Ovulation test help!

MA676 · 2022-03-21T09:07:08+00:00

Hi guys I'm on day 12 of my cycle and I took an ovulation test this morning around 8:30am The clear blue digital said negative and then the strip inside looked pretty good?? Can someone give me some advice? Shall I test again this evening Should I keep doing it twice a day? So worried that I'm not ovulation It's the first time TTC and tracking my ovulation and im panicking Incase there's something wrong with me

RMS0209 · 21/03/2022 09:10

@MA676 hi
don't remove the strip from the machine to check... it doesn't give you anything. Promise. I use this.

RMS0209 · 21/03/2022 09:11

@MA676 I didn't get my positive "peak" smiley until CD16 this cycle.

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MA676 · 21/03/2022 09:12

[quote RMS0209]@MA676 hi
don't remove the strip from the machine to check... it doesn't give you anything. Promise. I use this. [/quote]
So shall I always ignore the 2 lines? And only look at the digital screen?

Did you test twice a day? If so what times x

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Mariabombia · 21/03/2022 09:19

Hi @MA676 ,

Those advanced tests work a bit different to normal OPKs they measure two hormones. So they let you know when you're on the run up to ovulation (flashing) and when you will be ovulating really soon (static ). They're supposed to tell you your most fertile week really.

Don't look at the strip inside the applicator, you can't interpret it the same as a normal opk as they're different.

When I use these I test once a day first thing in the morning while I'm getting blank circles and then once I start getting flashing smileys I test twice a day to catch that peak (static smiley).

I'm not sure what your cycles are like but just because you haven't peaked yet on CD12 does mean you won't ovulate , sometimes I don't peak until CD15-16 and I have quite 'normal' length cycles.

Also some people ovulate but their OPKs just don't pick it up, they're not 100% accurate with everyone. Some months you may just not ovulate for whatever reason also. Doesn't mean you never do.

If I were you I'd just test with these first thing in the morning until you get a flashing smiley and then twice from there.

To be honest though if you have regular sex you are covered anyway. The more I learn about ttc the less im bothering with testing and things, feel like it can be more of a hindrance than a help.

Xx

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MA676 · 21/03/2022 09:32

@Mariabombia

Hi *@MA676* ,

Those advanced tests work a bit different to normal OPKs they measure two hormones. So they let you know when you're on the run up to ovulation (flashing) and when you will be ovulating really soon (static ). They're supposed to tell you your most fertile week really.

Don't look at the strip inside the applicator, you can't interpret it the same as a normal opk as they're different.

When I use these I test once a day first thing in the morning while I'm getting blank circles and then once I start getting flashing smileys I test twice a day to catch that peak (static smiley).

I'm not sure what your cycles are like but just because you haven't peaked yet on CD12 does mean you won't ovulate , sometimes I don't peak until CD15-16 and I have quite 'normal' length cycles.

Also some people ovulate but their OPKs just don't pick it up, they're not 100% accurate with everyone. Some months you may just not ovulate for whatever reason also. Doesn't mean you never do.

If I were you I'd just test with these first thing in the morning until you get a flashing smiley and then twice from there.

To be honest though if you have regular sex you are covered anyway. The more I learn about ttc the less im bothering with testing and things, feel like it can be more of a hindrance than a help.

Xx

Thank you for the advice I think I'll just keep testing in the morning I was really expecting a flashing face to show that I'm on the run up and the hormone is starting to increase My predicted ovulation day is this Thursday 24th I've heard some women only have a short window so I really don't want to miss mine Thank you though x

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RMS0209 · 21/03/2022 09:41

@MA676 hi!
I test twice a day once I get my smiley face
I test with FMU (so around 7/8am) then I do a hold and test after lunchtime
I also use cheapie tests, do you have them? They are handy. X

RMS0209 · 21/03/2022 09:41

@MA676 sorry once I get my "flashy" smiley I test twice a day. When the static smile comes up it'll stay for 48 hours so don't worry

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MA676 · 21/03/2022 09:43

@RMS0209 how long did it take you to get the flashing smiley face? What cycle day? X

I stopped the combined pill in feb after being on it for just under a year
Assuming I got a normal real period in March and now I'm trying

I'll be absolutely fine once I see those smiley faces x

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RMS0209 · 21/03/2022 09:44

@Mariabombia I hear you about the hindrance!! I am thinking of trying SMEP next month. X

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MA676 · 21/03/2022 09:44

@RMS0209 I may invest in some cheapie ones but I always find myself questioning if they're positive or negative staring at the little lines

I thought for me digital would be better so I'm not spending ages to see if it's positive or negative

Do you recommend any particular brand x

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Jayjane79 · 21/03/2022 09:48

Best advice don't buy the expensive ones, get your self a load of cheapies you can take 2/3 times a day. They are far better and easier read. Here's my strips the month I fell pregnant. I'm currently nearly 13 weeks.

RMS0209 · 21/03/2022 09:49

I have the "pre mom" app it's free to download and I buy the "easy @ home test strips" off Amazon.
I've attached a picture so I do the test leave it for 5 mins then upload a pic and pre mom gives it a rating. I do this along side my clear blues.

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MA676 · 21/03/2022 10:21

@RMS0209 @Jayjane79 these tests look really good! I may have to use them
Will order now off Amazon thank you

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Jayjane79 · 21/03/2022 10:25

[quote MA676]**@RMS0209* @Jayjane79* these tests look really good! I may have to use them
Will order now off Amazon thank you [/quote]
I also used the pre mom app but I found you can interpret your peak easily your self if you wanted. They are so much better than these expensive opk's save your money for your first responses lol. If your anything like me I'm a nightmare for testing. Good luck I'm sure it will happen very soon for you.

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MA676 · 22/03/2022 06:56

@Jayjane79
@RMS0209
just an update
This mornings test? I'm at my peak?? So confusing
No flashing in between
I'm just going to BD now for the next few days ?

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RMS0209 · 22/03/2022 07:29

[quote MA676]@Jayjane79
@RMS0209
just an update
This mornings test? I'm at my peak?? So confusing
No flashing in between
I'm just going to BD now for the next few days ?[/quote]
Morning!
Yes mines does this sometimes with no warning... get baby dancing the next 2 days atleast lots of luck x

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MA676 · 22/03/2022 07:45

@RMS0209 unfortunately I won't be baby dancing until later on tonight at 10pm ish due to work etc
Do you think that will be enough time? Does this mean my egg is going to be released within the next 24 hours or has my egg already been released?

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BiscuitLover3678 · 22/03/2022 07:53

It might’ve been there wasn’t enough hormone in your urine to be strong enough on the digital one.

Honestly? Just DTD DTD DTD.

BiscuitLover3678 · 22/03/2022 07:54

[quote MA676]@RMS0209 unfortunately I won't be baby dancing until later on tonight at 10pm ish due to work etc
Do you think that will be enough time? Does this mean my egg is going to be released within the next 24 hours or has my egg already been released? [/quote]
Hasn’t been released yet but could be very soon.

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MA676 · 22/03/2022 07:59

@BiscuitLover3678 okay! Thanks! Tonight and tomorrow I'll BD and fingers crossed🤞🤞

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RMS0209 · 22/03/2022 08:02

[quote MA676]@RMS0209 unfortunately I won't be baby dancing until later on tonight at 10pm ish due to work etc
Do you think that will be enough time? Does this mean my egg is going to be released within the next 24 hours or has my egg already been released? [/quote]
That's fine! X

Jayjane79 · 22/03/2022 08:10

[quote MA676]@Jayjane79
@RMS0209
just an update
This mornings test? I'm at my peak?? So confusing
No flashing in between
I'm just going to BD now for the next few days ?[/quote]
Go get baby dancing as soon as you can. I ovulate the same day as my peak so the days running up are better for me.

Bexsta101 · 22/03/2022 17:51

Hi just wondering if anyone can help me, first month using ovulation strips, can someone tell me if this is a positive or maybe a day early from a positive, this is about 5-10 mins after the test was done.

Appreciate any help

Jayjane79 · 22/03/2022 19:03

@Bexsta101

Hi just wondering if anyone can help me, first month using ovulation strips, can someone tell me if this is a positive or maybe a day early from a positive, this is about 5-10 mins after the test was done.

Appreciate any help

Negative keep testing. Test twice a day if you can.

RMS0209 · 22/03/2022 19:13

@Bexsta101

Hi just wondering if anyone can help me, first month using ovulation strips, can someone tell me if this is a positive or maybe a day early from a positive, this is about 5-10 mins after the test was done.

Appreciate any help

Negative! Agree with the testing twice a day if you can x