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mrsmc22 · 02/05/2022 15:51

Hi. I was due on my period on Saturday 30th April.
I am late and still have had my period. I did a pregnancy test today 2nd May and it says not pregnant. Is this too soon to test maybe?
Please help

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Regenbogen22 · 02/05/2022 15:52

Just test again in 2 days. Either you're not pregnant or the HCG level isn't high enough to detect on less sensitive tests.

stuntbubbles · 02/05/2022 15:54

How are you tracking your periods? Are you due on because you usually have a regular cycle, or do you know when you ovulated and can confirm ovulation? It could be you just think you were due on then, but this month ovulation was delayed – any stresses recently, or the Covid jab?

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mrsmc22 · 02/05/2022 16:01

I always track my periods and I'm never late. I have used the same tracker for 2 years now and I haven't had the covid jab ever.

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mrsmc22 · 02/05/2022 16:02

Regenbogen22 · 02/05/2022 15:52

Just test again in 2 days. Either you're not pregnant or the HCG level isn't high enough to detect on less sensitive tests.

Okay I will. I used to clear blue digital test i always track my periods too

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mrsmc22 · 02/05/2022 16:02

stuntbubbles · 02/05/2022 15:54

How are you tracking your periods? Are you due on because you usually have a regular cycle, or do you know when you ovulated and can confirm ovulation? It could be you just think you were due on then, but this month ovulation was delayed – any stresses recently, or the Covid jab?

No I haven't even had a covid jab and also track my periods via my app which I've always used.

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almostmummyof2 · 02/05/2022 16:14

Clear blue aren't that sensitive so may be too early. Test again in 2 days I would say xx

Regenbogen22 · 02/05/2022 16:56

Better to use a pink dye FRER test

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mrsmc22 · 02/05/2022 18:26

Regenbogen22 · 02/05/2022 16:56

Better to use a pink dye FRER test

Thank you so much. Like first response?

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mrsmc22 · 02/05/2022 18:26

almostmummyof2 · 02/05/2022 16:14

Clear blue aren't that sensitive so may be too early. Test again in 2 days I would say xx

Ahh I thought they were the best. X

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Regenbogen22 · 02/05/2022 18:27

mrsmc22 · 02/05/2022 18:26

Thank you so much. Like first response?

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Yes, sorry, a FRER is a First Response "Early Results" test. They're very sensitive!

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mrsmc22 · 02/05/2022 18:38

Regenbogen22 · 02/05/2022 18:27

Yes, sorry, a FRER is a First Response "Early Results" test. They're very sensitive!

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Thank you so much x

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mrsmc22 · 02/05/2022 18:41

mrsmc22 · 02/05/2022 18:38

Thank you so much x

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I used a clear blue digital today. Still feeling like I'm.due on but nothing

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Quadrilingual · 02/05/2022 18:48

Have you been taking folic acid or conception multivitamins? Because the two months I took those I was almost a week late. When I did some research it is common that folic has acid can make you ovulate later and then AF arrives later.

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mrsmc22 · 02/05/2022 18:54

Quadrilingual · 02/05/2022 18:48

Have you been taking folic acid or conception multivitamins? Because the two months I took those I was almost a week late. When I did some research it is common that folic has acid can make you ovulate later and then AF arrives later.

No I don't take any medication or the pill at all.

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Regenbogen22 · 02/05/2022 19:00

OP you're not taking folic acid? 😧

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mrsmc22 · 02/05/2022 19:07

Regenbogen22 · 02/05/2022 19:00

OP you're not taking folic acid? 😧

No as I don't no if I'm pregnant yet

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Fizzyfish · 02/05/2022 19:11

I didn't get a positive in two pregnancies until I was 4 days late, wait a couple of days to see if your period arrives and if not, try again x

Regenbogen22 · 02/05/2022 19:24

mrsmc22 · 02/05/2022 19:07

No as I don't no if I'm pregnant yet

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It's actually recommended to start while you're TTC because it takes a little time to build up a reserve in the body, and the very first few weeks of pregnancy are super important in terms of neural tube development. The quote below is from the NHS website but it's standard knowledge.

"It's recommended that you should take a daily supplement of folic acid when you're pregnant, or there's a chance you might get pregnant.

*You should take a 400 microgram supplement of folic acid every day before you get pregnant, and every day afterwards, up until you're 12 weeks pregnant. "

Regenbogen22 · 02/05/2022 19:25

Oh, delightful formatting from Mumsnet, sorry. Here's the link:
NHS folic acid

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mrsmc22 · 02/05/2022 19:37

Regenbogen22 · 02/05/2022 19:25

Oh, delightful formatting from Mumsnet, sorry. Here's the link:
NHS folic acid

Thank you xx

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mrsmc22 · 02/05/2022 19:38

Fizzyfish · 02/05/2022 19:11

I didn't get a positive in two pregnancies until I was 4 days late, wait a couple of days to see if your period arrives and if not, try again x

Okay thank you xx

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