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yo3054yo · Mar 30, 2009, 02:46 PM

I am three days late for my peroid. We did try to get pregnant this month when I ovulated. FOr just over a week I have been craving spicy and garlicy foods so much, and I hadly ever do that. I did a pregnancy test the day before I missed my period and it was negative. Could I have tested too soon, and yet still have these cravings? When should I test again?

danielnoahsmommy · Mar 30, 2009, 02:48 PM

Would be too early for cravings could be pms

yo3054yo · Mar 30, 2009, 03:03 PM

I don't get these cravings for PmS... ever. Im looking for expert advice though. Thanks.

J_9 · Mar 30, 2009, 03:09 PM

As has been said, it is too early for cravings to begin. That starts later in pregnancy, usually after the first trimester.

yo3054yo · Mar 30, 2009, 04:11 PM

My doctor told me that as soon as you have an increace in that certain hormone ( the one that shows up for a + test) you can start having symptoms. IT just might not be high enough to show up on a home test yet...

danielnoahsmommy · Mar 30, 2009, 04:12 PM

All right... don't listen to us.

yo3054yo · Mar 30, 2009, 04:39 PM

Im not saying I won't listen to you, I just wonder if you really know or you are just guessing? I mean, there is no point in asking a question that anyone can take a guess at right? Or my guess is as good as yours. Im not being rude, I just want to make sure people get good advice on here and not just what others think. Logic backed up by facts.

danielnoahsmommy · Mar 30, 2009, 04:45 PM

The facts are this... if you are pregnant and you are testing negative. There would not be enough hormones yet for any notable "craving" symptoms. Wait till you miss your period then test.

J_9 · Mar 30, 2009, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by yo3054yo

I just wonder if you really know or you are just guessing?

Please look at my signature. I'm not guessing, I am a nurse in labor and delivery as well as prenatal care.

Cravings typically do not start until at LEAST the end of the first trimester.

DoulaLC · Mar 31, 2009, 04:25 AM

Originally Posted by yo3054yo

I am three days late for my peroid. We did try to get prego this month when I ovulated. FOr just over a week I have been craving spicy and garlicy foods so much, and I hadly ever do that. I did a prego test the day before I missed my period and it was negative. Could I have tested too soon, and yet still have these cravings?? When should I test again?

Is it possible, yes, it could be how your body responds... is it the norm for what most women would experience at this point, no. As the others have said, give it several more days, maybe till the end of the week, and try another pregnancy test if still no period in case your cycle is just off this time around.

Milesmommy · Dec 21, 2010, 06:07 PM

I know this is an old question, but I am hoping it still gets to you some way or another. Did you end up being pregnant? I am having crzy cravings for ramen noodles with hot sauce and anything with tomato. I took a test and it was negative, but my cycle is so random I don't know if I tested too early or not. I am trying to figure out if cravings can come before the positive?