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    lolaj       Queens, NY

    take a test?

    My period was due on the 26th. I've had cramps, back ache and my boobs are sore but I usually experience this with PMS. When do you ladies think I should test? I kind of want to test today but I also want to wait until the end of the week to see if my period comes...

    Any advice??

     
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    KellyV    September 12, 2009   New York, NY

    If you are already late, Id go ahead and test in the morning (or after not having gone to the bathroom for 4-5 hours.) 

    Good luck!  Fingers crossed!

     
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    wagamama    9/19/2009   Seattle

    Well, since you're late,  buy a test today and try tomorrow morning. 

     
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    Jenn23    April 17, 2010   Philly suburbs

    You don't even have to wait until morning to test. Just hold your urine at least 3-4 hours if possible and test today. Since you are past your period due date, you could get a positive reading now. Most pregnancy tests are 99% accurate by the 1st day of missed period. So, since you are two days late, the test should be pretty accurate.

     
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    jennifer_espos    June 18, 2010   NYC

    Yup, I'd take the test in the morning.  I waited until my period was more than a few days late, but that was just me.  My period wasn't always regular so I didn't want to jump the gun.  Good luck!!

     
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    forforever    January 8, 2011   Maine

    I tested positive a day or two after my missed period (my cycle varies). So I'd say go for it unless you're more comfortable waiting.

    Good luck!

     
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    beesknees    04.19.08   Florida

    you can totally just hold it for a few hours,  the key is to not over drink fluids so that you dilute the urine and the hormone the test looks for.  Thats why the rec first thing in the morning.

     
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    firsttimemom    December 18, 2010  

    I took mine the exact day my period was due. It hadn't shown up by 10 pm so I tested and voila!

     
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    lolaj       Queens, NY

    Thanks ladies!

    I'm just SUPER nervous. If I test today and it's negative I will be heart broken. I mean this isnt planned but if it happens we would be ecsatic!

     
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    sessaj    October 23, 2010   NL, Canada

    Oh, I remember that fear of testing right away and how disappointing the negative was!  My cycle was very regular, so when the day came and went with no period, I was pretty sure that was it, but had one experience before when I tested when it was a little less than a day late and then I started like two hours later.  Cruel!!  This time around I tested the next day, and positive it was :)  I bought a First Response, which supposedly can detect even before your period is late... and I tested in the evening after supper and still it was accurate.  If you're already two days (almost three!) late, I would do it tomorrow morning .... keep us posted and good luck!!!

     
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    Jaxx317    July 17, 2011   Brooklyn, NY/wedding in the Hudson Valley

    I *totally* just went through this a few months ago! You can test pretty much now. I think I took a test 4 or 5 days later, and it was neg, and then I waited another 3 days to take another one, and it was neg. Fortunately Aunt Flow was just super late. But good luck either way!! Keep us posted!

     
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    lolaj       Queens, NY

    Hi ladies!

    Sooo,

    AF has not made an appearance yet but I am still getting cramps so maybe she is taking a detour. LOL

    I have not tested yet. I am going to wait until the end of the week to test. I will keep everyone posted!

     
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    forforever    January 8, 2011   Maine

    My gosh you have patience! I think I tested at least three times until I got my positive (and have tested since haha). Thank goodness for cheap test strips.

    Please do update us :) 

     
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    lolaj       Queens, NY

    Hi ladies

    So aunt flow came today. Thanks for ur support. 

     
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    Jaxx317    July 17, 2011   Brooklyn, NY/wedding in the Hudson Valley

    HUGS LolaJ!!!

    anytime girl! sometimes our bodies get a little wacky... sigh.

     
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    Mrs.tobe    September 30, 2011   the middle of there

    @lolaj: Do it now. All those symptoms can also be associated with pregnancy.

     
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    Mrs.tobe    September 30, 2011   the middle of there

    Well, just read the rest of the post... Glad you got aunt flow! If that's what you wanted :)

    I suck at reading all the comments.

    <-------Thread Fail.

     
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    forforever    January 8, 2011   Maine

    Ugh... AF :( Sorry lolaj, hope you're doing well

     

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