advice needed new to opks

[hannpin]

Hello

We have been TTC for the past 3 cycles, but this is my first using opks. with both my daughter and son we concieved within the first few cycles, so this time, although I realise 3 cycles is not long at all, i am trying everything I can (except temping) to get that BFP.

So I have a 32 day cycle and get what I though were O pains between day 14 - 17. I have been using opks since CD9 and have not had a second line yet.

Today I have what I though were O pains, but still have no second line, I realise O pains are usally before ovulation, so is there a chance I will get a second line, or even a positive test in the next few days??

Anyone else never get a second line up to O???

Some advice would be really greatfully recieved. THanks in advance xxxxx

 

[pusheangel]

I start having O pains just as AF stops. So this cycle I had O pains from about CD5-20. I finally O'ed on CD20. So, I'd keep testing. Plus with a cycle length of 32 days you probably won't O until around CD18-21.

 

[purplelilly]

I would say try and be patient (as hard as that is!) Since we started with opk's I found i don't get a line until the day before or morning of! We are on cycle #7 ttc #1 so i hear your frustration, lol. everyone is different but my doc said not stressing is the most important (i gave myself a 13day cycle from stressing over ttc ) just keep testing and maybe 2x a day closer to o day. It may take a cycle or two to get the pattern down though

Anyway good luck, baby dust, and alittle peacful patience your way!

 

[hannpin]

Thanks Both

Purplelilly it is nice to find someone who also does not get 2 lines v often... most people I have spoke to about opks have a nice progression of faint to dark 2nd line.
But U have given me hope, I was starting to think because a 2nd line had not appeared yet that I was not going to O (well that still may be the case, but U have given me the hope to carry on my poas addiction!!

 

[purplelilly]

hannpin
Alas I understand for those of us with quick surges catching them can be tricky and you feel like your crazy listening to everyone elses storys & pics.
Sooooo, for fun below is my craaazzzzy opk quick surge fun

Keep the faith honey, if we were all the same life would be soooo boring

 

[hannpin]

So those last 3 were all in the same day??

Perhaps I need to start POAS more often. Up until today I have been using them at around 8pm every evening.

Today I done one this morning and will do one at 8pm. Think I will continue with 2 a day tomorrow and see what happens.

I am expecting to O on Wed, so may try 3 on wed!!! hahaha

my POAS addiction is getting worse!!!

 

[purplelilly]

Sorry to enable the poas addiction,lol!
yes those last 3 are from the same day. they say not to use fmu for opks but i tend to anyway and kept missing my "definite pos" and now i know why (as you can see it's a short surge!) But doc says it's still a pos and keep bding! I highly recommend testing 2-3x a day on expected o-day once you get your cycle down and are consistent.

I just try not to stress and remember this is supposed to be fun, that's why i waited!