To test or not to test?

Claire

TTC following a missed miscarriage at 6 weeks in January, and a chemical last cycle. AF is due on Monday, and I’m starting to have some of those symptoms that could go either way (heavy breasts, increased CM, nausea, gas, etc.)

I’m so nervous to get an early positive only to have another chemical or MC. I want to know, but I also kind of want to put off testing for as long as possible. Part of me even wants to wait long enough that a heartbeat could be detected at my first visit (my OB does ultrasounds at every appointment).

Anyone been here before? Is it a better idea to protect my heart and wait a bit, or to find out sooner so I can get OB care early on?

Also, I’ve been “behaving” (no drinking, etc.) since I first got pregnant in the fall, so by waiting I’m not consciously doing anything harmful besides potentially delaying medical treatment.