[heatherrose415]

I may be overreacting, but I normally get pregnant right away, now since my m/c almost 6 months ago it just isnt happening.

We BD every other day when I am not on AF.

Last month I am pretty sure I Oed on CD 13.

This month I bought OPK's and tested on cd 9, it was so light I didnt test on cd 10. Tested yesterdat at CD11 and it was REALLY close, so we BD'd last night. Tested today at CD12 and it was lighter than yesterdays? Am I not ovulating? and therefore not getting pregnant? I am really worried and confused.

Here is a picture of the 3 tests, please tell me what you guys think!!

I really need feedback!!

[*Bobbie*]

I had bad luck with those tests. I tried them a couple months and they only got as dark as yours. (you saw the pics of what my +'s looks like.... so I think it's the tests) Funny because they are made by the same company. The dip kind just work sooo much better and you get 20 for about the same price. Anyways that isn't helping you now so I will shut up

My opinion (I could be wrong! I am wrong a lot. LOL) is that you tested at the end of the surge on CD 11. Your pic from CD 11 was as dark as that brand ever got for me. So I vote you did or are going to O now and just tested a little *off* with timing. I would keep testing though unless you have short cycles. You may see a surge again soon.

If you have ever considered charting, you may want to look into it. It's actually kind of fun

If you are REALLY concerned you aren't Oing... call your doctor and see if he/she will order a progesterone check (blood test) that way you will know if you O.

Timing of BD sounds great! A boatload of to you!

[victorialv]

hi....getting a quick peak again.....DH is on phone......

I think you O'd before you took the CD11 one, just my opinion.....do you take your temps?

[heatherrose415]

######!! so did I miss my O? We BD'ed last night was that to late?
I should mention CD 9 was VERY light too, you could barely see it. so CD 10 I didnt test. but CD 11 was that dark. So even if CD 10 was my first positive, when would I O? I am so confused.

and is it to late to start temping and charting this cycle???? I can use a regular thermometer right? early each morning before im fully awake?

wahhhh, LOL

[Danica]

You know that I am not an expert and only used the dip Answer brand one month but I would go with what Bobbie & Victoria say. As long as you have been bd'ing every other day you should be good, even it you didn't dtd the exact moment you O'd because the sperm will live for a few days. I hope you get a BFP this month!!!!

[heatherrose415]

what sucks is we only BD'd twice since AF, this month I was trying the whole not BDing til Oing so the sperm might be more potent. So if I O'd before yesterday that I am out this month

I am going to keep using the OPK's (i have 3 more) and see what I get.

if anyone else has input i would REALLY appreciate it!

do you think I already O'd???

Today I am just now getting the ewcm??? 2 days ago I was gettin cramping in my right side.

[..Jessica..]

I know nothing about OPKs, but if you're BDing every other day, then you're definitely going to catch the eggie!!!!

[heatherrose415]

Do you guys think i already O'ed or am Oing now?

have I mentioned I HATE THIS!!!

[heatherrose415]

anyone? please?

[*Bobbie*]

Heather.... deep breath

If you got a + on CD 11 you could O 12-72 hours later. And the egg can live for 12-24 hours. So nope you aren't out!

I will post more in a sec I just wanted to give you some info before I get typing about charting......

[carrierose5]

Hi, we sometimes have weird LH surges that don't make you ovulate. For example, three months ago I got a + OPK on day 9, it was gone by cd10. I kept testing, cause I am in a study at UNM here and the tests are free. I then got a positive from day 15 to 21 and O symptoms on CD 16. The doc at UNM said that he sees this a lot and you have to use your OPKs in conjunction with your symptoms and/or temps. So I would suggest testing further and continuing your BD every other day. If you did already O, you still could've timed it right. Dancing early is better than dancing later because the sperm live longer than the egg.
OPKs are kinda difficult cause they only tell you one thing: that you had an LH surge. I would suggest getting a progesterone test about one week after your first positive OPK. That will tell you if you Oed.
I second your frustration girl! I hope you get your BFP this month!

[*Bobbie*]

EggWhite CM is actually a great sign that O is gonna happen not that it did. After O CM dries up... if yours hasn't dried up... that's a great thing!

Yes you can start charting now. Even if you only get one or two temps in before your temps shift it will be helpful. If you miss the shift, at least you will have an idea of what normal LP (lutel phase) temps are for you. The basics are to get a BBT (not a regular thermometer) and try to temp after at least 3 hours of sleep at the same time each day. I am not sure if you have a Rite-Aid there but they sell one called BD and it works GREAT. I am pretty sure Target carries BBT's too.

Stress can delay ovulation, so try to relax as much as possible. I know easier said than done!

I REALLY suggest getting the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility. I just bought it at Barnes and Noble for $24. I thought I knew a decent amount about charting, CM, OPk's etc... but man I keep learning things!

I hope I am not coming acroos as snobby.... if so just tell me to shut up I can take it. I just want to try and help.

If you have any other questions, just ask.

Also you might want to set up a free account on www.fertilityfriend.com and use the site to chart cycle days, BD, OPK, etc. You don't have to put temps in

[heatherrose415]

Thanks guys!! I am having EWCM today, so I am thinking yesterdays was a positive, just not a good positive, lol. we DTD last night and I stayed all night with a pillow under my hips, LOL, so I hope it worked!! my husand is gone 2 days so wont see him til tomorrow night, when we DTD again. I am feeling more hopeful......

[*Bobbie*]

http://www.fertilityplus.org/faq/opk.html

That might help too. Scroll down a little and it talks about timing Bding

[heatherrose415]

thank you I hope I catch my eggie! sounds like we BD'd at the right time, and will again tomorrow night

[Danica]

I am glad you are feeling better. GOOD LUCK!

[Melanie0507]

Heather, this may be a little late for the info, but I just wanted to add my 2 cents worth...for what it's worth!

Anyways, I don't use OPK or temp, but I base my ovulation and bding on my cm. When I get EWCM, I get in lots of bding. Usually, as soon as my cm dries up, it is almost exactly 14 days until AF arrives. So...that being said, if you are just starting to get EWCM, keep bding!!!!

Hope that helps! I definitely don't think you're out this month by any means! g/l

[heatherrose415]

THANK YOU

you girls are WONDERFUL!! I am feeling much better

[tparum]

im not good at opks sry sweetie lol but do wanna wish u luck