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OPKs - am I being too impatient?

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Hufflypuf · 05/10/2020 21:01

Hi

I'm trying to understand if there is a problem with me, with the OPKs I am using, or if my experience is totally normal!

Bit of background info - I'm on cycle 3 of TTC. Came off the pill start of July, had a 33 day cycle, a 40 day cycle and now I'm on day 17 of my current cycle. This is the first month I'm tracking using OPKs.

My flo app tells me I'm due to ovulate in 2 days but I haven't had the progression on my OPKs I would expect. If anything, my LH level seems to have gone down since I started testing on CD10. Is this normal or should I expect a steady rise until ovulation day?

I'm using the cheapest OPKs I could find (Wilko own brand) so I wondered if maybe they're not working properly rather than it being a problem with me?

Picture attached. I'd appreciate any advice Smile

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Hufflypuf · 19/10/2020 13:48

Hey @Kiki275 Smile

I am 10DPO today and I noticed some very light bleeding when I went to the loo this morning. It seems too early for AF (due in 5 days according to my app) so I'm hoping it could be implantation bleeding. Also getting a few twinges on my lower left side but not sure what it means! Abosultely no other symptoms and I'm resisting taking a test until the weekend.

How are you getting on? Any signs?

@AMS19 @Bells3032 have you had a positive OPK yet?

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Kiki275 · 19/10/2020 13:34

@Hufflypuf how are you getting on? Still on TWW?x

Kiki275 · 10/10/2020 16:59

@Hufflypuf I'd have hit the roof!x

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Hufflypuf · 10/10/2020 16:27

My DH ate half a Victoria Sponge after dinner on ovulation day then said he was too bloated to DTD Angry

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Kiki275 · 10/10/2020 16:24

@Hufflypuf 2.08 at lunch, so probably not yet. Really annoyed with DH though so last thing I want is to DTD. Why do they always time it that way!?x

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Hufflypuf · 10/10/2020 16:10

@Kiki275 has it happened?

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Kiki275 · 10/10/2020 08:38

1.75 this morning so imagine peak will be today, ovulate tomorrow. It's later this cycle than I'd normally predict. 🤞 it makes a difference x

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Hufflypuf · 10/10/2020 07:09

@Kiki275 your latest one looks a lot like mine did the day before I got my peak Smile

@Bells3032 we've got this! Keep us updated!

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Bells3032 · 09/10/2020 22:31

I've had my coil out for 6 weeks and not the slightest postive yet :( got a basel thermometer today in the hope that might be more accurate

TheDaydreamBelievers · 09/10/2020 22:22

Hey @Hufflypuf some peoples seem to slowly rise, others like me go from blank to positive to blank really fast!

Kiki275 · 09/10/2020 21:19

Mines still rising but not far off.

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Hufflypuf · 09/10/2020 16:27

@AMS19 yes let's keep each other updated! It would be great if we all got good news soon

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AMS19 · 09/10/2020 15:12

@Hufflypuf that is so so exciting!! Make sure you keep us updated either way. For everything crossed for you

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Hufflypuf · 09/10/2020 10:03

@AMS19 good to hear! I guess everyone is different and just because some people get a gradual increase it doesn't mean we all will.

I feel a bit panicky now! I have been waiting for this for 3 months but the fact I might actually have conceived has just hit me!

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AMS19 · 09/10/2020 09:27

@Hufflypuf this has made me feel so much better. I have zero on mine and seeing your peak come out of nowhere has given me faith!! 🤞 good luck!!!

Kiki275 · 09/10/2020 09:15

That's a really good sign then. I've never noticed anything but will definitely be paying more attention just in case any further cycles are needed x

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Hufflypuf · 09/10/2020 08:21

Fingers crossed for you! I knew I was going to get a high before I tested as I felt kind of wet and sticky all day Blush

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Kiki275 · 09/10/2020 07:47

Mine are still rising, just got .42 and they were .33 yesterday. DH might get lucky every night now 😂 just to be sure x

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Hufflypuf · 08/10/2020 21:10

@Kiki275 I got a peak! DTD yesterday evening when it was high, hoping that and tomorrow will be enough! How about you?

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Kiki275 · 08/10/2020 20:25

@Hufflypuf how are you getting on with your OPKs?x

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Hufflypuf · 06/10/2020 10:24

@Highfalutinlootin good to know, thank you! I was worrying they weren't getting any stronger.

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Highfalutinlootin · 06/10/2020 09:44

In my experience, OPKs all look identical in all the days leading up to just before ovulation, then I get a very clear positive for 2 days in a row. In other words, mine never get gradually more positive leading up to ovulation. It's more binary: extremely faint line CD1-13 then extremely dark line CD14-15 then faint again. So maybe you're more like me, which is also a normal pattern.

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Hufflypuf · 06/10/2020 09:36

@Juno231 I'm waiting for 10 minutes to read and then taking a picture using the app. I didn't try temping as the SMEP says not to bother. But if I have no luck this cycle I may try next month Smile

@NoCallerID - thanks, I've just been getting creamy CM so far so maybe I'm just not there yet!

@Kiki275 let's hope this month is our month! Annoyingly DH is on a stag do abroad next July and I'm being my best friend's bridesmaid so if it doesn't happen this month I'm going to wait a couple of months before trying again.

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Kiki275 · 06/10/2020 09:06

Hi 👋 @NoCallerID

Thanks, I've been checking CM previously, though last month really confused me. Doing twice a day currently but will certainly up the game.

@Hufflypuf we got this 💪 x

NoCallerID · 06/10/2020 08:59

Ugh I can’t attach photos on the app... so there you go...

OPKs - am I being too impatient?