Advice re OPK please-very early smiley face

[StrawberryMojito]

This is my second month using an OPK (clearblue digital that tells you when you are both high and peak fertility). Last month I didn't get a high fertility sign at all (flashing smiley face), it just went straight to peak fertility (fixed smiley face). This was on day 12 which was a couple of days earlier than expected but still seemed normal.

I only finished my period a couple of days ago but started using the opk straight away as my cycles vary a bit (26-30 days). Today (day 8) I got a high fertlity sign. Surely this is too early?

So, we had sex last night just for fun rather than baby making but now I'm thinking should we do it again tonight as I got the high (but not peak) fertility sign or shall we just start doing it every other day until I get the peak fertility smiley face. I don't want to exhaust DH and his swimmers but don't want to miss the window either.

Ty charley, bambi & BNmum .

I was going to order CB digital ovulation, but they were out of stock.

Im not buying the CB digital ovulation test with dual hormone indicator no more.

So anyway ive ordered the CB ovulation test.

Hi business did af arrive or are you just forward planning?

Any news Bambi?

BN I remember those early days of nausea. All I could stomach was salty food-ready salted crisps and bacon sandwiches, I rarely eat bacon when not pregnant.

Could you give it another month or so and then see a different GP Blue? They may be more sympathetic, maybe a female one. I would have expected him to test your hormone levels at least.

Charley it's CD9 for me and I got a negative opk again this morning. We also dtd last night and we plan to do it every other night until we get a positive and then we'll really go for it! Like you I also felt a bit disappointed as I have had a flashing smiley by now when I have used them before. It never worked on those months though so maybe this one will be different...

Business have you tested again?

Still no af and two different brand tests came back negative today. Doesn't feel like af is on her way, maybe it was that bleed around time of ov that has thrown af? No idea!! We didn't Dtd much after so don't think I can be pg just a screwed up af?!!

Also blue I meant to say I had funny periods after coming off injection (and during) came off it about two years ago now. (Wasn't ttc using condoms) last October I went for tests to check why they were all over the place because ttc. They checked my blood and did an internal. All fine. Anyway they said I could go back within six months if we hadn't conceived but periods went black to normal pretty soon after so haven't gone back yet, waiting for a year and doing a few months opks so I can give them more details. Hope that's helpful??

Thanks all, I think I will leave it for a couple of months and then go back. There are no female GPs in my surgery and the one I saw usually is the best one, so I'll do as I'm told for now...

I think they'd have said same to me I went in before a year. :( frustrating but nothing you can do as they're probably right and body needs to readjust after pill xx

Hi

BNmum , nope AF hasnt arrived yet, so just bought more OPK.

Strawberry nope i avent tested again, just wait & see if AF appears!

The good news for me is that I got a flashing smiley today, CD10.
Bad news is thunder woke DS up at 4.30am, he wouldn't resettle and we've been up since then. Fun.

Good news re: the flashing smiley, Strawberry. I got one this morning too on cd8! We had v. loud thunder too, which woke DS (and me) but it was around midnight, so normal service resumed after. Was bloody loud though.

Hope you find out either way soon, Bambi - there's still a chance. I'm not sure how long you have to wait for a blood test if AF doesn't show, but at least that would be more likely to give you an accurate answer?

Def go back in a couple of months if cycle hasn't settled, Blueamber.

Still fingers crossed, Business.

Keep drinking that Lucozade, BNmum, esp in this weather (although it appears to raining over here, hope it brightens up again later).

Yay Charlie, looks like we have a busy few days ahead!

Yep, will def dtd today!

Just to keep you updated still no af and bfn again today! So frustrating!! Hope you're both enjoying Dtd!! Xx

That's a pain Bambi. How many days is it since you last dtd, is it possible you ovulated later than you thought?

Same here Bambi BFN again to-day x

Rubbish business! When are/were you due?

Well we Dtd twice the day I got a fixed smiley and then nothing after as hubby was poorly so don't think that's an option but sperm can last 5 days or something can't they so I suppose it could...god I don't know!!!

Hi ladies, I'm also walking round looking like a zombie after being woken at 4am with thunder and lightening - it was like a strobe light was set up in the bedroom, unbelievable!

I'm pleased to hear some flashing smileys have appeared for you strawberry and charley.

Sorry to hear about the bfn's for business and bambi. I'm looking on the positive side for you both and thinking no af, therefore still a strong possibility of some BFPs to come! Fingers crossed. Have either of you got any symptoms?

Any sign of your fixed blue?

Oh rubbish Bnmum! Hope you sleep better tonight! No no symptoms, boobs have been hurting but i did last month to! Also been having on and off tummy pains but again nothing major! Equally no signs of af...very strange and longer cycle I've had is 29 days but normally 28 and last few cycles have been 27!! X

What are you testing with Bambi? Maybe try a CB digital in a couple of days of still no sign of AF.

I got another flashing smiley again this morning as expected. We dtd last night but I'm in two minds as whether to do it daily or whether to do it every other day until fixed smiley. I don't want to wear out DH but then I don't want to waste an opportunity! I'm CD 11 now. What did you do BN? What are you planning on doing Charley?

Hi strawberry was using superdrug/tesco. No af today so went and bought a cb digital and bfn! Eugh! Wasn't fmu but collected wee and was v dark so pretty concentrated! Pretty sure I'm not pg now!! Will test again Friday morning with other stick if af hasn't come so I can drink at wedding without worrying!! Hurry up af!!

BNmum, the thunder and lightning woke me as well, but oddly enough it never rained! And the garden could definitely use some.

Strawb, if you dtd every other day you won't miss your opportunity! If you have ewcm sperm will survive for at least three days.

Mambi, not nice being in limbo!! Hope you get an answer soon.

I have now booked a fertility reflexology appointment. My dad is a reflexologist and I remember being ill once when I was younger and feeling a lot better after having him doing reflexology on me. But he lives too far away, so I'm having it done somewhere else. I am hoping they might wake up my ovaries . I decided I can't wait another two months for my period after having a little break down yesterday, so it better work!

I toyed with the idea of telling him we're ttc and my cycle isn't coming back yet so he can give me advice, but I don't really feel comfortable telling anyone... has anyone told their family about ttc?

Hi Blue, I don't blame you trying the reflexology, I have thought about acupuncture if my cycles don't get a bit longer as I found it massively helped with another problem a few years ago. It's the price that puts me off at the moment. If you are close to your dad, I think it would be worth telling him. I have told my mum but I then told her not to ask me about it unless I mentioned it first. A couple of my pg friends also know but they don't really bring it up.

Sorry about the bfn Bambi. Hurry up Bambi's AF!!

Poor you bambi! I really feel for you, it's a nightmare not knowing what is going on. I hope you get some answers soon!

Hi strawbs, i agree with blue. I would continue dtd every other day (but if the mood takes you, don't let 'the plan' stop you) then when you get your fixed dtd 3 nights off the trot then have a rest day then dtd once more for luck. This worked for us. Remember that these adv OPK are super sensitive so you shouldn't miss your window especially as sperm can live a few days. When I got my fixed with the adv ones I didn't get a smiley until 24hrs after with normal cb digital.

Fertility reflexology sounds exciting blue, what exactly does it involve? I think it's got to be worth a shot, do you have long to wait until your appointment? I'm guessing still no sign of your fixed then?

I've only spoken to 1 friend about ttc as she told me she was ttc too, unfortunately she had a miscarriage .

How's things charley and business?

I went to see the docs this morning. Given the date of my last true af they've estimated my due date as 22/02/14 even though I suspect it will be more likely to be March.

Nope, have not had a fixed smiley. Even worse, the OPK has given up on me. Put the stick in the clearblue advanced reader thingy and it indicated it was starting a new cycle. So got a circle. But when I read the lines it did look like oestrogen was higher and LH slightly higher as well. I am comparing it to my 79 or something other used sticks in my drawer, lol.

Reflexology is where they put pressure on certain parts of your feet in order to stimulate other parts of your body. They will probably put pressure on the ovary and cervix bit and will also see if there are any parts that are sensitive. I'm thinking if it doesn't actually work at least I will have some time being relatively relaxed and having my feet rubbed. I'm going on Saturday.

BNmum, your due date seems very early and inaccurate. Are they actually going to scan you to find out your date or will they wait until 12 weeks for that? If they base that on you last AF it will be pretty soon as well. At least you know yourself when the DD will be, based on your ov.

Good idea re: the reflexology Blueamber. Nice and relaxing and it's doing something healthy and positive and might be just what you need.

I've told a couple of NCT mum friends that we are ttc, because it's a subject that comes up so often. I haven't told anybody else though. I told a couple of close friends when we were ttc ds though. I haven't told my family and didn't last time, but we don't live anywhere near them. I think I would consider it though if we lived nearer as there are only so many times I can turn down coffee etc. So, I suppose it depends how close you are to your dad, Blue. If you have a good relationship and you think he might be able to help (and won't worry too much on your behalf) then do it. It's a bummer re: the opk, so annoying. Good job you kept your old sticks!

Another flashing smiley for me too today, Strawberry. Let's hope we see our fixed ones soon.

Hope you don't have to wait too much longer, Bambi and Business.

I'd go with your dates, too, BNmum, you know your body better than the dr.

Hey thanks guys!! I've given up on thinking I'm pregnant as way to much past ov and Dtd not to show now!! So just a waiting game for af!! I've even allowed myself wine tonight and a takeaway as a little treat!! Feeling much better about it!! At least I'm almost at a year of ttc since visiting docs so can go back soon!

I have told about 5 friends were ttc. They don't ask about it unless I talk about it, they're quite sensitive to not asking 'are you pregnant yet' which they did in early days!! I find it helpful taking about it when I need to! Also will want help with daughter when I finally get pregnant if I get morning sickness so think I may as well have a support network!

Rubbish about opks starting again! Ring up maybe they will send you another box for free?? Hoping they still go fixed for you!!

Bnmum at least you will get an early scan if you're right!!