8 days late and nothing but BFNs!

[janey2016]

Hi all! New here! My husband and I have been ttc for 2 months. Current I am 8 days late on a pretty regular 30 day cycle. The day I usually get AF might vary by a day or 2 some months.

Anyways, I have been testing and getting nothing but BFNs. Just wondering if anyone knows if its really common to get a BFP so late? Should I give up hope for this month? I have read a bit about anovulation, so I suppose that is always a possibility. I did purchase OPK to start using in my next cycle, so does anyone know if I should wait for some sign of AF before I start testing for ovulation? Or should I just start testing around when I think I might ovulate based on when I should have got my period?

I do have a doctor appt on Jan 20 for my yearly, so if no AF by then hopefully they can give me some answers, but in the meantime, I'm going crazy!

 

[KatO79]

I'd say if you're still getting BFNs, the chances for pregnancy are very, very slim right now There are many reasons for AF being late other than pregnancy, including hormonal imbalance, stress and illness. Other than anovulation, perhaps you Oed later than you thought (it's normal to have a wonky cycle here and there, especially if you've recently stopped any form of birth control)? Maybe you could order a blood test with your GP? It might be good to find out if there is any reason your AF is late and get it taken care of. It might require your GP to help induce AF. Until then I doubt you'll ovulate.

FYI it can take up to 1 year to conceive and you have a 15-20% chance each month. If you're under 35, you should seek testing after 1 year and if you're 35 or over, you should seek testing after 6 months. Good luck!

 

[janey2016]

Thanks for the feedback KatO. I have never taken BC. I have been a little stressed at work and mixed with the stresses of the holidays, I suppose that could be delaying AF. Hoping she gets here sooner than later!