Suparna Shetty

Holding that strip and waiting for the lines made me cry tears of pure anxiety and joy. It works by checking the hCG hormone in your system. Even if it's a faint line, believe in yourself, your beautiful journey has started.

Beta, your skin becomes very sensitive right now because of hormones. Please don't use those strong chemical detan packs from the market, they might cause rashes. Just stick to basic, gentle skincare for a few months, your baby's health is top priority.

Honestly, if your period is already late by a few days, afternoon testing with i-can is perfectly fine. But if it's very early, stick to the first morning urine.

As someone who hears about this a lot, let me tell u that home urine tests can sometimes miss low hormone levels. If u have symptoms, the most reliable way to detect it is a quantitative blood pregnancy test or an ultrasound at a clinic. Simple, quick, and no guesswork.

My doctor just told me my HbA1c is slightly on the higher side and I'm so anxious about it. Did anyone else have to manage this? I'm trying to cut sweets but would love to know what your doctors recommended.