Tampons vs HPT

Michelle • Just another wife, mother, daughter who`s working full time and taking life one day at a time.
Bought both today bc I'm 3 days late and haven't had any of my normal period symptoms. I started spotting lightly this afternoon... I got a BFN a few days ago so I'm nervous to test again. Been ttc for 7 mo... Feeling a little disheartened. Curious what you ladies would do... Just figured I'd eeny meeny miney moe this month to change things up... lol