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AF 1 week late but still BFN

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PenguinBeach · 15/08/2018 08:03

I was wondering if there was anyone else out there who is or has been in a similar position? And if so what did you do?

My cycle is normally 31/32 days long. I’m now on cycle day 40 but still getting BFN. We have been actively TTC for last 4 months so praying for a positive result soon.

When is too early to call your GP?
When did others get their BFP?

I’ve read threads talking about chemical pregnancies, ectopic pregnancies etc so getting nervous and really hoping to get some answers soon.

Any help would be great, thank you

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PenguinBeach · 15/08/2018 16:37

Any one got any ideas or advice please?

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physicskate · 15/08/2018 17:15

Way too early for gp. They won't care until you're at least a month late.

When did you ovulate? It's very normal to have a cycle where you ovulated later than you normally do. Because the time between ov and the start of af is pretty static, if you ovulate late, af would be late too. This is why many women use opks, bbt and physical symptoms to track ovulation.

Chemicals (and the vast majority of ectopics) would give you a positive test.

If you get shoulder tip pain or pain on one side of your groin, seek help as these are signs of an ectopic.

The only other thing to do is wait and see... good luck!

Rollerball84 · 15/08/2018 18:52

Hi OP, I’m on cd 37 today. Have pregnancy symptoms but only in the last few days. Went to see my GP last Friday and I’ve an app in the morning again to see her. She said she will redo test and if still negative she will refer me for an ultrasound. Totally understand how you’re feeling x

glitterbug17 · 15/08/2018 20:25

@PenguinBeach sorry I have no advice but I'm in the same situation. 28 day cycle, 6 days late and still BFN. Now I'm trying to convince myself to stop wasting money on HPTs but it's hard! Hope it's good news for u xx

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PenguinBeach · 15/08/2018 21:49

Thank you everyone for your advice and comments, it’s reassuring to know others are in the same position. I called the doctors today who have asked me to send in a urine sample for them to send off for testing but will take a few days to come back. I’m going to try and resist the temptation to do a HPT in the meantime and try my best to be patient and positive. Prayers for you all too, hope we all get our BFP soon x

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Rollerball84 · 15/08/2018 22:02

Let us know how you get on! X @PenguinBeach

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PenguinBeach · 15/08/2018 22:43

Will do! Thank you @Rollerball84 x

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PenguinBeach · 16/08/2018 10:20

So when I went to take my sample for the doctors this I just couldn’t help myself but use my last HPT in the drawer. Still looks like it’s probably negative but at the same time I’m sure I see a line....

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PenguinBeach · 16/08/2018 10:32

I can’t seem to upload the picture...

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Timaru · 16/08/2018 11:00

Let us know how you get on at the doctors- good luck! I am 24 dpo and 10 days late. My BBT is still high and I’ve done way too many tests, each time thinking it’s going to show a positive but no- no idea what’s going on! Will book a doctors appointment next week if still no BFP or sign of AF.

glitterbug17 · 16/08/2018 12:16

AF came today. Sometimes I think it would be better to just give up :( xx

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PenguinBeach · 16/08/2018 21:56

I’m sorry to hear that @glitterbug17, try not to loose hope.
I will keep you posted @Timaru, same goes for you x

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glitterbug17 · 16/08/2018 23:15

Thanks @PenguinBeach , it's hard not to but I will try. When will u hear back about your sample?

Good luck @Timaru :)

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PenguinBeach · 17/08/2018 07:01

Not till next week sometime I don’t think so just got to wait it out for now x

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TakingtheLeap · 17/08/2018 09:17

Hello Penguin. I'm currently on day 33 of what is normally a 27/28 day cycle, all BFNs. It's maddening! 6 months TTC so getting a bit stressed out - the excitement of a late period followed by the feeling of seeing stark white tests is all a bit much right now.

Kr250710 · 17/08/2018 11:52

Hi ladies,

You have my complete sympathy. @Penguin I have also just sent a sample of for testing and should have mine back Monday.

I’m currently on cycle day 62 of what is normally a 30day cycle with 2x negative tests.

Big hugs ladies cx

MJHowe17 · 17/08/2018 11:57

Know how you all feel. I'm usually 25/26 day cycle and am now cd32 with no sign of AF but just bfn on tests. I'm waiting a few more days before I test again now.

It's really hard when you're ttc and this happens. We've been ttc for 19months now and this is the longest I've ever been late for. Had months where I was a day or two late, but never this long... so hard seeing bfns all the time though! 😫

glitterbug17 · 19/08/2018 12:43

Welcome all, wishing u all quick BFPs.

I'm on day 4 of AF and getting bad cramps and just feeling miserable :( xx

sleepymama38473 · 19/08/2018 16:35

Hi just wanted to join as going through the same thing. I'm sure I ovulated on 2nd August CD 15. I always get ovulation pain and normally test which confirms I'm right and AF comes 13/14 days later. Well for some reason this month I didn't test Hmm But I definitely had the pain and mucus (sorry tmi). So now it's 17 days later and no AF and two negative tests. With DD I got a faint positive the first day of my missed period.

Timaru · 20/08/2018 19:42

@glitterbug17, sorry this month wasn’t your month Sad It can be so disheartening especially when the period cramps kick in. Everything crossed for next month!!

Update from me, I started spotting on Thursday and thought AF was on its way. Still hadn’t turned into a proper one by Saturday so did another test and... my first ever BFP! It was pretty faint so have done quite a few now, think they are getting darker but don’t know if that’s just wishful thinking. Went to the drs today and he reckoned 8 weeks based on my last period but my cycles are long and BBT would suggest more like 5/6 weeks. It’s really strange I don’t feel pregnant, no morning sickness yet!

Timaru · 20/08/2018 19:44

good luck everyone 🍀

Kr250710 · 20/08/2018 20:11

Congrats @Timaru !! Smile

@Glitterbug sorry it wasn’t your month.

An update from me. I’m on cd 65, still no sign of af. 2 neg home tests. Went to docs and did a urine test which went to the ‘lab’ and that came back negative today! Can’t get back in until next week unless I scrape an emergency app which I’m going to try! I’m so down and have been crying almost all day - I just don’t know what is going on. I’m usually a standard 30 day cycle! I’m so so so fed up Sad x

Kez99xo · 20/08/2018 20:23

I had neg tests up untill today. I tested last week it was neg i'm 6 weeks n 2 days late.
But i was 3 weeks 6 days late last cycle & af came. Hope you get a bfp!

Darma87 · 20/08/2018 21:10

Hi Everyone, I'm going through the same just now!

I'm CD 40 after 4 months of trying. I'd put myself at 22 dpo but with AF being so late I'm not so sure (usually 28 day cycle). Had very very light spotting for 5 days last week but that's fully gone now so trying to hold off another HPT for a few more days, been POAS since 10dpo and constant BFN! @Timaru is giving me hope! 🤞

Kr250710 · 20/08/2018 21:47

@Kez99xo neg tests up until today? Did you get a bfp? Or af? Flowers xx

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