Ovulation strips

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We are starting our TTC journey. I’ve been off the pill for 4/5 months now. Periods have started again but cycle lengths have massively differed. One was 34 days and one was 22. This month I’ve been testing using ovulation strips just to see what’s happening with my body as I know the apps are just a guess. I’m now on cycle day 18 and the pre mom app has not given a ratio above 0.25. We have carried on as normal but I’m confused why I haven’t had a LH surge?

any insights as it is worrying me slightly!

Could turn out to be a longer cycle with a late ovulation?
My cycles took ages to regulate after being on the pill for 17 years!

would I still ovulate whilst it regulates? I’m guessing I would? It’s just confusing it hasn’t risen higher yet I suppose! I think I do need to be more patient it’s just hard not knowing what’s going on with my body 🙈

You could also try tracking BBT which would hopefully show a temp shift after ovulation (confirming ovulation).