Too scared to test on OTD?

[Pinkfish1]

OTD tomorrow. Right now I'm 'pregnant until proven otherwise', and I'm absolutely dreading the 'proven otherwise' that is likely to happen tomorrow. I say dreading, but really I am utterly terrified. I can't be alone in this. Has anyone ever been too scared to test? As in, actually waited to test until after OTD because of this fear?

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Pinkfish. Oh you poor thing! I don't think in all my time in dealing with fertility issues, I have ever come across anyone who is not afraid of test day. You've done so well so far to wait until the actual day said by your clinic, so that's one big pat on the back. Obviously, I wish you huge success for tomorrow - you can do it! Diane

[Shirazlover2013]

Hi pinkfish, yes I was too afraid and didn’t test on OTD, I tested the day after when I knew I was working from home and could take the news in my own time. I much preferred pretending to be pregnant than knowing for sure that I actually wasn’t. Test in your own time xx

[Pinkfish1 in reply to Shirazlover2013]

Thank you, it's good to know I'm not the only one. And your username has given me the idea of putting a bottle of wine in the fridge, so that if I do manage to test I can console myself with a 'well at least I can have a glass of that wine now'. And I'll have it with sushi, while enjoying a really hot bath.

[Millbanks]

I haven’t got that far yet but I am already predicting that I will feel exactly the same as you. Sending positive vibes xxx

[Hopeful_wishes]

I’m not quite there yet but it worries me already! Just remember, you are stronger than you realise 💪🏻 xx

[Prayingforafamily]

Defo feeling this. It’s nice being in the PUPO bubble x

[everhopeful83]

I felt exactly the same💕 wishing you all the luck in the world for tomorrow ✨🌍✨xxx

[Core]

Good luck for tomorrow, I completely understand how you feel I’m never keen to test and hate the thought of maybe seeing another single line each time xx

[Solly-44]

🙋‍♀️ I completely get it. My partner had to make me test on otd last time because I kept making excuses to put it back.

Wishing you all the luck today xx

[Skippy1982]

Good luck!! Hope it’s positive! 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻xxx

[Pinkfish1]

Woke up at 7, which is very early for me, and really needed the loo. Managed to lie in bed stressing for an hour, by the time I got up I was pretty upset, but bursting, so it had to be done. Walked back to bed with a 'developing' test in hand, put it facedown on nightstand and waited a minute while getting even more upset, not wanting to leave that PUPO bubble.

We turned it round together and found two strong clear lines. Two! We've never seen that before. I've never been this happy, or relieved, in my life. Nothing comes close. Still trying to wrap our heads around it I will be simultaneously trying not to get too excited until after the scan, and designing the nursery. Thank you ladies for your kind words, you genuinely made a difference to what was a shitty day!

[LunaLovegood11 in reply to Pinkfish1]

Amazing news!!! Totally understandable to be scared to get excited but enjoy!!! Xx

[Cinderella5 in reply to Pinkfish1]

Congratulations, lovely news!!xx

[Solly-44 in reply to Pinkfish1]

Congratulations! 🤗 xx

[Dreamingofbaby in reply to Pinkfish1]

Yay congratulations hun. Awesome news xx

[Suzy86 in reply to Pinkfish1]

Congratulations!!! That’s so amazing!

[Lots8788 in reply to Pinkfish1]

Woop fab news!! xx

[CLDxxx in reply to Pinkfish1]

Ahh congratulations! Xxx

[HelenJudi1 in reply to Pinkfish1]

Awesome news!!! Congratulations!!!

[Hopeful_wishes in reply to Pinkfish1]

Amazing news! Congratulations xx

[Millbanks]

😭💖 so happy for you!! Xx

[ashalez]

Congratulations good luck rest of your pregnancy 💕💕💕💕

[MightyB]

Congratulations!

[Prayingforafamily]

Amazing news. Congratulations x

[Tryagain45]

Huge congrats!!!!! X

[Core]

Congratulations great news xx

[sun-and-rain]

Congrats, and welcome on board the emotional rollercoaster for at least the coming couple of months! Crossing fingers that everything will be OK ❤❤❤

[AliceMoonpie]

I was exactly the same. Couldn't understand all these people desperate to test. I held out for another couple of days. Glad to hear I'm not the only one.

[Tiddly1984]

Big congratulations! x