TTW Torture!!!

[nikkix86]

do any of you use opks? I did one 2 days ago at cd7 and got a faint lline and the today at cd9 and got a darker line but not quite as dark as the control line. how do I know when I'm ovulating? it's my first month doing them. I use ovia the app and under ovulation test it's hot positive, negative, peak, high and low and I have no idea what the difference is lol

 

[determined79]

Oh thanks so much......I'll wait to see if AF arrives then.....due this week, need loads of baby dust. How are you feeling? X

 

[kumber]

do any of you use opks? I did one 2 days ago at cd7 and got a faint lline and the today at cd9 and got a darker line but not quite as dark as the control line. how do I know when I'm ovulating? it's my first month doing them. I use ovia the app and under ovulation test it's hot positive, negative, peak, high and low and I have no idea what the difference is lol

Think you've had answers on the other thread but just in case we have lurkers too shy to post - positive opks will be when the test line is as dark or darker than the control line. The hormone levels will fluctuate throughout the month which is why you'll see some darker lines that aren't positives.

For Ovia, I just input either positive or negative. Much easier for me that way

 

[Keelygracey]

Oh thanks so much......I'll wait to see if AF arrives then.....due this week, need loads of baby dust. How are you feeling? X

I'm doing ok thank you! CD10 today so will start doing my OPK's and get BD-ing - telling myself this is my month! lol not temping this cycle and feel a lot more relaxed! xx

 

[nikkix86]

thanks kumber I'm cd10 today so same as you keely my cycles are so irregular tho. how is everyone today?

 

[nikkix86]

I would put up some pics but I have no idea how to do it lol just wondered if it meant I was coming up to ovulation

 

[Keelygracey]

Hi Nikki!

The LH hormone is always present so it is possible to see a faint line at different times, some people even have a faint line the entire cycle.. it will build 12-24 hours prior to O that's when it will be as dark as or darker than the control line - although I've seen some ladies never get a darker line so just count their darkest line as their positive. I had very faint lines since CD8 last cycle but didn't have a real positive until CD15.

I cant upload pics from my phone, I have to do from a computer - very annoying!!

I'm fortunate my cycles are pretty regular, although I only seem to be reaching 26 days! They're usually 28.. really really hoping this is my month!!

xx

 

[nikkix86]

these are mine from cd7 and cd9 sorry my camera is rubbish but I'm clueless with these lol going to do another one this afternoon for cd10

 

[nikkix86]

fx this is your month hun how long have you been ttc? it's cycle 5 for me hoping this is my month too!

 

[Keelygracey]

This will be my 3rd cycle but feels like so much longer!!.. I feel bad moaning when there are ladies that have been trying for a long time but as each cycle passes you start questioning yourself why it hasn't happened - But I know for my age it takes on average 6 months to get pregnant so trying not to stress about it..

Your Opks looks good, do you know when you usually ovulate? xxx

 

[kumber]

thanks kumber I'm cd10 today so same as you keely my cycles are so irregular tho. how is everyone today?

Mine are irregular too, on a 36 day cycle atm. Didn't get a positive til CD22! From the tests you've posted I wouldn't say they look positive but it's good to keep them all together to see when your darkest line is and compare

 

[nikkix86]

ive got no idea I started doing it to check I'm actually ovulating lol. hopefully im not far off I'm only cd10 but my cycles are anything between 21 and 31 days. got my thermometer today when's the best time to take temps? I know I feel awful moaning about trying for 5 months but starting to think there's something wrong with me! I turned 30 this year

 

[Keelygracey]

I turned 27 in July so not too far behind! lol

Yes, get temping - that will confirm your ovulating.. do it first thing as soon as you wake up and before you do anything else.. even the slightest thing can affect your temp. Try to do it at the same time each morning.


xx

 

[nikkix86]

OK thanks hun I'll start doing it tomorrow!

 

[determined79]

So today, which I guess is 12DPO, I gave major cramping in lower abdomen, feels like I have cystitis -running to loo every 20 minutes but no burning sensations, feels heavy and tight. AF due on Wed.....any opinions? ��

 

[Keelygracey]

I had that same cystitis feeling last cycle too.. Unfortunately AF arrived the following day! FX'd it's a good sign for you though, I've heard it can be! Are you testing again? xxx

 

[determined79]

I'll wait until Wednesday when AF is due and see where I stand xxx this cystitis thing is awful though -really uncomfortable xx

 

[Keelygracey]

I really hope this is your month! FX'd xxxx

 

[determined79]

Me too.....Im so scared of disappointment though.... After last nights bloating and lower womb pain this MA is ok, just twinges to the left and thick creamy CM...

When are you next OV?

 

[Keelygracey]

CD10 today, usually ov around CD15-17 so not too long, I hate this part of the cycle, I'd rather be in the dreaded 2ww! xx