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Positive OPK/EWCM in TTW anyone?

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Neverlookback32 · 19/02/2021 23:03

So I finally appear to have ovulated 6/7 days ago on what seems to be a long cycle this month. Everything seems strange and different to normal my temps, my cm, well everything really. I'm still using OPKs just in case as my body had tried to ovulate twice previously this cycle but failed as my temps never stayed up. However I finally got my temp shift (barring a big dip below coverline at 4/5dpo) anyway, my OPK was positive today? And I've been getting an abundance of ewcm the last few days whereas I'm usually creamy or dried up by now..
Can anyone shed some light please? IC this morning was BFN, not surprising since its still a bit too early to test 😕 just wondering if its normal to get an lh surge after O as I dont usually test this late on x

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A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 · 11/03/2021 22:05

Oh wow I’m sorry Never, yes it would be estrogen, so not suitable for you. I’m hoping it is today / tomorrow for you 🤞

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Neverlookback32 · 11/03/2021 21:09

@A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 hmm having looked them up i don't think they would be a wise option for me since they can stimulate estrogen/increase sensitivity. My gyno banned me from taking estrogen in any form since my levels are already too high as a result of my PCOS. So high that I am constantly suffering cervical ectropions 😖 I think that's why I'm not getting periods either as estrogen is just so dominant in my body that it constantly thinks its in the follicular phase.

I feel like im gonna come on today so hopefully something happens soon. Feel so lousy 😪

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A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 · 11/03/2021 18:25

Thank you, you too!

Actually, soy isoflavones might be good for PCOS from what I've read as well as regulating cycles, so it might be something that's worth looking into.

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Neverlookback32 · 11/03/2021 14:50

@A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 never heard of those will have to look them up 🙃 good luck for your next cycle 🤞🤞🤞

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A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 · 11/03/2021 13:36

Thank you. I've just ordered some soy isoflavones for stronger ovulation, and looking forward to trying these this cycle!

Ugh, its annoying it still hasn't come yet for you xx

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Neverlookback32 · 11/03/2021 13:18

@A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 sorry it wasn't your month xx I bet you're so glad your cycle is over though it feels like ages for me. Still nothing my end 😔 I really just wish my period would come now !!! Xx

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A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 · 11/03/2021 11:55

To update, my period is starting. Can start afresh this month. As a plus I think I must have ovulated when I had EWCM just before period was due, so it means my luteal phase is more than 12 days - was worried about this being shorter.

Good luck for you @Neverlookback32!

A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 · 09/03/2021 14:46

Haha well there is that also... going to have to do something about that for when lockdown ends 😂

Maybe a HCG test at drs and the meds if its negative will be good. I think I'll go also if nothing by the time my next period is due

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Neverlookback32 · 09/03/2021 13:57

@A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 that's me all the time lately. Lockdown belly haha. I order the easy@home opks in bulk off amazon they're great and cheap too. Still nothing for me. Think I may have to call the go and ask for meds to bring my period on x

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A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 · 09/03/2021 12:17

Thanks Never, no I’m out of OPKs, maybe I’ll nip out and buy some more. Okay I will, but feeling a bit less than sexy with my big bloated stomach 😂

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Neverlookback32 · 09/03/2021 11:41

@A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 I wouldnt call it your next cycle since you haven't had a period yet however you may be ovulating. Have you taken an OPK? If you're having EWCM get to bed ASAP lol 😆

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A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 · 09/03/2021 11:18

Fingers crossed Backtoblack that that's it and you are pregnant when you test in a couple more days

Backtoblack93 · 09/03/2021 11:15

Could of literally written this myself I normally have short cycles between 20-24 days last month was 19 days,I’m on cycle day 29 today feeling tired nauseous but still bfn I thought I saw a faint line on frer but as it dried it has pretty much disappeared and impossible to see in pictures so could be my imagination 👀 however I ovulated late this month got a positive opk cycle day 16 so I’m only 10 dpo hoping it was a late implantation and I’m still in with a chance 🙃

A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 · 09/03/2021 11:05

@Neverlookback32 I feel like my period is coming any moment (dull ache in stomach, and slight back ache) but I just went to the loo and had ewcm again when I wiped. So confused! 10 days late now, would you class that as ovulating early now on the next cycle?

Have you had this or any other developments?

A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 · 06/03/2021 17:45

Good luck for the frers! Sorry about the cramping, doesn’t sound fun.

I have bought some also but saving them up for a few days later, because I’m feeling wasteful to keep peeing on things that are negative 😂

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Neverlookback32 · 06/03/2021 17:39

@A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 I would bet you ovulate late. Keep testing 🤞

CD51 for me. Still no AF. Feel a bit crampy on & off. Not tested for a few days but Amazon are delivering my FRERs before 7pm today. We will see but I doubt it will be anything other than BFN since my BBTs are so low x

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A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 · 06/03/2021 15:30

To update, a week late now, negative test yesterday. Not feeling anything except extremely bloated !

Sussexgirlie5 · 04/03/2021 17:20

Will do babe x

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Neverlookback32 · 04/03/2021 16:50

@Sussexgirlie5 good luck! Keep us updated 🤞🤞🤞

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Sussexgirlie5 · 04/03/2021 16:46

@Neverlookback32 hey op
Thanks for your response. I think you’re right, I’ll just wait till 11 dpo and see where I stand.
Hope you’re all ok x

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Neverlookback32 · 04/03/2021 16:09

@A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 I'm still holding out hope for you this cycle. You may have just O'd a little later than you thought. You're not out just yet 🤞🤞🤞

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Neverlookback32 · 04/03/2021 16:06

@Sussexgirlie5 hi and welcome ☺

Erm well after me wondering this myself and doing some research your OPKs may be dark for a number of reasons, the first being that you maybe didn't ovulate the first time around, and you're body is gearing up again. The 2nd is thats its possible to have multiple surges anytime during your cycle with no meaning and the 3rd is that it could be picking up HCG (LH & HCG are structurally very similar)

However, and I don't mean to burst your bubble. If you are 6dpo then it's way too early to test. 6dpo is the earliest you are likely to implant then it takes another 24-48hrs for HCG to build up in your system to be picked up on a sensitive test such as FRER. OPKs will never pick up HCG before a pregnancy test will. So usually you would be seeing BFPs on a HPT long before an OPK. I have had positive OPKs regularly throughout this cycle which is completely onovulatory so far and I'm cd49 now 😔

I would wait until at least 9po and test with a frer with FMU. Good luck!

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A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 · 04/03/2021 15:22

@Neverlookback32 seven years! I'm so so pleased it had a happy ending for you, but I can't imagine the scale of the disappointments you must have had. Thanks for all the advice, and sorry you've had some family issues. Last month was a difficult anniversary for me, so maybe that subconsciously has affected my cycle even though I felt fine.

@Sussexgirlie5 I'm really not sure sorry! But I'm not an expert at these sticks. Hopefully someone will be along who knows more.

Sussexgirlie5 · 04/03/2021 14:50

Hey ladies, can I join?
Wondering if anyone has any thoughts..
So I think I’m 6 dpo, I don’t temp but according to opk’s.. I got a weird urge to poas yesterday and to my surprise my opk was almost positive if not pretty much. So I’ve done another today (the bottom) and it’s really high also.. any ideas why LH might surge this early on in the TWW? I usually get a high LH later on usually 12dpo..

Positive OPK/EWCM in TTW anyone?
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Neverlookback32 · 04/03/2021 14:34

@A1b2c3d4e5f6g7 it's still early days so who knows you may get lucky! I have PCOS and gave up trying for our 2nd baby after 7 years of putting heart and soul into it. 2 months after giving up I fell pregnant and to this day I still can't believe it lol. I dont have periods under stress and I've had some family issues recently so that's probably why I'm having a long cycle this month.

Maybe for you a month off will do you good so you can focus on some self care and manage whatever anxieties you have. Keep the faith hun! Xx

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