i am late .. i am never late

[Nicky883]

Hi ladies
I am on cd 29 today cycle is 27 or 28 days long . I tested yesterday with clearblue plus and it was negative so the logical side of me says i am not pregnant but i cant help but hope :(
My question is "is it really that common to be late and not get a positive test ?"
I tested in the afternoon and did not test again .
Can stress affect tour period ? I ve been stressing cause we are in the process of buying our first house so i am thinking maybe is that

[MagpieCursedTea]

It's horrible being in limbo like that. Stress can delay ovulation which will obviously delay your period. It's also not unusual for women to have the occasional anovulatory cycle. Give it a few days and if AF still hasn't arrived, test again.
Hope you get an answer one way or another soon!

[hanflan]

Sorry you're in limbo! The only time I have ever been more than a day late is if I've been poorly or stressed so that could be it!

[iwillbemrsminty]

Stress is a bugger for delaying AF but those CB ones didn't show up as positive for me until 2 or 3 days late as they tend not to be as sensitive as others so it may just be a bit early for the CB's. Can you get a First Response and test again in a couple of days?

[Nicky883]

Turns out it was just stressed just started spotting now at work trying to keep it together .
I've only been trc for 3 months and this dissapointment every month is just so frustrating i dont know how can people keep trying for so long
I know its too early to worry but i can help it

[iwillbemrsminty]

Any possibility it could be implantation bleeding? If not then cd1 and you're back on the May bus with the rest of us my dear! I'm 8 days into cycle 4 so you're a few days behind me. Try not to stress, I know easier said than done

[iwillbemrsminty]

Also, make sure you have either (or all!) and/or available this evening. My usual routine at the beginning of a new cycle

[Nicky883]

Thank you iwill ! I am ttc1 so i am scared that i might have a problem i know its stupid and i should atop thinking like that !

[iwillbemrsminty]

Ooo snap nicky, I'm TTC #no 1 too so know exactly what you mean! It is frustrating, very frustrating but we will get there!

[Nicky883]

I will be all fine and positive tomorrow i am always a grampy bitch on cd1 :p god help dh tonight !

[BertieBotts]

Spotting isn't an out :) Hang in there for a few more days and test again. I ovulated late and didn't get a BFP until 7 days after my missed period.

[Nicky883]

Bertie i feel quite strong cramps at the moment so i think i am about to get a full flow in a while ;p lost any kind of hope anw oh well next month again ..

[BertieBotts]

Ah okay, sorry! Fingers crossed next month is the one.