To hope or not to hope?

Things that have made me hopeful over the course of the last few days:

• When cleaning through boxes at my parent's house my sister found my baptismal gown. It's still in beautiful condition and could be used again.
• My youngest niece informed me that she hopes I have a kid soon because she's tired of being the youngest. 
• My two oldest nieces sorted through my mom's jewelry. They gave me a little box with items that they thought my potential future daughter would enjoy. (I love my nieces and nephews so much. Their thoughtfulness always amazes me). 
• My sister found this ugly little knickknack of a pregnant woman that she said was given to my mom as a gift when she was pregnant with me. (It's currently sitting next to the borrowed fertility statue on my nightstand. One can never have too many fertility charms.)
• Last but not least.... my period is five days late.

What has brought me back to my senses:

• I had another negative pregnancy test today. 

What still gives me hope:

• My obsessive Google search yielded promising results - some women don't receive a positive reading until a week or two after their missed period. Dare I continue to hope? 

UPDATE:

Spotting has begun...damn it all to hell...hope is for people more lucky than I.