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When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

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OPK confusion

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whambam89 · 05/06/2020 13:37

Hi everyone, just looking for a little insight really! Currently on CD19, 2nd cycle TTC after an ectopic treated with methotrexate in February. First month I've used OPKs and I'm really confused! I seem to be getting "high" readings but still haven't had my peak - is this normal? I'm testing 2/3 times a day to make sure I don't miss it. We have DTD on CD11, 13, 14, 16 and 18 so far - just feeling like we started way too early if I haven't even ovulated yet! Also concerns me that if I've not ovulated yet then I must have a really short LP - can anyone help? I've attached images of my OPKs from the last few days.

OPK confusion
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NannyPear · 05/06/2020 20:22

Yes it's absolutely normal for LH levels to be going up and down. How long are your cycles usually?

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whambam89 · 05/06/2020 19:59

Can anyone else shed any light? Is it normal for my LH levels to be going up and down before hitting peak?

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whambam89 · 05/06/2020 13:46

@elouera I've never heard of them, will look into it! I think that perhaps I do ovulate later than the apps predict as the month that we did fall pregnant was the only month we had DTD just after the predicted fertile window (usually go crazy for a week then have a few days off haha) I'm hoping we've covered it this month so will find out within the next couple of weeks I suppose! Thanks for your reply x

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Elouera · 05/06/2020 13:40

I tried the urine OPK's but also never hit a peak- despite the fact that scans and blood tests show that I do ovulate.

I bought a re-usable saliva type. Mine is 'Maybe Baby' but there are many brands available. Its like a tiny microscope, you put a drop of saliva on it, let it dry and the pattern reveals if you are ovulating or nearing it. Works out much cheaper than the urine ones and I actually get a peak.

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