Hi ladies,

I want to know your opinions about when it is best to take a pregnancy test. I’m going for accuracy (obviously). This was totally unplanned and I️ have yet to tell my fiancé (we haven’t even set a date for the wedding yet...). But I want to prepare myself for what may be.

I believe I am pregnant because my period is 8 days late and I am never more than 1 or 2 days off. Also I have had some nausea, I was randomly sick (throwing up) over the weekend, had some serious mood swings (my poor fiancé had to handle my drama). In addition my breasts have felt tender and heavy, I’ve been super bloated (constant for the last 2 weeks)... probs changing the cabin pressure in my house lol!! I asked my best friend and she said she thinks I should take a pregnancy test, so here I am.

*****Advice and encouragement for how to handle an unplanned pregnancy, out of wedlock, finishing up my undergrad, breaking it to fiancé and family, etc. would be very much appreciated!!!!*****

Back to the question at hand: I have been looking all over the internet and I am very unclear on when to take a pregnancy test. I’ve been told it’s only accurate right be

fore an expected period (for me around the 22nd) and in the morning. But I’ve heard and read other things too... ??????

Also, is there a particular brand that you might recommend (keeping in mind that I’m on a budget)?

Thank you ladies! Much appreciated!!