3 days late.....

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Registered: 08-05-2003
3 days late.....
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Mon, 08-25-2003 - 10:11am
Today is 3 days past AF, but tests are negative. I'm so confused because I'm never late. I'm feeling an achy back and I usually don't get that until I start AF if any but not before. I'm constantly going to the bathroom. I took several tests. I took Answer early 3 days before AF and it was very faint at about 5-7 min. I took FRE at day of and day after, negative. I took an Accue test last night, neg, but there was a faint line this morning, but I know that was probably the evaporation line. Could I be pregnant and maybe I just don't have enough Hcg yet. I don't keep track of charts and ovulation, but I know about the time I'm suppose to Ovulate. Could I have just ovulated late. I don't know, can anyone help.
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Registered: 06-21-2003
In reply to: hstg
Mon, 08-25-2003 - 10:34am
I'm in the same boat as you. I have the same symptoms as you plus the brown spotting. I keep getting a - HPT. I'm wondering how long after implantation can you get enough HCG to show a +. Sorry I didn't help much. Just wanted to let you know you're not alone:)

Good luck!
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Registered: 05-08-2003
In reply to: hstg
Mon, 08-25-2003 - 10:44am
Hi ladies. I'm in the same boat also. Some pg symptoms, 3 days late and BFN hpt's. It's very frustrating. I posted the "Can you be pg and get a BFN w/ FRE post AF?" Hopefully we'll get some good advise. I have a 19 month old son and I tested w/ him 1 week post AF and got a negative. It wasn't until 2 weeks post AF that a BFP appeared. However, I wasn't using a very sensitive test the first time I tested with him. This time though, I'm using FRE and I've heard that one is the best as far as sensitivity. Who knows. Even though it's driving me crazy, as long as AF stays away, I'm holding out hope.

Good luck to you both!

Susan

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Registered: 08-21-2003
In reply to: hstg
Mon, 08-25-2003 - 11:17am
HI ladies...I am on Day 30 and still no AF...so I have my finders crossed...took a First Response test on Day 28, but it was negative. I usually have a 26 day cycle, but have only been off birth control since June, so who knows. I have the sort of crampy back feeling, nausea that comes in waves...sort of like being car sick, and I had really bad headaches last week. Has anyone else had these headaches? I have been hoping it was a symptom and not just stress. Hopefully we all will be posting good news soon! :) Alicia
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Registered: 07-22-2003
In reply to: hstg
Mon, 08-25-2003 - 1:21pm
Hey everyone...was reading your posts and thought I would just describe my situation. I am currently almost 5 weeks pregnant..Just know that EVERYONE is different as to when they have enough hormone to detect on HPT. I started to spot about 5 days before my period was due (light pink to brown) it lasted for 2 days. The day after I started spotting I took a FRE HPT and it was a very faint positive. Have since taken more and are darker. My symptoms were as follows:

AF type cramps about one week post ovulation (much earlier than usual) Still have "cramps" to a degree but much different and less than they had been

Bbs were a bit more sore than usual. They normally get sore with AF but not like they are now.

Headaches..Still have them...not very fun..

Backache...back hurts..this has to be the most uncomfortable portion right now.

Slight nausea..nothing major (YET:)

I would wait until you are at least one week late for AF and take another test. Like I said, some ppl don't have enough hormone in the body for HPT to detect. Everyone is different so don't get discouraged. Sending lots of positive vibes your way...

Heather

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Registered: 08-05-2003
In reply to: hstg
Mon, 08-25-2003 - 1:28pm
Well I called my Dr office to tell I was 3 or 4 days late with a - HPT, I wanted to see how long to wait before I needed to come in. They want to go ahead and see me. So I have an appt Thursday to find out. Hope AFSA.

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Registered: 08-21-2003
In reply to: hstg
Mon, 08-25-2003 - 3:53pm
Thank you for your post, Heather and congratulations! Your symptoms sound a lot like mine, so I have my fingers crossed. I am going to try and wait a few more days before I test again. Hope you have a happy and healthy 9 months! :) Alicia