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Positive (Blue Dye) Home Pregnancy Tests

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I’m sure by now if you’ve started your TTC (Trying To Conceive) journey, you’ve started charting your BBT (Basal Body Temperature), CM (Cervical Mucus), and possibly even your CP (Cervical Position). Some even opt to Take OPK’s (Ovulation Predictor Kits) in conjunction, to verify whether or not you’re in your Fertile Window! Once Ovulation has taken place, you can usually get a reliable result on a HPT (Home Pregnancy Test) when you’ve missed a period. But what does a true positive result look like? I decided to put together a Gallery of actual, “Positive,” results that you can look at that display both Pink Dye and Blue Dye Tests, manufactured by different brands!

Do you have a Test you would like to submit? Email, Tweet, Post or DM them to us!

*PLEASE INCLUDE whether it’s a Positive, Negative, or Evap Line!

*ALSO – If you have submitted a Test and you notice it’s in the wrong category, PLEASE let us know so we can put it in the right category as soon as possible! Thanks

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Positive (Pink Dye) Home Pregnancy Tests

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I’m sure by now if you’ve started your TTC (Trying To Conceive) journey, you’ve started charting your BBT (Basal Body Temperature), CM (Cervical Mucus), and possibly even your CP (Cervical Position). Some even opt to Take OPK’s (Ovulation Predictor Kits) in conjunction, to verify whether or not you’re in your Fertile Window! Once Ovulation has taken place, you can usually get a reliable result on a HPT (Home Pregnancy Test) when you’ve missed a period. But what does a true positive result look like? I decided to put together a Gallery of actual, “Positive,” results that you can look at that display both Pink Dye and Blue Dye Tests, manufactured by different brands!

Do you have a Test you would like to submit? Email, Tweet, Post or DM them to us!

*PLEASE INCLUDE whether it’s a Positive, Negative, or Evap Line!

*ALSO – If you have submitted a Test and you notice it’s in the wrong category, PLEASE let us know so we can put it in the right category as soon as possible! Thanks

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Can you get a FALSE POSITIVE if an Unused Test comes into contact with a TRUE POSITIVE?

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Over the past few days I’ve been conducting some new Experiments just to what (if Anything) can yield any false positive results on a HPT? Soooooooo – I decided to Take a (True Positive) HPT and touch it on a (Never been used) HPT just to see if it could possibly yield a (False Positive Result) after dipping it in normal Urine that contained no traces of HCG – just simply Because it came into contact with another, True Positive Test?!

PART 1:

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PART 2:

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PART 3:

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Reusing a Negative HPT with Urine that contains HCG!

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My lovely friend who is Pregnant, donated a Urine sample! Being as how I had a few Negative HPT’s laying around, I decided to see what would happen (if Anything at all) if we re-dipped the same Test, in Urine that contained the hormone HCG!

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Can the Temperature of Urine Effect the Results on a HPT?

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Lucky me I have a friend who just so happens to be Pregnant and donated a Urine sample! I’ve done a previous Experiment with the (Temperature of Urine using a OPK) I thought I would try this same Experiment with a HPT! I left the sample sitting out for about 2-3 hours before making this VLOG!

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WIN FREE OPK’s and HPT’s (Social Media “Like, Subscribe & Share”) Contest!

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It’s that time (for all my fellow Pee-On-A-Stick-Freak’s) Who doesn’t love FREE Home Pregnancy Tests and Ovulation Tests?? I’ve always said, the holidays are about giving, and I would love to give you some great stocking-stuffers, (or you can decide to keep them for yourself ha ha!) But there’s no better way to bring in the New Year than by celebrating with some Baby-Making!

It’s really simple! There are so many ways you can score points. Essentially, you get what you put in! The more time and effort, the better your odds are.

First, Fill out this form and Submit it via Email to:
Pee-On-A-Stick-Freak@Hotmail.com

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-OR- You can also send it via Direct Message on our Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

RULES TO PARTICIPATE:

– You MUST “Like, Subscribe and Follow,” all of our Social Media Pages (where applicable) in order to QUALIFY.
– SEND PROOF of it, by DM or Tweet, Comment, etc. (Yes – I will be checking!)
– If you Remove yourself as a Fan, Friend, Unfollow, etc. (At anytime) You will immediately disqualify yourself.
– YOU MUST FILL OUT THE FORM COMPLETELY and Submit it!
– Anytime you do Anything to Participate, Promote, Refer, etc. PLEASE DM PROOF FOR TALLY POINTS!
– When you Refer people to our Social Media Pages, they ALSO must, “Like, Subscribe and Follow,” and leave a comment or DM with WHO REFFERED THEM! (Or it won’t count)

Here are ways you can increase your odds of winning!

REFERRING TONS OF PEOPLE:

– The more people you refer, and can get to LIKE & FOLLOW our Social Media Pages the better! (Especially our Facebook Page!)

(HERE ARE OUR SOCIAL MEDIA SIGNS YOU CAN POST TO PROMOTE)

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SITE PROMOTION:

Are you an artist? Make Fan Signs & Post them on YOUR Social Media Accounts! (Hashtag #PeeOnAStickFreak) Not an Artist? No Problem! Re-post our images that promote our Accounts! Regardless of HOW you choose to Promote our Social Media Networks and our Website, POST PROOF! Use the #PeeOnAStickFreak where applicable.

SITE PARTICIPATION:

– We usually have stuff going on! Just recently I started working on Product Reviews. Anytime I post questions, need feedback, or Sometimes even cool ideas for the site, THE MORE YOU PARTICIPATE – THE GREATER YOUR ODDS WILL BE (if of course you’re also participating in the Social Media Promotion)

THINGS YOU CAN PARTICIPATE WITH:

– PRODUCT REVIEWS – Anytime you try various fertility products, give me some feedback! Doesn’t matter what kind. Of course, you can also ADD your feedback as well to some of the Products that have been previously Reviewed.

– TTC “Life Hacks” – Anytime you can think of a way to improve, or substitute a fertility Product, TTC Method, etc. And you’ve had some success with it, SHARE THE KNOWLEDGE! I would love to add that information to our website and maybe even a quote from YOU!

– NEW HPT & OPK EXPERIMENT IDEAS! If you have thought of any new ideas that would make a great experiment, LET ME KNOW!

– SEND IN YOUR PICTURES & VIDEO FOOTAGE SHOWCASING YOUR Positive Pregnancy Tests! I will be making a really cool video compilation with Pictures, Video Footage, combined with music and posting it to our website! Send us a video doing a “Happy Dance” while showing your BFP TEST! SEND US PICS! You may just be in the video displayed on our site!

THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS YOU CAN DO! JUST KEEP IN MIND THE MORE EFFORT YOU PUT IN – THE GREATER YOUR ODDS WILL BE! Good Luck!!

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Product Review! WALMART Brand (Equate) Midstream Ovulation TEST

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Image: www.equate.com Graphics: Pee-On-A-Stick-Freak

Many of us use OPK’s (Ovulation Predictor Kits) regularly. There are so many brands out there and with that being said, I thought I would give reviews on the ones I use.

Most of us are familiar with this huge super-center franchise known as Wal-Mart. (I personally shop there ALL THE TIME!) Although they’re known for their, “Great Values,” sometimes even if it’s inexpensive – there can be some sort of bigger price to pay! And then on the other hand, sometimes you do truly get a great product at a fantastic price.

Today I’m going to talk about Wal-Mart’s Brand of OPK – The Equate Midstream Ovulation Test.

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Image: www.clearblueeasy.com Graphics: Pee-On-A-Stick-Freak

Clearly you can see it’s a, “Blue Dye Test,” which if you’ve ever read anything online about them, you may have heard how they are known notoriously (especially in reference to Home Pregnancy Tests) for their, “False Positives,” but more commonly known as, “Evaporation Lines.”

Using an OPK, it’s never uncommon to see two lines though, even after the allotted time-frame in which you have to accurately interpret the results. So in a way, that theory usually won’t apply to these. However, simply being ABLE to accurately interpret the results is just as important! This was my first experience using a Blue Dye OPK and I’ve got to be honest, I wasn’t too impressed with Equates Brand.

The opacity of the Lines, made the Tests extremely difficult to read at times. There was never truly a, “Solid,” line persay. It was almost a Light Blue or Turquoise color that was a bit transparent. The first illustration helped to showcase the Tests Dye color, but here’s two ACTUAL Tests from my own collection.

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Yes they were both positive, but for a newbie or inexperienced person testing with these I could see how they would be a bit confusing to the untrained eye.

I would think if they were going to use a Blue Dye rather than a Pink Dye when manufacturing their Tests, they would at least opt to use a Darker Blue that would be easier to read. Not to mention, (after a few minutes) the Dye on the Test starts to fade.

The Equate Brand Midstream Ovulation Tests come in a pack of 7 and cost about $12, but honestly I would highly recommend spending a few extra dollars and investing in a better Brand. Even for a Blue Dye Test, they’re at the bottom of the list in my opinion.

Here’s my VLOG Review about them, (for a more in-depth look) as I Test them out myself!

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I give this Product two thumbs down. If you’re wanting to save money, I would say – find a Pink Dye Test instead.

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Home Pregnancy Test Sensitivities

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Pregnancy TEST Sensitivities

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At the end of every cycle, (one of two things can happen) either the dreaded AF (Aunt Flo) rears her ugly head or you find you’ve missed your Period!

Some of us Chart our cycles every month by taking our BBT (Basal Body Temperature) using a special kind of Thermometer called a, “Basal Body Thermometer.” They are a bit more sensitive, and can record even the slightest body fluctuations. The next thing would be our CM (Cervical Mucus) which goes through different phases throughout the course of our cycle, as well as our CP (Cervical Position).

During the first Part of our cycle, Estrogen is responsible for gearing our bodies up for Ovulation. Once that happens you’ll notice your CM and CP getting less fertile and Progesterone (which is a heat inducing Hormone) keeps our Temperatures higher and elevated until AF shows up. Progesterone is responsible for the second half of our cycle known as the (Luteal Phase). If your Temperatures remain elevated past your ETD (Estimated Testing Day) or the day you’re expecting your Period – chances are you may be Pregnant! Estrogen is responsible for the first Part of our cycle, (Follicular Phase) so it just makes sense that our Temperature will drop within a day or two of AF.

There are all kinds of different Test Sensitivities, and you’ll find it rather easy deciding which one is right for you depending on how far along you may be in your possible Pregnancy. Usually the first day of your missed Period you can expect a reliable result, although some opt to start testing as Early as 8dpo (Days Past Ovulation). A good rule of thumb is if you KNOW you’re testing Early, you may want to rely on a HIGHLY SENSITIVE TEST that’s at least 25 mlU/ml and if you’re far enough along than usually a 40 or 50 mIU/ml should be sufficient.

Here is a List I’ve put together by Name Brand and Sensitivity!

Tests UNDER 25 mIU/ml:

– First Response Digital Gold 18mIU/ml
– First Response Early Result (Quantative Test that will pick up ANY amount of HCG per the manufacturer)

20 mIU/ml Tests:
– AimStep
– Aim Midstream 
– AimStick OTC PBO
– AimStick OTC/Accu Dip
– At Home Pregnancy Test
– D Best One Step
– Early Pregnancy Test
– Save On Tests
– Simplicity
– Tests For Less

25 mIU/ml Tests:
– AccuHome
– Answer
– Answer Quick & Simple
– Clearblue Easy (Digital) 35-50 mIU/ml
– Clearblue Easy Earliest Result
– Confirm 1-Step
– CVS Brand (Midstream)
– E.P.T. ( + or – ) Result Window
– Equate ( l l ) 2 line Result Window
– Equate ( + or – ) Result Window
– Fact Plus (Cassette)
– Fact Plus 1-Step (Cassette)

– First Signal One-Step Pregnancy Test (cassette)
– Health Check
– Health Mark
– Insta Test
– Iverness ( + or – ) Result Window
– Life Sign One Step (Midstream)
– New Choice (Dollar Tree Brand – Cassette)
– Smart Strip HCG (Fertilinet)
– Walgreens Brand (Digital)
– Puralin One Step Pregnancy Test
– One Step Be Sure Pregnancy Test

40 mIU/ml Tests:
– E.P.T ( l l ) 2 Line Result Window
– E.P.T ( + or – ) Result Window
– E.P.T Certainty

50 mIU/ml Tests:
– Clearblue Easy
– CVS Brand (Cassette)
– Early Pregnancy Test
– Iverness II
– Dollar Store Tests
– Target Brand
– Rite Aide Brand
– Drug Emporium Brand

100 mIU/ml Tests:
– Fact Plus Pro (Cassette)
– Walgreens Brand (Midstream)

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