One Step at a Time- Our Journey through Unexplained Infertility : December 3, can't wait during the 2 week wait- 6 days post transfer (5dt6dpt in the TTC community lingo)

Two days ago (4 days post transfer) I was expressing my angst and lack of symptoms to a colleague of mine, she suggested for me to take a home pregnancy test. She has done IVF a few times (she didn't want to discourage me by telling me how many) but she has 3 children (including twins).

I tested that afternoon at work with a Rexall test which I purchased at the hospital pharmacy (the only available option). The result was negative.

I was disappointed, sad, devastated but not shocked as I didn't feel anything.

Not many people know this, but 3 years ago I had a chemical miscarriage; I knew I was pregnant. As I wasn't feeling anything I assumed only negative results.

Yesterday (5 days after the IVF transfer) I went to Walmart after work, to buy First Response tests (8 of them). I tested in the bathroom stall at Walmart (how trashy is that?), initially the test appeared negative, so I packed up and carried on with the stick in my pocket. I got into my car and carried on my sad sack of a way, curiosity got the best of me (again) and I took the stick out of my pocket for a second look. I stopped in my tracks (on the road) because holy smocks there were 2 lines present! Hallelujah! I was so shocked! I had given up nearly.
I tested again yesterday evening (5 days post transfer) and again this morning (6 days post transfer). My second line was darker yesterday evening, but the same again this morning.
Apparently that is normal, and it can take 24-48 hours for the HCG levels to change. I will test again tomorrow morning.
It is still quite early for me to be testing, but a positive is a positive. I know that the chemicals are not being misread as I had a negative tests previously, and by now most women receive an accurate result on their pee sticks. I dont know how some people are so patient and end up waiting until the bloodtest. It was eating me up not knowing.
Our blood test to confirm confirm is not until December 10th, next Wednesday; so I will share with you all the 100% news then.

I am elated, ecstatic, and rejoicing with this amazing, and surprising news!

I was hesitant to post about this, but this is all part of the journey and the experience for me and for those of you following and in my life.