[katilynn]

I'm 23 and I get my period every 32-33 days. However I'm 3 days late. We have been trying to have a baby for 3 months. I've been cramping little by little but no nothing comes out and I had 3 sharp pains in my abdomen 2 weeks ago. I don't know I'm scared to get another pregnancy test that says negative. Should I even bother getting one.. or wait to see I get my menstrual later in the week?

[DoulaLC]

I would hold off until next weekend if you can stand the wait. Periods can be off now and then, and waiting will give you a chance to see if yours is just off this cycle. The slight cramping may be your period getting ready to start.

Certainly if no period by next weekend, try a pregnancy test... making sure you follow the directions exactly. In the meantime, treat yourself as if you are pregnant, which is a good thing to do when trying to conceive. Take a prenatal vitamin or multivitamin with at least 400 mcg of folic acid, eat and drink healthy options, avoid cigarette smoke and alcohol, etc..

Fingers crossed that if it doesn't happen this time around for you it won't be too much longer! Do come back and give us an update... :)

[camaraadair]

I had been trying to get pregnant for almost 6 months and when my period was 3 days late I just and took a test when it was 5 days late and I was pregnant. It is common to feel cramping. And if your not sure go toa doctor