winston - you're not a downer.. .its important that people who are not doing so well get the support and attention they need here... we love the good news but it shouldn't overshadow those who really need the help, you know?
I've heard some women ovulate as late as CD25 on Clomid so there is still a chance, but don't want to give you false hope.
Did you switch brands of OPKs for any reason? I mention it because I have had really bad luck with certain brands of OPKs never turning positive for me.
which opk would you say is best?
I really think its an individual thing. Some are more sensitive than others... if they're too sensitive they might turn positive when your natural LH levels are just a little higher than normal (common with women with PCOS) and obviously if its not sensitive enough, you won't get a positive even if you surge. Each woman's natural level and surge level are unique.
Personally, I found the Answer brand OPKs to be too sensitive, the First Reponse brand were no where near sensitive enough and the cheap internet brand I buy have worked perfectly for me. I just suggest trying a different brand each cycle.
Do you chart your temps too? That way you'd at least know you O'd even if the OPK wasn't a good fit for you.