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pennymarie

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So. Basically for those charting pros. Can anyone tell if and when I ovulated. I know the answer is probably no because even a positive opk doesn't mean you ovulated nor does a temperature spike. But opinions would be appreciated because this is driving me crazy.
 
ive only been charting for two months but just curious why you think you didnt o on the day FF is giving you dotted cross hairs for?

My chart is somewhat similar to yours this month in that I had my higher temps post o, followed by a dip and then a big spike. Mine was on 7 dpo and yours on 4. but otherwise our charts look pretty similar...and I am 99% sure I o'd
 
My cycle length for the past year and a half has been 28-30 days. Consistently
 
The only reason I'm unsure if I ovulated is because my coverline is usually 97.1-97.3 F, and it was claiming different. Plus I haven't had a positive opk. But with all that I'm feeling now, and now that my temps are at least about 97.5 F, I think I have. Just not sure when. The fertile CM was barely anything.
 
The only reason I'm unsure if I ovulated is because my coverline is usually 97.1-97.3 F, and it was claiming different. Plus I haven't had a positive opk. But with all that I'm feeling now, and now that my temps are at least about 97.5 F, I think I have. Just not sure when. The fertile CM was barely anything.

the coverline doesnt actually have any significance, its really about your temp pattern and thermal shift. the coverline is really just a visual aid that helps you see a biphasal pattern and you shouldnt put that much value on it.

How many opk did you take around the time FF is saying you o'd? some women miss their surge if they only take one test a day..its possible for a surge to last 12 hours or even less. This month I actually dont know if my opk was TRUE positive..it was near positive. but then I had my thermal shift corresponding to the maybe positive and just marked it as a positive.

And lastly, cm can be a good indicator, but its not fool proof. I have the most cm around cd 13-16 but i dont ovulate until much later. and actually, when I do o, my fertile cm is not that noticeable.

For me, I have found the most accurate indicator is temps. its the most "scientific" method in that its reflecting what actually HAPPENED already as opposed to predicting what may happen soon.
 
Also, everytime I enter in the day's information it changes my crosshairs. First it said CD20, then CD27 and now CD29...I'm really hoping it was CD27
 
The only reason I'm unsure if I ovulated is because my coverline is usually 97.1-97.3 F, and it was claiming different. Plus I haven't had a positive opk. But with all that I'm feeling now, and now that my temps are at least about 97.5 F, I think I have. Just not sure when. The fertile CM was barely anything.

the coverline doesnt actually have any significance, its really about your temp pattern and thermal shift. the coverline is really just a visual aid that helps you see a biphasal pattern and you shouldnt put that much value on it.

How many opk did you take around the time FF is saying you o'd? some women miss their surge if they only take one test a day..its possible for a surge to last 12 hours or even less. This month I actually dont know if my opk was TRUE positive..it was near positive. but then I had my thermal shift corresponding to the maybe positive and just marked it as a positive.

And lastly, cm can be a good indicator, but its not fool proof. I have the most cm around cd 13-16 but i dont ovulate until much later. and actually, when I do o, my fertile cm is not that noticeable.

For me, I have found the most accurate indicator is temps. its the most "scientific" method in that its reflecting what actually HAPPENED already as opposed to predicting what may happen soon.

Thank you for you help. The days I have marked negative opk I took two even three times a day. Especially towards the end. I kept getting worried I'd miss it, and was holding going to the bathroom for four hours (ouch).
 
I hope so Babymama! Husband is going to be gone for a couple of weeks for work, plus a lot of other issues going on. But he does try to schedule off for when my O days have been. This cycle is silly. And the last one we didn't BD enough...I know it.
 
I hope so Babymama! Husband is going to be gone for a couple of weeks for work, plus a lot of other issues going on. But he does try to schedule off for when my O days have been. This cycle is silly. And the last one we didn't BD enough...I know it.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you pennymarie! :D and sending lots of baby dust your way :) hopefully this is your month! :D :dust: When are you testing?
 
I hope so Babymama! Husband is going to be gone for a couple of weeks for work, plus a lot of other issues going on. But he does try to schedule off for when my O days have been. This cycle is silly. And the last one we didn't BD enough...I know it.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you pennymarie! :D and sending lots of baby dust your way :) hopefully this is your month! :D :dust: When are you testing?

That's why I made this thread! I have no idea when to test.
 
I really don't agree with FF now. I could maybe see CD27, but not 29
 
if you o'd on the 26th, you would be 9dpo so it would still be pretty early to test. You could probably test right now if you want to poas, but I'd probably wait another few days to test.
 
oh and I was wondering, do you temp at the same time every day? Cause that would make a big difference, and that might be why FF is being so confusing.
 
I generally temp around the same time, but I've done that for the past 3 years because I have trouble sleeping and my charts have never been this erratic. But I have so much CM right now I think AF will start tomorrow or today
 
Which makes it CD26/27 for O day. Husband hasn't had sex with me in a week now and I'm about to start period, which means no sex. I feel so unattractive and gross. This cycle is just super emotional
 
Which makes it CD26/27 for O day. Husband has had sex with me in a week now and I'm about to start period, which means no sex. I feel so unattractive and gross. This cycle is just super emotional

oh hun, I'm sorry you're not feeling good :hugs: Hopefully the witch stays away! :af: You're having a pretty long cycle compared to your chart from last month, maybe the lots of cm is a good sign :) I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you! :dust:
 

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