I shall look forward to reading about your progress