WOOHOO for cycle buddies. Last month my cycle buddy ended up in the June DDC so hopefully my luck will help us all this cycle.
I think I am going to try to hold off until 12 DPO to test (monday 10/20). I have a dollar store less than a block from my house though, and may pick up a few tests there and if I do that I would be willing to test earlier.

DH says I shouldn't test until I am late which would be 14DPO. Silly men, they don't understand the joy of POASing.
I have a Clear Blue Easy and 2 generic digital tests sitting patiently under my sink waiting to be used. But I hate wasting money and using the tests too early and getting my hopes down when it is a BFN.