AF 2 days late cycles v regular! But BFN

[Carysmatic]

So my cycles are so regular, they're almost always 25-26days long and I'm now at the end of cycle day 28 and still no AF, I took a test this afternoon but was a BFN! Is AF just messing with me and coming late for the first time ever or is there still a chance of a BFP? I felt really crampy a few days ago and like AF was imminent, but now I don't feel like AF is coming, no cramps or any of my normal symptoms of AF. Feeling very confused 🥴 any advise welcome, TIA xx

My very regular period once came 10 days late, it was awful waiting on it xx
I don't know for sure but all the tests would say they're 99% accurate now :-(
I guess you could get bloods done but not sure if GP would be willing when tests are negative.
If you've just started trying you might be subconsciously stressed and it might be keeping period away

Yeah I think your probably right in regards to the tests, at this stage you'd definitely expect a BFP, guess AF is just having a funny month, sure it'll show up any day now, I guess I was just clinging onto that last bit of hope! But test was definitely negative so just have to wait for AF to show up and try again next month. Thanks for replying xx

Still no AF, some cramping. Have ordered some FRER tests to take tomorrow if still no AF. I'm suspecting it may be a chemical pregnancy as I've had one before and had faint positive with FRER but negative with clear blue digi which is the test I took yesterday that was negative. Cycle day 29 when normal cycles are rarely over 26, it difficult to not be hopeful that I could still be pregnant even though I've had a negative digital test, until AF arrives I'm still holding out some hope 🤞🏻

I had this once, V annoying, it’s like your body plays tricks on you as soon as you TTC. I had a 4 day late AF a couple months ago, spent a fortune on tests all for AF to arrive a few days late…. Just happens sometimes.

Hey, just want to send some positive vibes. I'm 5 days late today, been alternating between BFNs and extremely faint positives all week. This morning I tested with FMU and SMU using freedom strips (supposed to be 20 MIU) - both BFN but then I went to town and bought an FRER and had a decent but still faint positive in the afternoon! I've attached a photo. I'm starting to accept the positives ow I think but it seems weird to be so faint this far on in my cycle! I had a strong BFP with my second pregnancy the day after my period was late and first pregnancy was a surprise, so didn't test until 6 weeks and it was a strong BFP. This situation is new to me!

Don't give up hope, the test boxes say 99% accurate but that isn't 100%!

*Now not ow!

@Noteventhebirdsareupyet congratulations, I also had a very strong positive the day after my missed period with my DD so the fact that I'm 2 days late and had a BFN yesterday seems strange to me. Will do a FRER tomorrow and see what that says

@Londonlady22 yeah I do think that AF is just being slow to mess with me tbf, still haven't lost hope yet though 🤞🏻

@Carysmatic I also had cramping the day my period was due, I normally get it at night, so didn't sleep at all that night or the following night. I think it's positive that your period symptoms are not present anymore. I suppose some of us have much slower developing levels of HCG and it seems like every pregnancy is different. I will do my other FRER tomorrow or Monday, terrified it might be a BFN! I'm due to have a small operation next Friday though, so need to cancel it Monday if I am in fact pregnant! Been waiting quite a while for the operation, so don't want to cancel it if it's all in my head!

My periods were late the first month we began TTC, by a whole 7 days. I wasn't tracking yet so it didn't drive me up the wall but I certainly see how it can.
When I looked back and analysed the symptoms I was having I simply ovulated late than I usually do, so it could be that? Good luck ! x

@Carysmatic Good luck with the FRER, my faint positive took a good 3 mins or so to show, it definitely wasn't an immediate, strong BFP. So strange. I don't feel pregnant apart from being a bit extra tired but I co-sleep with my son who was up all night last night, so could be that!

Have you got any subtle symptoms? Constipation, headaches, bit extra tired.....?

I am in pretty much the same situation at the moment. My normal cycle is about 24days and I am currently on CD 33. It's so confusing and frustrating!!

All tests are negative, but I haven't tracked ovulation this month so I have no idea if this is why AF is late.

I just wish AF would hurry up now so we can start a new cycle.

Hope your FRER brings you a positive in the morning!

@Carysmatic I mean you never know, anything is possible and you hear plenty of stories where people get BFPs 15/16 DPO. Let us know how you get on

This happened to me last month, AF was 3 days late, BFN, but she eventually came.
I think it’s common for a period to be late occasionally.

sending you all baby dust ✨I hope you get a good outcome x

I'm out this month, AF has shown up. Hopefully next month. Gunna go have a large glass of wine xx

@Carysmatic So sorry to hear that. Have two glasses of wine tonight, you deserve it. Good luck next month. Xxx

@SJR86 Any updates?

I couldn't wait until tomorrow and did my other FRER this morning. Still a very, very faint line which isn't helping to put my mind at rest. Havent mentioned it to my hubby yet because I feel like I just want to keep it to myself until I know for sure.

@Carysmatic sorry to hear that - you definitely deserve the wine!

@Noteventhebirdsareupyet still BFN and no AF. Trying really hard not to over analyse the reasons why 🙄
I can't keep anything like that to myself so I'm in awe that you haven't mentioned it to your hubby yet!

@Noteventhebirdsareupyet a line is a line! Hopefully it'll start to get a bit darker for you over the next few days xx

@SJR86 it's so frustrating isn't it? Did you test again today and still BFN? I never got a chance to test because AF arrived before the FRER tests I ordered did, at least I've got some for next time though. Fingers crossed you get a BFP soon, I did a bit of research on it and it can happen that you don't always get a positive result even after a missed period, sometimes the HCG hormone takes a little longer to build up, especially if you may have ovulated later than expected. Still hope, it's not over until AF appears. I'm the same, I told my husband about period being late and doing the tests, he was just as gutted as me when AF arrived, I think we'd both kinda convinced ourselves we were pregnant. Ah well, there's still next time 🤞🏻 fingers crossed and baby dust to you all xxx

@SJR86 So is your period late by 9 days now? Which brands of tests have you been using? Shouldn't really matter when we are this late should it! My heart sank when I did FRER this morning and it seemed like BFN but then 2 mins later the faintest line appeared. I'm so confused. Trying not to overthink things and worry about ectopic pregnancy or anything else, it's enough to just be wondering if I am in fact pregnant!

Have you got any symptoms? I have been struggling with middle of the night insomnia for the last few nights and I'm starting to wonder if it could be linked to early pregnancy hormones. I had bad insomnia with my other two pregnancies in third trimester but I don't remember about this early on.

My hubby is far less excited about a third child than I am 😂. I don't want to drag him into the drama of anxiously testing and worrying and planning and possible disappointment, I'd rather have happy and positive news and keep him as chilled as possible!

@Carysmatic @Noteventhebirdsareupyet

yes tested again this morning with an early detection easy@home test- BFN. I have also used own brand supermarket ones, sounds silly but don't want to waste a more expensive one when all I have had is negative ones 😂

9days late, feeling crampy, sore boobs - constantly feel like AF is about to start and nothing! Felt like this for over a week.

With my daughter I tested the day I was due as we were going away for my birthday and I wanted to make sure I could have a drink.

I'm even thinking silly things like what if the heat delayed ovulation? Did the nasty cold I had mid cycle mess things up? One things for sure when AF does show up I'm going to be tracking ovulation next cycle!!

I'm the same. Currently on day 35. Tested negative yesterday. Had cramps last week and again end of this week. But no period....I will have ovulated later than expected I assume, with my cycle being so long...so maybe if no period by Friday I'll do another test

@Carysmatic Yes I keep telling myself a line is a line but I don't quite believe it! I've just looked at today's test next to yesterday's and it actually looks fainter! Not helping!

@SJR86 I know what you mean about not wanting to waste money on expensive tests, they are so bloody costly. It's amazing how different the results can be though. I had 2 negatives yesterday with a cheap brand and a faint positive with FRER. Maybe wait a few days and test again? I'm going to hold off testing for a bit I think. I've done about 10 tests this month! Going to cancel my operation on Friday to be on the safe side and see what the week brings. Xx

Hi ladies I’m new and I’m similar situation , AF always 26 days bang on. I’m now 7days late boobs are so sore it’s unreal I’m feeling nauseous every time I wake up - falling asleep during the day, I wfh and twice last week fell asleep on my keyboard!! I have had cramping very low today not like usual period pains and I’ve done a couple oF cheap tests both BFN . Do u think I shld show BFY by now or am in I just going mad

@Lottie1081 I feel the same, BFNs on cheapies but clinging on to the faint positives from FRER. Any update today?

@pixiebex86 Amazing will power to wait until Friday!

@SJR86 How are you today? Any new symptoms?

Trying to hold off until tomorrow or Tuesday to test again. I have no tests left, so that definitely helps! X

@Noteventhebirdsareupyet I’m working trying not to be sick!! So glad I work from home cos no way can a bra touch me right now 😀 I’ve decided I’ll give it another week - if I can wait!!! Then test again I just ordered FRER to come tomorrow tho, I’m just hoping I get the post before my son!!! Usually he uses my Amazon acct so knows it’s his . How are u feeling ?