22 days late, negative test at 13 days late

Ok so… I’ve been TTC for so many years I can’t count now. Not going to lie but I kind of had given up thinking it wasn’t going to happen. But I’m 22 days late, almost 23 days late and no period!!! By the way, 22 days past when my period is supposed to start, and I’m pretty on time, given 1 to 3 days of of leeway though. I’ve been feeling period like symptoms almost the whole time, my back hurting every day, which normally it might hurt for a day or 2 leading up to my period but it’s been every day. I thought I was going to start on time as normal, I got my normal symptoms, but then nothing and still nothing. Anyone dealt with this and eventually got a positive?! I haven’t tested since day 13, purely based on the disappointment of getting another negative, stupid I know… but I think some of you may understand. Any advice, stories to share, etc…?