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Best time to take a test...

Took a test today, It came negative granted I’ve only been late for one day. I’ve really been feeling the pregnancy symptoms. How long should I wait to test again? And is morning pretty better?

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I waited 11 days late lol I was also really in denial. I’d wait like 5-7 days after ur missed period

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I would try again in a few days just to give your period a bit more time to show up. And yes morning is usually better

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I would say wait a week after the first day of your missed period (if your cycle is regular). HCG is what the test is looking for and your first wee of the day has the highest concentration of this if you havent urinated frequently during the night so it's always better to do it then. However the further along you are, it will show up any time of the day. It may be tempting to take a test everyday but it can be pretty disheartening seeing a negative every time if you're hoping for a positive! Good luck to you, keep calm, what will be will be Xx

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I waited 7 days of being late to take mine

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Thank you ladies! This is my first time I really feel like I could be pregnant after two years of trying. Just anxious

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I tested 2 days before my missed period, i was too excited to wait and just wanted to know. You never know how you body handles things, everyone is different! Good luck to you!

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On every pregnancy test box has instructions on the best time to take a pregnancy test which is 1 week(7 days) after your expected/missed period. If you are unsure of when your period is supposed to come you can count from the end of your last period (assuming you know your cycle)

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If you’re dying to know- wait 2 days minimum. HCG doubles every 48 hours
But the longer you leave it the better so i’d say a week

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