SMEP advice please

[Sesamechick]

Morning all!

First cycle trying SMEP.

Been taking OPK tests and no positive yet although according to 3 of my 4 apps (Fitbit, woom, Flo etc) I should have ovulated already either yesterday or today.
I've been using Boots Ovulation test strips because literally everywhere sold out. My question is are they reliable? Should I continue DTD every 2nd day till OPK+ and pray for the best?
Has anyone done the SMEP without an OPK+ and DTD every 2nd day until AF due and been successful?

Thank you!!

Anyone please? X

Do you know what day you usually ovulate? Apps are not really reputable on their own. I would wait for the positive OPK

Hey, I don't officially do SMEP but our general aim is DTD every other day from cd8 to cd18, because I have pretty regular cycles and when I used to use OPKs, I'd ovulate in that window. I also track cm to see how things are going down there.

It worked for us - two cycles and a BFP - so if you also have pretty regular cycles and you think you usually ovulate within a reasonable window, it's a great option. Much less pressure.

But... if you're not regular and you're not sure you ovulate usually then it might not be less stressful... I'm afraid it really depends!

*reliable

Hi,

We did SMEP for 3 months and then tried a month of DTD every other day for whole cycle. Didn’t use OPKs that cycle but did use conceive plus.

I’m currently snuggling on the sofa with my 6 week old…so worked well for us. Hope you get your BFP soon x

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Thank you so much ladies. Really appreciate your help. I'm going to keep up with DTD every 2nd day until a positive OPK or AF arrives. I used to be like clockwork but since traveling international in July, it's messed up my cycles. My last cycle woom predicted perfectly and that's why I was a bit concerned.
Here is hoping for the best x

Just as an update...

Haven't yet received positive OPK. However we were supposed to DTD last night but hubby had a work emergency.... question is do we dtd tonight or continue with the method and wait till tomorrow night.
Took an OPK now....Def looks darker than other days but Def not a positive yet. Picture for reference