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Is this positive for peak ovu?

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Bambin0 · 17/05/2024 14:43

Hi, I have an app to read the ovulation strips but it's saying it low. I'm expected to ovulate today or tomorrow. It looks really dark to me.
I'll attach a photo

Is this positive for peak ovu?
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emmatcc1 · 29/05/2024 09:13

10dpo is still negative, surely there should be something on there by now.

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Bambin0 · 28/05/2024 23:06

emmatcc1 · 28/05/2024 22:47

@Bambin0 I feel way too normal. And the pains now on both side which is just like my other cycles. First time around it took so long, no way it could happen this early.
Only a couple of days to go until af.

I guess that's the really difficult part too, not fully knowing you're out till AF arrives and it's a torturous wait .

Big hugs love, we've got some hope left in us. And we will always get to try again

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emmatcc1 · 28/05/2024 22:47

@Bambin0 I feel way too normal. And the pains now on both side which is just like my other cycles. First time around it took so long, no way it could happen this early.
Only a couple of days to go until af.

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Bambin0 · 28/05/2024 22:25

emmatcc1 · 28/05/2024 20:28

I had more pain now on the other side so I think it’s just gonna be af this month.

Really? Even tho you have a good few days to go?

I reckon I'm out too. Feel like I should have had a glimmer of something strong by now after all these tests

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emmatcc1 · 28/05/2024 20:28

I had more pain now on the other side so I think it’s just gonna be af this month.

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Bambin0 · 28/05/2024 18:47

mountainlass · 28/05/2024 16:12

@emmatcc1 @Bambin0 thanks for the help, I am hoping it's just my lh levels have remained a bit higher post ovulation than previous months. I was tempted to test but I know there will be absolutely no point at 5 dpo 😂 I've not got into temping yet but might try that next month for an extra security to know I've ovulated. I know some people swear by it but I just worry it will be more stress, this is only my third cycle of using ovulation tests so it's all new to me too :)

@emmatcc1 that could be implantation cramping! Is it just me the closer you get to testing time the more you convince yourself you're out for this month? Not feeling as confident now for myself but I have lots of hope for you both and been thinking of you ❤️

Yeah well I've only ever heard of positive opks being a sign of AF on the way as it can peak again apparently or pregnancy as it confuses HCG and LH.

Im starting to feel like maybe I'm ovulating CD23 (today) because my LH is also climbing, lots of EWCM and other symptoms.
Idk maybe I'm reading too much into it. Just won't feel certain till I see better lines hopefully.

@emmatcc1 keep us posted on tomorrow mornings test too

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Bambin0 · 28/05/2024 18:42

emmatcc1 · 28/05/2024 16:45

@Bambin0 I believe I had similar pains when I conceived but different location and it was confirmed by ultrasound that’s were baby implanted.

It's still so mental we can feel it all. Which I totally believe and have experienced. All very good signs for you my love

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emmatcc1 · 28/05/2024 16:45

@Bambin0 I believe I had similar pains when I conceived but different location and it was confirmed by ultrasound that’s were baby implanted.

emmatcc1 · 28/05/2024 16:43

@Bambin0 I had a sudden and very sharp pain yesterday in the center right of my uterus that really shocked me how painful it was. Now I’m getting on and off pains in this spot but mild. I’ve been slightly nauseous but everything else is the same. I also still have some of that stretchy cm.
I definitely see that on your test, I feel like it more noticeable this time.
@mountainlass I get so discouraged as each day passes that it hasn’t worked again.
It’s probably just so I don’t get too disappointed when af arrives.

mountainlass · 28/05/2024 16:12

@emmatcc1 @Bambin0 thanks for the help, I am hoping it's just my lh levels have remained a bit higher post ovulation than previous months. I was tempted to test but I know there will be absolutely no point at 5 dpo 😂 I've not got into temping yet but might try that next month for an extra security to know I've ovulated. I know some people swear by it but I just worry it will be more stress, this is only my third cycle of using ovulation tests so it's all new to me too :)

@emmatcc1 that could be implantation cramping! Is it just me the closer you get to testing time the more you convince yourself you're out for this month? Not feeling as confident now for myself but I have lots of hope for you both and been thinking of you ❤️

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Bambin0 · 28/05/2024 16:07

emmatcc1 · 28/05/2024 13:07

I was walking a bit fast today running errands and I started getting pinching with every step right where I experienced sharp pain yesterday evening. Hope it’s a good sign.

That's so strange, I had that on my left when I was doing the shopping. Haha 😂 Have you read about that being a potential sign? Any other symptoms today?

I've continued to have ewcm and sore boobs.

Took another test and it's still not a convincing line (and not evap as they have been coming up as I've been watching them develope) I'll attach it. Negative on CB too.

Is this positive for peak ovu?
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emmatcc1 · 28/05/2024 13:07

I was walking a bit fast today running errands and I started getting pinching with every step right where I experienced sharp pain yesterday evening. Hope it’s a good sign.

emmatcc1 · 28/05/2024 11:01

@mountainlass Without tracking bbt it’s impossible to know if you ovulated already. Sometimes your body gives all the signs and high LH but fails to ovulate and then tries again later. At 5dpo it can’t be pregnancy related as implantation has not happened yet and there is no hcg. LH can also rise before af but that happens a couple days prior.

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Bambin0 · 28/05/2024 10:42

mountainlass · 28/05/2024 09:12

Pic for reference

Oh that does look very dark positive. Hmm yes I do use opk to track too and mines have been getting darker but not that dark. Have you got any hpt just to rule out earlier ovulation and possible pregnancy already. I'm still new to all the temps and tests matching etc so Emma is probs defo better with that side of advice lol

@emmatcc1 well there's plenty of time love. But understand the sinking disappointment still. I've tested this morning and it's like there's a shadow but barely there. Hate this. I'll buy some CB and frers when I'm paid

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mountainlass · 28/05/2024 09:12

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Is this positive for peak ovu?
mountainlass · 28/05/2024 09:11

Hi @emmatcc1 and @Bambin0 wondering if either of you continue to use OPK's after your peak? Something told me to test today just to make sure I hadn't ovulated later despite getting my solid smiley on the clear blue test last Wednesday 22nd! I had all the usual ovulation signs like slight cramping and ewcm so I am fairly certain I did ovulate around that time last week. I just did a premom ovulation test today (currently should be 5dpo) and it looks quite dark still, usually my lh levels drop right back down ovulation, most of the month I struggle to see a line unless right around it! Do you think I've maybe ovulated later or does this look normal to you guys? I'm driving myself crazy

emmatcc1 · 28/05/2024 06:51

Well mine is still very much negative. I also stare at the test until it completely develops.

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Bambin0 · 27/05/2024 23:26

mountainlass · 27/05/2024 22:42

@Bambin0 ahh this is so exciting, I remember getting my first teeny tiny faint positive with the clear blue early test too and being in total disbelief. I had to buy more tests for the morning to confirm and my line was clearer by the next day. Hoping the same for you and it's the clear positive you deserve!

Aww I am so so hoping for that full line that will have me convinced. It's exciting and so nerve wracking at the same time. And I never walk away and leave a test, I have to watch it develope lol 😆 thank you so much love 😘 I'll be sure to keep you girlies posted and for whoever else stumbles upon our thread for some hope x

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mountainlass · 27/05/2024 22:42

@Bambin0 ahh this is so exciting, I remember getting my first teeny tiny faint positive with the clear blue early test too and being in total disbelief. I had to buy more tests for the morning to confirm and my line was clearer by the next day. Hoping the same for you and it's the clear positive you deserve!

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Bambin0 · 27/05/2024 21:35

Better ones of CB @emmatcc1 @mountainlass

Is this positive for peak ovu?
Is this positive for peak ovu?
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Bambin0 · 27/05/2024 21:13

mountainlass · 27/05/2024 20:28

@emmatcc1 ahh still loads of time for you then at 8 dpo. Like you I've also been having really strange vivid dreams the last few days but I've put it down to stress and overthinking at night from ttc. Hopefully it is hormones though!

@Bambin0 thinking of you, keep us updated with tomorrow's test 🤞

Okay I also caved but look.... Theee faintest line. I reckon tomorrow will be a lot more vivid (I hope) this is the closest to a 'line' I've had lol @emmatcc1 @mountainlass

Is this positive for peak ovu?
Is this positive for peak ovu?
Is this positive for peak ovu?
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mountainlass · 27/05/2024 20:28

@emmatcc1 ahh still loads of time for you then at 8 dpo. Like you I've also been having really strange vivid dreams the last few days but I've put it down to stress and overthinking at night from ttc. Hopefully it is hormones though!

@Bambin0 thinking of you, keep us updated with tomorrow's test 🤞

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Bambin0 · 27/05/2024 19:39

@emmatcc1 haha 😂 relatable, glad it calmed the urge. I get it.
Still lots of time. Sunday so around about the same as me. We got plenty of time. That takes will power waiting till AF is missed.
I haven't tested since this morning. Will try again tomorrow morning. I seem to test better in the afternoon tbf.

@mountainlass I'm glad it helps you along the way love. Your time will come. But you're doing all the right things and it's good you're on here sharing it with us all.

Ive felt incredibly nauseous the whole day. Even before and after food. Like that hunger pain time sickness. Ugh

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emmatcc1 · 27/05/2024 19:32

@mountainlass I’m 8dpo. I had a dip in my bbt yesterday which could be an implantation dip. Last pregnancy I didn’t test until missed period and got a strong positive.

mountainlass · 27/05/2024 19:09

@Bambin0 thank you so much for the kind words. It does help coming on here and hearing other people's stories, ttc can feel so lonely and it's comforting knowing there's others out there who understand exactly what I'm going through. We are definitely choosing to remain hopeful, I remind myself I'm fortunate to know I can conceive and cling on to that ❤️

@emmatcc1 are you 9 dpo today? That's still so so early, I've never tested positive in the past till 11 dpo and even then it's been the faintest of faint lines. You still have plenty time x

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