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When did I ovulate? (Pic attached, opk & bbt)

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Plumchumm · 26/07/2023 17:27

Hi everyone, I used OPK and BBT to track ovulation this month. I got a dip on the 20th, and later that night I got my peak. And next day 21st I also got peak. But my temps didn’t reach luteal phase levels until yesterday (and it’s stayed high since then). It was like a slow rise.

So I was wondering did I ovulate on 20th and just had a slow rise? Or did I ovulate later? (Pic attached)

As you can see I had ewcm till 22nd then 23rd it turned quite thick and creamy. I also had a super high sex drive, which died on 23rd. I’ve also had cramps that started on 22nd and carried on since then

When did I ovulate? (Pic attached, opk & bbt)
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Miekle · 26/07/2023 17:49

It's not clear. Although I struggle to interpret that chart - fertility friend is so much clearer! What is your normal luteal phase temp? For me two days at 36.55 would not be high enough to be sure I'd ovulated, but you may be different. It is possible that you didn't actually ovulate when you got your peak, and that your body will try again a few days later. Or like you say it could be a slow rise, but I think you need another couple of days of temps to be sure of that.

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Plumchumm · 26/07/2023 18:03

Miekle · 26/07/2023 17:49

It's not clear. Although I struggle to interpret that chart - fertility friend is so much clearer! What is your normal luteal phase temp? For me two days at 36.55 would not be high enough to be sure I'd ovulated, but you may be different. It is possible that you didn't actually ovulate when you got your peak, and that your body will try again a few days later. Or like you say it could be a slow rise, but I think you need another couple of days of temps to be sure of that.

I’ve been BBT charting for years, my luteal phase is always 36.4 and above. I never get that temp preovulation. Yesterday it was 36.43 and today 36.52

I had pains around suspected ovulation and cramps (which I also always get after ovulation) so that’s why I know I defo did, just not exactly sure which day. I’ve never used both bbt and OPK together so I’m surprised that my peak was actually 3-4 days before my temp shift

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Miekle · 26/07/2023 18:47

I don't use opks, but I think peak 1-2 days before temp shift is normal. 4 days does seem a lot! But everyone's different. I guess if this is your first cycle doing both it's a bit of a learning cycle really? Hopefully it will become clearer after two cycles (assuming it happens again).
Good luck with this cycle if you are TTC 🤞

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Plumchumm · 26/07/2023 18:53

Miekle · 26/07/2023 18:47

I don't use opks, but I think peak 1-2 days before temp shift is normal. 4 days does seem a lot! But everyone's different. I guess if this is your first cycle doing both it's a bit of a learning cycle really? Hopefully it will become clearer after two cycles (assuming it happens again).
Good luck with this cycle if you are TTC 🤞

Thank you 🥺❤️ That’s so sweet, good luck to you as well if you’re ttc! X

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Plumchumm · 26/07/2023 22:13

Does anyone else have any idea? X

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Lily124 · 27/07/2023 07:26

This month I got my peak OPK on CD17 then temp rise not til CD20. I think I ovulated on CD18 but maybe it was too late in the day for temp shift to happen next morning. And I got pregnant this month so it's not a problem if temp shift is a few days later!! Hope you get your BFP soon!

Lily124 · 27/07/2023 07:41

@Plumchumm also to add, I think if you had peak on 21st and mucous turned to drying pattern on 23rd, it's likely that ovulation day was the 22nd!

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Plumchumm · 27/07/2023 10:46

@Lily124 thank you! The more I thought about it, the more I was leaning towards 22 as well, especially bc of the cm change the day after. ☺️

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Plumchumm · 27/07/2023 10:56

My temp also stayed up today so at least I know it did happen, but will confirm with ultrasound later today. Hope you get your BFP too! x

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Plumchumm · 27/07/2023 20:42

Just want to update that I had my ultrasound and they confirmed ovulation. It all seems to match up to around 21/22. Quite happy with that! Now I just hope it can stick 😂

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