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CBD tests??? why?
Sorry if I offend anyone but why are so many people obsessed with CBD hpt's when 2 lines on a test is a bfp! I know it is nice to see the words but I have read so many people say -oh I won't believe it until I do a CBD' - if you got two lines on an hpt then CBD's are no more reliable - only that they detect a higher HCG and so won't show your bfp up until your hcg is higher, I know all that and that yes it would be reassuring to see that your hcg is high enough to register on it, but still, sorry I just don't understand! )
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It's not at all that I didn't believe the first BFP - I was just so over-excited about actually seeing the word I could barely contain myself.
It was also the way I had planned to tell hubby (making him close his eyes and then holding the test up for him to read when he opened them) and it worked really well - I think it may have lost its impact without being in writing as I know he would have just looked at two lines and said 'err... what's that?' rather than understanding straight away!
I did think to myself afterwards that I was foolishly pumping money into the hands of ClearBlue who probably make huge profit by playing on this very need / urge that some of us seem to have but I freely admit - I am very weak and just couldn't resist the urge to see that word 'Pregnant' pop up!
So yes - totally agree that it is unnecessary and a total waste of money... but for me it was just oh so very nice to finally see that amazing word!
I figure that at the end of the day most of us humans waste far more money on other totally unnecessary things, and for something that has such an amazing feel good factor about it at such a special time, if you really want to do it then don't feel bad about it!
I do take my hat off to anyone who doesn't have the urge or can resist it though: you are a stronger woman than I! xxx
I do understand you showing dh tilty though as men wouldn't get it otherwise But for those that just have to do it to 'be sure' and also those that do serial cbd's to see it go from 1-2, 2-3 & 3+ I just don't get it as I would have had 3 cbd's that say pregnant 3+ and it meant nothing it doesn't mean anything more than a normal test as they are not sensitive enough to be quantitive. Now if they gave you a hcg level then I would see the point!!! Maybe I should figure out how to do that, I would make a fortune!!!
Oh I'm probably just and old cynical bag!
I think you saw my note on your other thread but congrats on your bfp tilty
I very nealry went and bought some today to see if I have got my 3+ but stopped myself as it may cause me more worry and if something is going to go wrong it will whether I use a CBD or not :roll:
Anyway...
I have a question regarding CBD's.....forgive for being naive as I've never used a CBD...how does it work? as in how is the little screen powered to make it digital?
I ask this because I like to keep the HPT as a little momento ( well at least I will when I'm lucky enough to keep a sticky bean) and I wonder if you can do this with a CBD or whether the screen would fade after a while?? although TBH I doubt I'd use one due to the price when you can get a normal HPT for a fraction of the cost
[Modified by: sparkles1 on July 31, 2010 05:43 PM]
I think for me the CBD thing was partly a good way to tell hubby, and also just part of enjoying that truly amazing moment of my first ever BFP... I couldn't agree more that it is not necessary/ total waste of cash etc. - but it was just an incredibly fun thing to do and exciting experience, and therefore (for me at least) worth a few quid!
I totally understand your logic though and, God forbid if anything were to go wrong with this pregnancy I don't know whether I'd do the same in future... probably not in fact... I just couldn't resist it for that very first BFP! xx
I have to add my BSc and MSc are in science/medical maybe that's my cynicism as I know you won't get a line without the hormone being present......I'm very science minded!
I didn't see any point in them either only ever did one and that was it My OH could not see the 2nd line and he kept saying thats not a line as its not dark enough i was 16dpo and the line was a good line but my OH still would not believe me lol so i got one and even then he said well it could be wrong men x It was only at 20dpo ish when the SD test line was darker then the control line he said OMG ur preg hahaha xx
Now its me that needs telling i am preg's
gembags xx
Second time I was pg after the mc my asda own test was so strong and so clearly positive we never bothered with a cbd!
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