When is the appropriate time to test?

As you've heard, a lot of tests can be used days before you even miss your period. However, there's a lot of room for error. I would wait until you miss your period by a day at the least to test. I tested the day I missed my period (I was so regular, that I knew by the afternoon that my period was late) and I got a positive. However, I tried other tests (I was so insanely excited after trying 1.5 years that I bought 2 more tests that day) and one brand wasn't so definitive. So, don't waste too much money until the day after. I'm trying again and that's the rule I have given myself.

You can take it as early as 10 days after you ovulate (4 days prior to the potential period) with about 50% accuracy. Wait until 14 days after you ovulate and you'll get a 99% accurate reading. Buy a 2 test kit - test today, because I know you can't wait. :) Then if it's negative, don't fret, you have a 50/50 chance that it's wrong. Test again on the 20th - you'll have your true answer. Good luck!

i took a home pregnancy test 2 days before my missed period last week and got a positive. If its a negative it can be too early..If you really want to be sure, take the test the day period is due or the day after to be a little more accurate.

its recommended to test no ssoner than a missed period but i've tested on the day of my missed period and have gotten false - so i always wait 5 days to a week after my period is due to be accurate.

I got a positive test 2 days before i even missed my period... but to be sure.. try testing a couple days after you miss your period just to be fore sure...

The day of your missed period is the most accurate.

Best of luck on that BFP!

BABY DUST TO YOU AND YOURS I would give it at least two weeks best of luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!