Title: The Best Way to Take a Home Pregnancy Test
Headings: The Best Way to Take a Pregnancy Test When You're Trying to Conceive
The Best Way to Take a Pregnancy Test When You're Trying to Conceive
Stay Calm Mom: Episode 2
A Positive Pregnancy Test: Now What?
Gather Your Supplies
Check the Date
Read the Directions on the Test
Pee on a Stick or Into the Cup
Set the Test Aside and Set Your Timer
Read Your Results
Process the Results
If the test is negative:
If the test is positive:
If you think the test is positive, but you’re not sure:

Content: Now What? Gather Your Supplies
You need…
A pregnancy test
A disposable cup (if you’re using the dip stick kind of pregnancy test)
A timer (probably got one on your phone)
A pleasant morning hour (You really should take the test in the morning.) Your calendar or fertility chart
Your favorite chocolate (Just in case… we won’t talk about why, so we don’t jinx it, but I know you know why.) Since it’s best to take the test in the morning with your first morning urine, you might want to consider gathering these supplies the night before you take the test. Just set them up in your bathroom or on your bedside table or dresser. 1
Check the Date
Taking a pregnancy test on the right date -- and not too early -- is half the battle. Resist the urge to test early. numbeos / Getty Images
Take the pregnancy test one day after your period is late. What does that mean? If you expect to get your period Wednesday, then Thursday is one day late.