Hi ladies!!!
I’m a Mum of 8yo boy and currently on TTC#2, and just wanted to share you my POAS obsession during my TTC#1. Also, a few tips to deal with the horrendous TWW!
Disclaimer: Every women’s body is unique and different - what works for me may or may not work for you. Please read my health profile below to see if these tips may work for you, too!
PROFILE:
Cycle: Regular (25-27 days)
Average Period Length: 6-7 days
Positive OPK: 24 hours
Luteal Phase: 11-12 days
TTC#1:
I had no idea when the exact time (+/- 1-2 days) I O’ed as I hadn’t done any O test. I assumed my O as predicted by the cycle tracking app I use (Flo), and counted my DPO based on that; I was uneducated, I know. and there was the obsession begun which ended up in chemical. (When I said obsession, I did POAS 2-3 times a day; which was very ridiculous, but I couldn’t help not to!
TTC#2:
I know a little bit more about our body now. On TTC#1 I thought what matters is only to do the O test, and the TWW begin. Well, that’s true too, but there’s more to it.
This cycle I:
- Track my O
- Know my Luteal Phase
and guess what?! It’s not a TWW. The shorter our Luteal Phase, the shorter the wait also. Knowing our Luteal Phase gives us a better understanding when to start doing the hCG POAS.
I’ve read (too) many articles about:
• How long can sperm survive (up to 5 days)
• How long is the Implantation process (6-12 days)
• Average hCG at different DPOs
Combining all of the information in those articles and our own body would help the (possible) pregnancy. Yes, I still say ‘possible’ as we really don’t know EXACTLY what’s going on inside our own body.
Based on those data (from the article and my body), the earliest I can do the hCG test is 7DPO.
I used OPK from CD 7 to CD 22, O’ed at CD 16. Started hCG test at CD 23. Predicted AF at CD 27.
Conclusion for POAS addicts, better to POAS on an OPK than hCG. Other than it’s a LOT cheaper, it makes us know our body and cycle better for our next cycle reference.
and remember! If it does not happen this cycle, keep the hope alive! At least we get to know ourselves better!
Sending all the love and baby dust to all of you!
xx