When, why?

We’re on try #2 (with the chilled and shipped sperm method) for baby #1 and I’m supposed to start my period today. I’m 13 dpo and I was just wondering if anybody religiously tested on a certain day or just waited until they either restarted their cycle or waited until they were a few days late...

Also, our thermometer broke so I haven’t been able to record my BBT. 😔 so I feel like I’m in the dark this cycle with nothing to show me what’s happening besides waiting until the fat lady sings.

Thanks everybody!