Spotting or period? 😭

So my partner and myself have been TTC. I was due for my period last Tuesday (6 days ago) but it never arrived. I have taken numerous hpt all returning a negative result. I feel like I have had every possible symptom but I’m not sure if it is all in my head, or wishful thinking 🤞

Tonight I have just stared spotting, or is it the beginning of my period 😢

Please ladies, tell me some stories to keep me positive! Has anyone experienced this and in fact been pregnant?

My period is always on time so I am trying to be hopeful