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01-26-2013 at 9:48 PM
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"Dollar Tree" brand tests

Curious on your thoughts and/or experiences with the Dollar Tree brand tests (both the pregnancy tests and ovulation predictor tests).

Got a BFP using the pregnancy test with DD 3 days after my missed period back in 2010.

This month and last month I used the OPT's twice a day over the 9 days that I should have ovulated, and every test was negative.

I guess I have mixed thoughts on these cheap tests, however, my OB actually recommends them, and tells her patients not to pay the extra bucks for the name brand.

Thoughts???
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01-26-2013 at 9:55 PM
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I stopped using the expensive ones a few cycles ago. I buy the cheapies from Amazon called Wondfo's, as do a lot of ladies on this board. Sorry, I don't have any experience with other kinds. GL!

ETA: I got a +HPT with a Wondfo before a FRER or digital.

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01-26-2013 at 9:56 PM
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ColeRose:
I stopped using the expensive ones a few cycles ago. I buy the cheapies from Amazon called Wondfo's, as do a lot of ladies on this board. Sorry, I don't have any experience with other kinds. GL!

Thanks hon!
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01-26-2013 at 9:57 PM
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I use Dollar Tree cheapie HPTs but have never gotten a BFP so I guess I can't tell you if they work or not :-)


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01-26-2013 at 10:05 PM
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colleenandshaun:

I use Dollar Tree cheapie HPTs but have never gotten a BFP so I guess I can't tell you if they work or not :-)

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01-26-2013 at 10:13 PM
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When I had my CP, the wondfos and FRERs picked up the pregnancy before the dollar store test. I'm sure they work fine, just not as early.
 
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01-26-2013 at 10:24 PM
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I ran out of wondfos last month and didn't order in time for this month, so I used the dollar tree OPKs. I had two days of positives (and a few negative) and am hoping to see a temp jump tomorrow. So in my limited experience, they actually have the ability to turn positive. Sorry that's all I've got. I've used the HPTs too. I've never been pregnant a cycle where I used them and they've never been positive, so it seems like that's working too.  
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01-26-2013 at 11:29 PM
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colleenandshaun:

I use Dollar Tree cheapie HPTs but have never gotten a BFP so I guess I can't tell you if they work or not :-)

 

Same here. From what I've heard they're just as accurate. Plus you could always back it up if you do get a BFP with a digi or FR. 

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great website about this, and she users different brands to show effectiveness. 
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01-27-2013 at 2:04 AM
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RachC624:
colleenandshaun:

I use Dollar Tree cheapie HPTs but have never gotten a BFP so I guess I can't tell you if they work or not :-)

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This is me as well, but I am pretty sure that my doctor uses the cheap ones, and she took one in office when I actually was pregnant and it came back positive (I never saw the actual test though).
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01-27-2013 at 8:03 AM
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I have not used the OPKs but trust the HPTs completely. I got a positive result at 11 dpo my last pregnancy. I have never shelled out for a a digital.

I thought I would use their opks this time, but Target had a pack of 20 for about $15, so that was even cheaper. 

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01-27-2013 at 9:41 AM
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I've never used the Dollar Tree OPK's. I have used Dollar Tree pregnancy tests though. I used them first with both of my girls. With # 1, I confirmed with a digi, but didn't need to with # 2. 
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01-27-2013 at 11:48 AM
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I use the Dollar Tree brand for my OPK. Sometimes I get a fade in pattern, so when my test is the darkest, I confirm it with a digital. So far that has worked well for me. I think that they are pretty reliable and it is saving me a lot of money too !
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01-28-2013 at 8:02 PM
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I have used the PT and OPK 's and got a positive on both. I think they work. I confirmed the PT with a first response.
 
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