How do you know the difference between a miscarriage, chemical pregnancy, or just plain late period?

[TinyTreasures]

I took a pregnancy test 1 day after my missed period - negative.My period ended up showing up 3 days later with cramps (nothing bad, just normal period cramps). How do I know if I had a chemical pregnancy, miscarriage, or simply a late period?If you have a chemical pregnancy or miscarriage only a few days after your missed period, is there a need to wait until trying to get pregnant again?

 

[leashalu]

it doesnt even sound like u wer preg in the first place

 

[fromthecabbagepatch]

If it were a pregnancy.. it would have shown a positive. Even if you were in the process of a miscarriage. Because it takes awhile for the hormones to go back down.