When should I test?

[Neansrose]

Hi I am currently 8 dpo and I am finding it so hard to resist the urge to test. Can I ask how soon others usually test? I've heard some people test at 9 days. I am symptom spotting and had some symptoms but so similar to period symptoms that I just dunno 🤣😭 I don't want to test too early and possibly get hopes up/also get false negative and put myself though unnecessary stress! Sorry for the rant but any advice also be welcome 🙏❤️

I have cheap strips and I start about 7/8dpo
i find it stops me symptom spotting and getting my hopes up because I know it was bfn that morning

if you are triggered by bfn though I don’t recommend doing that

I tested 8dpo big fat negative. Got myself mentally prepared for another month of nothing.
Not sure why I tested 9dpo but thought my eyes were playing tricks. Waiting until 11dpo and it was a clear line that I didn't confuse myself with.

Test early if you need that confirmation to mentally prepare for af, but the longer you leave the test the less "am I aren't I", "do I have line eyes?" Questions you'll have.

Tested this evening big fat negative 🤣 😭 as suspected. Plus side is still too early possibly!

I never test before 12 dpo, only symptom spot but either way is not reliable before mp. I accepted that my body does all kinds of weird sht from cycle to cycle so there is a lot of things that can influence changes during lutheal phase. If you feel anxious, find a way to relax and if you can’t resist taking a test, be sure it’s first morning pee. Even if you get bfn or vvvvfl it doesn’t mean it’s legit result, so be careful. Best thing for keeping mind at ease is just to wait couple more days to avoid emotional rollercoaster, keep yourself occupied till the time for testing comes

@MsFr thank you and thanks all. After that I did wait couple days then tested was negative and then got my period 😂😭 so back to drawing board!

It’s okay to take time to win the prize 😂🤞
at least it’s enjoyable task to do to concieve. I hope this will be your winning cycle.
i’m waiting 2 more days and then I’ll count myself out, I’m not optimistic this cycle