OPK, cm and ovulation help

[VenusStarr]

I have short cycles of 25 days. Was on the pill until December but my cycle seems to have settled now.

First month I'm using OPKs. I'm cd8 today and read that I should start today. Barely there line, to be expected I think as I think my luteal phase is 11-12 days (guessing as not done temp or used OPK before)

But, I have ovulation cramps, had ewcm this morning and just been to the toilet and now have stretchy / watery cm (stretched about 1.5cm)

I'm going to start temping tomorrow (thermometer only arrived today). But what's going on? Am I gearing up to ovulate in the next couple of days or not?

I use ovia and it's predicting fertile week is next Monday but I feel like it's going to be sooner than that. Might explain why I've not had a sniff of a line these last few months! Help!

Glad your results are better this time. Does that mean your progesterone levels are OK as I know you were worried about them? @Tinker315b. 6 months wait is ages, is that to do the dye test? will the scan check everything out?

I'm almost certain I ovulated weekend of 2 June as had neatly positive opk and definite cramps. And my boobs were tender which only seems to have after ovulation for me. The following weekend I had no signs at all, other than a slight peak in temperature. I'm worried if I did ovulate later then my temperature has been up and down below the new coverline.

Will just have to wait. If no period by cd28 (18dpo according to me), I'll see if I can see the doctor and look at my chart. Boobs are still tender but that is it, no other symptoms at all x

@VenusStarr Yea apparently so, I just don’t know what would be causing the short LP. She didn’t mention anything about a dye test so I’m not sure.

I’m not really of much help on that one for you, sorry, hopefully it’s just a one off shorter LP. X

Hopefully the scan will give you some answers @Tinker315b, have you found somewhere to book in?

No news from me, still waiting for af, cd24 today. X

@VenusStarr Yea I have, so going to wait until after AF goes this time. How is all with you? x

Sounds like a good idea @Tinker315b. Af arrived yesterday, unsure if I was late or ontime as I was expecting it Thursday due to earlier ovulation. Am onto my next cycle anyway. I'm thinking I might just not track anything and see how we get on. The acupuncturist isn't that keen on me tracking bbt as she thinks it's stressful. Am due to see her next week. When you having more reflexology? X

aw no @VenusStarr on to the next cycle! Yea I wont be tracking anything this next cycle either, Im due Weds had what looks like an implantation dip yesterday morning and then a rise this morning so I unfortunately have my hopes up . Well my girl is on holiday so not there now until the 4th, don't know what i'll do without it for 2 weeks lol x

Got my fingers crossed for you @Tinker315b, hope it's your month. I did become a bit obsessed checking my temperature and looking at my chart. As if she's gone on holiday! Hope you don't miss it too much :) let me know how you get on x

@VenusStarr so today I’m 10dpo and got a positive this morning Will retest in the morning just to be 100% sure x

That's amazing!! I'm so pleased for you @Tinker315b :) let me know when you retest x

Thank you @VenusStarr This is the test!

That's definitely positive! Ah really excited for you x

Done 4 tests last night and 2 this morning and there all positive . Stick with it ladies and stay as positive as you can! xx

Great news, congratulations @Tinker315b

I'm stepping back from ttc now. My head isn't in the right place and feeling quite mentally drained by it.

Aw @VenusStarr Don't give up hope, I almost did and said after this month I was giving up everything. I hope you are ok, it really is the most mentally draining thing to ever go through. Big hugs to you xx

Thank you @Tinker315b, I'm afraid my hope has diminished and I'm not sure my head is in the right place.

Good luck with your pregnancy x

Hi Both,

Sorry about the disappearing act. I've been camping in the Wye Valley for the past few days, and went to see Ed Sheeran last night in Cardiff (which was amazing!)

@VenusStarr Sorry to hear that AF reared her ugly head. I totally understand what you mean about temping becoming draining and obsessive. I've read so many post on MN and online that once you 'stop trying' it happens. I've my fingers crossed for you! xx

@Tinker315b, Massive congratulations to you!! We also had some great news (on my husband's birthday of all days) and had a BFP on the 24th. Can't quite believe it tbh

1st and 4th test. One taken yesterday, the other today.

Congratulations @BeautifulSlang :)

I'm feeling much better since we decided to stop trying. It's like a weight has been lifted. Am focusing on looking after myself. Have been reading a good booked about getting emotionally ready, so focusing on mindfulness and visualisation. And we're off to alton towers this week, which I couldn't do if I was pregnant and I'm looking forward to that. Just focusing on quality time together.

Best wishes to you and @Tinker315b x