OPKS

[bibs124]

Just a quick one, my first month doing OPKs and although I have a pretty regular cycle I have started on CD5. I was under the impression I should test morning and night however the morning tests are always so faint it seems a waste of time? I've started reading SMEP and it says only do evenings? Obviously I'm getting through a lot of tests so just wondering if anyone has ever got there positive OPK in the morning or if I should stick to late afternoon evening?

Thanks in advance

@LT103 Thank you. I've genuinely flapped all day I can't concentrate on work I can't even look my kids in the eye 😂 don't know what I'm doing with myself. DH isn't home until this evening. Christ.

I wana see some lore BFPs! I also have a load of Agnes castus, soy inositol and OPKS if anyone wants me to post them 😂

How are you all doing ladies?? @LT103 @bibs124 @BeeMakesTea @Juno231

Hi @zippityzip I’m in the dreaded 2 week wait now. I’m CD23 today, I got my + OPK on CD16. I think we timed dtd pretty well but I’m not getting my hopes up. How are you?

@BeeMakesTea Longest two weeks ever. When do you think you'll test? Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

I'm good thanks, nausea and tiredness have hit me hard this week. I'm dying for a glass of wine.

Have an early scan in two weeks when I should be 7+1 so hopefully can tell everyone then as long as everything is ok! The days just drag!!

@zippityzip I'm okay thank you, not had loads of symptoms yet just very sore/tender breasts and bit of nausea. How are you?

@zippityzip it really is! I usually only test once AF is late, so would be if it doesn’t turn up on Monday. Feels a long way away though! I’ve had some mild cramps today which of course Google says could be implantation but I really don’t want to get my hopes up.

Hope you’re not feeling too rough, and that the 2 weeks til your scan goes quickly for you!

So exciting @zippityzip. Hope the scan goes ok!!
All good here 5 dpo and sitting tight for a few more days before I test. Managed to cover most days in fw so given it best shot! I’ve Had really sore nipples since 2 dpo and usual bloated feeling. The nipple thing is new tho. Have 21 day progesterone bloods on wed but I guess with the symptoms I have my progesterone levels will be ok. Trying my hardest not to spend the whole time symptom spotting and wishing the days away. Being back at work definitely helping with that!!

Please let us know how the scan goes!!

@bibs124 It's kicking in, boobs are like bricks, nauseous, very very tired. Just hope all is well at the scan. I'm apprehensive but trying to be excited.

@BeeMakesTea you've got great willpower to wait until AF is due!!

@LT103 It sounds like you're in with a great chance this month I'll be checking for your updates! Fingers crossed! I know what you mean by wishing the days away! This TWW for the scan is hell as well.

@zippityzip me too! I have some days where I feel completely normal and I think oh god has it all gone wrong but just trying to be hopeful.

The majority of woman have their surge around midday

@LT103 Did you test yet or is it still too early?

@zippityzip both hahaha. It’s way too early but I tested anyway 🙈
I’m 8 dpo today and obv I got a negative. Not sure there are many positives this early. I have a couple of frer so I’m going to hold off and test on Saturday.

@LT103 I took numerous tests that were so stark white negative I was out of hope! But I turned out to be pregnant! Keeping it all crossed for you! Xx

Thanks @zippityzip. I wasn’t too upset this morning. I fully expected it to be negative at this stage. I have a bunch of ic cheap tests tho so figured why not haha.
How are you feeling? How many weeks are you now? 5?

@zippityzip my willpower is being tested already! I am tempted but I only have one test at home so don’t want to use it too early, it’s not an early detection one. I’m planning to test Tuesday if AF hasn’t shown, if I can hold out until then!

@LT103 I’m 9 dpo today so we’re pretty close! 🤞 for us both

@BeeMakesTea yes! When are you testing? I oNly have 2 frer so I’m keeping them for sensible testing maybe at weekend or Monday.

Don't waste the FRERS they are bloody expensive!!

Ah I'm keeping it all crossed for you both. Early testing was a nightmare for me. Faint line, no line, didn't know if I was coming or going. Not that I can preach, I would test early again 😂

And yep apparently 5+4 according to my last period. Early scan booked for when I'm 7w. I'm desperate for one now but don't want to walk away without seeing a heartbeat.

Aww that’s not too long to wait @zippityzip. Hope it all goes ok

How are you doing @LT103, have you tested again?

I tested on Friday and sat and got negativeA but Started spotting Friday and think that’s af here now unfortunately!!

I did speak to doctor today and my d21 progesterone levels were fine so think it’s just a case of keep trying!

What about you? Have you tested or are you holding out?

@LT103 Oh that sucks. Are you going to try any supplements?

@zippityzip I’m just sticking with pregnacare just now. I don’t want to take too many things. My cycle is pretty regular. I seem to ovulate day 14 then have a 12-14 day luteal phase so I don’t really want to mess anything up