Testing Out the Trigger

Mommy2016

This may have been asked before, but I am not in a searching mood.

For those of you who tested out the trigger shot, how long did it take? I am considering testing it out, though the RE's office recommends just waiting two weeks and taking a test. Not sure yet which route I am going to take.

b&kmakebabies

Well I am 14 days past trigger and still have faint positives. I would recommend testing it out so you will know when you have a true positive. Imagine if I just tested today for the first time... I would be so ecstatic! But I'm not because I've seen faint positives for two days now. I can only assume it's the trigger....

Mommy2016

Hmmm...I hope it's not the trigger!

diane&tammy

Mine always tested out by 8-9dpo, they would be super super faint by then almost like your not sure if you're really seeing a line. 10-11dpo would bring back a faint but definite bfp.

Mommy2016

So maybe I should get some cheapie tests and start around day 7/8 or so. I wanted a BFP for Christmas, but that will only be 9dpo, so most likely won't happen. Holding out for a positive for New Years! (that goes along perfectly with my username...lol)

perfectmillion

Mine was out 10 days past trigger

ahk00

9-10 post trigger. FX

piscespower

Mine was out at 14dpo. Got AF on 15dpo.

tinydancer

to the last poster. I believe that 14dpo is too late for trigger. you likely had a chemical pregnancy.

katelm

9 days for me.

piscespower

Perhaps. It was my iui cycle, but I was given 10,000 units of pregnyl 2 days before iui, 10,000 units 1 day before iui, and 5,000 on the day of. It felt to me like it was just pumped into me so much that it just took forever to get out. But, maybe it was a chemical. Who knows.

Mommy2016

I was give 10,000 the day before IUI. According to what I've read online, it should be out of my system by next Wednesday. My period is due Thursday. I still haven't decided about testing it out. With Christmas, I don't want to waste a ton of money on tests...nor do I want to see a false BFP get lighter and lighter. Though I know if I get a BFP next Thursday, I will question it. Ugh!

piscespower

I'd play it safe and test on Thursday. What dpo would that be?

Mommy2016

Next Thursday will be 15dpo

RedHeather

By 15 dpo you should get a nice dark line if it's a BFP, so you'd really only be uncertain if it ends up being a very light line.

Mommy2016

That's what I'm thinking. I'm just nervous about this cycle. I really want it to work (don't we all.)

I woke up early this morning with really strong cramps, low down and sharp. I hope it's a good sign, but it seems too early. I'm trying not to focus on every little twinge, but this was undeniable. I've had zero other symptoms and usually I convince myself I have them. LOL

piscespower

I agree with redheather. 15dpo would be fairly accurate.

Mommy2016

Today is 7 days past trigger. I decided to try to test it out. I have 7 New Choice Dollar Tree tests. I took one and the line is so light you can barely see it. Is it normal for it to be practically gone at this point? I'm glad it will be out of my system soon so I can test earlier and hopefully get a BFP.

Mommy2016

Tested with FMU, 8 days past trigger and it is gone. Stark white gone!

Guess I didn't need to worry about it lingering. Now let's just hope it starts getting darker in a few days!

FutureSMBC

Yay! That's awesome!
Hoping that line reappears soon and you get a bfp!
Can't wait!

Mommy2016

FutureSMBC wrote:

Yay! That's awesome!
Hoping that line reappears soon and you get a bfp!
Can't wait!

Thanks! Now that I know the trigger is out, I'm going to try to avoid testing until New Year's Eve. We'll see if I make it that long.

Mommy2016

I actually got a BFP this morning...9dpo. I am afraid it is left-over trigger, even though the last 2 days the tests have been white. Keeping my fingers crossed, but it is soooooo early. Slightly optimistic. Merry Christmas!

FutureSMBC

Ahhh! So amazing!!
I have no idea about the trigger but if it is as people describe it here, it should be a true result!
Stick embie, stick!!

New-mama?

Hopefully it's a baby. It would be so exciting and perfect gift. May I ask which test you used.

OkayBaby

Please be a baby!! Keep us updated!!!

Mommy2016

Thanks so much everyone! I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

New-mama? wrote:

Hopefully it's a baby. It would be so exciting and perfect gift. May I ask which test you used.

It was a Dollar Tree test. I used the same brand to test out the trigger.

Mommy2016

Test was negative this morning. Guess yesterday must have been from some trigger shot left in my system. Disappointing. Oh well...

old mama

Don't give up yet. It's just 10po right? I hope things change for you in the next few days.

Mommy2016

I'm not giving up. Just disappointed that I thought the trigger was gone, but obviously it wasn't. I never should have tested and just waited. I am so tired of the constant disappointed. TTC is damaging my mental health.

Mommy2016

My line is back today (yes, I tested even though I said I wouldn't.) It is very light though. Not really lighter than the first ones, but not darker either. Maybe it's an evap. Maybe it is just the inconsistency in how much hcg the Dollar Tree tests can pick up. Maybe I am just developing "line eyes" and am convincing myself I see something that isn't there.

I'd go get a FRER and try that, but if there is a little bit of the trigger shot left in my system, I'd hate to get my hopes up for nothing. I need to wait until New Year's Eve which is my "official" test date. I doubt I have the strength to do that.

OkayBaby

What a roller coaster for you! Id be going bananas with anticipation!
FX for that line to get darker!