How many BFNs before I give up?!

[hopeso]

Hi All I was looking for a bit of advice or similar stories to set my mind at rest. Hope someone can help!

My husband and I have being trying for a baby for a while. My period is regular as clockwork on a 28 day cycle. At most, it comes two days early to the point that the two days early has become a regular thing for the last few periods. My period is now 16 days late. I was getting lots of symptoms (metallic taste, sore boobs, dizziness, discharge) so did a test 3 days after the period was due. It was negative, as was a second one, a week later. I've now done a 3rd test today and again, it's negative.

However, there is no sign of my period and some of the symptoms have disappeared although others have appeared, eg gone off certain foods, feel a bit sick a lot of the time, lots of fatigue. Could it be a phantom pregnancy (my husband thinks so!)? I was thinking of making an appointment with the doctor after New Year, but I don't know what they can do to help, really. The waiting and not knowing is driving me crazy!

Many thanks.

Hi. I'd definitely suggest a trip to your doctors. They may do a blood test and at least then you'll know for sure. Good luck!

hi Hopeso

I could have written this thread. Now 12 days late, BFN and no AF. Consigned myself to not b
being pg but will see GP next week.

tis rubbish - hope youre okay.

My periods are usually (when not 7 months pregnant!) regular as clockwork, but I have missed the odd one. I would forget about it and move on, if you miss the next one then go to your GP.

What tests are you using? If it's Internet cheapies then try First Response. I was 3 days late and BFN on Internet cheapies but BFP on FR.

Thank you all for taking the time to reply. I used ClearBlue Digital and then Boots own brand as they were cheaper!

@sundaesundae, thanks for your sound advice. I think I will forget about it for now and see what happens when the next period would have been due (around two weeks), otherwise it will drive me even crazier!

Mrs A Flowerpot - I can really feel your anguish! One day I say yep, it's not happening, the next, I convince myself it is. I really hope it works out for you. Good luck!