5 days late, negative results very confused

[MiseryGutss]

Hi everyone. I want to point out I am not trying for a baby, so I am both terrified and confused right now. However, my periods have been like clockwork, specifically in the last 9 months, I know when I am due down to a tee. However, I am now 5 days late and starting to worry. I took a test on the day of period, 2 days later and this morning. I used the First Response test, the one that can detest 6 days earlier. All negative.

I am now confused as I have some cramping from time to time, so feels like I’m about to start, but nothing happens. I am in a weird limbo of where I am getting negative tests but I am not assured I’m out this month until AF turns up.

For context, I have been in the process of moving homes and been stressed out a lot this month. I think I’ve been eating less as a result and having less sugar, I have upped exercise (however, all these things have been really gradual and not drastic in any way). But I am thinking this could have affected AF arrival. My worry of being pregnant again comes from a really traumatic experience which I am counselling for.

Any reassurance or advice as to when to test again would be much appreciated. Feeling quite lonely right now. Thanks all.

Hi @Miserygutss
I am in the same position, quite regular and with average cycke im 5 days late!

I think stress from all the reading I have been doing seems to impact it. If its that for both of us, try to keep yourself busy as i think the more you worry (sounds like last time is playing alot on your worry- which maybe adding more stress). Face it if you get that bfp if you can.

They also say ovulation could have occured late, linking to a bnf and late period!

I am going to test tomorrow/ Friday but purely as the clear blue said test 3 days after x

@smiling124 Hi! Hope you’re doing okay. I know, the reading and hoping doesn’t help and probably has the opposite effect of what we want.

I think I will hold off testing until weekend now as it says to test 7 days later on the FR. Hoping to have a productive and busy day so I don’t think about it... here’s hoping. Keep me updated! X

I’m in the same situation, CD38 although only approx 3 days late. BFN on FRER this morning. Going crazy, just want to know either way.

Hope we all get answers soon! x

How are you getting on @MiseryGutss @Kinder19 had another bfn this morning, but spoke to the nurse. She said that hcg can sometimes be low in pregnancies, to keep testing and if nothing in a week she will do a blood test!

@Smiling124 still nothing for me! I last tested on Wednesday and have decided to wait. Not sure if I should test this morning or wait until the weekend. That way whatever the results are accurate? I’m using first response 6 days earlier test, surely it’d pick up something if there was anything. But I really don’t know, I’m still confused. Trying not to worry and focus on other things.

I really hope you get some answers soon! When will you test again? Any symptoms of af or pregnancy?

@Miserygutss I think try hold out, if your levels are low then give it a few days to get higher!

I am just exhausted, but I know that could be from a number of things! Let me know xx

@Miserygutss will test probably sunday x

When I was in this position I was given the advice to do the test in the morning with your first pee as levels show better or something. Either way it worked! Hope you all get the results you want

Hi All, still no sign for me but I really don’t feel pregnant. I was a couple of months ago for a short time and I have none of the same symptoms. Will test again in a couple of day’s if no show.

Hope you all get good news x