OPK peak??

[Bouncytree]

I can’t tell if I have peaked and missed it, or if I am yet to peak.

I was at 40% high one evening...but then back to low levels and fluctuating slightly since then. Back to 0% now. See picture

Could I have peaked overnight and missed it? Is that even possible? Are my LH levels just fluctuating as they go down? if I’m now at 0% does that mean The peak has passed?

Last few cycles testing I got very clear peaks 100-200%. So I am very confused by all this! We have been DTD every two days in case 😅😅😅

Can anyone shed on light on what might be happening? So confused 🤪

Just as an aside, late ovulation means a short 'luteal phase' (the time between ovulation and next period) which can cause problems with getting pregnant as progesterone is usually low. If your time from ovulation to period is less than 10 days, you need to talk to your doctor.

@Bouncytree oh no, I'm sorry you've had a BFN! Has AF arrived yet? 10DPO and obviously couldn't hold off testing & of course, BFN 🤦🏼‍♀️

@Char899 I can only hope 🙊 although BFN today! Probably won't test again unless AF doesn't arrive!

@evenmoreforthemoor late ovulation doesn't always mean a short luteal phase, other than this month I always ovulate CD21 & still have 14 days between ovulation and AF arriving 🙌🏼

@Rachel93x it’s hard to resist a test! 10dpo still early days....I do hope it’s your month!

Yes another bfn this morning, and AF has arrived. But I kinda knew, I had the same ‘symptoms‘ as last month. I’m just relieveD seem to be getting less strong and AF Turned up on time...I was starting to worry my cycle had changed after AF and that was flipping me out.

I did quite well not getting my hopes up this month, after last month those symptoms And late period making me very Crazy! So I’m doing ok.

I’ve started taking ubiquinol so I’m almost happy to give it a couple of months to work before we hit the BFP.

How is everyone else getting on? @WicketBasket any sign of that peak?

@Bouncytree well, AF has arrived today - 12DPO so I knew if it was out it would start vvvv light today which is the case...Onto the next cycle I go! How are you doing?

@Rachel93x boo for AF! Yes mine arrived say too, but really tried not to get my hopes up this month and it did help.

Yes onto the next cycle! Lol I will be in the TWW over Xmas but I’ve decided to stay off booze at the moment anyway.

Anyone taking a break fir Xmas?

@Bouncytree sorry to hear it's arrived for you too! I definitely think it helps, I haven't even bought any ovulation sticks yet either so might just go back to the old fashioned DTD every other day & hope for the best 🤦🏼‍♀️ I need to remember it's only the 4th AF since trying, for some reason it's feels like the 45th!

I'm due to ovulate on Boxing Day!! So my partners happy he will get some attention 😂

@AlisonT13 Ah great! I didn’t know that about the Premom tab, oops! Does it affect the reading? And thank you for the advice I have been testing and wondering whether I’m coming up to my peak/have hit it! Will post a pic as soon as I figure out how Managed it before but seem to have lost that part of my brain now 😂 xx

Hello everyone!

It’s been a manic few days, especially as I try to get my head around using OPK’s for the first time (and dashing off every day for a 5 minute loo break is stressful at work 😂)

Can I ask for some help with my chart? I think I’ve hit my peak but can anyone confirm? And what does this mean for ovulation? Have I already ovulated? How long should I keep DTD? So many questions sorry

Also I’m attaching two photos- one for the easy@home tab on the Premom app and one for the Premom tab- do they give different readings and what does T/C ratio mean? I’ve been told I should be uploading to the easy@home tab so I’ve done that now but wondering if it means different things?

Thank you 😊 xx

Umm I guess it would help if I attached the pictures!! What an idiot 😂😭
Ok here we go again, please see post above for context

@Bouncytree Hi 👋🏽 I’ve just seen your message and coincidentally am thinking I’ve got my peak today! Would you mind having a look at my chart? Tell me what you think!

Also what does this mean for ovulation? Has it happened or is about to? So confused

Just seen that AF arrived for you! Booo! Hope you’re being kind to yourself? Fingers crossed your BFP is just around the corner xx

@WicketBasket that last one does look like a peak. Woop! It’s always a buzz 🤣. But you need to keep testing to make sure. Your peak could last a few hours or a few days, or go up and down again. U need to find he final peak to get your timings right. But I would get on the BD pronto.💃🤣

When you find your final peak it means you are about to ovulate within the next 12-24 hours. Ideally you want spermicide to have already have travelled up the Fallopian tubes to meet the egg.

It’s likely today and tomorrow are your best days for ‘hitting the target’ 🤣

Bon chance!

Thank you @Bouncytree

You’re right, it is a bit of a rush, although I have been shocked by how quickly I’ve lost the peak! Tested again just now and it’s back down again- got me a bit worried that I won’t be able to DTD in time as OH is not back until 9pm!

My chart is showing the peak to have gone, should I keep testing? What do you think?
Thanks so much for the guidance, it’s my first time using OPK’s and I don’t really know what’s going on xxx

Anyone had just two days of high before peak? I'm using CB. I started testing on sat, day 8 of my cycle and sun and mon were high then bang peak today.

@WicketBasket keep testing if you don’t know your pattern yet. Same thing happened to me and I ended up having another peak 6 days later! That one was a serious peak at 200 and lasted close to 24 hours. That was when I ovulated.

Hi @QuinnLost are you using CB 4 fertile days digital? I’ve only used once and got the 4 days. But it is possible as it is measuring your oestrogen so it will only last till the LH kicks in. I use Easy @home strips. My levels can go up and down or just shoot straight up to peak. I don’t think there is a particular amount of days you should be high before peak.

@WicketBasket lol I know the feeling. But you have time. Day before and day of ovulation are the most statistically successful days. If you’ve had a peak then you are on the way to ovulation in 12-24 hours.

My peak only lasts about 3 hours. But you do need to keep testing to see if there are any more peaks...you can have a double peak etc so best to keep testing for the next few days to see the levels

Thank you @Bouncytree and @Char899! I’ll keep going with the testing then and see what happens and try to continue with BD as much as I can. Thank you 💕 xxx

@Bouncytree yeah thats the one I'm using. I used it in May and it worked but I had a MC in July and this is my first time tracking since.

Previously I had 5 high days before peak but my cycle has changed since July which could be the reason.

Hi @QuinnLost so sorry that you’ve been through that. Yes it may be things are still settling after the MC, but patterns can vary From month to month or you can have a variable month...the series of events that have to take place to ovulate is complex and sometimes there’s a blip.

I hope things settle for you soon

@WicketBasket

Hello everyone!

It’s been a manic few days, especially as I try to get my head around using OPK’s for the first time (and dashing off every day for a 5 minute loo break is stressful at work 😂)

Can I ask for some help with my chart? I think I’ve hit my peak but can anyone confirm? And what does this mean for ovulation? Have I already ovulated? How long should I keep DTD? So many questions sorry

Also I’m attaching two photos- one for the easy@home tab on the Premom app and one for the Premom tab- do they give different readings and what does T/C ratio mean? I’ve been told I should be uploading to the easy@home tab so I’ve done that now but wondering if it means different things?

Thank you 😊 xx

Glad to know you have found your LH peak. The easy@home and premom tab are different. The former provides T/C ratio while the other directly read LH level. Also, T/C ratio is the darkness ratio of T line to C line and it has positive correlation with LH level.

@Char899 I did it! I bought a thermometer & it's arrived today on CD3 so I'm going to start tomorrow morning! 🙊 am I right in saying your temp drops at ovulation? Then goes back up & if it continues to rises it's a good sign for a BFP? I've downloaded Femometer app & fertility friend to chart on there!

Hope you're doing good. Now long till your first scan?!

@Bouncytree how are you doing? Are you doing opk this month? Of course I ordered some 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

@Rachel93x yay! Defo worth it! I’m so glad I did temping. Your temp won’t necessarily drop at ovulation but it will rise the day after ovulation! Normal temps pre ovulation are 36-36.4. After ovulation should be 36.4-37. I’ve attached the month i conceived as reference for you. Once you have had 3 consecutively higher temps after ovulation your app will add the cover line and pinpoint ovulation for you! Mine tallies up perfectly with my positive opks.

Oh amazing, thank you @Char899
I feel so clueless with temping which is why I had to be 100% about doing it, else I'd just stress so that's really helpful!

I'm just going to set my alarm for 7am every morning & start tomorrow! Is that chart from the Femometer app?

@Rachel93x yeah that’s the Femometer app. Just make sure you take it as soon as you wake up at roughly the same time. Taking it later or earlier will effect it and so will getting up before to use the loo etc!

@Rachel93x oh exciting. I can’t even think about temping. I co sleep with my toddler and I would just never remember to do it either 🤣

CD 6 here oh yes I will be opking of course 🤣 but I think I’ll plan my DTD days in any case. I need to be psyched up for it! 🤣