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[Fizzyfefe]

Hi Tristansmommy. How often are you supposed to get blood work done? Does every pregnant woman go through that?

Will definitely be doing it again tonight, just to make sure. I think I'm going to put a + OPK on Fertility Friend.

 

[msilverbow]

MrsTurner, congratulations on the job offer! It sounds like an exciting position.

Fizz, your OPK this morning looked pretty good to me! If you have enough tests, take another one this afternoon or evening, and definitely BD tonight if you can! Good luck, this may be it!!

Also, I may have to take your advice and get a different thermometer. I don't feel that confident in the one I'm using.

Tristansmommy, good luck with your blood work today!

 

[tristansmommy]

Its because I had the MC last time and if they are good.today then I am done getting labs done. They have to make sure it doubles every 48 hours.they think I may have had an eptopic last time but they couldn't confirm either way so they are just making sure that its normal this time.

 

[Fizzyfefe]

Msilverbow, what kind of thermometer is it? I really felt better about this new one. It was a tad more expensive, but worth it. You can see a huge difference between temps in my charts. Thank you, I hope this is it, too! Will be taking another test shortly. Been trying not to drink so much, but I'm thirsty, so my urine is too dilute.

Tristansmommy, sounds like a hassle, but good nonetheless. I faint if I see my own blood. More power to you!

 

[tristansmommy]

Well I got my results my level was 516! They said we were going to do ultrasound on the 25 but they said they don't expect any problems!

 

[Fizzyfefe]

Yay, that's awesome!

Hubby and I had sex again tonight just to make sure we caught our egg (if the OPK was positive). If my temp spikes even higher tomorrow, you ladies are going to have one crazy person on your hands.

Er... I mean computers.

 

[tristansmommy]

Fefe hope your temp was way up this morning!

 

[Fizzyfefe]

It wasn't. Not feeling very good about this month anymore...

 

[msilverbow]

Fizz, don't get discouraged, the positive OPK means that ovulation could take place in the following 24 to 48 hours, so you could easily be ovulating today or tomorrow and not see a temp rise until tomorrow or the next day. Keep on BDing!!

 

[Fizzyfefe]

The more I look at it, though, the more I think it's negative. It's just not as dark as the control line, and all the squinting in the world won't make it positive. If anything, the one this morning looks darker than the one yesterday morning.

How would you record it on FF if you were me?

We had sex two days in a row, so should we skip tonight and give his sperm a chance to recuperate?

I'm really sorry for the negative attitude, ladies. This is just so hard.

 

[msilverbow]

Don't be sorry for a negative attitude! Believe me, I understand! Sometimes it's just so frustrating!

It's hard to say whether or not to call it a positive, BUT regardless, it IS surging to some degree, which means that you may O soon. So I would keep on BDing until you O or the tests become obviously negative several days in a row.

There are different schools of thought about BDing every other day to give the sperm a chance to build back up. Everything I've ready says that it's fine to have sex every day unless your husband has a confirmed low sperm count. But on the other hand, maybe hubby needs a rest! lol

Another thing I read about OPKs - when looking at the test line, sometimes the dye is darker on one side, in which case, you're supposed to compare the darkest part - look at the picture on #13 here: https://www.peeonastick.com/opkfaq.html#13

All this line-squinting is why I like to use the digital ones when I see my LH concentrations going up. Because I can just get a yes or no, and write it in the chart. But on the other hand, I got a few positives from the digitals last cycle and never ovulated. So maybe that's not the best way to go!

It's all so confusing!

 

[Fizzyfefe]

Oh wow, that's a huge help. Thank you, Msilverbow. Unfortunately, the digital ones are way out of my price range. $50, heck no!

The second and fourth sticks are darker on the left that the right. But I think my eyes need a break.

 

[tristansmommy]

I know you are frustrated,we bd every night so I think whatever you feel.like.doing.is what you should do. You definitely are on your way to ovulation or they wouldn't be dark no.matter how dark or light.just keep the faith your day will come soon

 

[MrsTurner2012]

Sorry to sound thick but what do the OPK's measure? What do they detect might be a better question! Ha!

 

[Fizzyfefe]

It detects the LH surge (leuteinizing hormone). It's released by the anterior pituitary gland, and the surge triggers ovulation and the development of the corpus luteum.

 

[Fizzyfefe]

So, basically, if you don't have the surge, then you won't release an egg. However, many OPKs aren't 100% reliable, and lots of women will ovulate without seeing a positive result on the test strip. Others with endocrine disorders, such as PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), will have high levels of LH in their system but never ovulate.

It's tricky business.

Are you going to test today?! According to your ticker, it's the end of your cycle!

 

[MrsTurner2012]

Ahhhh! I didn't have a clue. Before TTC and coming on these forums I didn't realise so much went into baby making.

My AF is due tomorrow. I haven't had my usual cramps tho so it's just a waiting game. I can't even say 'yea I am defo getting it' I knew last month and now I am in limbo.

I've spoken to Martin about it and he doesn't think we should stop if we don't get preg this month. We should just let nature take its course and if it happens it doesn't and if not its not and I am meant to just be in this new job.

I bought a pack of two FRER and did the other one yesterday which was still BFN so I really don't think I am. Just that my mind is pre occupied with something else now so I'm not taking that much notice of my body.

Have u tested again today? What did the pink line say?

 

[MrsTurner2012]

Ahhhh! I didn't have a clue. Before TTC and coming on these forums I didn't realise so much went into baby making.

My AF is due tomorrow. I haven't had my usual cramps tho so it's just a waiting game. I can't even say 'yea I am defo getting it' I knew last month and now I am in limbo.

I've spoken to Martin about it and he doesn't think we should stop if we don't get preg this month. We should just let nature take its course and if it happens it doesn't and if not its not and I am meant to just be in this new job.

I bought a pack of two FRER and did the other one yesterday which was still BFN so I really don't think I am. Just that my mind is pre occupied with something else now so I'm not taking that much notice of my body.

Have u tested again today? What did the pink line say?

 

[Fizzyfefe]

Yes, there is so much that goes in to conception and we don't even realize it. The human body fascinates me. I always find myself researching it to gain a better understanding of how it all works. Basically, any sort of topic regarding conception is fascinating. I can't wrap my brain around the fact that we all developed from a sperm and an egg, and we are all unique. It's almost incomprehensible!

Are you going to save the test for tomorrow if you're late? Does your cycle ever waver? Do you agree your hubby's decision regarding TTC?

My line this morning was still negative, but it looked darker than yesterday's. I posted it earlier. I will be testing again in about an hour or so. I'm so thirsty, but I can't drink anything until after I take the test. Gah!

 

[MrsTurner2012]

Human nature is crazy! Evolution is. It does blow your mind.

I was a little naive I guess. Obv I knew people struggled with conception but I thought it was black and white. You could either have babies or you can't. But there are so many things that affect us and it's crazy to think I took having my first son for granted. I knew it was a miracle of the body but didn't understand just how great of a miracle now.

I haven't got a test left but hubby said he'll bring me one home tomorrow if no AF.
Generally I am pretty bang on with a 28 day cycle & I wake up to my AF.
Last month was different though. 29 days. I'm putting that down to my pure neurotic state over the TWW! My first. And I was crazy. So more relaxed this month so it may come on time.

Do you have to test at exactly the same time each day?