How early after your missed period can you take a home test? I was supposed to start on the 17 of this month but as of yet I haven't. I've been having cramps like I'm going to but I don't. Sometimes my period may be a day or two late but not this late. I've not been really stressed either and I've been feeling bloated and today I got this weird craving as well. I've also been feeling very tired and have mood swings off and on. I also get hot flashes off and on lately. I'm only 29 and don't have any kids either. My husband wants to wait longer but I just want to find out so we can start planning and such. What should I do?