Help, please - Late Period, Negative Tests

Zoe2014

Hi Everyone!

I hope this is the right board to post this, but if not, please direct me to where I should post.

 

My LMP was on May 24th. I am a regular 26 day cycle, for the past 4 years at least. My Period was due  6/18 and I haven't had it yet. What I do have is very inconsistent spotting - no cramping at all. It's darker in color and really. This has been going on since Monday. I took two pregnancy tests, one on 6/23 and one on 6/24. Both negative. No change since Monday - still spotting (and its very light). I'm thinking I may have calculated my LMP wrong - I have been told to track the 1st day of any bleeding as your period by some, and to track the first day of heavy flow by others - I have been tracking by first day of ANY sight of bleeding. 

I am not stressed and pretty healthy - I guess my question is? Should I test again? And if so, when? Or, do I just call a doctor since I am technically a little over a week late.

 

Thanks! 

Ayana11doctor

Negative HPT= not pregnant. The bleeding/ cramping you are experience is more than likely your period

KdgTeacher

You're always regular...until you aren't.

You probably O'd later this month for whatever reason.  It happens.

CD 1 (first day of your LMP) is the first day of flow heavy enough to require a pad/tampon. 

Try reading the Newbie Link/blog.  It has tons of great info.

Welcome and good luck

beckynsean11

You should be counting CD 1 as the first day you need a tampon or pad. Sometimes wonky cycles can happen. You could have ovulated later than your previous cycles. Test once a week until you get a positive or your period. If you get to 60 days since your last period, call your Dr.

You may want to check out Fertility Friend to learn about temping & charting your cycle if you do not end up with a positive. It really helps eliminate the guessing & panicking.

GL! 

happilyeverafterxo

HatchetFace:

You should count the start of your period as the first day of full red flow that requires a pad or tampon, everything else is just spotting. 

Are you doing anything to confirm ovulation? It's very possible that you ovulated a little later than normal, therefore pushing back the start of your period.

I wouldn't call the doctor, they can't tell you anything that a pregnancy test hasn't already. You can keep testing once a week or call your doctor when you get to cycle day 60.  

Yes to all of this I've totally been in your shoes and know how frustrating this can be. I hope you get some answer soon! 

Zoe2014

Great!

 Thank you for all of the responses - extremely helpful!  

angelsnight

CD1 is the first day of a full flow in which you need a pad or tampon.  Despite being regular for years, everyone can have a wonky cycle.  If you ovulated later than normal, you period will be later and therefore you probably aren't late yet.

Test once a week until you get a BFP or your period.  If you reach 60 days with no period, call your doc and have them jump start your cycle with provera.

brookeK1990

lapetitelune:

Negative HPT= not pregnant. The bleeding/ cramping you are experience is more than likely your period

she said she wasn't experiencing cramping....