How common to test positive before the day of your missed period?

Question

I'm hoping it's not that common..

but I always hear stories about how countless people receive positive test results up to a week before their missed period which is very discouraging if you're testing negative toward the end of the 2WW.

And the way people talk about it on here,

sounds like it's perfectly common and a negative before the date of your missed period is completely definitive.

How common is it really?

Answer 1

It is very to get an accurate test a day before AF is due.  

Answer 2

very common

Answer 3

Everyone is different.  It all depends on if the test can pick up the amount of pregnancy hormone in your body.  

I have had pregnancies where I found out before I even missed my period, and I have also had pregnancies where I took several urine tests that were negative and then finally going to the doc for a blood test to confirm that I was indeed expecting.  

I wish I had a better answer for you, but there really isn't one.  It all depends on the wayyour body is producing the hormone and if the test can pick it up.

Good Luck!

Answer 4

I used firs response 5 days before my period .... its very good

Answer 5

Very common!  With my first it was a week before. My second 2 day before. And now I am waiting to test for my third. BABY DUST !!!!!

Answer 6

Testing too early can lead to confusion. Wait to pregnancy test seven days after a missed or short period. Best wishes, G

Pregnancy Signs:

http://web.mac.com/pregnancysecrets/Site...

Answer 7

It's very common.  I tested positive 3 days before my expected period with both my kids.  Getting a negative right before does not mean you are not pregnant though.  For a lot of women it takes a little longer to test positive.  I have a friend who has 5 kids and she never tested positive until she was almost 8 weeks with all of them.

Good Luck!

Answer 8

With both my kids I tested positive 2 to 3 days before my missed period.

Answer 9

both of my kids I tested 4 days early. The lines were jusy real light at the beginning and got darker by the day...

Answer 10

i tested 3 days b4 i was due and got a positive,, it should show up up to a few days b4 your due!,, good luck

edit,, but having said that,, im a mum of 4,, one of my pregnancies didnt even show up till i was 1 week over!!!!!!!!!!!  so u just never know, 2 weeks late is the best time to test, if u can wait that long,, best of luck to you,, it will happen xxxxxxxxx

Answer 11

many people are different. Even if this isn't a first pregnancy, and the other came up positive right away, doesn't mean this one will. I have heard many stories about pregnancy tests. I have heard of people using e.p.t. and other big name brands, and not getting a positive till like two weeks after their periods were due. So yea, with that said, you could deffinitly get a positive a day before your missed period, but then again it might not so up positive even for a few weeks afterward. What ever your looking for I hope you get it. good luck