@Charm23 aw bless you, I'm thankfully fine with needles - mind over matter I think! I've just got some 'cheap' OPKs from Amazon (which had decent reviews at least); last night it went as dark as the control line super quick, but totally know what you mean about the faint lines not getting stronger - I seem to get a faint but still negative line for a few days, which is why I thought I'd missed the peak of it.
So would definitely think that seeing it change and getting 'peaks' and 'highs' is a positive sign - as you then hopefully know you are approaching that magic window!!
Definitely give your doctor a buzz to ask if you can discuss it - you've nothing to lose by asking them, and whilst they're busy they are their to help and would probably rather ease your worries sooner and make the whole process smoother if you do need help later!
I've heard fertility is often similar to maternal side; my mum conceived with me first month apparently, they tried again for a 2nd but stopped after 6 months when it never happened (for the best in the end! lol).
My aunt and one of her daughters have both had problems and had to have help conceiving.
Hoping I take after my Mum and it doesn't take too long - but then she was 21 and I'm 30 in a couple of months so aware things are different!!!
Temping for first time to try and confirm it - temperature this morning has risen, I'll OPK again later but not sure if we should BD again (3rd day in a row?) or if it's too late now anyway?