BFN ?

took a hpt (ept) this am (4 days before AF) and it was negative hoping we still have a chance. Not sure about AF I have never had a ton of symptoms when it comes to AF outside of bloating and getting short tempered. Have had pelvic pain (right side not to painful like pinching ) and really mild nausea in the am . Would love to have a BFP for Christmas so we can tell our families in person. End vent