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How many days after missed period did you get a positive test?

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BeansOnToastWithCheese · 03/07/2020 08:41

We've been TTC for 10 months and now my period is late, but I've done two pregnancy tests and both have been negative. I'm trying really hard not to get my hopes up, but if I am pregnant is it possible the tests just aren't showing as positive yet?

I've also been eating fewer calories and exercising more recently, so I'm conscious that could be the reason for the delayed period. But, I've only cut down to 1500 calories a day with a 30 minute work out 5 days a week, a 60 minute workout 1 day a week and a rest day so nothing excessive.

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BeansOnToastWithCheese · 05/07/2020 22:49

I'm out, AF arrived this morning. But at least I know now. Not sure why it was so late - never got a positive test although did get a faint positive on an internet cheapie ovulation test so perhaps it was a chemical? But I doubt it. Never mind - onwards and upwards. Hopefully next month is my month!

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Namenamename2020 · 05/07/2020 16:01

I am, but they are definitely relatively faint for how late I am. I had a MMC earlier this year and this was my first time TTC after that, so next time I will avoid FRER and just test using a normal test if period is late. Feel I have had my hopes up this time and it's looking more and more like a chem.

I'm so sorry you're feeling that way. It's horrible. Very confusing and difficult to concentrate on other things. Hope we all get some clarity soon!

caithnini · 05/07/2020 15:46

@Namenamename2020 are you still getting positives on FRER? I've never had even a sniff of a second line, but isn't a line positive even if its faint?

I tested again with a FRER this morning and BFN. Period was due on Friday and no sign of it. So frustrating and confusing. Keep telling myself just to wait and see but I feel so stressed out.

Namenamename2020 · 05/07/2020 15:34

Hi @BeansOnToastWithCheese @caithnini @newgirl14

Well, I am now 4 days late with no AF and still BFN - except on FRER which are still positive. V confusing.
I'm now wondering if I have purchased some fake FRER! However 2 were from a pharmacy and were positive yesterday. So basically I have no idea...

I felt low yesterday but today I'm a bit more on your wavelength Beans. It will all become clearer in time! Hope you are feeling ok today.

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BeansOnToastWithCheese · 04/07/2020 18:24

Yes, fingers crossed all round! I was going to walk to the shops and get an FRER test earlier but it's not going to change anything - I either am pregnant or I'm not and I know I'll find out at some point so I decided not to bother.

My boobs were the usual sort of sore they are before my period the week before AF was due but that's stopped now and no pregnancy symptoms at all. Maybe I'm just having a really long cycle/skipping my period this month because I've been exercising more?

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caithnini · 04/07/2020 17:45

I'm in the same sort of situation. TTC for 7 months for our first. Currently 15dpo, AF due yesterday but not arrived and BFN yesterday and today. I'm so trying not to get my hopes up and remember that I've been stressed and not sleeping great so probably just a bit late. But at the same time I'm never late.... fingers crossed for us all!!

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BeansOnToastWithCheese · 04/07/2020 17:25

How are you getting on namenamename2020? No change here. Negative tests but still no AF, so who knows?!

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Namenamename2020 · 03/07/2020 09:08

Hi, I'm in a similar situation and it's all very confusing. I actually had 4 days in a row of faint lines on frer, so when period was late I tested with a normal test and it couldn't have been any more negative 😑. Deep down I know it's probably a chemical pregnancy but trying to hold onto some hope 🤨. Hoping for good news for you too!

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BeansOnToastWithCheese · 03/07/2020 09:07

I'm not sure how many DPO I am - I stopped testing as it was beginning to get quite tense every time I went for a wee waiting for a positive and I figured we'd just DTD every other day during the fertile 10 days or so.

My cycle is usually anything from 24-28 days and I'm on day 30 now. So two days late? But I know I could just be having a long cycle this month. I am exactly the same, I just want AF to arrive now so I can stop thinking about it!

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newgirl14 · 03/07/2020 09:03

Hey 👋🏼

I'm the same 16dpo / 3 days late and no sign of AF yet. Multiple BFNs 😫 normally I'm regular so this is unusual for me.

How many days late are you?

Just want AF to start now so I can get in with my new cycle!

Chicken123 · 03/07/2020 08:49

Hi @BeansOnToastWithCheese

All women on here say you’re not out until she arrives so maybe test again in a couple of days if she’s still not here.

I got my first 2 positives 12dpo and then much stronger once I had missed AF.

Every woman is different though. Some women don’t get positives for weeks x

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