RARE late period, pregnancy test negative.

[KariKat]

I am 27 years old and husband and I have been trying to conceive for 1 year.  Dr. just diagnosed infertility and ordered a semen analysis (the 1st step for us) but we haven't done it yet.  Now, my period is 5 days late (I calculate like a crazy woman).  I am NEVER late and was sure THIS WAS IT.  Lo and behold the test had a big minus.  I cried.  I didn't test in the a.m. but it says you don't have to.  I am scared to test again just to see another sad result.  I feel queasy but maybe I am wishing these symptoms on.  How accurate are these tests??  How long should I wait to do it again?

Thanks!!

[Craven]

There are times when you can get a false negative. A friend of mine did not show positive till 6 weeks. Test again in a couple of days, if still negative and no period, get it checked with the Dr. Worrying can also delay a period in some cases. Good luck!

[KariKat]

I know, I keep telling myself not to worry, but it's hard.  We want this so bad.  It's funny, I went through my twenties trying NOT to get pregnant, and then when you want to it's just not that easy.  Dr. says the semen analysis will be the 1st step to start ruling out causes.

[Craven]

I know what you mean. I used to think getting pregnant was easy untill I really looked into how it all works. Its amazing how anyone gets pregnant knowing what your body goes through! You've started the steps with your doctor to get to the bottom of the problem which is good. Getting a negative result is a horrible and sad experience and I'am sure most people on this forum would agree. It does take time. Good luck with the next hpt.

[KariKat]

Thanks.  I am making myself wait 5 more days till I do another HPT.  I just did the 1st one yesterday (at 4 days late).  I am praying for NO PERIOD :)  Does the 99% accurate claim on the test mean that my negative was 99% right?  I am obsessing I know...

[babyblues7]

it does not mean it was 99% negative. some peoples bodies take longer to prodie the pregnancy hormone. how long are your cycles? i do obsess too so i might be able to help. i did not show positive untill 6 weeks with the baby i miscarried. if you know when you ovulated that would help too!

[KariKat]

My cycles are 30 days. My ovulation predictor said I ovulated right around the 21st of February.  My last menstrual cycle was on Feb. 5th, and my period was due March the 7th.  We have been TTC for a year, so I hate to get my hopes up.

[Craven]

I am another one who obsesses. Always searching on the internet for other advise on monthly cycles, ovulation, hpt's etc. My period is due on Wednesday. Not done a hpt yet. Part of me does not want to incase its negetive.  My cycles are also 30 days and we had sex on day 13 of cycle. Will wait and see!

[KariKat]

Craven, do you have children?  How long have you been TTC?  I agree...I hate doing the HPT's cause it's never the result I want.  This is the 1st time in a year of trying I have been officially "late", so I am going crazy!  I really thought it was gonna be a plus sign, but got a big fat negative...:(   I tested late in the day with an off-brand test do you think that matters?  I already had it planned in my head that that test was gonna be positive and then I was gonna go buy a expensive test to keep and save the happy results.  Oh well.

[Craven]

I do not have any children, and ttc for a few months.Testing late in the day may effect it if you were taking an early hpt before your period was due, but as you are a few days late I'am not too sure. It could be, as babyblues above mentioned, that the levels in your body have not been detected yet. The only way you will know is to take another hpt as hard as it is!

[KariKat]

Yeah, I know I have to take another but I am waiting a bit longer.  Good luck with your TTC efforts!!

[kimmie_n_angus]

We are in the same boat lets ride together. my last AF was 2/6 and i 'o'ed on the 21st as well. We have been TTCing after depo for 14 months now. I was 3 days late and tested BFN and wiped and saw pink. I assumed it was AF and then she went away. Where i am on clomid my doc made me go in friday for a blood level to see if i am PG. i have not tested with urine since cuz i cannot stand the disappointment. I know how frustrating this can be for sure. it is even harder when you want it so bad to keep your mind on anything else. i will find out the results on monday and am fearing the your just messed up and not PG call. Give it till CD 40 and if still BFN and no AF call your doc and demand blood work and provera if need be. I feel either let us be PG or give us AF so we can keep TTCing and get that BFP. A delayed AF is not doing us any favors!!!

love, hugs, and baby dust....kimmie

[KariKat]

Yeah, the no AF is really messing me up...the only thing that I could rely on was a regular cycle, now that is taken away.  When that minus showed up on the HPT I thought I was gonna go crazy.  I was on the pill for 10 years, but all the Dr.'s say that that wont hurt when TTC...I am beginning to wonder.  But this is the 1st time I was late and I was SO SURE.  So you are on clomid...did your Dr. start with a semen analysis or did he do bloodwork with you 1st?  I just now got the "infertility" diagnosis---it hurt to see that on paper.  What helps is to see that you are in the same boat and on the same cycle.  Should I take another HPT if still no AF or call the Dr.?  I am making myself wait for another few days.

[KariKat]

Just wondering how the blood work test came out for Kimmie.  I called Doc today and he wants me to take another HPT in the a.m. on Tuesday and then come in if it's still neg.  I bought the 2 pack and took another right away, and of course it's still neg.  Still no AF.

[butterflyknh77]

Not sure if you girls will read this. but I am dealing with the same situation. I have been late before, but only by 3 or 4 days. My last period was feb 7, and so far no period. I am having symptoms, but have had two negative tests. I don't know what to do. My husband had a vasectomy in september. Neeles to say he is worried I am pregnant. I don't have insurance, so it's hard to just go to the doctor. Have either one of you had a positive pregnancy test yet?

[lkwdgirl]

I've done 5 hpts in the last week.  I'm totally obsessing too.  I'm never late and all of them are false.  Called the doctor and he said to wait until after the weekend and if still no period, he'll do a blood test.

[wundergrl21]

I am in a little bit different situation.  I am not sure of the first day of my last period, but the last day was at least 2 days before Feb. 23rd, the day we used only spermicide as BC.  This puts me at least at 35 days since the last day and at least 40 days since the first day.  I have endometriosis and PCOS and am also coming off of depo, plus my cycles are always shorter than 28 days, though the exact number of days varies.  We are not trying to get pregnant and I have had three negative HPT's, so I am worried that something else may be causing the missed period.  Does anyone have any ideas on this?  Thank you!

[SydneyGirl]

Hi ladies. Finally a site where I can relate to. Im from Asutralia. Im 39 and have been on IVF for 5 years - 5 attempts - 5 failures. My periods are like clockwork. I can set my watch by them!! I was due 12 days ago. HPT - neg. Had a blood test 10 days ago- neg :(  Has ANYONE ever experienced neg blood results and then found they were pregnant after a week or so. No physical symptoms of pregnancy, just tiredness.I know it would be an absolute miracle from God if I fell naturally but these things do happen. Anyone in similar boat?? :)

[Christina_P]

Hi ladies, I just found your site by googling what I'm guessing everyone else here googled too (period late, negative pregnancy test).  Or not.  
Anyway, I've been silently commiserating with you all morning and finally decided to join in (although, to be honest, I'm not all that familiar with all of the abbrevations.  I realize TTC is "trying to conceive" but beyond that, I'm a little clueless).  Anyway, I've been of off the pill for almost a year, except that I didn't get my period for about four months.  My obgyn had to prescribe a pill for me to get my period again, and for a little while there, I was regular.  My husband and I have been ttc for the past few months, and my period is late by about 5 days now.  A couple weeks ago, it felt like I was getting my period -- I had all the usual symptoms -- but it never came.  I took a pregnancy test a week ago (before my period was due) and it was neg.  I took another one this past weekend and it was neg.  Now I don't want to take another one, b/c I've gotten so upset each time.  I'm worried that if I'm not pregnant, I've got bigger problems because my period is nowhere to be seen.  
All this anxiety and frustration make me want a refund for every copay and condom I bought back in the 90's.

[liya]

Im so glad i found this website! Can someone please respond to my question asap!  i am ttc, i think i may be pregnant but my hpt is showing a bfn.  I am 5 days overdue my period, am i testing too early? I have regular periods which last around 5 days, but a couple of weeks ago i experienced a little bleed of a dark browny reddy color which only lasted a day, well actually it wasnt even a day i just had that little bit of blood then nothing after that apart from a few streaks of blood when i wiped.  Could this have been implantation bleed? I do feel some nausea during the day and feel quite drained by teh end of the day.  I also have been getting lower back pain and period like cramps?  Please help! im anxiously waiting for your reply! Liya xxxxx

[KariKat]

The best advice I can give you is to go to the doctor's and get a blood test.  That is the FOR SURE result you can rely on.  Alot of women have low amounts of HCG hormone in their urine, especially early in pregnancy.  So, it may very well be an implantation bleed.  Call the doc, and get the bloodwork done.  Also, I know the tests say use urine at anytime, but it is best to go ahead and wait till the first urine in the a.m.  Good Luck!

[KariKat]

I am so sorry to hear all the attempts you have made to TTC.  We have been trying for 14 months and just got sent to a fertility doc.  3 weeks ago I was late (a week and a half) and all my tests were BFN.  Then finally I took a Clearblue Digital first thing in the A.M. and it was BFP!  We were so happy, and figured out our "baby" was 5 1/2 weeks, and due around Nov. 15th.  That day I went to the lab to get the bloods done and they were BFN.  I was crushed.  To be that late it was impossible for the hormones to not show up in the bloodwork.  Believe me, I WANTED it to be just a really weird thing, and to be pregnant.  Seems there has been reports of false positives on the Clearblue Digital tests.  They will flat out read PREGNANT.  And you know more then me, how crushing that is for someone who has been TTC.  Reading about your attemps though...I am sure God does have a baby in store for you.  You deserve it so much!!!!

[KariKat]

Hi there!  I can relate to your frustration with the pill.  I mean, we spend all those years trying NOT to get pregnant.  Then we want it to happen and it won't. We have been trying for 14 months after using the pill for 10 years.  We were finally sent to a fertility doc and just had the semen analysis done.  That is where they always begin to diagnose infertility.  I got so tired of seeing BFN's (big fat negative) I was reluctant to take any test.  Then I was given a false positive, which was the most horrible thing!  We thought we had finally done it!  I will be more then happy to talk with you about some personal experiences...yadda, yadda, yadda.  Just reply and let me know you got this post.  Here is some help on the abbreviations
AF- Aunt Flo (period)
BFN/BFP big fat neg. or positive
DH- dear husband
DPO- days past ovulation
LMP- last mestrual period
CP/CM- cervical position and cervical mucus

[Leshel]

I know what its like having a late period and getting negative results. I was feeling pregnant and was excited when my period didn't come. I took about a million pregnancy tests (all neg). After about a couple weeks went to the doc's. Got a blood test, came back negative. we were so dissapointed. A couple weeks later went back to the doctors because I wasn't feeling well. Decided to do a blood test and came back positive, 6 weeks pregnant. So I had a false negative on the first blood test at 4 weeks pregnant. Don't lose hope girls. It can happen.

[tsegura]

i also know what everybody is going through.  my lmp was on jan 20th and i still have not had a vist from af.  i have taken 4 hpt and they were all negative.  i had blood work done on march 7th and that was also bfn.  i go back to the doctor on monday so maybe i can do more blood work and it will be bfp. af has never not shown up so this is really weird for me.  once we started ttc this happens and i don't know what to do but wait.

[mollmo]

Hi girls.My story may help,i hope so. I had a miscarriage in january after not getting a positive test until 6 weeks. Exactly the same thing happened to my best friend. I am now pregant again i did a test at 5wks 2dys which was negative but then at 5wks 6dys tests came back positive. I do not know if having a late positive results means bad news and i would love to hear from anybody who has experianced it.I will let you all know when my blood test comes back on tuesday. Anyway for all those desperately waiting for a positive result dont give up hope just because it is a few days late!

[iwantapositiveresult]

Hi Ladies, I'm 24yrs old and have recently been dx with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) My periods are usually like clockwork. AF arrives on the 8th of the month. But now its the 11th and no word from AF. I've taken 4 pregnancy test and all of them were BFN. I even took the early response that gives you results up to 5 days before your missed period. I am experiencing all the signs of being pregnant. I've read almost every internet cite pertaining to pregnancy symptoms. All point to me, me, me. But any how, I am not convinced that it's all in my head because my dr told me it would be very hard for me to conceive. So it's not like i would make the symptoms up.But all of a sudden I have these symtoms. I am so confused right now. Does anyone have some advice.

[i want a baby boy!!]

i am thirteen days late on my period and still getting a negative.we've been ttc for 2 years and i am a nervous wreck.i hope i am pregnant!!

[NicolefromAustralia]

Hey Ladies i've just come off the pill in the last month my period was due on the 9th nothing happened then on the 10th got slight bleeding browny colour and thought this is it then next day nothing then on 12th slight bleeding then today nothing any one have any ideas have done 2 hpts both negative. When i was pregnant with my son i did a hpt one week it was negative then a few days later it was positive anyone else have this happen hoping same thing happens.

[carnes1003]

Hi everyone.  I have been so depressed so I decided to yahoo search: missed period, negative pregnancy tests.  I had my first son when I was 20, 3 years ago.  We started trying to conceive again shortly afterwards, but nothing.  We weren't truely planning to have another child so soon so we started to use protection.  I was diagnosed wtih PCOS, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and insulin resistance when I was 15.  I was told that if I didnt conceive by the tiem I was 21 then I would probably have trouble.  I thank God ever day for my special boy.  Anyway, after the birth of my son my periods were very irregular.  For about 3 years I might of had a period once every 5-6 months.  It was crazy.  I started Chlomid 2 months ago with my period.  I had my period after the first set of pills, but I took the second set of bills during my second period which was regular.  I should of ovulated on the 19th of June and should of started around the 5 or 6th of July.  I took a test on the 3rd, I know too early but it was the clearblue digital which says you can take it 5 days sooner.  My friends were pushing me to take it so I did.  It came back negative and I was crushed.  Again I took the test on the 10th and it still read negative.  I was even more crushed.  I thought for sure we were pregnant.  I feel nausiated, pee all night long, my nipples are very sensitive, and my lower back is killing me.  I have a few little cramps in my ovary region every now and again and that kind of worried me.  Does anyone have any suggestions?  I plan to make a Dr appointment on Monday, but am worrying about it until then.

[carnes1003]

Hi,
I am 23 years old and was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 15.  I conceived when I was 19 and gave birth to a baby boy when I was 20.  The Dr. did tell me that if you didn't conceive by the time you were 21 that the chances went down.  IF you did conceive by then; then you should be able to conceive again.  I am not sure why that is.  I know that the cysts on the ovaries play a major role in wether or not you are ovulating.  I have the same symptoms as you right now and have been on fertility drugs for 2 months.  I had 2 negative pregnancy tests, and still no period.  Back pain, nausea, nipple sensitivity, cramping in the ovarian region, and much more.  I can't be dreaming this up.  I am continuely tired as wel which I was when I was early pregnant last time.  Let me know what you find out from your dr because sounds like we are in similar boats.  Good luck.  If you don't truely like what your dr is saying try an endocrinologist.  I dont know where you are from but I know some good ones here in North Texas.

[!?!]

I am 9 days late and I did 3 HPT all BFN, I have always been like clockwork.  Any advice!?!  I'm confused!!!!

[angel clark]

hi girls this is my 1st time here hi to everyone,i lost my son last year to pre eclampsia at 25 weeks we have been ttc since march i'm 5 days late done 2 hpt with a bfn i'm normally pretty regular every 25 days everyone keeps telling me to relax not to try too hard but i want this so much do you think i could be delaying my own period

[Angel_Phoenix]

Hi. I'm about to turn 21 and my husband is 29. We have been trying to get pregnant for almost a year and a half with an 8 month deployment in between. My usually regular period is now 6 days late. I've taken two pregnancy tests and still have a BFN. We both want to be pregnant so bad as my husband deploys again in 2 months. Thank you all for writing and sharing your stories that you still were pregnant even when you got a BFN. Keeps me hoping! I'll keep you all updated.

[wantsababy]

i had a dnc in feb.my periods have been every 28 days...this month my period is already 2 days late...took hpt and it was negative..i have had headaches and am tired easily..anyone have some advice?

[pale green star]

I'm so sorry for your loss angel clark.  I feel  your pain so deeply.  I too lost my son at 6 weeks old due to SIDS. (sudden infant death syndrome) on April 12, 2007. He was born a perfect healthy little boy, 6 weeks later he was taken from us.  It's been really hard, but it does get better. My DH and I are currently TTC.  Since stopping breastfeeding I have had one light AF and 2 regular AFs.  I am now 3 days late.  I went to Dr on Fri and had blood work done.  It came back a BFN.  I was so discouraged.  If I am not Pg then where is my AF?  I want to continue TTC and feel I am at a standstill.  Does anyone have any advice???  I am trying not to worry but am NOT so good at relaxing lately.....

[Angel_Phoenix]

Hi ladies. I thought I would repost and give you all an update since so few do and we're all left wondering if they indeed were pregnant with BFNs. I still have not had my period. When I last wrote I was 6 days late. A week later, I still don't have a period and am still getting BFNs. I went to the doc and she was very ignorant and just gave me another urine test (also BFN). She didn't do a blood test or ultrasound. That's the first and last time I go to her. I'm currently waiting to get another appointment. As soon as I get a period or find out I'm pregnant, I'll let you all know. I'm still cramping as I have been for a couple weeks now. I googled it and it said that many women experience this when first pregnant.

[angel clark]

hi thanks for your kind words the small things sometimes mean so much AF finally arrived so we are back to the disappointment for another month you start to wonder if you have a medical problem as to why we cant conceive made an appointment with gp who was very helpful and sent me for bloodwork so we will keep trying for now talk to you again soon..

[mauimemory]

Angel_Phoenix - your last update has made me feel a lot better.  I am 5 days late, and am always on time with my periods.  So at 2 days late I took the HPT (First Response) and it was a BFN!  I took it again at 3 days late and again a BFN.  I made an appointment today (for what I thought would be a blood test) but to my surprise the nurse handed me a dixie cup!  Once the Doc finally turned up in the room, she too was very ignorant and told me a load of **** I already knew and sent me on my way!  And that will also be the first and last time I ever go to her again - you don't by chance live in Hawaii do you?

!

[Angel_Phoenix]

I wish I lived in Hawaii! Ah.. alas, my period has shown up. It's much worse and the cramping is terrible. Here's to the two week wait again! For all of those still trying along with me (and getting their hearts broke month after month), I found a great site that is really wonderful for gals like us. In case you aren't already familiar, it's   It has really helped me feel not so alone.

[AnniePK]

After being late for 5 days.....and telling family members..............I just got my period this morning.  I spent a good half hour crying in the bathhroom and now I'm reading everyone's comments and I guess it's helping me to feel a little better.  My husband's still sleeping so he doesn't know yet.  I'm just so ashamed for making such a big deal out of this.  Pretty much all of my family is excited and waiting.  I feel beyond foolish for having told anyone.  By allowing myself to believe that I was definitely pregnant I am completely devestated.

[AnniePK]

What is that website?

[Angel_Phoenix]

We've all made a big deal. I tried keeping it in. Then, my husband went and told his family because he was so excited because we had been trying for so long. Then I got my period. I spent all day crying. That's all of us. It's a horrible experience and no one I knew IRL knows what it feels like. They all say things like "stop trying, it will happen" but they don't know how it feels because it just came to them. The website address is

[kat-checo]

ok 23,4 kids just had a son on may 23,07 didnt wait the 6-8 wks no sex had sex 1 week after had one period on june 18 have not had on since took 2 test at home neg. 1 blood test neg, but always tired, and have stuffy nose all the same signs when im preg. but now on 8/10/07started spotting? i feel like i am but test say no what should id we have never used birth control ,condoms nothing i would love another & him too  

[Jean-chicago]

I want to know if my period is late and I am not pregnant, does this mean I am "irregular" and it will be even harder to get pregnant?

[Jean-chicago]

I love this site b/c it helps me know I'm not crazy!  I had a miscarriage at 12 weeks in March and have been trying to get pregnant since.  I am becoming obsessed.  My periods are like clockwork and I am now late.  I have taken 2 tests and both were negative.  I don't really feel any symptoms, but I can't help hoping for a miracle.  I agree with whoever said it before, I spent half my life trying not to get pregnant and now I can't wait.  Angel, what is the website you mentioned earlier that was so great?

[pale green star]

I can certainly sympathize w/what you are feeling.  Since losing my 6 week old baby in April, getting pregnant seems to be the only thing I can focus on.  It is so hard to just stop thinking about it, when we all want it so badly.  Last month I was in a similar situation, however I had only had 3 pretty regular periods since I had stopped breast feeding,   I was 5 days later than I had been for the previous 2 months.  I called the doctor and they had me come in for a blood test.  [It is my understanding that there is a higher rate of false negatives for a urine test, especially when you are only a week or so late.]  Unfortunatly my test came back w/ a 0.0 hcg level. A BFN :(   On a good note, based on that bloodwork the doctor told me that it looked as though I had ovulated, ([his made me feel a bit better] it just happened to be a few days later than I had thought. I ended up getting AF 6 days late.
If it gives you more piece of mind, my advice to you would be to call your Dr and see if they'll do a blood test.  A blood pregnancy test can be more accurate as it gives an actual # to the hcg (preg hormone) Even if your # is very low, it should show up earlier in blood test where as  a  HPT is only sensitive to a certain level of hgg level and up.  

If your AF is late and you are not pregnant it probably means that you have ovulated later than you thought and will get your period soon.  This is so common, I've heard ovualtion referred to as a "moving target"  Keep on doing the BD approx 3-5 times a week if possible, and you are sure to hit that target soon.  
Also I wanted to mention, have you heard of an OV watch, check our the site, it is an ovulation predicitng watch (and it also tells time, what a product :)  I recently purchased one myself, it seemed to be accurate the 1st 2 months, but was off by 6 days last month. I'll keep you posted as to how well the watch works for me.  Does anyone have any knowledge, good or bad about this watch???  
Stay Positive...  and hopefully those HPT will do the same...
Best wishes and lots of baby dust......

[23lady]

Hi I am 28 years old and I have been off the pill since early February. My first day of my last period was on the 9th of July. today is the 18th of August and still no period. But, I have taken three HPT and they were all negative.  Should I not get my hopes up?? My husband and I really want to have a baby. I have been reading that some women don't show a positive result until they are six weeks pregnant? I have felt some slight pains in my sides and my lower abdomin (abdomen). Are these signs that I could be pregnant? My last day that I took a HPT was today the 18th. How long should I wait to call the doctor to get a blood test since there is no period? Does anyone know or have any advice????=)

[Num2??]

Hi 23lady I can understand how you feel. I went off the pill in Dec 06, had nothing in Jan, then a period in Feb and March and nothing since. I was never regular in the first place but managed to conceive my first child in just 5 months. We want to have our second one soon so that they can be close in age. I understand your frustrations at all the BFN's. I too have had 5.

I have had symptoms of early pregnancy since April. Went to Dr. and he was also surprised at the BFN. He did a blood test and found out that my stomach produces too much acid and affects the oesophagus causing similar symptoms to those of early pregancy. However the tablets (which I need to take for 2 months) he prescribed to overcome this problem are not helping. He advised that I do a pregnancy test every month as the tablets are not recommended while pregnant and also to see if this is the reason the tablets don't help or if there is something else at play.

I am too scared and not wanting to recieve another BFN to do another test. My DH is very supportive and understanding and says to do a test whenever I am ready, but I don't want to face the dissappointment as I am sure you can well understand.

Are you experiencing any early symptoms of pregnancy other than the missed period? If you are prehaps it is better to go to Dr soon for a blood test to be sure. Or otherwise wait until it is 6 weeks since your LMP and do another test.

I know you've probably heard it a 1000 times, I know I have but you just have to keep on trying and best of luck.

[ltlhallie]

I just had a tubal ligation reversal in december.  I have been keeping good track of my periods since dec.  my cycles have been averaging 26-27 days.  Last period was 7-23-07 which was a 25 day cycle.  had sex on 08-03 and 04.  He pulled out but I have read that even on your most fertile days all it takes is one little guy to fertilize that egg.  Even if is from the pre ejaculate.  On 08-08 i started to get cramps and falling asleep at work like I have narcalepsy.  I have been waking up with low blodd sugar like headaches.  My breasts started to become tender.  I started getting dizzy spells.  I and a week ago I started urinating like crazy.  From 11am -06 am  in the morning i go pee about 8 times.  Don't know where all this urine is coming from.  (not a bladder infection)  I never get tender breast or cramps with my periods...never.   Today would be the 28th day.  No period...Doesn't even feel llike it is going to happen.  The tiredness has worn off and now I have bursts of energy.  I went to the doc on the 17 (jumped the gun)  Negative urine and blood test.   This is driving me crazy.  I know what is like to be preg and Even with those tests coming back neg...I am not buying it.  I am convinced I am preg.  I am going to wait 2 more weeks and try another blood test.  sigh...Hate waiting.

[young_and_in_love]

I'm 21 and I have had the most stressful time with trying to figure out whether or not I'm pg. I stopped taking birth control when I got engaged (about 6 months ago) and now I think I'm pregnant because I'm 5 days late. I took a First Response pt and it showed BFP!! but it was before my missed period. I took one everyday showing a BFP but it gradually got fainter and then right before my missed period it was a BFN!!
I went to the dr. to get a blood test but it is taking so long. I just don't understand how that could have happened. I was so excited and I told my parents and DF all about this pregnancy already. I am going to be crushed if I am not pg.
Has this happened to anyone?

[ericalynn1]

My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for 4 months now. I had been on the pill for about 10 years and I know that there can be a short period of infertility but I really thought it would happen right away. I feel much better reading this page! I should have gotten AF a week and a half ago...I've only had very light spotting. I have now taken 3 HPT's all BFN and I'm thinking I should see my doctor. Everyone keeps telling me not to think about it so much and it will happen but I'm sure you will all agree with me when I say YA RIGHT! We want to be parents so badly that's all we can think about. I just don't want to see anymore BFN's!!!! I'll keep you posted.

[holstein1]

I stopped having a period in June and I feel very pregnant.  I am 44 years old so everyone thinks I am going through menapause and acting crazy.  I've taken 2 hpt's and they are both negative, but I have every symptom known to man for pregnancy.  I would be elated at this late age, but I've never tracked anything because I had a tubal ligation 21 years ago.  I still feel almost obsessed with the idea that I am having babies.  I say that because I've had a contant backache for a couple weeks now.  Am I nuts or what?

[shexibiatchno1]

4 months ago i had a miscarraige and ever since then my period has changed it has went from 28 days to 24 days!!! me and my partner are trying to have a baby. and this month my period was ment to be monday (24 days) but it is now saturday and i still dont have my period and i have no signs that my period is due but i dont have any signs i am pregnant all i have is bad heart burn lol i would be very grateful if some1 could help as i am very comfused just now.

thank you

[StyleKJ]

I am in a very similar boat as u.. As far as pregnancy symptoms r concerned.. I have a very reg. Period & am only 3 days late ( and counting with my fingers crossed ... Sigh) Anyway... I am so scared 2 take the test.. As I would be greatly dissapointed if its a BFN .. I'm curious to know the outcome of your situation & Urge all others 2 please provide updates because we have all come to this site for obvious reasons and can relate to one another in manys ways.  

Ps Prayer changes things .. If not the outcome.. then your outlook.

KJ :)

[jayjay20]

I was 3 days late and finally started what i THOUGHT was my period.  It was a brown color and i only spotted for 2 days.  After that it stopped which is not usual.  Im usually on time and atleast on it for 5 days.  I recently started taking birth control 3 months ago.  It has never affected my period before now.  I also missed taking the pill atleast 3 times since my last period.I have nasua in the evenings, a little cramping, headaches, my legs have been cramping, im tired.  I basically have all the symptoms.  I took a first response pregnancy test and it came out positive.  The next day i took another one and it was negative.  I have taken 3 more since then and they all said negative.  Should i wait or make a doctor appointment???HELPPP!


thanks!!!

[lpeaches]

OK I have no idea what's going on. My last period was July 26th. Its now Sept 2nd and NO PERIOD. Took 4 pregnancy test and all of them were NEGATIVE.. Went to dr's and had blood work done and that was NEGATIVE? Could I still be pregnant and its just to early to tell? I am getting scared! I had a DNE done this past June, and if i am pregnant I need to go see the dr ASAP due to problems in my last pregnancy? WHAT DO I DO?

[dbgirl]

I am so glad there are more people like me, I am tired of even talking to my DH about trying to get pregnant. My period is 5 days late and 3 BFN's!!!  We have been TTC for 3 months and I would just like to start trying again for the next month if I am NOT PREGO.  I will wait a few days and test again. Maybe it's just taking a long time to be positive!!!  I'll let you all know.....

[hopes4ababy]

I am so glad i found this site! And i understand what you all are going through because AF is 10 days late, since july 27th (the latest its ever been). So far I have taken one HPT and one Blood test yesterday and both came back negative. However, don´t feel discouraged ladies because the phlebotomy tech that administered the blood test last night told me that she missed AF for 4 whole months and month after month she took HPTs after HPTs and blood work after blood work and they all read the same, BFN. And the only way she actually found out that she was infact preg. was by her doctor giving her an ultrasound. I guess I´ll just wait this month out and see what happens!

love, hugs, and baby dust :o)

[Anna@]

Hi Everyone
I'm so glad to hear that I'm not the only one and that I'm not going crazy. I am 14 days late was suppose to have my periode between the 21 and 25 Aug 2007. NOTHING. I don't know how many tests I did hoping for a positive. I have all these pregnancy symptoms and eventually I went to the doctor yesterday, she did an ultrasound and said she can't see anything, but I have ovulated and my uteris linning is quite tick wich mean I either still have to have my period or that I'm pregnant but it's to early to see anything. See said we must have a blood test wich also came back negative. I feel so despondent because I feel pregnant but everything tells me I'm not. She gave me a perscribtion to have me start my period but I'm not sure if I must use it.

[dbgirl]

Still no AF, and still BFN, I don't want to go to the Dr just to find out the blood test is negative.  I went out and got a basil thermometer and ovulation test kit, so we could start trying, and now I can't even use that!!!!  I have an appointment on Tuesday with the OBGYN.....

[pale green star]

No AF and I'm not even sure if I 've ovulated?  It is so frustrating!  I had some blood work done on CD 24.  As of then my progesterone level showed that I had not ovulated.  I'm now on CD 39. I went to have more blood work done yesterday.  (A progesterone test and an HCG test)  I get the results back today.  I'm hoping that I ovulated late and that a BFP is possible.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed, for myself, as well as all of you...

[JoelleMarie]

I don't understand what is going on... My period was supposed to be here on the 2nd and still not here. I took a test last night and got a negative and this morning and got a negative... but i'm VERY moody, i'm tired, i'm CRAMPY for the past week. and this morning i feel like my back muscles are all pulled in my lower back! I HAVE NO IDEA... PLEASE HELP!!!

[JoelleMarie]

I don't understand what is going on... My period was supposed to be here on the 2nd and still not here. I took a test last night and got a negative and this morning and got a negative... but i'm VERY moody, i'm tired, i'm CRAMPY for the past week. and this morning i feel like my back muscles are all pulled in my lower back! I HAVE NO IDEA... PLEASE HELP!!!

[JoelleMarie]

it also feels like my body has sucked up my cervix. the back wall has shifted high up and feels a little off to me... i also haven't felt too good the past week(in ref to nausea)... this and the CRAMPYNESS, and the MODD SWINGS WHICH ARE HORRIABLE... and not the BACK pain...these are all pretty much sighns of pregnancy and i'm gettinng negative results... what the hall is Going on???

[pale green star]

I got the results of the blood work back.  BFN.  However my progesterone level was 12 on CD 38, which means it is likely that I did ovulate.  I just have no idea when.  On CD 24 my progesterone level was only .7  ,I must have O'd in the last two weeks sometime.  Does anyone know if a blood test can done too early to detect HCg?  I'm kind of holding out a shred of hope that I could still be preg, but it's too soon to show up.  Any advice/ experiences to share?
Also does anyone have any info on vitamin B6.  Has anyone experienced longer irregular cycles when taking B6?  Before I started the B6 I had two 29 day cycles ttc.  My 1st cycle on B6 was 35 days, my 2nd cycle on B6, (which is my current cycle )is still going, I'm at CD 39, now.  They seem to be getting longer and longer? Help!

[k_1981]

Just a little FYI: everyone I know and have talked to had a positive pregnancy test before their missed period, and the test was obviously positive around the time of their missed period.  Well, I was getting negatives before, around the time of my missed period, the day after my missed period, and then finally 3 days after my missed period I got a positive (not extremely strong, but without a doubt positive).  I tested again that night and got another positive with a different brand.  For some reason, I didn't feel like things were right and tested again 3 days after the positive tests.  It was still positive, but VERY weak.  The next day I started bleeding, went to see my doctor, and got a negative test at their office.  My doctor said that I probably had an ovum implant, but that it was probably lacking some of genetic materials needed so it couldn't maintain the pregnancy and aborted.  As I understand it (and I could be off), since things were never quite right it the first place (aka getting the result late and hormone levels apparently low), I didn't get the same results most women generally get.  Obviously, this is not the case for everyone, but thought it might give a different perspective.  
Best of luck to all!

[Anna@]

Hi Everyone, Just an update. I got my period yesterday. A whole 21 days later than I should havem bloody hell. All of a sudden I feel myself again. I have started taking my basal temperature now and I have decided that the best thing to do now is to make sure that my nutrition is the best I can get and that me and my husband get the right minerals and vitamins for optimum fertility. My doctor did say that even if everything is normal it still takes some time so I'm willing to wait a bit but when it happens I want to make sure nothing goes wrong. So healthy eating enough folic acid and zinc, enough sleep and as little stress as possible is on the menu. I've just read a stunning article about Baby making 101 they explain the whole science behind falling pregnant http://parenting.ivillage.com/ttc/ttcsigns/0,,43j1-5,00.html, read it it was very informative.

To pale green star, it can be that because you are more aware of your cycle and because you are waiting for you period not to come that the stress effects it. I have read that the B complex vitamins are some that you need to take for preparing to fall pregnant as well as zinc, folic acid, selenium and omega 3 and 6. The zinc is also good for him as well as Vit C it wakes up the sperm to swim when they get the chance.

I trust all off you are doing ok.

[Anna@]

I know exactly how you feel I felt exactly the same and in the end I just ovulated later than I should have for some reason and I got my period 3 weeks later than I should have. The best advice I can give you is be patient, I know its easier said than done. If you still dont have a period in a weeks time go to the doctor and have an ultra sound and a blood test. With a blood test they measure the hormones to determine wheater you are pregnant or not and on the ultra sound they can see, and if it is to early to see they can at least tell you if you have ovulated. If you have ovulated and your uteris lining is intact it means that your either pregnant but it's to early to show on a test or that your period will come on its own time. I just went through it it is hell not knowing aspecialy when you feel so weird. I had all the symptoms associated with a pregnancy. Good luck

[damaj31]

hi everyone,
i am also late for my period. i have pcos so its not something uncommon for me. only thing that got me wondering if i am pregnant is that about two- three weeks after around August 1rst, last period, i had very very light spotting. then it went away and a couple weeks later i had brownish spotting for a few days. it stopped when my period was due for sept. i took severak hpt's and they all came back negative. i haven't taken on in a few days, but i don't want to take one too soon because it sucks constantly seeing NEGATIVE. is there a probability i could be preg? i mean, i know anything is possible.

[Num2??]

Update - still no period (last one in March). Still suffering from afore mentioned stomach issues. Still wanting to get pregnant with number 2 but without the urgency of before. I have decided that it is better to sort out this stomach problem first and then worry about why I am not conceiving. I guess my body can't handle both things at once.

Lots of luck to everyone and hopefully our wishes will be granted soon.

[Helpme85]

Help, I am 7days late for AF. Did pregnancy test yesterday and it wasm negative.  Wasnt sure whether ot was because ive been drinking more water that my pee pee was diluted???  Have been TTC for 5months noe after being on the pill for 6years.  Cant really talk to anyone as no 1 knows were TTC.  I hav cramps and backache every now and then but its nothing compared to what i usually have and im pretty regular give or take a day..... I like u all want this so bably and everyone says dont try and it will happen natirally, but there all the people who have families and are happy....  Please help its just soooooo depressing.

[Num2??]

2nd update - AF arrived this morning after 6 months. Am very surprised although I did feel a bit strange last night and had another sort of pain than my constant everyday pain from my stomach. Could this mean pregnancy will soon be upon us?

[pale green star]

That's great news!  Looks like you are on the right track and will be pregnant before you know it!  I hear it is better to have at least one regular period before getting pregant.  This allows the uterine lining to become thicker and therefore be a friendlier place for Ms. Egg to impant.  I too got the visit from AF this morning.  It's been 44 days since my last period.  I was so hoping this would be my month.  There' s always next month.  I remain hopeful.  Please remain hopeful with me!  I look forward to the days of swapping morning sickness stories...  Sending good thoughts to you all...

[pale green star]

Have you had regular periods since coming off the pill.  It took me close to 9 months to get a regular period on my own after coming off the pill. (on BCP for 5+ years) When on BCP, your body does not ovulate.  It is supplied with hormones (via the pill) which sort of "over ride" your body's own hormones.  Coming off BCP can often cause irregularities.  You may have ovulated later you thought you did, causing a later period.
You mentioned you were drinking a lot of water?  Are you a lot thirstier than usual.  This was my 1st symptom before I even knew I was pregnant.  It is very possible that you diluted your urine, causing a false negative.  Maybe take another test using first morning urine.  (Its the most concentrated)  Good Luck!!

[Helpme85]

Thanks for the advice but unfortunately it did come late, reading everyones comments though have helped me soooooo much.  I wish you all the luck in the world. :)

[Skye2]

It seems there are so many posts that ask for help or 'could i be pg?' but the only way to know is to go and get a blood test.  The answer is yes, of course you could be if you had sex, so get to your doc and don't take no for an answer, get the blood drawn and find out for Sure!  I'm still getting BFN's at 5 wks past LMP & if it's still neg on Monday i'm going for a real answer.  Best of luck to All of you!  

[MissWaden]

OK... I am 32, I have 3 kids, and in Jan 2005, I had a c section with a TUBAL... my period is late, but not sure how late yet. I know that Aug 16 I already had it and was expecting it to leave..(dont remember the day it came) I have been feeling strange feelings that only happen to me during pregnancy. I did take a HPT 2 days ago and it was negative.. however, in 1997, I also took one and ended up pregnant anyway! I AM FREAKING OUT...!!!! ahhhhhhhh!

[ccc26]

Hi Everyone, I have been off contraception for about 5 yrs and using withdrawal method only. My DH and I have been ttc for 3 months with no luck.  The first time I was so sure I was as I had all the symptoms, even the doc thought I was but blood test came back negative then AF arrived a week late.  Should it be this hard to conceive if I have not been using contraception for so long?  DO I have to wait 1 yr of ttc before docs will do anything?

[lucky14mommy]

Hi all I have been with my boyfriend for one year and we are both 22  years old and ready to have our own little bundle well  my last af was on August 5th and ended August 7th (3 days long when its normally atleast 5)iam very regular and i was expecting a period on the 2nd of September it is now  September 15th and no sign of my af.I have taken 3 tests one test on the 2nd of sept. one test last week i forget the day and i took a test yesturday (September 14th) all tests came out negative and still nothing i have been using the early results test Am i doing something wrong  ? Do you always have to use your first urine to see results? someone help please!

[Num2??]

Thanks for your supportive e-mail. I hope that you are right. This is one heavy AF! I am sure we'll both be preggers soon, especially if what you say about the unterine lining is true. I will keep you updated at any rate.

Good luck with everything and let me know how you get on.

[Num2??]

Most tests say that it is not essential to use first urine but it helps if you have not had a drink for a while. The more concentrated the urine the better for the test. Perhaps your body is not producing enough HCG for the early results test. Maybe you should wait another day or two and try a regular test using first or highly concentrated urine. Or ask your doctor to take blood.

Hope this helps a little and good luck!

[BerPow]

I am as confused as the rest of you.  I just turned 37 last week.  I have a 5 yr old from an IUI with donor sperm.  The dr said they just couldn't find any sperm with my dh, probably as a result of dh having cancer as a teenager.  Since then I have had 4 IUIs and 1 experimental IVF done and none of them has worked.  I am always on time or a day early with my AF.  I am now 13 days late.  I tested at 4 and 6 days late and both were neg.  A few days before AF was expected I got a lot of unusual symptoms, (for me), including tender breasts and extreme bloating.  I still have the bloating.  I called the dr to schedule a blood test or have them tell me it is probably just my age or something.  They never got back with me.  I want to do another preg test, but at the same time, what's the point.  And my mind can convince my body of anything I'm sure.  Ugh!!!!!!!!!

[MissWaden]

Has anyone on here gotten pregnant after a tubal? Please, I havent seen my period in 35 days and I am terrified. I took a urine test 4 days ago and it was -. I will go to the Dr. tomorrow for a blood test, but in the meantime, I'm SCARED.

Thanks!

[lucky14mommy]

thank you for your post ,it has now been 42 days since my last period i'm never more then 28 days long in a cycle so hopefully something good comes with the next test results i'll let everyone know what my results are....lucky14mommy

[Aiyess]

I'm on the same boat as you.  My last af was July 15 and I still don't have it.  The last test I took was last week the 12th, it was negative.  The time before that was the 8th of Sept and it was neg. and so was the 1st test on Aug 25.  I've been cramping since last week and my throat has been sore.  Do you ladies think that being sick can delay your af?  If in fact I'm not pregnant I wish I would get AF already so I can stop stressing about it.

[NicolefromAustralia]

hey ladies just wanted to let you know there is some hope with negative hpts turning into positive hpts as i did a test on the day i was due for my period and it said negative then i still hadn't got AF so i did another one 4 days later still negative then i still didnt get AF so did another a week after AF was due and got a big fat positive even though the line was faint so i went to doctors that day he did another urine test was positive but again line was faint, so he sent me for a blood test to confirm got results just then and im happy to say i am pregnant with my third child. So ladies there is hope yet.
Goodluck

[Num2??]

Congrats! That is great news. You show us that there is hope for all of us. Let us know how you get on and enjoy.

[Num2??]

Good luck with next test. Will keep fingers crossed for you.

[Shortee329]

Ok well boy am I glad to see this site... but I am a bit different where I don't want to be pregnant.  I am 31 and have 2 boys 11 months apart and the oldest is 15 months right now.  So I have had a few "normal" periods since my last son was born and well they did come aruond 28 days in between but now I am 5 days late, getting quesy sometimes, boobs are sore, and keep getting the period cramps.  My husband and I are so scared cause I can't do that to my body again.. not this soon.  We have been very careful, but I guess anything can happen considering the first one was an on the pill baby and the second one was after 1 "normal" period  after the first one was born.  But I am freaking out.  I have taken about 6 hpt's all negative. but I do remember with my boys it took atleast 12 days after my period was missed before it finally showed positive and even then was a faint line.  I do have stress, cause my husband is deployed right now and its me working and taking care of the boys but I need some advice.  I just wish AF would come.. I mean the 2 months were something could have happened I got my period.. now a month where there is no chance that I know of unless my husband isn't telling me something about not being careful... I don't understand how this could be happening.  HELP

[cottom5]

Have you found anything out yet.  I had my tubes tied 18 mo ago and everything was going good til july.  July 2 was the first day of my last one.  I feel like i may be pregant, but i have taken  two hpt one about month and a half ago and one about three weeks ago both neg.  Just wondering what the dr. said to you and maybe what i should ask my dr when i go.

[Cryssa]

Hey guys I know how you feel. I guess a lot of us are in the same boat. My last period started on July 30th, I have a 28 day cycle and still have not gotten AF.  I have taken 3 preg tests and all negative. I'm never late and like most of you are now obsessing over it. I have alot of strange symptoms that I don't get around my AF. Like my nipples are sore, slight cramping on and off (AF is usually painful) Also I've notice little bumps forming around my nipple. Also I have have heartburn, and burping alot. Does anyone else have these symptoms. Now even after talking to my mother (who is a registered nurse) I still think I might be, she stated with both my brother and I that she was 2 months preg before a pos preg test.
Well I have decided to wait until next week to go to the dr's just to see if AF does turn up.. (by next week I will have missed 2 AF)
I'll keep everyone posted on the outcome. (here's to hoping)

[desertgirl27]

I am so glad I found this site also!  Right now, my period is six days late.  My last period was 8/12/07 and for the last 6-7 months, I have been relatively consistent, meaning that AF usually showed up within a day or two of the expected date.  But this time, I am almost a whole week late and I don't even see any signs of spotting.  I have taken three HPT's so far, the last one I took almost 3 days ago, but they were all negative.  I have been late before, but not usually THIS late and we were also specifically TTC, so it is weird that all of a sudden that during this month, AF is so  late.  I have another HPT, but am scared to take it because if I receive another BFN, I will be very disappointed.  Has anyone received a BFN early on, and then received a BFP later on their cycle?  I am thinking that maybe I"m just not producing enough Hcg at this point, but maybe that is just wishful thinking.  Not sure what to do next except wait...

[LJ413]

oh man...I love google!...I am a mere ONE DAY late on my period- but have been showing explicable signs of being pregnant. The only symptom I am not showing is breast tenderness...There has been none of that... Do you think I am crazy or what?

[PostivePlease]

Hi Ladies first time here!!  I have been reading a lot about all of your experiences and it makes me feel so much better knowing I am not alone.  I am 24 yrs old and have a 5 year old daughter and have been TTC for around a year now.. I tried clomid a few months ago.. and several periods later I still am not pregnant..  My period was due on Sept 1st and I still have not started.  I have taken what seems to be a million hpt and still I receive the BFN result every time.  I am never late and never had any problems with my period, however we still cannot get pregnant.  I have been exhausted for the past 2 wks, going to the bathroom more, having tender breasts, and being really moody..ASK my husband. I went to the doc about a wk ago and they wouldn't do a blood test because I said that the hpt was a BFN.  When I got preg with my daughter it didn't show up on a HPT until I was 7 1/2 wks.  I tried explaining this to my gyno doc and she would not listen, she pretty much thought I was crazy. So, needless to say, I am looking for a new doc.  I know all of your disappointment and truly feel your pain.. I have felt like giving up trying at times myself!!  I think what makes matters worse to me at least, is when I see all these people who don't need any more kids just get pregnant over and over again.  I wish the best of luck to all of you..

[Jake'smom]

HI, I too have a 5 year old (son). For the past two years my  husband and I have been trying for a sibling for our son who desperately wants a brother or sister. I had a miscarriage a 8 weeks on Feb 14 two  years  ago. I have also had 2 chemical pregnancies( where you get a positive hpt 5 days later you start your period.) unsucessful implantation. I have seeked fertility help and I am on Estrogen patches and progesterone suppositories. I am on cd 28. This morning I had a VERY faint postitive hpt a little later than 10 minutes , more like a light blue evaporation line. I went in today for my monthly blood test, and will know tomorrow if I'm pregnant or not. Last week I had many symtoms cramping, indegestion, sore bbs, headaches etc. Today I have no symtoms just bloating no cramps for af. Usually I do. I'm very confused.Your doctor should have gotten a blood test for you.
It seems like some obgyn's are so insensitive to us. Good luck hopefully your bfp is right around the corner.

[Jake'smom]

Sorry, I didn't introduce myself. I'm Jake's mom 33, and have been ttc for 2years. 1 miscarriage and dnc at 8 weeks and 2 chemical pregnancies. It's amazing how comforting it is to look at these posts and feel sooooo not alone. Husbands are awesome and feel for us , but they don't REALLY understand how we feel. As a woman it is our natural desire to be a mother (maybe not all of us). Everyone I know tells me to relax , stop tyring so hard !HA!!!! Ofcourse, all these people had no trouble concieving. My best friend is 8 months pregnant and one of my chemical pregnancies I was pregnant at the same time as her. This has been difficult for me, not to be jealous and bitter.
I would have been due 3 weeks later than her. Also, she got pregnant the first month of trying. I'm very happy for her and her family after I swallow the envy down . I'm also throwing her a baby shower.
God help me!!!! Anyway, thank you all for putting your hearts out there open and raw for all to share with. We will overcome and all have big fat POSITIVES some day. Stay positive because the mind is a powerful thing. Buy stock in hpts? What do you think?

[Shortee329]

is there anyone who is in this boat where it ended up being a TRUE NEG??

[Shawnep99]

I am offically one day late...I have taken 2 test...BOTH BFN. I am never late. We are trying to concieve. I am thinking maybe if I am pregnant..implantation occurred late. I had a little spotting of pnkish/browning discharge yesterday but nothing since....HELP

[PostivePlease]

It's so great to hear from other woman with the same kind of problems.. I went to the dr today and the dr. still refused to do blood work.. ergh!!  She told me to call her in a week and if I still had not started then she would do the blood test.. I am so upset.. Why can't they just do it so I will know for sure.. So now I am 2 wks 4 days late.. Having same symptoms and still no AF..  My husband was excited to see what I would find out today and like I said I found out nothing..  Did you find out if you were pregnant or not?  Good luck.. Hope everything turns out good!!

[LJ413]

Officially 4 days late...I took a test on Tuesday and BFN....I had some early early signs earlier this week, but they could also have been pms symptoms..I don't know if I am looking too far into this...I'm doing another test tomorrow for sure...This is torturous!

[desertgirl27]

Well, after being officially one week late as of last Wednesday, AF decided to rear her ugly head yesterday.  Not a regular flow like normal yet, but I can definitely tell it is on the way.  Not sure why I was so late; stress hormones may have played a part but I"m not totally sure.  Anyway, glad that I received some kind of news, though I wish it would've been a BFP.  Maybe next month...

[Skye2]

I haven't been able to get my blood test yet.  Still BFN and boobs sooo beyond sore, ugghghh!!  This article is kinda helpful:
http://www.early-pregnancy-tests.com/missed-period.html
Best of luck All!

[navy_wifey]

ok, so i haven't had a visit from AF in about 5 months. Since then i've taken about six tests periodically, and all i get are BFNs. I haven't gone to the doctors yet because my husband and I just got married, and i'm still waiting on the paperwork to go through so that I have medical insurance (also, he's in iraq right now).

I've had some symptoms, and also have gained weight, but still.. no physical showing of pregnancy (no baby bump).

i'm kinda worried that if it's not a pregnancy, then it's something bad like a urine infection, or any other abdominal infection that cases missed periods.... which is another reason why i'm nervous about visiting the docs.  I'm not really stressed out.. but i've got a busy schedule.. idk

i'm just as lost as you ladies are

best of luck to us all :)

[pale green star]

Have you recently come of birth control pills or some other hormonal form of contraception?  It can take some time for the body to get back to regular cycles.  I wouldn't worry too much that anything is seriously wrong.  The hormonal system is so sensitive, there are many things that can upset it. (There are a lot of benign reasons your cycle may be irregular)
I might think about requesting a thryroid test.  Common symptoms of a thyroid disorder are weight gain or loss (depending if thyroid is over or underactive) and irregular periods.  This can be checked w/ a simple blood test.
Best of luck to you...

[pale green star]

Has anyone ever heard of PreSeed?? It's supposed to be a sperm friendy lubricant allowing sperm to survive longer and therefore increase chances for pregnancy....  Anybody hear anything good or bad about it??

[happythoughts13]

Hi One and all. My DH and I have been TTC for about Three months. AF never came to visit me on 09/18/07. I'm now Five days overdue and a little anxious. I've taken maybe Six HPT all a BFN. I'm a Navy wife dealing with tricare. They won't give me a blood test unless I'm positive with a urine test. We are desperately TTC before my DH Deploys for Eight months. I've been off BC for Two years and taking prenatals and DHA supplements for Six months. I'm alone for now as my DH is out to sea. I'm so happy to have found a forum like this. Most of the women in my family have fertility issues... I hope to not follow in their foot steps. I wish you all the best of luck. As to pale green star. I have heard of pre seed. It was suggested by my old OB/GYN. I have a girlfriend who switched to this lubricant and was perggers Three months later after trying for a year.

[kc27]

i am 8 days late i am never that late i have taken 2 at home tests my partner bought home from work (a hospital) and they both say neg they also say they are 99% right... i have sore boobs and some cramping but no period!!! are these tests correct???

[happythoughts13]

I put very little faith in HPT's. If you're able, demand a blood test. I too once worked at a hospital. MyI lab told be that the Urine pregnancy tests are the same HPT's we buy. If you just need to know and can't get help... try the planned parenthood. they help everybody. I'm on my way to my doc to demand a blood test.

[babymaker2]

Hi....  I, too, have been going nuts trying to figure out whether it's my feelings of being pregnant or my pregnancy tests that are wrong...

For what it's worth, I've found that "pregnancy blood test, false negative" brings up much better information than that more intuitive search for "late period, negative pregnancy test". For example

http://www.4women.gov/FAQ/pregtest.htm

This site offered what I found to be helpful comments about what could explain a negative pregnancy test even when you are on your way to becoming pregnant...like the fact that in up to10% of women, implantation occurs late---after the first day of a missed period.  (Notably, this site seems to have been reviewed by people who have sufficient training to provide reliable information about this topic.) happy babymaking, everyone!

[hayleybaby]

Hi all im so glad to have found this site because i thought i was all alone!!My husband and i decided to try for  a little one so i came of micrgynon in jan this year and have had regular periods rite up to the last 2 months were my period was a week late last month and i havnt taken a period since 18th aug ive had no period pains or anything i have done a test and came back bfn that was on sun nite past!! My stomach has swollen and im more tired and gruumpier than usual! so my husband says!! he he please email me and keep in touch and i will too!! all my friends seem to be getting preg far faster than me!

[simmi210188]

hey im 19 years old and was trying for a baby for 2 years with my ex....i now have a new bf and have not had a period for 4 months, my periods tend to be about every six weeks so i'm not really normal anyway.  i have taken three HPT in the last three months which have all shown negative but been getting the sickness...large stomach....neadachs...leaking from breasts...tiredness and latley a funny feeling in my stomach...and gained alot of weight which is uncommon as im normaly very thin and my diet or lifestyle hasn't changed...i went to the doctor and she throught i was pregnant so i took one of their pregnancy tests....got the result back yesterday expecting it to be a positive but it wasn't (broke my heart) so went back to the doctors again....im having other tests done because i don't really want another negative eventhough iv been offered a blood test so have any of you gone that far before and found out you where pg? it's driving me insane as evidently u all no and it has cheered me up thankyou

[ButterflyLiz]

Hi my name is lissette and im 19 , im trying to get pregnant  i havent gotten my period but see this is weird i took a HPT and it said positive then i took another one the next day and it said negative so i dont know ... but then i also went to the doctor and it also said negative but i havent gotten my period im late by 3 weeks almost and i feel bad .. it's like i feel like i really pregnant and it's saying im not i dont know what to do?? can you help ??? here's my email : ***@****

[Marihopes]

I too am officially 8 days late today! I expected my AF on Sept. 18th. I have taken 3 hpt's and one at a local clinic all NEGATIVE. I have had cramps for 2 weeks but nothing and some nausea. I called my doctor today and have not been called back. However the nurse told me they will either give me a prescription to demand my period or she will talk to the doctor on what to do. I am upset at the fact that she did not right away say come in for a blood test. It is nervewrecking when they don't seem to care and leave you stressed thinking what to do. it is not noon and no call. I am getting nervous!!!! Please tell me what happens at your doctors office. It seems we both have the same timing and exact days late. Hope I am preg. I have 2 boys 13 and 10. It has been a while but I really wasn't planning on trying for another but now that I think I am I so hope that it happens!!! Wish you luck!

[Skye2]

It makes me very angry when i read the stories of women who go to the Doc and request a blood test and are told they won't do a blood test because it's too expensive or time consuming, or whatever the bs reason the nurse gives them.  I think, ok, let's all just LIE.  Let's go in, say we got a BFP and are around 8 weeks along and want an ultrasound.  It's ridiculous that doctors and nurses and other medical personnel make you feel like an idiot when you tell them you got a negative hpt.  HPT's are negative for soooo many women who then turn out to actually be pg.  Some women -- rare cases i'm sure -- just don't ever get a positive on a urine test.  It does happen, and those women are no less important patients than the ones who get a quick BFP.  It's ignorant and irresponsible for doctors and nurses to disregard women's symptoms when they could be symptoms of either pregnancy or other real medical conditions that only a BLOOD test can rule out!  Ok, sorry.  End of rant.

[Skye2]

forgot to include this - interesting article, says about 25% of pregnancies can yield a false negative with an hpt...

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0CYD/is_23_36/ai_94158802

[lucky14mommy]

I have taken my 5th test this month still no period i also took a urine test thru PPH and all came up negative.....i have a paps tests scheduled for friday the 28th so hopefully i figure something out because this has never happened to me before being this late EVER! I'm always regular so i'm very comfused as what to think.

[lucky14mommy]

Forgot to add i was suppose to get my period the 2nd of this month.So i'm almost 25 days late!

[Marihopes]

I am 37 days late now. I never did get the call from my doctors office. I guess they figure I am not as important. So I went out and purchased 3 more hpt. At this point I am just tired of waiting that I wish I would get my AF so I can not get my hopes up. I took it this morning and BFN. Again disappointed. However I spoke to my sister about it and she said she had same symptoms cramping, nausea, and breast larger. I only have nausea and cramping which have slightly subsided. Anyway all her hpt's came out negative and no period. She finally went to the doctor's and took a blood test and came out positive. I am hoping this is all it is. I haven't told my husband until I know for sure. I will officially be 2 weeks late on Oct. 2nd. I am waiting till then to take another hpt. I can't stand the disappointment anymore.

My breast feel a little heavier but I don't know if it is all in my mind. I feel like am going crazy and I am tricking my body to think I am pregnant. I can't sleep or concentrate on school it is getting out of hand. I wish the doctor would make up his mind what he wants me to do. I hope that they call today!!!! Thank you for listening....

[Marihopes]

I am sorry not 37 days late but 37 days without a period. I am 9 days late.

Sorry

[kansascity2368]

I have been reading this site for the last month and just want to say Thank You to all persons who post!... I recently found out I am pregant (my first appointment is Monday) and I think I am about 8 weeks. I did not test positive on an HPT until almost two weeks after AF should have started. I am a little nervous because it took so long for the HPT to be BFP (I had taken one at four days late and one at eight days late, and they were both BFN), but there is hope at least! My HPT at 2 weeks late was a faint BFP and my one at 3 weeks late was very dark and guick to show BFP... I'll let ya know how my appointment goes :) Hope this helps some of you who are still waiting for that BFP...

[LeenerEMT]

It's nice to hear so many others going as crazy as I am...lol!  I'm 30 and have 3 children.....we'd like a 4th sometime soon but haven't officially started trying as I just stopped taking the Nuva Ring In August.   My LMP was Aug. 30th. I ovulated almost a week early which was unusual (I can always feel when i'm ovulating as I get cramps) and my husband & I had unprotected sex a day or so before I got those ovulation cramps.  I wasn't expecting to ovulate that early which is why we weren't careful.  I've had mild period-like cramps since about the 14th.  I've had an increase in headaches, began peeing VERY often the last few days and get lightheaded sometimes when I stand up.....boobs have been sore for about a week but no nipple sensitivity like I've had w/ past pregnancies.  I took an HPT last week (Not due for period till Sept. 29th or 30th....I usually have about a 30 day cycle) and it was negative.  Yesterday I took another one because of the increase in having to pee and it came back with an extremely faint line but that line didn't show up till over an hour later.  I took another one this morning and it was BFN.  It's Thurs and I'm not supposed to start till Saturday or Sunday so maybe if I am pregnant it's just too early.  I got pregnant almost 2 years ago and had a positive pregnancy test show a very faint line 2 days after missed period......i was pregnant but I miscarried at almost 8 weeks.  I'm just not sure what to think and I hate this waiting!!  I still have 2 tests left so I think I'm going to wait to see if I actually miss my period before I test again.  If I'm not pregnant I'll be disappointed but we may just actually start trying for real next month.  My husband really wants another baby :)

Baby dust to all!!!

[Marihopes]

I finally got a call from my doctor's office. They want me to wait another 2 weeks! She said there still maybe a possibility of pregancy. I told her I was 9 days late with cramping she said wait and take another test in 2 weeks. She said in some cases it may take up to 2 more weeks to show. So I guess I will play the waiting game, but will cheat and take one on tues. which will make it 2 weeks late. (14 days) hopefully if I am it will show up.. I am glad to vent I don't want to tell my husband until I am really sure. Like I said we weren't trying but it seems as though he wants me to be. I will let him know when I am really sure! You all are angels for listening to everyone on here venting and trying to find answers. Thank you for your support. I will report my results on Tues. or if I get to anxious I will test earlier. THANKS. Wish me LUCK!!!!

[dontknowwheretogo]

i was one the birth control pill for a year i have been off it for over a month now i had my period on the 13 and the 27 of aug at least that is what i thought it was i have never been late except when i was pregant with ,y two childern i have taken 4 test they have all came back neg in the past the got a postive right away i dont feel crampy like i am going to get i just feel tired can you help me

[Marihopes]

I am sad to report that I think I started my AF today... I am disappointed. It just wasn't meant to be. At first I spotted and wished it was just implantation bleeding but I doubt that is what this is. I had strong lower back cramps last night so I think this is my real AF. Thanks everyone!! You are Great!

Good Luck to everyone.......

Baby Dust to all!!!!

[coja27]

Hi, I came off the pill a year ago, had regular ish periods since being off the pill (normally between 32-35 days - never longer than 35 days and never ever missed a period b4), I am now 41 days since last period, had 2 negative hpt's, but getting cramps and sore boobs for about a week now!! I wish i knew either way, its driving me mad!

[alejungo]

Hello its nice to have someone to share this with because people who don't want to concieve just don't understand ok well on Aug 3rd i had surgery for an ectopic pregnancy luckly i didn't damage my fullopian tube so he said i could get pregnant again 3 weeks later i got my period that was on Aug 30th and it's now Sep 28 i'm only one day late but during the last 2 weeks i've had symptoms especially the nausea and i'm tired and my breast hurt but i'm also cramping...but i've tooken 5 pg test in the last 4 days and there all negative and i'm stressing i want to be pregnant but i'm so scared i might have another ectopic pregnancy what do you guys think

Help...

[sugar smith]

i just went to http.//www.4women.gov/faq/pregtest.htm it helped me with all my hpt questions try waiting a week then try hpt again if still no luck go see your docter iam praying in 2to4 days i'll get a+ sign iam 5 days late i did just have a baby girl on 06-29-07 bleed for 3weeks and then had a nor preiod 08-27-07 now its 09-29-07 i was due on 09-24-07 now is this the nor after having a baby my first baby girl is14teen so it's all new to me now  please help iam trying for a boy and just a little note if your trying to get pregnant i had sex only one time with this last baby a week before my monthly to the day so my implantion blood which i just knew was my monthly wasn't 4 days as usual it wasn't until the next month when i missed my monthly did i realiz i was pregnant now iam trying 7days before and 11 days after and the other way arould and 14 days after my monthly  iam trying thru my monthly and after can i be there i'll pray for every women up here    

[Skye2]

Well, that bee-yatch AF showed up today!  Now i'm going crazy Googling "can you have your period while pregnant"  LOL.  Wishful thinking to the bitter end.  Best of luck to everyone ttc. Remember, knowledge is power, stay informed, and don't let docs or nurses push you around.  ;-)  You are the only expert when it comes to YOU.  

[kerryw]

I am in the same boat as all of you and so glad to have found this site!  My cycle is usually 34/35 days.  I had an EP in Nov 06 and a mc in June 07 so we have been TTC.  My AF was due on the 24th but no sign, today is the 29th and I've taken at least a dozen tests, One of them had a faint line but it could have been an evaporation line as since then all BFN!!  My breasts are slightly tender and visiting the ladies alot more than usual!  I'm going to try and hold out for a few more days before I test again (although I tend to obsess a LOT!) otherwise, I wish AF would hurry up!  Is there anyone else who has been through this and eventually got a BFP?

Baby dust to you all!!

[Num2??]

I have heard that you can continue to have your period even though you are pregnant. This is often why some women don't know that they are pregnant as they do continue right through. I don't know if this information is of any comfort to you, but at least you know that it is possible.

Good luck and may your baby wish soon come true.

[Marihopes]

I did start my AF. I started on Fri. 9/28. My husband and I were so disappointed. The sad thing is that he was ready to have another child and bought baby wash to show his support. When I broke the news to him I could tell he was disappointed. I don't know if we should try after my AF I have no insurance. Does anyone know where I can get insurance? I can't get enrolled under my husbands plan due to open enrollment already passed. I would like to have insurance before trying again. Or does any one know how much it costs if I pay out of pocket. We are willing to pay for it ourselves if we have to but would like to know if there are other options. By the way we are trying for a girl. We have 2 boys, 13 and 10. Any suggestions???????

[Sailor Hg]

Insurance cost depends on where you live.  I have multiple health issues and my husband's school plan (he's getting a PhD) was far too exspensive and didn't have quality of care I needed.  Try looking at bluecross blueshield, or something.  Also depending on where you live if you do get pregnant and you can't afford health insurance your state might have a plan.  I know because I was asked if I was prego when I had to apply in California.  
Again it depends on your location, but I payed $400 a month.
Baby dust all round!  (I'm late but BFN so will await my Aunt Flo)

[kansascity2368]

I posted a few days ago about being pregnant but getting a really late BFP on an HPT. Well, I went to what I thought was supposed to by my first 8 week 3 day appointment today, and the doctor thinks I am only 5-6 weeks along, but I haven't had a period in two months (since Aug 3). I am a bit worried that maybe the embryo is not developing fast enough, but, I am still pregnant, so I am thankful. My doctor said not to worry and that this happens sometimes. I am confused though because I have very regular periods and we had sex when I thought I was ovulating back in the middle of August....

Has this ever happend to any of you? Or to anyone you know? Why am I so less farther along than I thought?

[Needababybadly]

Hi all! I am new to this site and thank god I found it!

I have been ttc with my boyfriend for nine months! We both desperately want a baby.  My partner had a sperm test done which came out fine and I had a ultrasound blood and urine and the doctor said my main functions where fine and if it was something it would be rare.

My periods have always been between 28-33 days the past year and has never been later.  Last month I did an ovualtion test and it told me I ovulated on the 7 sep 07 and three days later I had a light red brown mucus type spotting it lastly on and off for a few days and it never happened before.
My period was due on th 27 sep and now I am 5 days late!!!

I have done four pregnancy tests i one the day I was due and one two days late both NEGATIVE!

Please help!!

[pale green star]

I can totally sympathize, I know how frustrating the wait can be.  You either want to confirm pregnancy (which is what you really want) or just get a period.  A late period can be so cruel to those of us ttc.What you described sounds a lot like implantation bleeding.  Which is a good thing!  It is true that sometimes the level of preg hormone in your body is not yet at a high enough level to etect w/ an HPT.   The only thing I can think of is to call your Dr and ask for a blood test.  Otherwise, unfortunatley, the only think you can do is wait.  I'd try to wait a couple of days before I retest, and be sure to use first morning  urine when you do.  Good luck to you, I'm hoping for a plus sign for you!!

[Skye2]

If you think you conceived in the middle of August, it could be that you actually ovulated later than you thought.  Did you have sex only at that time?  After all my reading (and reading and reading!) i saw a few articles that state the fetus may implant a Lot later than normal -- most web sites say it implants 6 days after conception, but this can be much later.  Best of luck to you, i hope all is well and it's just a matter of your dates being a little thrown off due to a late O and a late implantation.  Keep the faith!

[Skye2]

Thanks for the good wishes.  Although i'd love to believe i could still be pg even tho the AF fairy paid a visit, i think i need to face the hard fact that a few too many BFN's have found their way into my bathroom waste basket!  Believe me, i've read all the postings of women who were 3 months along and had what they thought was a period every month only to find out... ta da!  I wish that were my case.  Time will tell, but my problem is that i'm in a long distance relationship so only have access to the SME (sperm making equipment ;-) every few months.  So, the odds are sooo totally against me.  That said, i still have every damn symptom i've had for 2 months now -- very irksome.  Ah well...

[wency]

i am supposed to have my period today oct3.but i missed my period ..i actually have regular one and like 3 days before every month like last sept i got my period on the 3rd of sept..wer trying to conceived also and have all the symptoms then took home pregnancy test twice but negative results..plss help me.....

[Needababybadly]

Thanks for the good wishes!  It helps me alot since I have no other woman that can relate at home.
I am deeply sorry to hear about your loss and wish you all the best in the future.  Have you managed to conceive again yet?  If it helps women that have carried a baby through full term are very likely to conceive and have healthy babies in future.  Do you have any other children?

I (being so impatient) did another preg test last night it was NEGATIVE! 6 days late now!! 5 negative tests in the past few weeks!

I am afraid to go for blood test incase its negative! Its so hard to try and keep functioning with normal life when every day on the tv and street you see women with babies!

Im afraid it might never happen!!! :(  

I know I ovulated over 3 weeks ago for definate and since the spotting 3 days after ovulation there has been no blood!

Is there any other explanation other than pregnancy?

Do you know if any of us girls turned out to be preg after numerous negatives?

I fear I may be posting up with bad AF news in the next week!! :( fingers crossed)

[Num2??]

I know how frustrating having the symptoms with out actually having had the BFP can be. Perhaps the symptoms are being caused by something else. The reason I ask is because it happened to me. I don't know if you read my first post about all my other health issues but if you have a read there you'll know what I am on about. I still have no conclusive evidence as to what is causing all my health issues.

We have been very consciously ttc this month as AF came around after a 6 month break. I am due (should everything be back to normal) on the 10th. Will wait until the end of the month before even considering a test just to see what my body will do on it's own.

Perhaps you too should get some other tests done by your doctor to rule out any health issues that my be contributing to the symptoms which we hope will bring you your baby dreams.

Good luck at any rate with whatever is going on with you.

[stfactset]

Hi ladies. I was supposed to get my period on 9/7/07 (my periods r ususally late by 3-4 days). So i waited till 9/21 to do the pregnancy tests at home. I have done 3 tests so far (latest being today) and all are Negative. I am so scared as I also have stomach cramps but there are no symptoms of pregnancy. I dont have insurance right now so I can not consult a doctor right now. I dont know what to do. I am so scared. Please advice

[Marihopes]

I will look into it. I am currently in school for my Bachleors and stopped working to hit the books full time. Unlucky for me I quit my job which offered great medical benefits. I guess I am planning at the wrong time. But when is it a good time to have a child? Thank you for your info. I hope you get a BFP!!! I feel guilty at times about posting b/c it seems most of you are ttc and I already have children that God blessed me with. I should be happy to have experienced such a joy. I wish you all luck and will pray for each one of you. I will learn to count my blessings that I already have.

BABY DUST TO EVERYONE!!!!

[Skye2]

Thanks, i read your previous posts and that's very interesting about the stomach problem causing similar symptoms.  I'm waiting to get an appointment with the only female OB/GYN in my area in my insurance directory.  I know it's silly, as male doctors probably are just as good.  Anyone else feel that way?  I just think, how can someone understand what a menstrual cramp FEELS like, unless they've actually HAD one!  LOL.  I know, but i guess i'm prejudiced and want a doctor who can empathize.  Hopefully they can fit me in next week and the mysteries of the pg symptoms will be solved.  All the best everybody.

[Jake'smom]

Hi!  Sorry I haven't replied. I just now read your post. No, I'm not pregnant yet again. It's so discouraging every month for 2 years, the same outcome. I think it's really bad that your doctor won't order a blood test once you've missed your period. My fertility doctor orders it when my period is due.
I'm looking into accelerated fertility help next cycle to speed things along. I've been trying to stay positive about ttc but, to be honest I'm  getting frustrated and tired of all of it. Sorry to be negative.
I'm ovulating right about now, normally I'm pretty excited, but I feel it will be the same outcome. I've been thinking a lot about the baby I lost 2 years ago. Was it a she or a he??What would she or he looked like? It will happen for us both (all), I really deep down believe that. It's is just the journey that we have to take to get there. Hopefully, you are pregnant, I would love to hear good news!!!!!
If not, maybe next month. Thanks, for replying to my post it's nice to talk to someone who really understands. Let me know if you are pregnant, I'll cross my fingers.

[kansascity2368]

Thank you for your comments. I appreciate the response. I just worry and worry too much- I want this pregnancy sooo bad. Your kind words mean a lot to me. Hopefully you are right, and my dates are just off a little. I'll update if something changes (but fingers crossed it won't!)

Good luck to you in your trials with conceiving. I'll keep reading your entries and praying for you...

~ Baby Dust to all ~

[LJ413]

BFN. "you're probably just too stressed, that's why you skipped a whole month"

gee thanks.

[Needababybadly]

I am 8 days late and had spotting 3 days after ovulation(which means i ovulated nearly a month ago)

Did a preg test this morning BFN!!!

Do any of you know what else could explain this other than being preg? It never happened before and Im equally as stressed as I was for the past 9 months!

Please any suggestions would be helpful

[army_mami]

I am thanking my lucky stars for this website, googled "missed period, preg. test negative" and am so grateful to see I'm not alone here.  Am 32, my fiance is deployed to Iraq now and am so so so hoping I am pg. We see each other every month, always managed to miss my ovulation dates when we were together, LOL! Went off the pill in June, had normal periods until August...had a random full-on period two weeks before we were together Aug. 31-Sept. 9.  we weren't exacty TTC but would both welcome a bby, so weren't using protection. Was excited to get that random period mid-Aug bc was hoping that would mean I would be ovulating by end Aug/early Sept....we had sex prob. 2, 3 times a day for  that whole week. But...On Mon. Sept. 3rd had *another period* wayyy off schedule, but this one was light pink but lasted about 5 days. Not normal in terms of color/flow/ etc.  by end of week was having pg. symptoms.  Had light "spikey" cramps (not like AF cramps) very very moody, and peeing a ton.  Bbs getting bigger.  He was thrilled, bought a HPT (lol, a little early, dontcha think!!) and of course came out BFN.  Have been testing since then, all BCN, but am thinking it could be too diluted, too early, who knows.  Now, as of today Oct 5th, am late any kind of AF (no matter which date I use as my lmp, either mid-Aug OR early Sept) and PG symptoms continuing. Still BCNs, which are crushing.  Finding hope here that perhaps I am could be PG.  He is already deployed, and has already told family and friends (see, he is excited!) but I am embarassed about BCNs.  Am thinking I should wait another week to see if AF arrives (sure doesn't feel like it will, and at my age I know my body, am quite regular in general) and will keep using the HPTs.  I am so happy to know I am not alone here, am getting crushed by these BCNs but there I am peeing on the damn thing anyway, LOL! I can't stop myself.  We are too excited at the thought.  The light abdomen cramps continue, my lower back kills, and i am still really moody.  Bbs are getting bigger but so far nipples not too tender.  This is on my mind 24/7.  Really don't feel like AF will come, really have that woman's sense that I am pg, which is why I told him i could be pg when we were together. (since he was leaving for Iraq, didn't want to tell him over email, you know?) he's been really supportive but already bought a crib and everything (getting a little ahead of himself!) and here I am with all these BCN's.  Anyway, just wanted to share that I am very grateful for this site and will be checking it frequently now! will keep you guys posted.  Am staring down two more HPTs that are waiting in the box, don't want to take one yet bc I am feeling pretty down and can't go through the heartache.  Am thinking of sticking head in sand until AF gets here, or if one more week and no AF then retest.  If still BCN will get a blood test.  Wish me luck, ladies, this is what I really want.  Good luck to us all, actually.  Love to all of you out there, you have just made my day.

[Num2??]

Perhaps it is/was implantation bleeding? Perhaps you should do another test or see your doctor just to be sure.

If you are pregnant don't stress about it and enjoy!

[Num2??]

Good Luck! May your baby wish be granted soon.

[Num2??]

I can completely understand your need for a female Ob/Gyn. Of course guys can empathsise with us! If it were up to guys to have babies there would be far fewer children in the world LOL!

Good luck at your appointment and I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you that the outcome is positive.

By the way they have ruled out that it is my stomach causing these problems and have narrowed the field to the liver, pancreas or gall bladder. Am going to hospital for an ultrasound on Wednesday.

Problems have been getting worse over the last few days and I am more tired and irritable than usual these past few days. So who knows perhaps something else is also going on with me :-)

[Num2??]

Guys CAN'T empathsise with us (a little type error there)

[#1Princess]

I am 6 days late, how much longer should I wait to take a HPT?

[Skye2]

Funny you should mention gall bladder, b-cuz i was also searching symptoms online and gall bladder kept cropping up so you just never know.  The internet is sometimes a scary place because you plug in your symptoms and stuff pops up that just makes you even more confused.  Very best of luck with your tests -- hoping they can get to the bottom of it all.  I finally have an actual appointment for next Friday, which feels like forever.  Have just spent all day napping on the couch when i should have been cleaining, i'm that tired.  And yeah, if guys had to go through all this torture i think the only reason they would agree to do it is to make sure there were enough football players in the world ;-)  But ya gotta love em none the less.  Best wishes Everyone!!

[Skye2]

Your 'off schedule' period might have been implantation bleeding.  Not everyone has that, and 'they' say that it's supposed to be way lighter than a normal AF visit.  Ever since my honey and i have been together i have thought/hoped/wished that AF was implantation bleeding, only to be disappointed, so it's easy to think it is just because you want it to be, but stranger things have happened and it is a real occurance for some.  If you can hold out, try to wait to test for another week or two -- it's heartbreaking to keep getting those BFN's but testing as early as it says on the box just doesn't work for everyone.  Good luck and happiness to you and your fiance.  

[Skye2]

Go for it!  Some lucky women test positive really soon.  The tests usually come in two's so if it's negative, save the second one and try your luck again one week later.  A good friend got her BFP one day after she was due -- pissed me right off ;-)  Fingers crossed for you, if being a mom is what you want.

[Skye2]

All these posts & articles that say your period is delayed due to stress... i mean, i can't seem to buy into that.  We All have stress, every damn day of our lives, pretty much non stop. Work, driving, family, making ends meet, romantic relationships -- ALL stressful!  If stress caused periods to stop, i just think none of us would ever have periods.  Ok, sorry, ranting again, gotta get off this computer & clean the house now cuz looking at my dirty kitchen is stressing me out. Maybe this is why celebrities are always pg -- they hire other people to deal with their stress for them ;-)

[Needababybadly]

I am now ten days late, did a test this morning NEGATIVE again!  I am so confused! I want to be preg more than anything but if the tests are saying im not.

I ovulated 30 days ago and since the spotting 3DPO nothing!  

Has anything similar happened to anyone else?

I heard that if implantation happens late it gives a false negative but if it was implantation it would have happened a month ago!

If I am not pregnant(which i fear) what would stop my period?

[Needababybadly]

I think I got my AF! Not sure yet! Im really panicking because I ovulated a month ago and Im only getting my period now!

Aside from the spotting 3DPO this is the first sign of blood!

Is it normal to get period 4 weeks after ovulation (aside from mid cycle bleeding)

[Num2??]

I don't know if it is normal to get a period 4 weeks after ovualtion, but what is normal these days anyway? I didn't even have a period when trying for our first! I just ovulated - believe it or not :-) When I asked the doctor how this was possible she said it can happen that your body just reabsorbs the lining but as long as I am ovulating everything should be fine. She was right.

This time round though I didn't have a period for 6 months after having had two just after stopping the pill and then got one. Our bodies are mysterious things and work in all sorts of ways that we just don't get. I am due this month on the 10th but am secretly hoping it won't arrive.

Just try to remain calm and positive, if that is possible and just see what the next few days bring. It may be that you ovulated later than you thought and this is just implantation bleeding????

[pale green star]

Hugs... I'm thinking of you and hoping for nothing but the best.  (i've recently broken my wrist, so I'm not on site as much as I was, typing's a bit difficult...)  I'm sorry to hear AF has arrived?  Is it a normal AF, flow? color?  If it's not normal, I would think about calling Dr for blood work.  I'm sure it's nothing to worry about.  Also I also want to mention that when I got pregnant, I had a period end of April 06', then I had what I thought was my period the 2nd week of June.  Turned out I was infact pregnant and that was not a period.... So don't lose hope.  Our bodies are so complex.
Another thing, Are you sure of your ovulation date?  It is possible for your body to prepare to ovulate, even have LH surge, and then not actually ovulate, only to try again later.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!

P.S to answer your previous ?, Cole was my only Child, 2/28/07-4/12/07 , he passed away at 6week old to S.I.D.S.  It's been rough to say the least, but I treasure his memory and remain hopeful.
Thank you for you kind words, they really do mean a lot to me

[Needababybadly]

Sorry to hear about you wrist.  Hope it gets better soon.

Yes it was definately AF.  Very heavy but I usually do get heavy AFs anyway.  I am nearly 100% sure of ovulation date.  I had been using it before and my AF always arrived 16-17 days later.  So aside from the light spotting three days after this was the first sign of AF in 4 weeks.  I don't understand it at all!  

I know womens bodies can be complex but I make sense of it

Ovulating on the 7th sep, spotting on the 10th sep, period on the 7th of oct!!!

I can't go to doctor at mo and Im thinking could I have miscarried even though no test confirmed I was preg or is my body confused!!

Unfortunately I am losing all hope (it sounds so bad because Im only 21 and some women have been trying longer) but I just cant see myself ever being blessed with a baby.  In another 2 months I will have been trying one year and officially have infertility probs.  I don't want to go through loads of invasive testing.  Im not really a doctor person.

Sorry for being so neg I can't help it Im not a strong person

Good luck to you it best to remain postive and hopeful

[Skye2]

i know you don't want to hear this, but you're so young!  and, even if you have tried for one full year, that is really just 12 oportunities for your body to become pregnant, so don't give up hope since there are soooooo many more to come for you.  and, even tho the 'standard' is one year, with so many factors that can effect your chances of conceiving (i mean, just reading this thread will tell you how messed up our bodies can become) you need to give yourself a break and more time before you jump into the whole fertility testing thing.  easier said than done not to obsess, i know, but at 21 your chances are still very much alive.

[brewerb]

i am now 7 days late my periods are like clockwork. i am having really bad heartburn like i have had with my other 2 pregnancies....but have had 3 negative tests.... i was wondering if me still breastfeeding my son will cause a false negative can anyone help me???

[worried0307]

I am a virgin and about 4-5 days late and I usually start about every 23 days. About 3 weeks (5 days after my period ended) ago I gave my b/f a handjob and he used a tissue for his ejaculation. We then decided to wait until we did anything else and we think we waited for about 5-10 minutes but then he forgot to wash his hands and then started fingering me again.  We are not sure if he had any *** on his finger at all but we're freaking out and dont know if this could be a sign that I'm pregant bc I'm late and I usually start on time, or maybe its just bc ive been really stressed out about it lately. What should i do.. do I need to be worrying as much as I am?

[Num2??]

Personally I don't think you can get pregnant from the way you describe. Or at least not that I have heard. I don't even think that even if he had some *** on his fingers that he could penetrate far enough to get you pregnant - he would have to have broken through the hymen first I would guess.

I think you may be late from all the stress and worry about being pregnant. Just to be sure you should probably do a test. That way you'll be able to see whether you are or not. It will most likely be a negative and then you can stop worrying.

Good luck!

[worried0307]

Hey, thanks, I actually took a test two days ago and it was negative and then turns out I started the following morning! :)   I was worrying/ stressing for no reason.

[Num2??]

Am glad that you can stop worrying. Stress and worrying are never good for any body - they can cause all sorts of problems :-)

[4u2bs2]

Hello all.  I'm new to this sight.  My fiance and I have been TTC for 8 months.  I got a positive result the first day of my missed period in May, but then started bleeding 4 days later, so I miscarried, but it gave me hope because my fiance had been through 8 months of chemotherapy for cancer (a few years back) and was told it could make him sterile, and I have Autoimmune Hypothyroidism, which makes it extremely hard to get and stay pregnant because of the antibodies in my system.  So I just wanted to bring up my situation to enlighten you on Hypothyroidism and how it can play a serious role in trying to conceive.  If you have lost your metabolism, feel sluggish/tired all the time, have gained weight, and have what appears to be hot flashes (I'm 35), I urge you to pressure your doctor into taking a simple blood draw and test your thyroid levels.  This disorder is highly misdiagnosed, so most people don't even realize they have a problem, so it could be a cause of you being unable to conceive or keep a pregnancy.  Here's a web-site with some great info for you to read up on it: http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/fertilitythy.htm  Check it out when you get some time, and get tested if you're not sure!
I'm now 4 days late on my AF and have had a BFN on my last test, which was 2 days after AF was due.  I'm not giving up hope just yet, after reading all your posts, but fear that AF will rear her ugly head in a few days, although I don't "feel" like that will happen.  I'll just impatiently wait for another few days and try another one.  I'll keep you posted.  Good luck to all.

[Mommy_to_2]

Hi, I am 21 & mommy to 2. I am 5 days late and have had 3 negative pregnancy tests. I have some pregnancy symptoms like nausia, excessive tiredness, dizzy. My periods are usually regular and i am on the birth control pill. Except in August I forgot to take a few pills and ended up needing to take an emergency contraceptive pill, my period started 9 days after taking it and was the normal 5 days long. Well my period in September was 2 days late and the doctor said that was normal to be a few days late but the following mounth I should be back on track. Well in between now and then I didn't takem my birth control and have had unprotected sex with my husband but we have always used the pull out method. Could I be pregnant and still get a negative?? Should I re-test and if so when?? Please advise!!! Thanks so much.

[snhunter]

Man, I swear I can relate to some of you here for sure.  I am 27 and my husband and I waited to have a baby because we wanted to give our child everything.  I am now 6 weeks from being finished with my masters program, we have bought a house and we are all settled.  Now we are ready and for a year we have been trying to get pregnant and no luck.  I have charted and taken my temperature for months and finally I was a week late 10/25.  I had actually had symptoms for 2 weeks.  Sore breasts, nausia, stomach cramping, slight fever, dizziness, and extreme fatigue.  It was hard to get out of bed every morning!  But the symptoms did not last all day, like a flu - they were off and on every day.  I didn't tell my husband this time because I just did not want to disappoint him.  On 10/24 I took a home test which was negative and on the 25th I had a blood test at the doctor.  They called me the next day and told me it was negative and cried right there on the phone with the nurse.  My doctor called me back and told me that all my symptoms were good for pregnancy, and that we might have just tested to early - to keep my hopes up and try again in a week, which will be 11/2 - with a home test.  And to keep taking the home tests once a week until I start or it comes up positive.  He was very sympathetic.  I have never wanted something that I was not able to make happen, and I think that is why this is bothering me so much.  I wanted my masters - made it happen - 4.0.  Every job I wanted, I made it happen.  I wanted a house - made it happen.  Finally it has happened and I have something I can't make happen.

One key piece of advice.  If any of you that are trying are NOT on prenatal vitamins, you should be.  I thought (I know ... I missed the memo) that you didn't take them until you were pregnant, but oops ... I was wrong.  I am not on them.

So ... wish me luck, as I wish you all luck.

[dbgirl]

I am in the same exact situation as you.  I am 26, and we have been married for 2 years.  We bought a house a year ago, and are both done with our education. How is it when you work so hard for everything, you can't get the one thing you can't actually "work" for!!!! Anyway we are on 6 months of trying now and still no positives!  I will keep  you in my prayers, hopefully we will both be a mommy soon!!!!

[Liv444]

I'm in the same boat as so many of you. My period is five days late, last week I had very, light pink spotting so I thought this could be implantation bleeding. For the past three days my breasts have been so sore. Of course I get two BFN ont he last two tests. I had a miscarriage in June, right after my father died--two whammy's in the same 3 week span... that was the first time i tried to get pregnant so perhaps it is a promising sign. I was lying awake last night picturing having to do a DNC because something was wrong, preggy symptoms but no positive and no period. I just called the doc, going in for blood test tomorrow--better to know than guess and worry. Thanks to all for sharing, nobody in my life can relate to what's going on and the worry I have.

[navy_wifey]

Hi Ladies!!!

Ok, so my update since 9-22-07! AF did visit me on the 9th last month!

I hadn't gotten my period for six months, so just know that it is possible to get it!! What triggered it? Well, I had been very stressed about a lot of things, and I finally had a huge emotional breakdown the day before, and then bam, it came.

Best of luck to everyone, and I'm looking forward to my next one

[Num2??]

I hope that you do get another AF, but I wouldn't count on it. I too had not had a visit from AF in 6 months and then got one in Sept. We were very busy there after TTC and since then I have not had another visit.

I am not experiencing any symptoms of pregnancy so have not bothered to do a test. I am hoping one way or another to find out what is going on with my body. At the moment I am frustrated as we would love to have another baby but can't figure out when the best time to conceive would be as I have only had one visit from AF since March this year. I also can't tell this time round when I am ovualting - which was very obvious last time round.

Good luck with everything and once again I do hope for your sake that your periods continue to be regular for as long as you want or need them to be.

Baby dust to all!

[lovinduncan]

My husband and I have also been trying to conceive for about 8 months now after having my one and only depo shot last december 2006 and let it expire in march and have been trying ever since. I finally started havng normal periods with no spotting about 5 months ago and have an EXACT 25 day cycle. My last period was Oct. 13 meaning I should have beganmy new cycle today, which i have yet to start. Trie aking a "first response" test, said negative. When would be an ideal amout of days to wait until testing again? And what does it mean when others on this message board are saying that they didnt get a positive until 5-6 weeks later...later than what? does that mean 5-6 weeks after the missed period or 5-6 weeks since their last period?

[waitingnwishing]

I'm not sure if folks are still using this site. My LMP was 10/15. I have a 28 day cycle - like clockwork. I haven't been late in over a year. I was due on 11-12. I am now 4 days late and have taken 3 HPTs - all BFNs. I keep telling myself to wait a full week, but then cave in and buy another test. Have any of the women who have BFNs lately turned out to be pregnant?

[lissa7303]

Hi, I am 27 and ttc! I am on metformin 3 times a day and clomid days 5-9 of cycle. My af has been coming regularly for the past 4-5 months since i started using the metformin w/ clomid. It is currently 5 days late. My lmp was october 12th. im on a 30 day cycle. I took a test a few days before missing my cycle and it was neg. I took another on wed morning and bfn! i took one tonight and again bfn!!!!!

My hubby thinks i am pregnant! i am having a hard time believing its possible. Although i have found lots of sights where people have the same problem. I was looking to see what else might be wrong and it all comes up with pregnancy stuff. I have the tiniest bit of hope left that i might still be pregnant.....My doctor wont do a test until im 10 days late. Im not sure if it will be a blood test or urine test though. I have another test but am VERY afraid to use it. The neg from tonight really hurt!!!!!

I feel like im going crazy. Im not sure if its in my head or not even after all the reasing i have done. most of it points in the direction of me being pregnant! I Have some symptoms. Most of the ones i have i usually get around af 's time.. like eating alot or cravings, moodiness, and gas. Im having those now and im very tired alot and i have lower back pain......usually when i first sit or laydown is when i notice the back pain. there have been more days than not when i seriously thought i had my cycle and went to check and it wasnt there. I WANT TO BE PREGNANT! however id rather get my period than keep wondering of something is wrong! can i truly be pregnant? anything will help!!! thank you

[Num2??]

Update - after feeling ill for the last two weeks and not daring to do a test. I finally plucked up the courage today to do one and yes it was BFP!! DH and I both very happy. I still can't believe it but DH was always saying it will happen in time just be patient. He was right as always!

Thank you all for your support during the hard and insecure times. I know that it will happen for you all, just be patient. Next step for us now is to determine how far along we are as my last AF was in September.

Good luck and baby dust to all!

[pale green star]

Need Help,
I lost my 6 week old son to SIDS this past April. We've been trying since. I recently found out I was pregnant a couple of weeks ago, much to my despair, I now have been told after 2 ultrasounds, that is is very likely I will miscarry. I am supposed to be 7 weeks, but the u/s measured only 5wks 6 days, this is concerning because it had measured 5 wks ,
2 weeks ago?  the #s just do not add up.  I was able to see a heartbeat of 94 bpm, but the Dr still thinks I have a 90% chance of m/c.  I go back on Thurs for another U/S, Dr expects to see hb slowing or not beating at all.
Not sure how to cope, I'm feeling nauseaus and sick, and I don't think it's due to pregnancy.  I just don't know how to handle this loss on top of what I've already been through?  I'm not sure what I'm looking for?  How long after a D&C can you start TTC again?  Does anyone have any hope or advice?  

[missmuffet1973]

Hi Im from Tassie Australia and I know exactly how most of u feel. We have one gorgeous little 20 month old girl, who took over 2 years to concieve, we are now trying for another child and have been for about 6 months. My periods arent very regular normally come between the 7th and 13th of each month, it is now the 18th and no period!! Im not usually late, if anything im early, I feel like im getting my period but it never comes. Iv done 2 pregnancy tests both negative. But I have sore breasts, am tired and 2 weeks ago i had a light bleed for half a day kind of like an implant bleed, but yet tests still show negative. My Mum went thru menopause at 37 I am now 34 and all the symptoms are consistent with that too! Im too scared to go to the doc cause i dont wanna jinx it!!!

[aligah]

help!! i dont kno what to do... i am on nuvaring...my periods usually come like clockwork. well, about 4 months ago i was 5 days late for my af, then she came, but it was so heavy i had to go to the er because my ob thought i was having a miscarriage. the last three months i have been between 3 or 4 days late and it only lasts for 3 or 4 days and it is rather light, when it usually lasts 7 or more and it is rather heavy...all hpt and clinic preg.tests have been negative...now, i am late again. this is definetly not normal for me. my periods have always been regular. always!! when i was pregnant with my daughter i was on depo. so, that just goes to prove that my body and birth control dont get along. lol...any who...i am hoping that i am...kinda grasping to any shred of hope left in me...but i am thinking that i am not, cuzz i dont want to jinxx it if i am...ya kno?....well....any help would be much appreciated.
**much luv and baby dust to all**

[Jenbabe03]

I am so, so sorry to hear what you have been going through. I lost my son at 7 weeks to gastroschisis and my husband and I have been TTC as well. Please email me if you would like to talk.  I know there is not much I can say but its always good to know that someone understands. ***@****

[Jenbabe03]

...So I didn't know that you couldn't put your email on here. Let me know if you would like to talk. I will check this thread often.

[missmuffet1973]

hi when i was trying to conceive our first child after 2 years of trying i was bleeding very heavily and abnormally so decided to do a HPT to find that i had miscarried, i know it sounds selfish but to me the miscarriage was a relief because at least i knew i could conceive as i was due to have tests to find out what the prob was. My doc told me to wait at least 12 weeks before trying again, if that helps. We weren't trying but 10 weeks later low and behold i was preg again and bleeding again, which was pretty scary the bleeding settled down after 10 weeks and now we have a gorgeous 20 month old girl. Now after my period being 7 days late and having to BFN HPTs i got a faint positive!!!! I was so excited, then 2 hrs later i started bleeding again, i thought not again this mirrors the first time. I did another HPT in the morning and it was much darker so i went to doc and he basically said any bleeding during pregnancy is a threatened miscarriage. He did a blood test to confirm we
are waiting anxiously for the results of that and he sent me off for an anti-d jab cause iv got neg blood
and by his calculations im about 5 weeks 2 days, so its not viable to do a ultrasound until 6 weeks but being xmas i cant get in until 11th jan for that, Ive now stopped bleeding but il be happy when i see a heartbeat in 3 weeks!! So Aligah there is hope so hang onto it, you know your body.

[mc140583]

Dear all
My girl friend has all the early symptoms of being pregnant  mood swings Tender breasts also swollen lower back pain and constipation her last period was light and this one is 23 days late  but home urine pregnancy test is negative i dont understand could someone kindly advise on past experiences..

Kind Regards
Mark

[inHisperfecttime]

My husband is in the Marine Corps and I'm in the Air Force. We're trying to get pregnant before he deploys to Iraq. (I am 24 and he is 21)  Sadly, we only have until 15 Feb before he has a new assignment to the westcoast and I am still assigned here on the eastcoast This is our 1st month ttc. My LMP was 28 Nov. Starting around 15 Dec I felt a slight cramping and a heaviness in my lower stomach. Most of the cramping was on my lower left side. It has come and gone as the days pass. (I have felt that feeling before, two years ago, and the day after my missed period I had a BFP. One test, one dark line.) I am now a day late for AF. Of course the test I took this morning had to error on me...it was an EPT...ha ha, so much for error proof. However, I've been peehappy so to speak and took an early preg. test on Christmas day....BGN. So, much for a Christmas Miracle :( What makes my situation sticky is this: I went off the pill a week early last month and let my period come...I had missed a few pills during the month and my body was acting as if it was ready to start my period, so I just let it. Then two weeks later i got another period. Very heavy dark and clot like. That is the period that i am using to judge this cylce off of. Now I wonder if i may have had a m/c with that second period last month and didn't know it... As for now...still waiting for a BFP. THIS COMMENT WAS WRITTEN MORE SO, SO OTHERS CAN READ IT AND COMPARE TO THEIR SITUATIONS...Here's to hoping for a baby!!!! I'll keep you updated!!

[inHisperfecttime]

UPDATE: Got a faint pos. yesterday morning and confirmed it with blood shortly after...I'm PREGNANT!!!!!

[pale green star]

Thank you both for your kind words and ecouragement.  This pregnancy was confirmed a miscarriage on Dec 26.  An u/s coud no longer detect the heartbeat.  I had a D&C the next day.  It's been an exremelely long and emotional week.
I went from being  ecstatic about this pregnancy to beyond broken hearted in less than 2 weeks.  
To JenBabe 03,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, I know that kind of pain all too well.  Your son was 7 weeks?  Mine was 6 weeks.  What was his name? When did you lose him? we lost our son, Cole, last April.   And as I'm sure you are familiar with, the hurt is always there in some shape or form.  I will say that some days are better than others...  I have never put so much stock into the saying "One day at a time" as I do now.  It's really the only way that I can stay sane.  Moment to moment, day to day...  
I'd love to keep in touch, share stories, vent, whatever...  I will check this board often as well.  
Like you said, It really does help to know there are others out there who understand...

[Jenbabe03]

I am sorry that it has taken awhile to get back to you.  Yes, my son was 7 weeks old. We lost him in August.  His name was Logan.  You are so right, the pain will always been there.  I do not know if you are familiar with Caringbridge, but it is a great way to tribute to your baby.  If you would like to check Logan's out (if this site will let me put it on here) the site is www.caringbridge.org/visit/loganpetersen.  I would love to stay in touch! Again, I will check this as often as I can.

[Hopefulmum]

This is a God send finding this site. I am going daft waiting for my period to come or not. Reading all these messages has definately helped  and feel I am not on my own.  I am 37 and normally as regular as clockwork and now am 8 days late. I have a 7 year old girl which took us 6 years of trying to conceive to have and I say was my miracle. Unfortunately after , suffered severe postnatal depression. However I was lucky to get out of this with great help from my Doctor.  3 years ago I felt I was ready to get back  to trying for another. But I have fell pregnant 3 times and miscarried all 3 times. I had 2 last year and was utterly devastated. With these pregancies I found out within 2-3days of being late and had very sore breasts. This time I am getting negative  results with HPTs, but I am slightly nauseus and have had low cramps for 2 weeks. I feel as if I am being tortured not knowing, I just want to know one way or the other. I have not told my husband or family this  time. I don't want to go through  that again building their hopes up and then feeling I've let them down. Fingers crossed.      

[babyobaby]

ok. I too am in the same situtation. Im 20 years old and never been pregnant. Me and my boyfriend has unprotected sex OFTEn 3-4 times a night but he always pulls out. I am now a 7 days late for my period and i did many ovulation calendars and typed in my Lmp and it said that the day me and him had sex was the tiem frame i was most fertile. However, htp say negative. i've tooken 5. I reasearched hCG levels and it turns out the test i took required high levels of hcg to give a positive. I have also been peeing more than usuall and an overwhelming since of fatigue withing in the last 3 days. No breast tenderness and slight nausa. I to am NEVERRR LATE for my period..i compre it to old faithful! :). Im wondering when would be the best time to go to the doctor? should i wait few more weeks? i did feel bloating and have cramps every day..imhaving cramps now. But no period. ...puzzling!

[Lilworried]

Im in a similar situation to your self.  I have slept with my partner and used the withdrawal method a few time during the same night.  Im am just a couple of days late (its rare for me to be late). The calculations say it during my fertile dates too. I have looked into things i bit further in the meantime.  I think the problem with the withdrawal method is there is slight amount of sperm in precum (before he ejaculates) and unless he has had a pee before you have sex again, The sperm can still in his tubes and come out with his precum (before he comes again).

Its hard to say what is best to do - when you are late, you are LATE.  The only thing you can do is wait a few days and do another test or perhaps see your Dr.  I take it you are not trying for a baby if you are using the withdrawal method.  Let me know how you get on..... All the best what ever result you are looking for.

[pale green star]

Sorry it took me so long to respond.  I just wanted to tell you what a beautiful child Logan is.  I looked at the website you made for him.  What a lovely tribute.   Your love for him shines right through your photos.  And again I am so sorry for your loss.  My heart breaks for you.  
I am doing alright.  It's been 2 weeks since my D&C.  I've been feeligng O.K. I am hoping to get a period back in a couple weeks so that we may start trying again.  Hope you are well and I will keep in touch.

[nj2004]

i am 21 years old trying to have a baby im 8 days late took a test and it was negative! never been pregnant before..i feel symptoms, sore breast, back, nausea,peeing all the time, tired all the time but negative there depressing what do i do?

[pale green star]

Not a whole lot you can do, only time will tell.  Are you taking the test w/ your first morning urine?  This is the most concentrated and will be more likely to register the pregnancy hormone if it is there.  Don't give up hope, your symotoms sound promising...  If test is still neg and you don't get a period call your Dr and request a blood test.  Good luck!

[nj2004]

yes i took it yesterday morning and the first day i was late both were negative, im still late day number 9! my breast are really sore today i must of used the bathroom i dunno how many times ugh its getting fustrating:( im going to wait another week before my test and then go to the doctor im soo excited but dissapointed at the same time thanks for your help!

[hannabanana76]

Hi Guys,

My last period was on the 12/12/2007, im very regular, and my periods are only ever 3 weeks apart. I'm worried because i had unsafe sex with my boyfriend on the 22/12/2007, which doesn't normally happen and i wasn't 2 worried as it was only once, i started to worry 1 to 2 weeks later when i had a brown discharge which lasted less than 1 night, i had a friend who had just found out she was pregnant an she had a simlar thing happen about 1 to2 weeks after she would have concieved. I tried not 2 worry as i know that can affect your period but it was hard & decided 2 take a test when i was a week late, it came up negitive and i was so relieved thinking it must have been down 2 stress, however almost a week later and i still hadn't come on so i tried again, still negitive, once again i was relieved but yet again its almost a week later and i have yet 2 come on. What should i do?

Also since the last test i have been feeling queasy with stomach cramps and have been sick in the last few days... Could this be in my head? (although that doesn't explain my being sick)...

I'd also like to add that i feel that any child is a blessing, and although im hoping im not pregnant, that is only because i am not in a financially secure place in my life and i am only 19.