I have been pregnant twice and both did not show up on home pregnancy tests. The first time I was pregnant (i was 14 and around 8 months along already) I was in denial but my belly was obvious. My mom made me take a home pregnancy test and it still came out negative! So, you may want to may an appointment for a blood test instead. Good luck!

I was due for my period on the 10th so I am technically not that late but am just wondering I am really new to all of this. Also some one told me that the doctor only preforms blood tests for pregnancy once it is confirmed by a urine test. Or can I request a blood test and they should preform it for me?
Also, I have health insurance with co pay, does anyone have an estimate on how much a blood test cost?

An at home pregnancy test can detect an increase in hcg levels 14 days after conception and 1 day after your missed period.

I've never heard of having to have pregnancy confirmed with a urine test before you can get a blood test. And if you're going to be paying for it ... Then I would request and insist on having a blood test. They shouldn't turn you down.

As far as what you'll have to pay ... Blood tests don't cost that much - especially when all you're checking for is pregnancy. You should be able to look on the back of your insurance card and see what your co-pay will be. I'm thinking no more than $20.00.

Good luck. Let me know how everything goes :-)

Thank you so much for your reply. It makes me feel alot better. I have an appointment for next week just in case my period does come late. :( anyway i'll try to keep everyone posted.
Thanks again

ps
send some baby dust my way, hopefully it works.

Baby dust to you!!!!

I'll keep you in my prayers. :-)

You very well maybe pregnant but just relax because stressing over it can make your body miss periods and all sorts of strage things

good luck and I hope you get the results your hopeing for:)

dun forget to inform us regardless of the results. We r here for u.
Take care and rest now.

Well everyone, I am still late, and showing many signs of pregnancy. I am gaining weight(i am by no means a small girl but I know when my jeans don't fit any more)my boyfriend told me that he has noticed this too-(i have not changed my diet in any way), I am having cramps, I am using the bathroom more than usual, my nipples tingle and are very sensitive(which is very unusual for me-i never really felt them before), my skin is breaking out-uggh!, I feel skin all the time, I am very very tired, my fingers are swelling, I have alot of discharge, and most noticeable is my period is very late 23 days to be exact.

I have taken numerous hpt all of which are neg.
I also took a blood test yesterday it also came back neg.

What is wrong with me??
I am at a loss, I have no idea what to do??
This is driving me crazy.

If anyone has any advice please respond?