Scared to test...

[StopCallingMe]

I’m in the pill. I’m now about 3 days(?) late. I already have DC with DH and we do t want any more(although I’d really struggle to go through with a termination-DH would be all for it)
I’ve got some IC stashed away from our last baby but I’m too scared of the potential outcome.
Me and DH lost our way a bit last year and are only just getting back on track. It would tear us apart if I’d fallen pregnant. Feel like running away, but there’s nowhere to bloody go!!

Stressing about the outcome of a test won’t change whatever the outcome is but it will delay your period if it’s on its way. I think if it was me and I was in yo it situation I would do the test and then you can make a decision when you have the information needed. Thinking about the what if’s right now is going to cause you stress and worry when you could well just be a few days late x

I’m never late. Especially when I’m on the pill. I feel like I’m in a ‘what I don’t know can’t hurt me’ type of mindset x

Plus I’ve been having the odd(quite a few) lockdown drinks too. And I smoke, too.

I caved... this is definitely negative isn’t it?!

Looks negative to me @StopCallingMe. Lots of women are having strange cycles due to the lockdown even when they’re normally regular as clockwork so I wouldn’t panic.

OP- What are IC you have stashed away??? Are those one step pregnancy tests? Sorry, but despite the fact they are supposed to test to 10iu/ml hCG, I found them awful and unreliable- often showing barely anything when I was indeed pregnant. Test again in 2 days if no AF has showed.

I agree, the stress of lockdown and everything going on can certainly have an effect on AF. If you haven't missed any pills, had no diarrhoea or vomiting, its unlikely it hasn't worked.

That looks very negative to me. I would think if you were pregnant and there was enough hormone to miss a period 3 days ago, it would show up on a test.

Phew!!
Yes internet cheapies. Think they’re still in date. Will wait a couple of days and retest if still no AF. Thanks everyone

Think AF has arrived... brown spotting this morning. Fingers crossed!