Think I'm pregnant but negative tests

[Worried287]

So I'm 21 and in college and me and my bf use the withdrawal method and condoms inconsistently (I got off the pill just before I met him because of bad side effects). But he never cums inside (I know not 100%). I noticed tender nipples about a week after ovulation (the 7th or so not at all like is normal for me) and continuous changes in size sensitivity and color of nipples and aureolas. I should have gotten my period today or yesterday but I didn't and had no normal signs of pms like my breakouts and much less but some bloating and fatigue. I know I was stressed around ovulation which can delay period but I was pregnant once at 16 (please don't judge) and my nipples are what gave it away before missed period but they weren't like this. Took a hpt test yesterday and negative and I had no spotting or cramping in the past couple weeks. Also discharge has varied between little to none at all today. I'm having other little things that I'm not sure are stress induced or in my head like mild nausea after eating, congestion and increased smell.
I guess what I'm asking is is there any other explanation for such mixed symptoms of pregnancy that I'm having? And what where your early symptoms? It just doesn't seem to me like this is all stress especially cuz I'm used to moderate stress and have anxiety often but never anything like this. Given all this I go back and forth between being convinced I'm preggers and convinced I'm not. Right now I'm convinced I am. I am not ready to be a parent and scared but I am beginning to entertain the notion. Also know I need to test again in a few days and will but your comments will help ease my mind and feed my obsession till then. I have no one else to talk to about it right now who knows about what I'm going through. Thanks.

[maymommyof2]

Maybe get a pregnancy test they will be more   helpful, like a clear blue!!!

[maymommyof2]

Maybe get a pregnancy test they will be more   helpful, like a clear blue!!!

[Worried287]

Happy*

[Worried287]

Well I got all these symptoms before my missed period and today I'm feeling more emotional and gassy. Either way I will try not to worry too much. There arnt affordable blood tests available in my town unfortunately (I've looked, even pp doesn't offer them anymore here). I know that either way I will be haso I will be patient. Thanks guys.

[maymommyof2]

Maybe, you should get a blood test done by your doctor if you really wanna find out since you have missed your period it is possible you are pregnant.. the blood test can tell alot sooner than a pee test so instead of waiting to take a home pregnancy test get a blood test done and maybe it will ease your mind abit more.. But sometimes if it's just a missed period your mind can trick your body into having all these symptoms cus your really thinking your pregnant.. Good luck!!

[darksunshine]

Sometimes it takes a while for a test to come back positive. In the mean time I'd try and not stress. What will happen will happen. Iv been where you were and turned out negative hope you get the result your wanting tho!