I was suppose to start my monthly on the 8th and have yet to get anything. I've done probably 8-10 pg. tests in the last week (I'm bad, I know ) and ALL have been negative. I mainly used the First Response ones that detect up to 5 days before a missed period since they are sensitive. I think i'm just stressed over this whole matter and that's why i'm late. But curiosity is getting to me now. I don't know if most hospitals make you wait until youre more than a week overdue before they test or even if it's worth my time. My cycles have always been regular with the exception of *maybe* a day late occasionally.

What would you do? Wait a few more days or request a blood test?

By Amecmom on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 11:54 am:

I'd wait. Urine tests are very accurate. If there's not enough HGC in your urine then the levels will be very low in a blood test, too.
Try limiting your water intake before you go to bed and test your morning urine. It will have the strongest concentration of hormones then.
Good luck!
Ame

By Boxzgrl on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 12:00 pm:

I've tested my morning urine for the last 5 days. Nothing. I don't think I am but if anything i'm concerned about not starting yet.

By Colette on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 12:01 pm:

I'd wait.

By Missmudd on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 12:17 pm:

I'd wait too, even if you run like clockwork every once in a while it would not be unusual to be late and stress sure could do it. I am super reliable but when I thought I might be pg I ended up being almost 10 days late.

By Rayanne on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 12:52 pm:

Hey hun, I know it's driving you crazy, but i would wait until Monday. Test again on Monday morning, and if you still have no AF or a negative, then I would call. I have known two ladies, who were late, didn't get a period and kept getting negatives. they got a blood test done, and they were pregnant. Good Luck to you hun.

By Paulas on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 03:13 pm:

It could also be the stress that you are placing on yourself that is making your period late. Relax (I know it's easy for me to say) and wait a few more days.

By Happynerdmom on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 05:09 pm:

Ditto Paula. I've skipped a whole month just from stress.