First response

[babalicious]

Hi we are trying for our 2nd baby. i am due on on friday and i did a first responce(the one where your meant to be able to tell 4 days before you missed period) pregnancy test today (tuesday). It was negative. Could i still be pregnant and its still just too early or is it definatly a no!

[natalie_1982]

I always thought that if the test is positive it could be negative, but a negative is always a negative if done AFTER your period was due. I have done a first response before and I am sure there are stats on the side of the box telling you the chances of an accurate result. Will keep my fingers crossed for you xx

[redcrx]

you may still be pregnant.

first response claims to be 51% accurate when used 4 days before period is due.

Many women dont even get a positive with other tests when they are a day or so late.

It all depends on the amount of hormone in your body when you test.

Better to take a test using the first wee of the day as its concentrated more.

I suggest you maybe wait until you are due before testing again.

[redcrx]

natalie, a negative result can still mean you are pregnant. Its a postive when not pregnant that is highly unlikely as a test cannot pick up a hormone that is not there. Think your pregnancy brain has muddled it up hun xx

[natalie_1982]

LOL, you're right red.

Sorry babalicious - red is right, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you XX

[babalicious]

Thank you, I'll try again at the end of the week if i dont start my period, I'll let you all know!

[redcrx]

please let us know as it looks like theres a 'vacancy' on the pudding club as psychick is more than likely in labour at mo :)

good luck

[doglady]

To be honest, if you're taking a test 4 days before your period, even if the test says you can, you may as well flip a coin! The tests give a positive result for 51% of pregnant women 4 days before their period.

[aims1202]

I was going to say that! i dont understand the point of these early tests, you are still in the same position as you were before you did it - not knowing if you are pregnant! I am also in the 2ww - only 1 week to go before i find out. I think about it constantly and would love to know if i am, but i have to wait and i am not going to test until a couple of days after i'm late, if i am. You need patience for it i know! Good luck