Confused with DPO dates and testing

[earlytwentiesmama]

Hi everyone!

Hope you are all well!

Basically just looking for some help from someone who knows what they're doing when it comes to testing!

I already have a 2 year old dd but she was a wonderful accident so never tracked.

This cycle I have tracked my ovulation dates and my Flo said CD 16 but by my OPK It was CD 17 so ovulation probably CD18.

With the early tests it says 6 days before missed period (I know I should wait but it's so hard) so I did that today and was negative on clear blue. However as I ovulated later would it make a difference as I'd only technically be 7-8 DPO?

Am I still in with a chance or should I be thinking I'm out this cycle?

Thankyou so much

Best time to test will always be day or after your period is due.

At a stretch two days before. IMO anything before is uncertain (due to CPs).

I totally agree I just wanted to know if having a later ovulation date means you are less likely to get a positive on a pregnancy test that's for 6 days before missed period?

Thankyou x

@earlytwentiesmama I think it's more about when implantation happens that dictates whether it shows early on early tests. In my experience the earliest I've ever got a BFP is 11DPO, 2 days before AF due, and it was so faint. This cycle I'm 11DPO today and no BFP yet, will see what tomorrow brings if anything. I don't think you can call yourself "out" yet at all, still plenty of time for a positive and I have fingers crossed for you! X

6 days early is actually meant to be 8/9 dpo cos not everyone ovulates on the same day. But obv the earlier you test the more likely you are to have an error of get your hopes up over a pregnancy thats a chemical

Yup, I think 6 days early is based upon a standard 14 day Luteal Phase. Mine tends to be 12 days, so obviously testing on 6dpo would be a complete waste. I got my BFP last time with a FRER on 10dpo.

Oh I see, in theory yes that's possible. As with these OPKs we're going off estimations - so as you can't know definitively it makes the accuracy on pregnancy tests in advance of your period.

I think, if I recall correctly, early detection tests are only like 60% accurate 6 days before your period (don't quote) - but I'm sure it's low compared to 99% when period is late

Hi everyone,

Just an update.

Put it to the back of my mind over the weekend and tested on what I think would be 11dpo and got my BFP after a stark negative on Friday!

Thankyou for your help :)