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Hi phat! Merry Christmas to you too! No real bfp yet but hoping for Christmas miracle.

It finally happened...my mother in law offered me alcohol during a tww...i drank about 2 tablespoons. Figured it wasnt as bad as accidentally swallowing mouthwash. Dont worry...it was very low proof.

Tara - I can see the lines on your tests. Try apple juice to see if it will give you a + line for comparison. Btw, I've been taking surveys on opinionoutpost.com when I watch TV at night, and I've made almost $80 over 3 weeks. It's not a ton of $, but I used it for some Christmas stuff. You can get in in PayPal deposits or gift cards like amazon. Hopefully you won't need any more after this cycle, but if you do, you can use the amazon card to buy preg tests....or baby clothes! I haven't noticed any spamming from them, either. I so hope this is it for you!!!!

I wouldn't worry about the alcohol. That's probably the equivalent of what you would get at communion.

I tested one in coke but it didnt work. I'm getting ready to post a pic of 'progression'. The top one is a tested dipped in water...

I see lines on all but the water. :-)

Apparently my pee causes evaps but water and coke doesnt cause I just took a different brand and it's negative. And I dipped another od the IC's and it's got a pink line again...wth?

Posted pics from this morning's tests. Calling them evaps. Af due saturday....
:P

Hi Tara! What the heck? I would seriously give up on these cheap dip strip tests! Have you tried a First Response?
I'm getting frustrated for you!

I have an Answer test still but dont want to waste it. Part of me wants to keep poas but seems pointless is AFcomes anyways. i may just wait til saturday and see what happens. Tired of getting my hopes up. Been sitting here in bed for an hour crying..my eyeballs hurt.

I wouldnt be as upset if I was able to keep trying, meaning actually OVing. But without the drs help anymore, not sure when we'll ever conceive. Wont be able to afford an IUI til we get our tax return. We could but I'd rather not put us in financial strain if I dont have to. Just feels like the end of the road. I was so hopeful that this would be our year.