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Have I ovulated?

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ABLOSSOM · 23/05/2023 10:25

Hi - I hope someone can help! I got a positive OPK CD35 and this lasted for 3 days (see images below) and not sure if I've ovulated or not.

My cycles are irregular and this is my first time tracking BBT. Looking at the graphs do you think I've ovulated? I'm so lost with it all and just looking for reassurance!

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Hankthehonk · 05/06/2023 21:31

@ABLOSSOM I'm so sorry af arrived and that you're struggling. Be kind to yourself, it sucks and those 30+ days will feel long. I hope you have nice things to look forward to this month to help the time go faster.
Thanks for replying,I found one of those calculators so I think I'll use it when my wakeup time is really out. I've noticed it was very high one day I slept in til almost 9am, and very low at 5am.

We've been trying 6 months for our second baby. I got pregnant on second cycle trying but had a miscarriage at 8 weeks. So this is only my second cycle after the loss which might be why things are weird 😔

Lalalucy123 · 05/06/2023 20:29

@ABLOSSOM I’m sorry this wasn’t your month 🙁 Fingers crossed for next month!

Has your doctor mentioned anything about referring you to a reproductive endocrinologist? Their job is to actually help your get pregnant so they’re much better than you standard doctor for investigation.

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ABLOSSOM · 05/06/2023 19:57

@Lalalucy123 @Hankthehonk AF appeared today so I'm out ☹️ I've taken it much harder this month as I was so sure this would be the month.... I think it's harder for me too as I ovulate around 30-35 days into my cycle so I know I have so long to wait now!

@Hankthehonk someone had mentioned to me before that you can use an online BBT adjuster if you take your temp at a later/earlier time. But then I've also heard it doesn't matter what time of day you take it as long as it's first thing! There's so much advice out there so I wouldn't get too obsessed with it (like me this month!). This time I'm just going to use it to confirm ovulation and then leave it. How long have you been TTC?

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Hankthehonk · 04/06/2023 22:47

@ABLOSSOM I've just caught up as I'm experiencing a long and weird cycle so it is always helpful to see folk with similar charts! Any update today?
I wanted to ask, what did you mean about adjusting the temp you took at 5.30am?
Sometimes I wake up early like 5am so I temp then but I've noticed those are always lower than my usual time of between 6-7am

Lalalucy123 · 04/06/2023 21:44

@ABLOSSOM How are you today? Any sign of AF?

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ABLOSSOM · 03/06/2023 22:17

@Lalalucy123 I really want to wait until after AF but not sure if I will be able to wait if temp is still above the line tomorrow!

I've had the odd PMS cramp but it's nothing like what I usually have (or am I just convincing myself that?)

Everyone I know has always had implantation cramps and because I haven't it's just convincing me I'm out!

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Lalalucy123 · 03/06/2023 14:10

@ABLOSSOM Fingers crossed! I’ll let you know how I get on Wednesday.

I would say your definitely not out yet based on your chart. Your temps are still all above the cover line. Will you test on the day period is due or day after?

It could be promising that you have no symptoms at all because most people would have some sort of AF symptoms by now.

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ABLOSSOM · 03/06/2023 08:39

@Lalalucy123 so sorry to hear about that. Fingers crossed you have some positive news on Wednesday. At least the doctors are on it and helping you as much as you can.

I haven't tested since as I was 100% sure I was out. My temp had dropped the last few days and had 0 symptoms what so ever. However, my BBT went up slightly again this morning and AF is due tomorrow so really not sure what's going on! Not sure if my BBT is accurate though as I haven't been sleeping properly the last few days! I'll attach my graph and show you.

I'm just half expecting AF to arrive now but will test Monday if not!

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Lalalucy123 · 02/06/2023 23:51

@ABLOSSOM The scan went not great but as expected. No mature follicles at day 10. This was the same last month however and when I went back for another scan a few days later there were 2 mature follicles. I have my fingers crossed for the same this month. I’m going back in for another scan on Wednesday.

How are you? Have you done anymore testing or has AF arrived yet?

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ABLOSSOM · 02/06/2023 19:01

@Lalalucy123 I hope the scan went ok! X

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Lalalucy123 · 31/05/2023 20:17

@ABLOSSOM Your absolutely right. It’s such a learning experience 😂

I’m fine. I’m only CD9. I have a scan tomorrow as I’m taking Letrozole this cycle to induce/strengthen ovulation. This will be my second medicated cycle. I didn’t ovulate until CD 19 last month so I assume it will be the same this month. Fingers crossed this will be the one!

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ABLOSSOM · 31/05/2023 19:00

@Lalalucy123 it is definitely messing with my head. I had another acupuncture session tonight and we discussed it at length. Tracking is so important but also it takes up so much of your time and energy and you can become obsessed (I certainly am!) I'm trying to remain positive but realistic. If not this cycle then hopefully next!

How are you getting on?

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Lalalucy123 · 31/05/2023 17:58

@ABLOSSOM Your definitely not out yet if your only 9/10 dpo. I was literally the exact same as you last month. I tested 8, 9 and 10 dpo and declared myself out and then spent the next 3 days trying to convince myself I still had a chance 😅 It’s why I’ve decided I’m definitely not early testing anymore.

It all messes with your head so much.

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ABLOSSOM · 31/05/2023 09:20

@Lalalucy123 thank you for that! I think I'm out, BFN this morning and my temp was 36.2 (did at 5:30 this morning so temp adjusted to 36.45) but got 0 symptoms and on CD46 which is obviously not positive. AF due on Sunday.

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Lalalucy123 · 30/05/2023 23:14

@ABLOSSOM They look like the standard bloods for hormonal issues related to TTC. TSH is related to your thyroid. Prol is prolactin. Issues with that are rare I believe. SHBG is a sex hormone related to testosterone so is often elevated in PCOS. They check your ratio of LH to FSH which is also often a bit wonky in PCOS.

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ABLOSSOM · 30/05/2023 16:08

@TiddleTaddleTat thank you for that. I know it's so hard and I would be giving someone that same advice but then taking it yourself is much more difficult 🙈 I've never heard of them but will definitely look into it - can you get that online?

@Lalalucy123 you are sooo right! I think if this month isn't the one then I will definitely do that and just use it to confirm ovulation because I am driving myself crazy.. I was even testing last night for no reason at all 🙄 I annoy myself with it!

On a positive note, the doctors are FINALLY going to start looking into it more as it's nearly been a year. They already ruled out PCOS in January so they're going to do bloods. I have no idea what they're looking at as the abbreviations mean nothing to me 🤣 I'll put them below in case anyone knows and can shed some light!

FSH, LH, PROL, SHBG, TEST, TSH, RUBG

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Lalalucy123 · 30/05/2023 10:15

@ABLOSSOM I wouldn’t worry too much about drop at this stage. For all you know it could shoot back up tomorrow. Also BBT can be very inaccurate for many reasons mentioned before. You need at least 3 hours of uninterrupted sleep for accurate BBT. So I would take the first measurement.

I found taking BBT very stressful so don’t do it anymore. If I were you I would maybe consider stop taking BBT after ovulation has been confirmed. It’s kinda like early testing. It won’t change the outcome to wait and just find out for definite when period is due. Saves you the extra stressing during 2WW. That’s just my perspective however 😊

TiddleTaddleTat · 30/05/2023 08:50

It’s too early to tell… try not to worry.
FWIW I also have v irregular and long cycles, in my case I think it’s a hormone imbalance / beginnings of perimenopause. Not great when you have decided to TTC #2! I’m late 30s but hopeful I am still in with a chance.
have you looked at Agnus castus / Vitex for regulating cycles - best via a herbalist?
i would try and distract yourself during the TWW as it’s out of your hands now…

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ABLOSSOM · 30/05/2023 08:09

So I woke up this morning around 6am and just randomly tested BBT and it was 36.43 which is a BIG drop - see graph below. I fell back asleep and tested now I just woke up again and it's 36.67 which do I go with? Does it look like I'm out now as the temp is not increasing?

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ABLOSSOM · 29/05/2023 19:04

@Lalalucy123 tbf I haven't been keeping track of AF symptoms and because my cycles are so irregular it's hard to know when to make note 🙈 I know I ALWAYS get cramps a day before so I guess that will be an indicator for me.

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Lalalucy123 · 29/05/2023 11:02

@ABLOSSOM I wouldn’t worry about the no symptoms. From everything I’ve read no symptoms before missed period seems to be very common.

When do you normally start to get AF symptoms? It’s always the tender breasts for me first.

dabs9 · 29/05/2023 07:43

Morning, mine is usually 2-3 days before AF that it drops.
When do you think you'll test? Or will you wait for af?

emmatcc1 · 29/05/2023 07:39

@ABLOSSOM Mine has a small drop 2 days before and then a bigger drop a day before but everyone is different.

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ABLOSSOM · 29/05/2023 07:28

Good morning! How is everyone getting on this cycle? My temp is still high (see image) which is good but I have had 0 symptoms and around 7/8DPO which worries me! Still refusing to buy any tests and going to see friends today to distract myself.

Does anyone know how many days before AF temps drop if BFN?

Have a wonderful day everyone!Biscuit

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ABLOSSOM · 28/05/2023 11:30

@Lalalucy123 were in a similar position - this is month 10 for us. It's so hard trying to distract yourself and not get your hopes up. It consumes me so much! Fingers crossed for you though and please keep us updated 🥰

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