When would you test if you were me?

Question

Anyway, I'm not sure when to test. I'm not sure because I really don't know what should count as the first day of my last period. I spotted on July 17th, then finally got a full-blown AF on the 21st or 22nd of July. If I count from the 17th, then today (the 13th) is 28 days. However, my periods are irregular, so 28 days doesn't really mean anything.

If I count from the 21st or 22nd, then Sunday/Monday (17th & 18th) are 28 days.

I did test today (couldn't wait) and got a BFN. I didn't use my first morning urine, so I'm really hoping that had something to do with it.

If you were me, what would you do? Would you test tomorrow morning first thing? Or, would you wait until next week?

I don't know if I can wait!

Thanks!

Answer 1

Do not count spotting as your period. Only count the day that you have red blood flow. So the 21/22 was your period. It's best to wait until you are late but since you don't know exactly when you'll be late with your irregular periods I'd wait until at least next Monday to retest. I know it's hard but seeing a negative test is even worse for your mental sanity. GL hope you see a +.

Answer 2

Wait a couple of days to make sure or wait until 2 days after your period. Good Luck

Answer 3

Well my period was due on the 6th and didnt come im 7 days late and still getting BFN. . My dr told me to wait a week or two and test again. . . I know it is hard to wait but the longer you wait the more accurate the result will be. . . I would wait till you are a week to a two weeks late. . . try around the 23rd. . . but if you really want to know see your dr and ask for a blood test.

Answer 4

i have been told different things by different doctors. I usually count the full blown red flow as day one. I was pregnant 4 months ago but had a m/c and my old doctor said count the spotting and we can just adjust the date when we have the u/s sadly I lost it.

I would go with red full blown flow as day one, that way you won't test too soon and possibly get a false negative. Best of luck

Answer 5

if you can afford extra tests test in the morning with first morning urine, if not wait a couple days.

Answer 6

Same boat here... My LMP was the 21st of July and i'm due to start on a regular cycle on the 18th of August. I did one yesterday in the afternoon with a BFN, didn't use morning pee either. Then I regret wasting one wishing I would of waited till this morning.   If you ovulated on a normal cycle, of 28 days with a 14 day luteal faze you'd of ovulated on the 5th of august. so you'd be around 9DPO so tests may not work yet. Give it a couple days...test on Saturday.

Good Luck!

Answer 7

I would not test yet, my last af was on july 20th and I am 2 days away from af. I have some symptoms that I had with my other two kids but I took a test a got the BFN. Hopefully I just tested too early but it really brought my spirits down, so I would wait until you have missed your up coming af just so you don't get the BFN and get discouraged as I did.